Farnsworth Public Library

Saturdays @ the Library

2009-04-27T15:33:00.000-07:00

Beginning Saturday, May 23rd we will be closed on Saturdays through the summer. We will resume Saturday hours on Saturday, September 12th.

Library Closing Dates

2009-04-27T15:31:00.000-07:00

We will be closed Tuesday, May 12th for Staff Training and Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Pokemon League Ends

2009-04-27T15:29:00.000-07:00

The last Pokemon League meeting will be held Tuesday, May 19th due to lack of participation.

Friends Spring Book Sale

2009-04-17T12:21:00.000-07:00

The Friends will be holding their book sale on Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00AM to Noon. A preview sale for Friends "members only" will be held Friday, May 1st from 5:00PM to 6:00PM. Annual membership fees are as follows: Single $5.00, Family $10.00 (per calendar year).

Volunteers are needed to assist with set up and also work during the book sale. Please call or sign up at the library.

National Library Week is April 11th-18th

2009-04-17T12:16:00.000-07:00

As our celebration of National Library Week winds down, we want to remind our patrons there is still time to stop in for our Open House. We are celebrating by offering FREE replacement library cards, FREE cake, and by forgiving up to $5.00 of fines with the donation of a non-perishable food item for Bread by the Bay, our local food pantry. Please note: we cannot waive fines for lost or damaged materials, only fines accrued for overdue materials.

Help Us Create a Logo

2009-04-01T12:32:00.000-07:00

We are looking for submissions for our logo design contest.

The finished logo size should be 4 x 4 inches.
Logo designs can be in color or black and white.
Entries will be judged on originality and representation of the FRIENDS group.
People of all ages are encouraged to enter.
There is no limit to the number of entries you may submit.
Please make sure you have not traced or included copyrighted images such as book, TV or movie characters. No cartoon characters please.
Please send or drop off entries at the library by May 18, 2009.
The winning logo will be displayed on our website.
Entry forms can be printed out at http://www.nfls.lib.wi.us/oco/friends.htm.

New Online Language Learning Program

2009-03-23T14:44:00.000-07:00

There is a new online language learning program called Mango Languages now available! Mango replaces TELL ME MORE and offers additional languages in an easy-to-use format for all computer platforms. MangoLanguages is an effective learning tool that focuses on everyday conversation. This program provides step-by-step lesson plans for the following languages:

Spanish
English
Mandarin Chinese
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian

To use Mango from outside the library you will need a valid library card number and PIN. One nice feature of Mango is that you can use it with or without signing up for an account (although you still need your card number and PIN). If you want to take a quick look, there is a Skip Login option (once you are on the MangoLanguages page) that allows you to use Mango anonymously. If you do sign up for a Mango account, it will keep track of your language lessons.

Library Closed

2009-03-23T14:38:00.000-07:00

We will be closed Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th in observance of the Easter holiday. We will resume normal hours on Monday, April 13th.

Teen Dance

2009-03-09T11:29:00.000-07:00

The library is sponsoring a teen dance at Oconto Middle School on Friday, March 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The dance is open to 5th grade through 8th grade, Honor Level 1 & 2 only.

Admission is $3.00. Proceeds go to benefit the library's teen group.

BookPage No Longer Available

2009-01-12T16:17:00.001-08:00

Our library has always had complimentary copies of BookPage available to our patrons each month. We will no longer carry this in paper form; however, there are similar replacements available for your to "check out".

Go to www.bookpage.com to view the online edition of BookPage and to subscribe to BookPageXTRA.

We also recommend Bookletters, annotated lists of new or noteworthy books covering a variety of subjects and genres. BookLetters are updated monthly unless otherwise noted. View the lists or subscribe to the BookLetters of your choice and have them delivered to you via e-mail or RSS feed. Visit http://info.infosoup.org/bookletters/default.asp.

Family WinterFest

2009-01-12T16:04:00.000-08:00

We are excited to announce a family fun-filled event sure to chase away your winter blues and cure your cabin fever! Farnsworth Family WinterFest will be held Saturday, February 7th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This event is FREE and open to community members of all ages! This event is sponsored by the Friends of Farnsworth Public Library.

Spend time with family and friends playing a variety of board games and card games
Enjoy hot chocolate, hot cider, popcorn and other treats
Play "life size" Candy Land
Create a winter-themed craft project
Complete in a snowman scavenger hunt
Activity area for Birth to 3 years
Basket raffle
Special "sweet treat" craft for kids to make and eat
Feel free to bring games from home

Coming Soon...New Library Hours

2008-11-21T08:52:00.000-08:00

Coming in January 2009, we will be changing our library hours to better suit the needs of our patrons.

Mondays and Tuesdays: 10 AM-7 PM
Wednesdays-Fridays: 10 AM-5 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM-Noon

Teen Read Week Winners Announced

2008-11-20T10:03:00.000-08:00

Teen Read Week activities were held during the month of October in collaboration with the OMS homebase teachers. The Challenge Sheet activity winners are as follows:

Top Point Earner-5th Grade: Sawyer K.
Top Point Earner-6th Grade: Tori H.
Top Point Earner-7th Grade: Guinna D.
Top Point Earner-8th Grade: Kayla K.
Top Point Earner-Overall: Tori H.
Bookmark Design Contest Winner: Emily S.
Most Class Participation: Mrs. Beestman's Homebase

Each top point earner received a packet of microwave popcorn and free movie rental from Thompson's County Market. Tori received a copy of Stephenie Meyer's "Breaking Dawn" and a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. Emily received a Twilight t-shirt. Mrs. Beestman's class will be treated to a pizza party. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who participated!

Santa's Coming to the Library

2008-11-19T14:58:00.000-08:00

Each year Santa looks forward to visiting with all the well-behaved Oconto children. They are the BEST! This year's annual visit will be held on Friday, December 5th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Children from Birth through Grade 3 are welcome to attend.

Those with last names beginning with A-M come from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM and N-Z come from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Sit with Santa, do a craft, play games, receive a free gift, and HAVE fun!

Thank you to the many Friends members who volunteer their time and sponsor this fun event.

Library Closed

2008-11-19T14:47:00.000-08:00

The library will be closed Thursday, November 27, Friday, November, 28th, and Saturday, November 29th to allow staff to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with their families.

Pokemon League Formed

2008-11-05T12:02:00.000-08:00

We are now hosting a FREE Pokemon league, sponsored by Gnome Games of Green Bay. We will meet every Tuesday at 3:30 PM at the library. Anyone interested in joining the league should attend for more information. The league is open to anyone in elementary school through high school.

Friends Quilt Raffle & Cookie Walk

2008-11-05T11:56:00.000-08:00

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 13^th! The FRIENDS of Farnsworth Library will be holding their Annual Holiday Quilt Raffle & Cookie Walk at the library from 9:00 AM–Noon.

The beautiful quilt is on display at the library along with other items being donated for the raffle. Stop by the library for tickets and check out some of the great prizes. Also, please consider donating an item to be raffled. Raffle donations can be dropped off during library hours from now to December 13^th. Donations of cookies or homemade candy should be dropped off at the library Friday, December 12^th.

In addition to the raffle, there will be a silent auction that will be held about two weeks prior to this event and end on December 13^th.

Your help in supporting the library is greatly appreciated!