August 2007 Archives

 

Bow Hunting Tips

 

With deer hunting season to open soon, the Fond du Lac Public Library invites hunters to attend a free program on “Bow Hunting Tips,” Thursday, September 6, from 6:30 -8 p.m. in the Eugene G. McLane Meeting Room.   Jake LaPine, expert hunter and owner of Dutch’s Trading Post in Fond du Lac, will share his secrets for getting that trophy buck.  He will also show you what is new on the market in archery and hunting equipment and supplies.  Refreshments will be served.  Preregistration is not necessary.  For more information call 929-7080. 

 

Fondue Fest Cheese-y Treasure Hunt

 

Children of all ages are invited to join the fun at the Fond du Lac Public Library during Fondue Fest on Saturday, September 8^th from 9 am – 5:00 p.m.  A Cheese-y Treasure Hunt will be offered all day in the Children’s Room.  Kids will be challenged to find15 mice with chunks of cheese hidden in the room.  Each mouse will hold a clue to solve a mystery message.   Children will then select a prize from the treasure chest.  Winnie the Fox, mascot of the Winnefox Library System will be on hand to greet visitors.  Children may also receive a temporary tattoo.  For more information call 929-7080, ext. 127. 

 

Preschool Storytime

 

Registration for preschool storytime at the Fond du Lac Public Library begins Monday, September 10.   Storytimes meet in the Children’s Room once a week for five weeks from September 25  through October 25.  Listening to a story read aloud provides countless benefits to preschoolers.   It introduces the children to new words and experiences that will contribute to their success when they learn to read.  More importantly, it exposes listeners to the enjoyment that can be experienced from reading and exercises their imaginations.

The following storytime programs include stories, fingerplays, flannel board stories and songs.  To register, or for more information, please call the Children’s Room at 929-7080, ext. 127, or register online at www.FDLPL.org.

 

Laptime Storytime is for children 12-23 months old accompanied by an adult.  No siblings please.  The sessions are held on Thursdays from 9:30-9:50 am, or from 10:30-10:50 am.

 

2 X 2 Storytime is for two year olds accompanied by an adult.  Programs meet on Tuesday or Wednesday at 9:30-9:50 am.

 

Little Listeners is for children age 3, 4, and pre-K 5 years old.  Children may attend these programs without an adult.  Sessions are offered on Tuesday or Wednesday at 10:30 – 11:00 am.

 

Story Stars programs are for children age 3, 4 and pre-K 5 years old who are unable to attend the regular daytime sessions.  Storytimes are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 -7:00 pm.  Children may attend without an adult.

 

Storytime Sunday will be held from 1:30 -2:15 pm on the first Sunday of the month on October 7, November 4, and December 2.  Parents and children of all ages are invited to attend these fun storytime and craft programs.  No preregistration is necessary.  Preschoolers need to bring an adult.

 

 

EXHIBITS COMING SOON……..

 

A Photo History of the Library

 

Then and Now: a Photo History of the Fond du Lac Public Library will be on exhibit in the Langdon Divers Community Gallery at the library from September 1 – 27.  The display is a visual history of the library from 1876 to present.  The photographs are taken from the library’s archives.   From a collection of 1,427 books in 1877, to a collection of more than 200,000 items today, the library has changed dramatically over the past 130 years.  The public is invited to take a step back in time and learn about the rich history of one of our community’s most valuable resources.

 

As a compliment to the exhibit, a display of Wisconsin library memorabilia from the collection of Larry T. Nix will also be in the gallery.   In the last part of the 19^th century and in the first two decades of the 20^th century an explosion of library construction took place in Wisconsin.  This construction boom was fostered to a large extent by Andrew Carnegie and other philanthropists.  The new library buildings were a source of civic pride and as such were represented on a variety of souvenir items including china, spoons, paperweights, and picture postcards.  This display includes examples of these  items and others which reflect the library heritage of Wisconsin.

