Volume 4 Issue 4 February 13, 2009

Gardening with Daylilies

 

Nate Bremer, owner of Solaris Farms in Reedsville will present a free program at the Fond du Lac Public Library, Thursday, February 19, 6:00 pm, on how to grow daylilies.  The program is open to the public and will be held in the lower level McLane Meeting Room.  Refreshments will be served.  The program is co-sponsored by the library and the Green Thumb Garden Club of FDL.

 

Daylilies are many gardeners’ favorite plant.  They are easy to grow perennials that are prolific, colorful bloomers, and relatively free of pests and disease.  Daylilies grow in most soils, sun or light shade, and are tolerant of drought and flooding. They can range in height from 8 inches to 5 feet, and the flower can be as small as 2 inches or as large as 8 inches.

 

Nate has a Degree in Horticulture and specializes in hybridizing daylilies. He grows thousands of daylilies on his farm.  Visit his website for more information:  www.solarisfarms.com

 

The Healthy Way to Weight Loss

Now that the holidays are over its time to lose some of those extra pounds the healthy way.  The public is invited to attend a free program, The Healthy Way to Weight Loss, at the Fond du Lac Public Library, Wednesday, February 25, 6:00 pm, in the lower level McLane Meeting Room.  A licensed dietitian from Agnesian Health Care will explain how to read food labels, make good decisions on healthy eating and lose pounds at the same time. 

 

 

Turkey Talk with Brian Lovett

Learn the basics of turkey calling with Brian Lovett, author of Hunting Pressured Turkeys, at the Fond du Lac Public Library on Thursday, February 26 at 6:30 pm.  This free program is open to the public and will be held in the lower level McLane Meeting Room. 

 

Lovett has chased gobblers for more than a decade.  He has hunted in 16 states and Mexico, and has bagged several grand slams and a royal slam.  A former outdoors reporter for The Oshkosh Northwestern newspaper, Lovett has had guest appearances on videos by Lohman, Drury Outdoors, Jolly’s Outdoor Visions; and has appeared on television programs such as Gobblin’ Fever, Outdoor Video Magazine, and North American Fish and Game Outdoor Magazine.

 

Library Receives $52,500 Financial Literacy Grant

 

The Fond du Lac Public Library is one of twelve recipients of a Smart Investing@Your Library^® grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA).  The $52,525 grant will be used to support investor education and financial literacy through the purchase of materials and the creation of Money Smart University, a series of workshops, seminars, and podcasts on investing and personal finance.  “This grant will help us extend Money Smart Week Wisconsin^SM into a year-long financial literacy campaign in Fond du Lac,” commented Daryl Rogers, Information Services Coordinator at the library. 

 

In addition to the Money Smart U programs, FDL Public Library staff will create a Money Smart “neighborhood” within the library, an area that combines comfortable seating with materials of all types, including books, DVDs, audio books, magazines, and other information.  A virtual neighborhood will also be created at the library’s online branch at www.FDLPL.org. The virtual Money Smart neighborhood will provide links to FINRA investor education modules, electronic subscriptions, and other financial resources that will be accessible 24/7 to area residents.

 

FDLPL will provide regular updates through press releases and on the library website on the progress of the project and as programs are made available.

        

 

 

Great Decisions 2009

The Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Series is free and open to the public.  The programs are held weekly in the lower level McLane Meeting Room at the library on Tuesdays from 7 pm until 8:30 pm. 

 

Tuesday, February 17 - Energy and the Global Economy – Gregory F. Nemet, Assistant Professor at UW-Madison

 

What are the potential consequences of huge wealth transfer to oil exporting states?

Are there any realistic alternative energy scenarios on the horizon?

 

For more detailed information visit the library’s website: www.FDLPL.org; or call 929-7080.

 

Discussion books are available for checkout at the library for those who want to read ahead for each program. A small number of books are available for purchase in the library .

 

Financial Support for Great Decisions is provided by : FDLPL Robert and Bernice Seefeld Trust, FDL Area Foundation “Jerry and Dixie Sullivan Family Fund,” and the Friends of the Fond du Lac Public Library

 

Sign up NOW for Hooked on Books!

The public is invited to participate in a book discussion group called Hooked on Books at the Fond du Lac Public Library.  The monthly program is a joint project of the library and the Friends of the Library and will run through May 2009.  Each discussion will be led by a community leader on the book of his or her choice.  Space is limited.  Preregistration is required by either calling 929-7080, ext. 126; or registering via the library’s online calendar at www.FDLPL.org

Participants must register for each program individually.

