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Friends of the Library Meeting (adults)
October 7 at 1 PM
The Friends of the Stephenson Public Library support the library through
funding and helping with special events. Members meet quarterly for an
update on library programs and projects. Come to this meeting to meet
the Friends of the Library and learn how you can support the library, too.
Patron Appreciation Day (all ages)
October 28 at 10 AM to 6 PM
To thank you for being a loyal library user, the staff at the Stephenson
Public Library is hosting an appreciation day. Stop by the library between
10 AM and 6 PM for coffee and cookies while supplies last.
POW/MIA Table Display (all ages)
November 7 to November 14
The tradition of setting a single table to honor prisoners
2019 Fall Events
of war and missing comrades has been in place since the
end of the Vietnam War. The table and the decorations
have symbolic meanings. The POW/MIA Table and
at the
explanation of the symbols will be on display during
regular library hours. Please join us in honoring and
remembering those who have served our county. Stephenson Public Library
1700 Hall Ave., Marinette, Wisconsin
715-732-7570
Library Hours starting September 3, 2019: www.marinettecountylibraries.org/marinette
Monday through Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM Follow “Stephenson Public Library” on Facebook for updates.
Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
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Table of Contents Family Tree Maker Presentation (teens & adults)
September 21 at 10 AM
Monthly Calendars……………………………………………………………… 3, 4, 5, & 6 Randy Ray has been doing genealogy research for 30 years and will be at
Event Descriptions the library to share what he’s learned in the process. In this presentation,
Randy Ray will show how to use the Family Tree Maker software program
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten………………………………………. 8
and how it connects with Ancestry and Family Search.
ACT Practice Session…………………………………………………………... 10
Adopt-A-Shelf Training……………………………………………………….. 10 & 12
Adults Read Judy Blume……………………………………………………... 13 Find-a-Grave Presentation (teens & adults)
September 21 at 1 PM
Author Presentations………………………………………………………….. 10 & 14
Evening Story Time……………………………………………………………. 9 & 11 Genealogist Randy Ray will show us how to use the Find-a-Grave website.
He will show us how to start an account, add photos, and edit entries. In
Family Research Help Sessions………………………………………….. 14 addition, Randy will explain how to clean a headstone to get a good quality
Family Tree Maker Presentation…………………………………………. 15 picture without damaging the stone.
Find-a-Grave Presentation………………………………………………….. 15
Friends of the Library Meeting………………………………………….. 16
Genealogy Discussion Group (teens & adults)
Genealogy Discussion Group…………………………………………….. 15 Mondays at 6 PM
Give-A-Kid-A-Book…………………………………………………………….. 7 October 28: New Library Resources and Research Share
Holiday Open House...……………………………………………………….. 7 November 25: Local History Conference Recap
December 16: Ancestry DNA ThruLines
Itsy Bitsy Story Time…………………………………………………………... 9
Lego Club……………………………………………………………………………. 11 Local genealogists meet to learn from one another about resources and
research techniques. New discoveries and presentations each month.
Meet Your Neighbor…………………………………………………………... 11 Genealogists of all experience levels are welcome. Contact Mariel to be
Patron Appreciation Day…………………………………………………….. 16 added to the e-mail list for handouts, program updates, and reminders for
Paws & Tales …………………………………………………………………….. 12 upcoming sessions.
POW/MIA Table Display……………………………………………………… 16
Preschool Story Time…………………………………………………………. 9 Ghosts of Christmas Past (teens & adults)
Reading Circle…………………..……………………………………………….. 13 December 12 at 6 PM
T-Rex Tea Party...................................................................... 12 The Marinette Genealogy Group will perform a series of unfortunate and
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club………………………………………. 13 true stories that intertwine the magic of the Christmas season with the
history of Marinette. Come to learn about the history of Marinette and the
Winter Reading Club …………………………………………………………. 7
people who helped shape what it is today.
Please Note: All activities are subject to change. Please contact the library or check out our
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December 4, 11, & 18
November 13 at 7 PM
September 11, 18, & 25
November 6, 13, 20, & 27
October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Wednesdays from 5 to 7 PM
request to: mandmareagenealogy@gmail.com .
Group during these open sessions for assistance.
writing journey and most recent book, Little Faith.
HarperCollins Speakers Bureau, NY, NY.
Arrangements for the appearance of Nickolas Butler made through
Author Presentation: Nickolas Butler (adults)
Family Research Help Sessions (teens & adults)
want to talk with an experienced genealogist for advice on your next step?
