Newsletter - LE Phillips Memorial Public Library

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400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire
What's Happening @ Your Library
September 2014
November–December
2014
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon-Thurs
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Sept. 7 – May 17)
Furry Friends
2015 Pet Calendar
Meet Our
Furry
Friends!
PHONE NUMBERS
Information & Reference 715-839-5004
Circulation & Renewals
715-839-5003
Youth Services
715-839-5007
Holiday Hours:
Thursday, November 27 Wednesday, December 24 Thursday, December 25 Wednesday December 31
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from the calendar will go to fund the 1,000 Books Before
Kindergarten program. See article on Youth Events page.
Available for purchase at
Circulation Services
Proceeds to support
library programming
What’s Happening @ Your Library includes information on upcoming library events. Get your copy at the
library, by mail and by e-mail, and online at www.ecpubliclibrary.info. To subscribe to the newsletter, ask
questions, or comment, please stop by Information and Reference at the library, call 715-839-5004,
e-mail librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us, or visit www.ecpubliclibrary.info.
November–December
2014
Programs and Events
Writers Group
Thursdays, November 6 & December 4
7 p.m. • Chippewa Room
For more information, call 715-834-2844.
Finding Your Roots: a Genealogy Seminar
Saturday, November 8 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Eau Claire Room
10:30-10:45 a.m.Monthly Meeting, Genealogical Research Society
10:45-11 a.m. The Ins and Outs of the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society (W.S.G.S.)
Details of the Pioneer’s Life
Problem Solving Techniques and Technology
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Genealogy 101
1-2:30 p.m. Land Entry Records: Providing
2:45-4 p.m. Registration required for this event. Register online at
www.ecpubliclibrary.info. Co-sponsored by the Genealogical
Research Society of Eau Claire.
Funders Panel - Foundation Center workshop
Monday, November 10 • 2 p.m. • Eau Claire Room
Representatives from the Eau Claire Community Foundation
and United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley will
participate in a panel discussion of the funding available to
nonprofits offered by their organizations. Questions welcome!
Tech Tuesdays
Tuesdays, November 11 & December 9
2-4 p.m. • Reference area
Stop by for FREE personal training on your e-reader, iPad, or
tablet. Get answers to questions about how your device works
and how to load things onto it.
Genealogy Open Lab
Thursday, November 13
10:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. • Microlab
Open Lab features the U.S. Census presented by Anne Keller.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friday and Saturday, November 14-15
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Lower level meeting rooms
A Bag Sale on Saturday features discount pricing.
Wills, Trusts and Leaving a Legacy
Monday, November 17 •5:30–7:30 p.m. • Eau Claire Room
Estate planning for you, your family and the charities you
care about. Register for this free event by calling Wisconsin
Public Radio at 1-888-909-4163.
Mystery Readers
Tuesday, November 18 • 10:15 a.m. • Red Cedar Room
Book for discussion is Frog Music by Emma Donoghue.
Black Friday Boot Camp
Tuesday, November 18 • 7 p.m. • Eau Claire Room
Prepare for one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
• Find all the best deals • Score killer deals
• Make a plan of attack • Explore new savings territory
Presented by Dannelle Gay, author of money-saving blog,
Operation $40K.
Writers Read
7 p.m. • Eau Claire Room
(Day change)Thursday, November 20 - Max Garland
Local poet and author Max Garland, Wisconsin’s
Poet Laureate for 2013-2014, will read selections
from his most recent and previous work. The program
gives recognition to his contributions to Wisconsin poetry.
Tuesday, December 9- Open Mike: Holidays
Bring your original holiday-themed prose or poetry
to read aloud for 5 to 10 minutes. Sign-up begins at 6:45 p.m.
Friends of the Library Evening Book Group
Tuesday, November 25 • 7:30 p.m. • Chippewa Room
Book for discussion is A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by
Anthony Marra. For information, call 715-456-4132.
Upcoming Program
What’s It Worth?
Antique & Collectible Appraisal Event
Saturday, January 17
10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Appraisals by reservation only!
To schedule a 4-minute appointment,
call 715-839-4834
Registration begins December 15
Guest appraiser is Mark Moran, former senior editor of
Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications
in Iola, Wisconsin.
Categories of objects for appraisal may include:
Fine art • furniture (usually smaller pieces are best)
ceramics • glassware • vintage photographs • advertising •
carvings • quilts, weathervanes and other folk art • assorted toys •
metalware • clocks • costume jewelry
Excluded items: All weapons, including swords and knives
(folding knives are acceptable) • coins and paper money • Beanie
Babies • fine jewelry, including precious gems • pocket and
wristwatches • most musical instruments
Questions about items not covered here may be submitted in
advance to moranm1953@gmail.com to determine if appropriate.
For more information on programs, visit us online at www.ecpubliclibrary.info, stop by Information & Reference at the library,
call 715-839-5004, or send an e-mail to librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us.
November-December
2014
Youth Programs & Events
September 8 - December 12
Youth Services Program Room
No registration is required, but we ask
that you follow our age recommendations.
Bouncing Babies • Wednesdays • 10:15 a.m. (20 min.)
