Volume 4 Issue 16 Septemer 25, 2009

 

PumpkinFest Coming Soon!

 

Children ages 5-10 years old are invited to attend a free PumpkinFest program at the library on Saturday, October 17.  Children will have a choice of attending the 11 am, or the 1:30 program.   Programs are about an hour in length.

 

Children will learn how pumpkins grow, make a pumpkin ornament; decorate a real mini pumpkin and a pumpkin shaped cookie.  There will also be a display of several different kinds of pumpkins.  The program is sponsored by the library and the Green Thumb Garden Club. 

 

Registration is required in advance and begins October 1^st.  Call 929-7080, ext. 127, or register online via the library’s calendar at www.FDLPL.org  Space is limited.  Preschoolers need to bring an adult.

 

 

Halloween Storytime

 

Families are invited to attend a free Halloween program at the Fond du Lac Public Library on Sunday, October 4 from 1:00 – 1:45 pm.  Children will be entertained with Halloween stories and songs.  They will also make a Halloween House.  No registration is necessary.  Preschoolers need to bring an adult.  For more information, call 929-7080, ext. 127.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Libraries to Offer Programs for Job-seekers

 

The Winnefox Library System, along with public libraries in Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara, & Winnebago counties, is sponsoring a series of programs aimed at helping people develop job search skills. 

 

Sessions will be offered in 15 area libraries in October and November.  Each program lasts three hours.    There is no cost to attend, however registration is required. 

 

 

For more information on sessions, including locations and dates, or to register online go to http://extranet.winnefox.org/career-workshops.  

 

Following is the schedule for Fond du Lac County:

 

Part 1: Types of Work Best Suited for You!  Monday, Oct. 5,

1:30 – 4:30 pm, Fond du Lac Public Library

 

Part 2:  Develop an Effective Resume and Cover Letter - Friday, Oct. 9,

1:30 – 4:30, Fond du Lac Public Library  

 

Part 3:  Prepare for a Successful Interview – Monday, Oct. 19,

5:30 – 8:30 pm, Campbellsport Public Library

 

Part 4:  Plan a Successful Job Search – Tuesday, Oct. 27,

1 – 4 pm, Ripon Public Library

 

This program is funded by the Federal Library Services & Technology Act and the Winnefox Library System, with additional funding from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

 

 

Shoo the Flu! & Pneumonia Too Public Clinic at FDLPL

 

The Aurora Visiting Nurse Association will offer flu and pneumonia immunizations at the library on Monday, October 5 from 10 am – 2 pm.  Flu shots are $30 and pneumonia shots are $45.  Medicare Part B, Medicare replacement plans and Medicaid (T-19, Badger Care) are accepted for flu and pneumonia shots.  Participants must be 9 years and older to receive a vaccination.  A parent or guardian must be present with any child under the age of 18.

 

 

 

 

FDLPL Celebrates Money Smart Week, Oct. 10-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money Smart Week in Wisconsin, held October 10-17, is an initiative coordinated by many businesses in Fond du Lac.  The purpose of the event is to provide outlets for sharing financial literacy information.  During this week there will be free financial programs presented at locations throughout FDL County. 

 

On Saturday, October 10 from 10 am until 3 pm children of all ages are invited to Family Moolah Fun Day at the library.  Join in the fun with Penny the Pig, Ben Franklin, a Treasure Hunt, Moolah Bingo, and more!

 

New this year for grades K-5 is Moolah Matters, a questionnaire for kids to complete. Questionnaires are available at the library.  The deadline for submitting the completed entries is September 30.  All completed entries will receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone at McDonald’s.  There will also be other prizes awarded to the ten best entries.  For more information and a complete list of programs visit the library’s website at www.FDLPL.org

 

 

Help for Unemployed at FDLPL

 

Two full time VISTA volunteers have joined the staff of the Fond du Lac Public Library to help connect the unemployed in Fond du Lac County to state and local programs assisting with recovery. Programs range from training and job searching to support groups. Many programs already exist in the community such as those offered by Moraine Park Technical College and the Fond du Lac Job Center. Where capacity is insufficient to meet demand, the VISTA volunteers will help to set up additional programs in any of the six public libraries in Fond du Lac County.

 

Assistance may include classes on basic computer use, online employment resources, interview techniques, and other services that may be of help to the unemployed.  One project the VISTA volunteers are currently working on is finding staff to open the library’s Computer Training Lab on evenings and weekends to anyone needing to use a computer as part of a job search or to apply for a job. Users of the public computers in the library are currently limited to one hour because of high demand. Having a special computer room for job seekers would give them the added time they need to complete applications or perform job related training.

 

VISTA – Volunteers in Service to America – is often referred to as the domestic Peace Corp.  Volunteers are usually recent college graduates who devote a year or more of their lives helping to improve the quality of life in communities. A prime objective of the volunteers is to ensure that any programs they help build will remain in place once their year of service is complete.

 

The volunteers, Sara Byrnes (pictured right), and Josh Cowles (shown left), are headquartered on the second floor of the library in the newly created Opportunity Center.  During their first two weeks at the library they have been researching services in our community that may be used to help the unemployed. They have already applied for a Library Services and Technology Act grant to obtain a mobile computer lab that will bring training to the rural areas of Fond du Lac County.

 

For further information contact:  Ken Hall, Library Director at 929-7080, ext. 133, or email: hall@FDLPL.org.

 

 

Library Offers Online Resources for Job Seekers

 

The library realizes that in tough economic times, a key component to library service is helping job-seekers locate new opportunities.  The library has created a list of authoritative online employment links to help people with job searching, resumes, interviewing skills, and more.  You will find these resources on the library’s webpage at: www.FDLPL.org

 

 

 

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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