Do you need help starting your genealogy research? Or are you stuck and
Nationally recognized Wisconsin author Nickolas Butler will talk about his
Meet with a member of the Marinette & Menominee Area Genealogy
For more questions or to schedule a personalized session, send an e-mail
September 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Labor Day Fall Hours Begin IBST: 11am APS: 9:30am
Library Closed PST: 10am P&T: by appointment
LC: 4-6pm
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PST: 10am IBST: 11am
FRHS: 5-7pm
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PST: 10am IBST: 11am AAST: 5pm FTM: 10am
P&T: by appointment EST: 6pm FG: 1pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
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PST: 10am IBST: 11am MYN: 10am
WABC: 1pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
FTM=Family Tree Maker (teens & adults)
Abbreviation Key IBST=Itsy Bitsy Story Time (ages birth to 3)
AAST=Adopt-A-Shelf Training (ages 7 to adult)
LC=Lego Club (ages 5+)
APS=ACT Practice Session (ages 14 to 19)
MYN=Meet Your Neighbor (5 to adult)
EST=Evening Story Time (all ages; 5+ for games)
P&T=Paws & Tales (ages 5 to adult)
FG=Find-a-Grave (teens & adults)
PST=Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6)
FRHS=Family Research Help Session (teens & adults)
WABC=Wednesday Afternoon Book Club (adults)
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Adults Read Judy Blume (adults)
WABC=Wednesday Afternoon Book Club (adults)
ARJB: 10am
October 12 at 10 AM
AP: 10am
Saturday
IBST=Itsy Bitsy Story Time (ages birth to 3)
Did you read Judy Blume’s books when you were a child or teenager? For
PAD=Patron Appreciation Day (all ages)
PST=Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6)
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this book discussion lead by Librarian Mariel, please (re)read some of her
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P&T=Paws & Tales (ages 5 to adult)
books for youth and teens, including Blubber, Iggy’s House, Forever, and Are
Friday
You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret?. Among other topics, we will talk about
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how these books impacted our youth and what impact (if any) they have on
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RC=Reading Circle (adults)
us as adults.
LC=Lego Club (ages 5+)
Reading Circle (adults)
Thursday
EST: 6pm
October 7 at 2 PM
Calling all book lovers! Meet with Librarian Mariel to talk about books,
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books, and more books. Please come ready to share the titles of books you
P&T: by appointment
P&T: by appointment
are reading and authors you have enjoyed in the past.
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club (adults)
Wednesday
WABC: 1pm
IBST: 11am
IBST: 11am
IBST: 11am
IBST: 11am
IBST: 11am
LC: 4-6pm
FRHS=Family Research Help Session (teens & adults)
GDG=Genealogy Discussion Group ( teens & adults)
EST=Evening Story Time (all ages; 5+ for games)
Wednesdays at 1 PM
FOLM=Friends of the Library Meeting (adults)
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Did you read one of the books listed? Come to talk about it at book club.
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Order your copy of the book on InfoSoup.org or contact the library to
ARJB=Adults Read Judy Blume (adults)
AP=Author Presentation (11 to adult)
borrow one.
PST: 10am
PST: 10am
PST: 10am
PST: 10am
PST: 10am
Tuesday
Nightingale The Sun Does Shine
October 2019
by Kristin Hannah by Anthony Hinton
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Abbreviation Key
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September 25 October 23
PAD: 10am-6pm
FOLM: 1pm
GDG: 6pm
Monday
RC: 2pm
30
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My Name is Lucy Barton The Girls of Atomic City
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by Elizabeth Strout by Denise Kiernan
Sunday
November 27 December 18
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Youth Events (continued)
WABC=Wednesday Afternoon Book Club (adults)
TRTP: 10am
Saturday
IBST=Itsy Bitsy Story Time (ages birth to 3)
Paws & Tales (ages 5 to adult)
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30
PST=Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6)
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Time slots by appointment
P&T=Paws & Tales (ages 5 to adult)
TRTP=T-Rex Tea Party (ages 5 to 8)
September 4 & 18; October 2 & 16; November 6 & 20; December 11
Friday
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Do you or someone you know want to become a more confident, fluent
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reader? We have just the audience to help you practice—Murphy and Sully
Thanksgiving Day
(our loveable therapy dogs). Readers are asked to arrive 5 minutes before
LC=Lego Club (ages 5+)
Library Closed
their time slot and may select books at the library or supply their own. To
find out more or make an appointment to read to one of the dogs, contact
the Children’s Department.
Thursday
EST: 6pm
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T-Rex Tea Party (ages 5 to 8)
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P&T: by appointment
P&T: by appointment
November 9 at 10 AM
Join Read-a-Rex for various dinosaur activities
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
including: stories starting at 10 AM, a craft,
Wednesday
WABC: 1pm
IBST: 11am
IBST: 11am
IBST: 11am
FRHS=Family Research Help Session (teens & adults)
LC: 4-6pm
AP=Author Presentation: Nickolas Butler (adults)
Dino-dancing, tea and who knows what?! Dinosaurs
GDG=Genealogy Discussion Group (teens & adults)
AP: 7pm
EST=Evening Story Time (all ages; 5+ for games)
No IBST
will also be playing hide-and-seek in the library this
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month. Can you find them?
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This is part of “Dinovember” at the library. Look for other community-
sponsored dinosaur events this month!
PST: 10am
PST: 10am
PST: 10am
November 2019
Tuesday
No PST
Adult Events
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Abbreviation Key
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Adopt-A-Shelf Training (ages 7 to adult)
GDG: 6pm
Sunday Monday
September 19 from 5 to 5:30 PM
Do you love the library? Would you like to make a difference and volunteer?