Books for the participants will be available at the library three weeks prior to the discussion date. 

 

Programs are held at 6:30 pm in the Mid-States Training Room at the Library:

 

Wednesday, February 25, John St. Peter, FDL Attorney- The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

 

Wednesday, March 18, Earl Jewett, Friend of the Library- The Land Remembers by Ben Logan.

 

Wednesday, April 15, Jeff Reed, Founding Dean, School of Business, Marian University – True North: Discovering your authentic leadership by Bill George with Peter Sims.

 

Wednesday, May 20, Susan Ringer, Librarian, FDL Public Library – The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.

 

 

5^th Annual Fond du Lac Reads 2009

Living a Country Year by Jerry Apps

Fond du Lac Reads is a series of programs held in March designed to get as many people as possible in the community to read the same book at the same time. 

 

The 2009 Fond du Lac Reads selection is Living a Country Year: Wit and Wisdom from the Good Old Days by Wisconsin author Jerry Apps.  In this warm-hearted memoir, Apps tells of growing up on a farm near Wild Rose in the 1940’s. 

 

Fifteen programs have been planned to celebrate FDL Reads including a down-home country Chili Supper and performance by Jerry Apps at UW-FDL on Thursday, March 19, Dinner-6 pm; Program-7 pm.  Dinner tickets are now available at the FDL Public Library for $10.  The dinner menu features family recipes from Living a Country Year.  Local guitarist, Daryl Rogers will provide dinner entertainment.  The Jerry Apps program is free----no ticket needed. A book signing will follow the program. For a complete schedule of events visit www.FDLPL.org

 

Copies of Living a Country Year are now available for checkout at the FDL Public Library, on the bookmobiles, and through your local public library. 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

Reinventing Rural    March 1-April 24   Langdon Divers Community Gallery, FDLPL

 

Fourteen local artists will interpret how they envision rural.  Expect to see more than barns and cows; or you may see barns and cows represented in a new and exciting way, and in a wide range of mediums and styles. 

 

Participating artists:  Nancy Beresford, Nancy Donohue, Colleen Chertos, Deb Hellwig, Susan Fiebig, Leah Klapperich, Nicci Martin, Mary Millin, Pat Reiher, Paula Sergi, Alice Tzakais, Mary Wehner, Steve Wirtz, and Wanda Yuhas.

 

A public art reception to meet the artists will be held in the gallery on Thursday, March 12 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm.  Refreshments will be served.

 

Book Discussion: Living a Country Year     Monday, March 2, 6:00 PM, McLane Meeting Room, FDLPL

 

Join FDLPL librarian, Susan Ringer, for an informal discussion of Living a Country Year.

Bring your copy of the book.  Free.  No registration.  Desserts will be served using some of the recipes from the book.

 

Nature Journaling    Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 PM, McLane Meeting Room, FDLPL

 

Creating a Nature Journal is an exciting way to record changes in the world around you.  It’s inexpensive and can be both educational and recreational.  Alayne Peterson, Assistant Professor of English, UW- FDL, will give you tips on how to get started at this informative workshop.  Free.  No registration.

 

Grow Your Own Groceries   Thursday, March 5, 6:00 PM, McLane Meeting Room, FDLPL

 

With the downturn in the economy and the emphasis on healthy eating, growing your own veggies can save you money and provide you with a rewarding hobby.  Join Nicole Schauer from Good Earth Farm for some great gardening tips.  Good Earth Farm is a sustainable and environmentally responsible farm located in Oakfield that uses natural methods to grow a large variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs, many of them heirloom varieties.  Free.  No registration.

 

 

 

Art on a Shoestring: Crafts from Recyclables for Kids   Saturday, March 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, McLane Meeting Room, FDLPL

 

Children ages 8 – 11 are invited to get creative and create crafts from recyclable materials.  Kids will make a bottle cap locket or pin, and more.  The program is sponsored by the FDL Artists’ Association.  Free.  Registration required.  Register via the library’s calendar at www.FDLPL.org, or call 929-7080, ext. 127.   Registration begins Feb. 9 and ends March 4.  Limit 20.

 

 

Lakeshore School Students Exhibit Art

Students in grades K-5 will exhibit a variety of art from February 4-23, in the Langdon Divers Community Gallery at the Library.

 

 

 

 

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 on Mondays from noon to 6 p.m. on February 16 and March 2.  To join the Friends or volunteer in the store call (920) 929-7080.   We also accept donations of books for the store.

 

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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