For pre-walkers starting at birth.
Little Movers • Thursdays • 10:15 a.m. (20 min.)
For babies who love to move.
Lap Tots • Mondays • 10:15 a.m. (20 min.)
For one- and two-year-olds transitioning from baby to
toddler.
Toddler Tales • Tuesdays • 10:15 a.m. (20 min.)
For two- and three-year-olds and a parent or caregiver.
Preschool Storytime • Fridays • 10:15 a.m. (30 min.)
For preschool children.
Family Storytime • Saturdays • 10:15 a.m. (30 min.)
For ages two to six, but can be enjoyed by the entire family.
ARTmobile Storytimes
Saturdays, November 15 & December 13
1–4 p.m. • Youth Services Program Room
For all ages.
It's time to get creative! Visit the
ARTmobile for an art-based storytime
that will inspire young artists.
Storytime begins at 1 p.m., followed
by art activities with staff from
Eau Claire Regional Arts Center
Artmobile.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before
Kindergarten is designed to
help parents prepare their
children for one of life’s big
milestones: kindergarten. An
excellent way to get your child ready to learn is to read to
them. Children who have not yet started kindergarten are
invited to stop by the Youth Services desk to register for
this program and pick up their first reading log.
Mockingjay Pre-Movie Release Party
Thursday, November 20 • 7–8 p.m.
Youth Services Program Room
For teens excited about the release of The Hunger Games:
Mockingjay-Part I! Sign up for fun challenges and cool
crafts! Ages 10 and up.
Registration required and begins November 1.
Gingerbread House Construction
Monday, December 1
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. • Eau Claire Room
School-age children are invited to come to
the library and build their very own gingerbread house!
No registration needed. While supplies last.
Letters to Santa Claus
Santa
Fall Storytimes
Write a letter to Santa Claus!
Santa’s
Children ages 3 and up may drop
Mailbox
a letter in Santa’s special mailbox
November 24–December 7 in Youth
Services. Parents will need to provide
the child’s full name and mailing
address. (One letter per child.) Children
will receive responses December 15-21.
Sponsored by the Young Adult Advisory Board.
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Winter Whimsy
Saturday, December 6
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Youth Services Program Room
Drop-In Make ‘n Take Crafts in conjunction with
Downtown Eau Claire’s Christmastime in the City. Come
in, warm up, and create some fun and fabulous crafts.
Many will make great holiday gifts!
While supplies last.
LEGO Club A family drop-in program
One Sunday per month • 1:30–3 p.m.
Youth Services Program Room
Join our LEGO Club! We provide the LEGOs, you bring the
inspiration! No registration required.
Monthly Themes:
November 9: Castles
December 7: Space
New Year’s Rockin’ Early Eve
December 31 • 4 - 5 p.m.
Families are welcome to ring in the new year before
bedtime! Enjoy dancing, refreshments, crafts and a special
ball drop.
Teen PinterFest
Monday, December 1 • 2–3:30 p.m.
Youth Services Program Room
Youth ages 10 and up are invited to spend
their afternoon creating awesome Pinterestinspired crafts to give as holiday gifts or keep for yourself!
Registration required and begins November 1.
For more information on these programs, please stop by Youth Services on your next visit to the library, call 715-839-5007,
e-mail ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us, or check out the website for kids at www.ecpubliclibrary.info and select h“Kids.”
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Something Old and Something New
October 19–November 23
Exhibit by Larry Stark
Larry Stark has been making art since
1967. At that time he thought all art had to
make a cultural statement. His view of art
may be less narrow today, but he is limiting this exhibit to
works of that nature. Some of these works from 1969 through
2013 have not been shown in Eau Claire before.
Head vs Heart • November 30–January 6
Exhibit by Brenda Brousseau
Artist Reception: Thursday, December 4, 7-8:30 p.m.
Brenda began beading decades ago after her grandmother took her to
an exhibit of Native American beadwork and bought her a child’s loom
from the gift shop. Brenda has never looked at life the same since. Art
to Brousseau is a continuation of her spirituality, and that journey has
formed the basis of her work. Her preferred bead is called a seed bead,
the same type of bead historically found in Native American work. She researches
every headdress theme so that each can be layered with both meaning and symbology.
Last year she received a grant from the Minnesota Arts Board to start beading a
collection of wall mandalas.
Wisconsin ArtsWest 36
February 22 - April 3, 2015
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ArtsWest
Wisconsin
February 22- April 3, 2015
Reception & Presentation of Awards
Thursday, February 26, 2015
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Eau Claire , Wisconsin
715-839-5004
Entry forms available at www.ecpubliclibrary.info
and at area public libraries and UW art departments.
Artwork for consideration must be submitted by January 6, 2015.
Submission forms for
ArtsWest 36 will be available
in late November at area
public libraries and university
art departments. Submission
forms will also be available on
the library’s website at
www.ecpubliclibrary.info.
ArtsWest entries must be
submitted in digital format
on CD or DVD, via online
submission form or as an
e-mail attachment by
January 6, 2015. Anastasia
Shartin, visual arts director at
The Phipps Center for the Arts
in Hudson, Wisconsin, will
serve as the juror.