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Marshfield Public Library News and Events
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As end of summer road construction makes it more difficult to get to the Marshfield Public Library, there are many ways to access us. The Library is available by phone at (715) 387-8494 or Fax (715) 387-6909 or email at refdesk@marshfieldlibrary.org or through a variety of request forms and a broad range of electronic resources on the Library website at www.marshfieldlibrary.org Of course, you can always visit the Marshfield Public Library during our generous open hours. These will be changing to our fall/winter/spring schedule, just after Labor Day. During these seasons, the Library is open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Because the Library realizes that information is important to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it participates in a nationwide collaborative effort to make Librarian assistance available anytime, online. To use this service, known as Ask?Away, just visit the Library website ( www.marshfieldlibrary.org) , scan down the right column of the homepage and just beneath the “Library Links” heading you will find “ Ask?Away”. Clicking on this link takes you to a page of information explaining the service and a short set of form questions to get you connected. From then on you are dialoging with a real live Librarian (not necessarily in Marshfield or Wisconsin), who will work with you in a chat-like mode to answer your questions.
Children’s storytime session begins on September 7th. Registration forms with specific dates and times are available at the Library.
Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m., a Suicide Prevention program entitled, “QPR” (Question, Persuade and Refer) will be presented by members of the Wood County Mental Health Implementation Team in the Library’s Beebee Forum Room. This one hour program will prepare you to handle those difficult and delicate conversations with a loved one, friend, or co-worker for a positive outcome. Registration forms are available in the Library lobby.
TWICE SOLD TALES
Book Sale sponsored by FOMPL
(Friends of the Marshfield Public Library)
Sept. 22 – 26, 2010
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. the sale kicks off with a “members only” event. Anyone who isn’t currently a member may join that night by simply paying $5 for the 2010 dues and filling out a brief form. Then you’re ready to scoop up some of the great material that has accumulated over the last year.
Thursday, Sept. 23 and Friday, Sept. 24, sale hours are 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25, sale hours shorten to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 26 the sale wraps up with a special price of $3 per bag from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
This sale is a great service to the Library by helping it find good homes for unneeded library materials and donations. It further benefits the Library when FOMPL sponsors programs and services in the coming year. Join us for the FOMPL Book Sale, I guarantee you will find a great deal!
Krafts for Kids begins on Oct. 6 2 p.m.-4 p.m. in the Library’s Beebee Forum Room
This program is open to all school age children and takes place on the first Wednesday of the month when the school day ends early for teacher inservice. Make one or all four creative projects as you put your imagination and talent into fun crafting ventures.
On Friday Oct. 15, at 2:00 p.m. in the Library’s Beebee Forum Room
In this one hour presentation, Jeff Stewart, Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation's Design Project Manager will present basic information on how roundabouts work. Participants will have time for questions and to use a scale model to test different roundabout scenarios.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 7:00 p.m. in the Library’s Beebee Forum Room
In this presentation paranormal researcher, Terry Fisk, highlights evidence for the afterlife. Examples include the recent scientific studies of mediums, near-death experiences, past-life regressions, and out-of-body experiences. Fisk discusses his confrontations with the famous skeptic and debunker James Randi. He also describes his ghost investigations with world-renowned mediums and psychics Allison DuBois (the real-life inspiration for the hit CBS series, Medium) and Chip Coffey (from TV’s Paranormal State and Psychic Kids).
Friday, October 29
Performances at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Each requires a free ticket available starting Oct. 22nd at the Library’s Reference Center.
Singer, storyteller, jokester and all around fun guy – Randy Peterson will be on hand to help children of all ages celebrate during our fall festival. After a rousing performance, children will parade through the library to pick up treats to celebrate fall. Attendance in costumes is welcomed and encouraged.
Sunday November 14 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Once again Marshfield Public Library will be celebrating the many great things happening in our community thanks to the efforts of our many local organizations. This thanksgiving event is a wonderful opportunity to find out who is working to improve our community and to express our appreciation for their efforts. More details to come . . .
Join Marshfield Public Library for ABC – All ‘Bout Computers. We are offering six different hour long classes in August and September to teach specific computer uses. Pick and choose the ones you would like to attend. Availability is limited, registration is required. Check with the Reference Center about available dates and times and to sign up. This is a Computer! will teach the most basic computer techniques. Basic computer set-up, keyboard use, and mouse use. Word Wizard – resumes and cover letters will teach the basic operation of a word processing program so that you can create customized cover letters and resumes. Surfin’ the Net will teach basic web search techniques and the tools that will help you find the results for which you are searching. The Hunt is On! will focus on searching for jobs on the internet as well as filling out online job applications. (You MUST have an active email account to take this class.)
The MPL website – so much more than books! See how you can use all the tools on the Marshfield Public Library website. Connect to online genealogy information, book lists, Chilton repair manuals, language lessons, and so much more – all for free! (You MUST have an MPL library card and PIN to take this class.)
Yahoo! I have email! This class will take you through the steps needed to create an account. By the time class is over, you will have an email account!
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