New Online Language Learning Program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!