October 2010 Library Events

English Conversation Group – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.
For students learning English as a second language, this is a chance for you to practice everyday conversation skills.

Tiny Tots Time – Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Babies in the library – that’s what Tiny Tots is all about! Tiny Tots Time, designed for children ages 0-2, is a program that brings caregivers and babies together for an hour of stimulating experiences intended to nurture the bond between caregiver and child. The program includes nursery rhymes and songs, book sharing, parenting information, and free play.

Preschool Story Time – Fridays at 10 a.m.
Help your preschooler get ready to read. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children and build language skills. Preschool children and their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for story time on Fridays at 10 a.m. Activities are age-appropriate for children from age 3 through Kindergarten, and each program includes a variety of activities. The program is free and registration is not required, but caregivers are expected to stay with children.

Rock Art – Friday, October 1 @ 1:30 p.m.
Challenge your creativity with this unique project. What can you make from a rock? Paints, glue, glitter and decorative accessories will be provided. Bring your own rock or use one of ours. Fashion a rock pet, toy, paperweight, holiday decoration . . . you’re limited only by your imagination.

Documentary Film – Tuesday, October 5 @ 3:30 p.m.
In Search of the Real Frankenstein (50 mins.)
This History Channel documentary traces the work of German scientist Johann Konrad Dipple, whose attempts to bring stolen corpses back to life may have been inspiration for Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein.

Library Board Meeting – Thursday, October 7 @ 4 p.m.

Knitting Club – Monday, October 11 @ 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 28 @ 3 p.m.
Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to get together to work on their current projects.

Animé for Adults - Monday, October 18 @ 6:30 p.m.
Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal (Rated 17+, 120 mins.)
Nineteenth century Japan is a land torn by rebellion and civil warfare. A young orphan is transformed into the assassin Kenshin, whose desire for peace is at odds with his brutal life. While hiding in a remote village with the mysterious Tomoe he finds peace, but this tranquility cannot endure. Trust and Betrayal follows the progress of the rebellion and the complex evolution of Kenshin’s and Tomoe’s involvement, while capturing the violence and poetry of samurai life.

Computer Class: eBay – Thursday, October 21 @ 1:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of bidding, buying and selling, and how to search for items of interest. This class is intended for adults with basic computer skills. Class size is limited. Registration required.

Book Discussion – Thursday, October 21 @ 7:00 p.m.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
This book, first published in 1818, tells of the young student Victor Frankenstein who, in trying to create life, unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror. Books and discussion guides are available at the library. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to attend.

After-ACT Brain Dead Party – Saturday, October 23 @ 1:30 p.m.
Recharge yourself after the brain-draining ACT test. Eat, drink, relax. Activities DO NOT require number 2 pencils, calculators, or any mental activity at all.

Pizza & a Movie – Thursday, October 28 @ 11:30 a.m. – Tickets available at 9 a.m. on 10/28
How to Train Your Dragon (Rated PG, 98 mins.)
Hiccup is a young Viking who defies convention when he befriends one of his deadliest foes, a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. But humans and dragons are supposed to be mortal enemies, not buddies, and this unlikely pair must overcome many obstacles and one ultimate challenge - to save both their worlds.

Pumpkin Carving – Friday, October 29 @ 1 p.m.
Prepare your Jack-o-lantern just in time for Halloween! This family event offers you the opportunity to create a Halloween masterpiece — without the mess. We supply cleaned pumpkins and carving tools, you supply the creativity!

September 2010 Library Events

Ga’Hoole Party – Friday, September 17 @ 4 p.m. for grades 2-5

Celebrate the movie release of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole which is based upon the book series written by Kathryn Lasky. Join us at the Great Ga’Hoole Tree for an afternoon of crafts, games and fun. Test your power of flight, create an edible owl’s nest, and become part of the brave band of owls who search for knowledge and truth.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month: Show us your card!    

It’s no coincidence that National Library Card Sign-up Month comes in September, when school is back in session. An Aram Public Library card is free and offers access to a gold mine of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs, not to mention computers, Internet access, and fun and educational programs for people of all ages. No one is too young or too old to have a library card.

If you don’t have a library card, getting one is FREE and easy. All you need is proof of current Wisconsin address and a photo ID. All personal information is confidential and will not be released. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for children under the age of 16, and must provide proper identification.

If you already have a library card . . . Aram Public Library has a deal for you! Come to the library during the month of September and show your library card at any service desk. We’ll take $.50 off your overdue fines or add $.50 to your print account (limit one credit per day).

English Conversation Group – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.
For students learning English as a second language, this is a chance for you to practice everyday conversation skills.

Tiny Tots Time – Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning September 14
Babies in the library – that’s what Tiny Tots is all about! Tiny Tots Time, designed for children ages 0-2, is a program that brings caregivers and babies together for an hour of stimulating experiences intended to nurture the bond between caregiver and child. The program includes nursery rhymes and songs, book sharing, parenting information, and free play.

Preschool Story Time – Fridays at 10 a.m. beginning September 17
Help your preschooler get ready to read. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children and build language skills. Preschool children and their parents or caregivers are invited to join us for story time on Fridays at 10 a.m. Activities are age-appropriate for children from age 3 through Kindergarten, and each program includes a variety of activities. The program is free and registration is not required, but caregivers are expected to stay with children.

Library Board Meeting – Thursday, September 2 @ 4 p.m.

Foreign Film – Tuesday, September 7 @ 6:30 p.m.
Mostly Martha (Rated PG, 109 min. In German with English subtitles.)
Martha, the domineering chef at a fancy restaurant, has her rigid routine broken when her sister dies in a car wreck, leaving behind her daughter Lina. Martha takes the girl in, but has no gift for maternal expression. Meanwhile, her control over her kitchen is threatened when her boss hires a buoyant Italian named Mario to assist, and Martha finds herself flailing in an effort to reestablish control of her life.  This movie was remade in English as No Reservations starring Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Knitting Club – Monday, September 13 @ 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 23 @ 2 p.m.
Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to get together to work on their current projects.

Computer Class: Introduction to Facebook – Thursday, September 16 @ 1:30
Explore the social networking phenomenon that is Facebook. Learn to communicate with friends and relatives or connect with people who share your interests. Participants will be shown how to set up their page, add a picture, find friends and family, control their content and ensure the security of their information. This class is designed for adults who do not have a Facebook page.

Book Discussion – Thursday, September 16 @ 7:00 p.m.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Death himself narrates the World War II-era story of Liesel Meminger from the time she is taken to live in Germany, with a foster family. The child arrives having just stolen her first book–although she has not yet learned how to read–and her foster father uses it to lull her to sleep when she’s roused by regular nightmares about her younger brother’s death. Across the ensuing year, Liesel collects more stolen books as well as a peculiar set of friends.

Books and discussion guides are available at the library. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to attend. Beginning this month our meetings return to Thursday nights.