 

Nix, a library history buff, retired as Director of Public Library Development for the State of Wisconsin in 2003 after 23 years of service with that agency.  He created “The Library History Buff” website at http://www.libraryhistorybuff.org/  which promotes appreciation of library history. 

 

The 1940 photo pictures children at the entrance to the Fond du Lac Public Library which was built in 1904 with a grant from philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Window of Genius Savant Art Exhibit at Windhover

 

Window of Genius: The Artwork of the Prodigious Savant is coming to the Windhover Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan Street, from September 7 through October 12.  Some of the savant artists and Dr. Darold Treffert, a world renown expert on the savant syndrome will be at the September 7th opening reception from 6-8:30 p.m.  Dr. Treffert, a resident of Fond du Lac, was the consultant for the savant character in the academy award winning movie Rain Man, and author of Extraordinary People: Understanding the Savant Syndrome.

 

Savant Syndrome is a condition in which people with developmental disabilities or autism have an “island of genius”, brilliance, or talent that stands in stark contrast to their handicap.

 

For more information about savant syndrome visit the Fond du Lac Public Library and check out one of the following items or visit the websites listed below.

 

Savant Syndrome

Nonfiction

DeBlois, Janice.  Some Kind of Genius: the Extraordinary Journey of Musical Savant Tony DeBlois  (780.92 D351)

 

Monty, Shirlee.  May’s Boy: an Incredible Story of Love  (362.3 M769)

 

Tammet, Daniel.  Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant (362.1968 T152)

 

Treffert, Darold A.  Extraordinary People: Understanding Savant Syndrome (153.9 T716)

There is a 2006 edition and a 1989 edition.

 

Fiction

Bernhardt, William.  Strip Search

 

Haddon, Mark.  The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

 

Videos

Mercury Rising (VHS)

 

Rain Main (DVD)

 

Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

 

Nonfiction

Grandin, Temple.  Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior (591.5 G764)

 

Greenspan, Stanley I.  Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate and Think  (612.9289 G853)

 

McAndrew, Jeffrey.  Our Brown-Eyed Boy (616.8982 M118)

 

Silverman, Stephan.  School Success for Kids with Asperger’s Syndrome (371.94 Si39)

 

Szatmari, Peter.  A Mind Apart: Understanding Children with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome (618.9289 Sz18)

 

Fiction

Leimbach, Marti.  Daniel Isn’t Talking

 

McGovern, Cammie.  Eye Contact (Mysteries)

 

Videos

Autism Is a World (DVD) (616.8588 Au81)

 

Fielder’s Choice (DVD)

 

Straight Talk about Autism (VHS) (618.9289 St81)

 

E-Books

An e-book is a digital version of a printed book that can be viewed online from any computer connected to the Internet.  It is the full text of the book.  E-books are listed in the Library’s catalog and are available through Netlibrary.com.  You must first create a free account.  Go to the Library’s website, www.FDLPL.org.  Click on “E-books” on the left side.  Type in your library card number and PIN (usually the last 4 digits of your phone number.) This takes you to Netlibrary.  Click on “Create an Account” and type in a user name and password.  (Hint: write it down for later reference.)  Fill in the rest of the information.  You should now be able to search for e-books and read them online.

 

Deckmar, Maud.  My Son Fred—Living with Autism

 

Durig, Alexander.  How to Understand Autism—the Easy Way

 

Websites

www.savantsyndrome.com

www.daroldtreffert.com

www.vsawis.org

 

 

BOOKS AT A BARGAIN!    

 

Shop at the BOOKCELLAR, the used bookstore operated by the Friends of the Fond du Lac Public Library and located on the lower level of the library.  The store has a great selection of children’s and adult materials at low, low prices.  Remember, by shopping at the BOOKCELLAR you are helping to support your library.  The store will be open Mondays from noon to 6 p.m. on the following dates: October 1, 15 & 29; November 5 & 19; December 3.

 

We hope you visit us often to check out what’s new at the library or online at www.FDLPL.org

 

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