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.