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Volume 26, No. 2, February 2017
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Friends meeting to feature local author
The Friends of Mead Public Library will host their annual meeting on April 26 featuring Sheboygan author and attorney Mary T. Wagner as guest speaker. Wagner, who counts newspaper journalist, truck stop waitress and radio talk show host among her previous job titles, has won regional and national awards for her humorous and empowering slice-of-life essays captured in books including “Running with Stilettos” and “Fabulous in Flats.” She recently published the children’s book, “ Finnigan the Circus Cat ,” which garnered a strong review from Publisher’s Weekly . 

Library Services Update
Online card registration now available
 
Mead Public Library is now offering online card registration for people living in the 53081 and 53083 zip codes.  Applications can be filled out  here , which brings immediate access to the library’s digital services, including ebooks, music streaming, digital magazines and online movies. Cards can then be picked up at the library or mailed out, which brings full library services and access to 1.1 million items.


New public computers feature Microsoft Office
Need to use Microsoft Office? The library has added about two-dozen new mini-desktop computers that do just that. The systems, which run Windows 10, are available to the public for up to six hours a day. We also have four iMacs with Adobe Creative Suite available in the second-floor Imaginarium.  


Ice Flower Painting
Create a frozen ice flower sculpture as part of a public art display at Mead Public Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 19.  Join Allissa Montgomery for this free program in collaboration with Bookworm Gardens. Preregistration required via the library event calendar or by calling 459-3400, ext. 3422.

Up & Coming Events at Mead

KIDS & FAMILIES
Sundown Storytime for kids of all ages, families.
Thursdays through April 27, 6:30 pm

Dare to Dream Theatre Creative Play Date for children 18 mos. to 5 yrs. and caregivers
Friday, Feb. 3, 10-11 am  

Read to Faith, the Therapy Dog
Tuesdays, Feb. 7 & 21, 6-7 pm

Preschool Storytime for children age 3-5 
Wednesdays, through May 17 (except March 29), 9:30 & 10:30 am

LEGO Club, drop-in fun for grades K-6
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 3:15-4:30 pm

Science-4-Fun, hands-on science for grades 1-6.
Wednesday Feb. 8, 3:30 pm

Art4Fun for grades 2-6. Learn, create, have fun. 
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 3:30 pm

Wii Gaming drop-in for grades 2-6
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 3:15-5 pm

Little Listeners for children 2-up.
Thursdays, Feb. 2-April 27, 9:30 & 10:30 am

Valentine's Day Tea with craft and treats for ages 4-11, 
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 pm (Call 459-3400, ext. 3404 to preregister beginning Feb. 1.)


THE IMAGINARIUM 
The Imaginarium is a makerspace open to all ages; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

"Make It @ Mead" drop-in, supplies provided.
Thursday, Feb. 2, 5-7 pm, DIY Bling jewelry-making

Tinker Time
Mondays, 5-7 pm; first and third Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30 pm

Sunday Crafternoon
Second Sundays, 1 to 4 pm
Drop in during open studio time for self-guided tinker time or craft time. Supplies and equipment available, or bring your own. 

BOOK GROUPS
For adults; no registration required. Pick up a copy of the book at the second floor service desk or reserve/purchase it yourself.

Books on Tap at Urbane Bar & Grill, 1231 N. 8th St., Sheboygan, Tuesday, 6 pm 
Feb. 7:     "Freddy and Fredericka" 

Nonfiction Book Discussion Group - With Leighanne Metter-Jensen, Tuesday, 5 pm
Feb. 14:   "Team of Rivals"

Fiction Book Discussion Group - With Kim Dalhaimer, Monday, 6 pm
Feb. 20:  "Secret History"

Moonlight and Murder at Luz de Luna, 6 pm, Wednesday 
Feb. 22: "Murder of Roger Ackroyd" 


"COMMON HERITAGE"
Scan Days by appointment only (459-3400, ext. 3422) at the Wade House Historic Site on Feb. 18, and March 18. Call for a scanning appointment at Mead Library during the first few months of 2017.

"Restoring the Past" Programs - The Wade House will offer "Restoring the Past," inviting visitors to participate in hands-on historic vehicle restoration activities at 11 am and 2 pm on Feb. 4, 11, 18, and 25; and March 18. Wade House entrance fees may apply.

These programs are funded in part with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library 
Services which administers the Library Services and Technology Act. 


JUST FOR TEENS
Gaming Events, 2:30-5 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 1: Mario Kart 8 Tourney 

Teen Crafts in the Imaginarium, 2:30-4:30 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 8: Duct Tape Accessories

Teen Tech in the Imaginarium, 2:30-4:30 pm
Wednesday, Feb. 22: 3D Printer and TinkerCad


MONDAY MOVIES
Movies for adults, 1:30 pm
Feb. 6:     "The Shallows" PG-13, 2016, 87 min. 
Feb. 13:    "5 Flights Up" PG-13, 2014, 92 min. 
Feb. 20:    "Florence Foster Jenkins" PG-13, 2016, 110 min. 
Feb. 27:    "Now You See Me 2" PG-13, 2016, 129 min. 


ADULTS/TEENS
The Book to Art Club
Explore literature through discussion and hands-on creative projects (supplies provided). Held in the ARTery in the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, at 6 pm. 
Thursday, Feb. 9: "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" 

Poetry Circle with Karl Elder
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:15-8 pm

Mead Knitting Circle 
Open to all levels. 
Feb. 11, 1-3 pm

Drop-in Tech Help 
Offers help with word  processing, e-mail, Internet, downloads, devices and more.  Thursdays, Feb. 9 & 16, 1-2 pm

Download Library eContent 
Presentation and hands-on learning (bring device, passwords, etc.), 
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am.
Feb. 11:  Freegal (music)
Feb. 25:  Zinio (magazines)

 
  All of our programs are free, thanks to funding from the Friends of Mead Public Library, the Mead Public Library Foundation, and the Kohler Foundation, Inc., and grants as specified. To request ADA accommodations, email to: [email protected] at least a week in advance. Mead Library may take photographs and video at programs. Notify a staff member if you do not want to participate.

Regular Hours 
Monday-Thursday  9-5   *   Friday & Saturday  9-8   *   Sunday 1-5
Thanks to the Friends of Mead Public Library for sponsoring the distribution of this
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