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Then this opportunity is for you. Learn about how you can help out by
“adopting a shelf” at this training session.
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17
24
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Evening Story Time (all ages; ages 5+ for games)
WABC=Wednesday Afternoon Book Club (adults)
HOH: 2-4pm
Saturday
Select Thursdays from 6 to 6:45 PM
IBST=Itsy Bitsy Story Time (ages birth to 3)
Join us for stories followed by games/activities for ages 5+ in the evening!
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21
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PST=Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6)
Please contact the front desk or use our Facebook events page to
Club Start
P&T=Paws & Tales (ages 5 to adult)
Reading
preregister for this free program at least two days prior to the event.
Winter
Any Evening Story Time with fewer than three registered families will be
Friday
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September 19: Oops! I Did It Again!
LC=Lego Club (ages 5+)
October 17: Wild Things!
November 21: We Are Family!
GCP: 6pm
Thursday
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Lego Club (ages 5 and up)
P&T: by appointment
New Year’s Day
Select Wednesdays from 4 to 6 PM
Christmas Day
Library Closed
Library Closed
Come to the library to build using our Legos! Stretch your creative muscles
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
FRHS: 5-7pm
Wednesday
WABC: 1pm
IBST: 11am
IBST: 11am
IBST: 11am
as you build based on our monthly theme, or choose to go freestyle.
LC: 4-6pm
FRHS=Family Research Help Session (teens & adults)
GDG=Genealogy Discussion Group (teens & adults)
September 4: Animals
GCP=Ghosts of Christmas Past (teens & adults)
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October 2: Castles/Buildings
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November 6: Food
December 11: Ornaments
Library Closes at
Library Closed
Christmas Eve
HOH=Holiday Open House (all ages)
12 Noon
PST: 10am
PST: 10am
PST: 10am
December 2019
Tuesday
Meet Your Neighbor (ages 5 to adult)
Abbreviation Key:
10
17
24
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September 27 at 10 AM
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Come learn about life in another country! This event will feature Anindita
Neogy Anaam who was born and raised in India. She will talk about the ge-
GDG: 6pm
ography, variety of cultures, language dialects, traditional foods and dress,
Sunday Monday
and how such a diverse nation is unified.
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Give-A-Kid-A-Book (all ages)
Youth Events November 1 to December 1
ACT Practice Session (ages 14 to 19) Give the gift of reading this holiday season by donating a new book to a
September 7 from 9:30 AM to 1:45 PM child ages birth to 18. Books collected by the Marinette library will be
distributed by St. Vincent de Paul to children and teens in low-income
This limited-seating program is offered to current high school students
households in the greater Marinette and Menominee area.
preparing to take the ACT test. We will simulate test conditions as best as
we are able, so students should be prepared to use approved calculators
only or scrap paper. According to the online test prep site Magoosh, “Taking Holiday Open House (all ages)
a timed, full-length practice test is one of the best ways to prepare yourself December 7 from 2 to 4 PM
for the real ACT. Mimicking test-like conditions will help improve your
stamina, pacing, and understanding of your personal strengths and Start out the holiday season with a little fun at the library! This year’s
weaknesses.” You may reserve a seat by contacting the library front desk. theme is The Polar Express. What will you find this year?
Santa taking gift requests from children
Hot cocoa and cookies from the Friends of the Stephenson Public
Adopt-A-Shelf Training (ages 7 to adult) Library
September 19 from 5 to 5:30 PM
Performance by the students of the First Street Academy of Dance
Do you love the library? Would you like to make a difference and volunteer?
Then this opportunity is for you. Learn about how you can help out by Story Walk through the library and activities
“adopting a shelf” at this training session. Craft to take home
This event is run in conjunction with the Marinette Holiday Parade and tree
Author Presentation: Ann Dallman (ages 11 to adult) lighting. Check out www.therealnorth.com or the city’s website
October 19 at 10 AM (www.marinette.wi.us) for more information on the other events
happening around town on this date.
Local author Ann Dallman will read from her recently
published book, Cady and the Bear Necklace, and discuss
her writing and publishing experience. She has written a
Winter Reading Club (all ages)
story about 13-year-old Cady, who is experiencing big
December 20, 2019, to January 6, 2020
changes in her life as she moves from Minnesota to
Michigan and begins attending a reservation school. Read along with the Winter Reading Club. Pick up a Winter Reading Club
Tracking Sheet from the library. Check off activities as you complete them
Ann is a former High School English teacher at the Hannahville Indian in the library or at home. When you return the Tracking Sheet to the front
School/Nah Tah Wahsh (Soaring Eagle) School located on a Potawatomi desk of the library by January 6, 2020, you will receive one ticket for every
reservation in Wilson, Michigan; journalist; and educator. completed activity (earn up to 10 tickets). Use the tickets to enter a
drawing for prizes.
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Evening Story Time (all ages; ages 5+ for games)
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Thursdays from 6 to 6:45 PM
Reading out loud to your baby/child is a wonderful shared activity you can September 19, October 17, & November 21
continue for years to come. Join us for stories followed by games/activities for ages 5+ in the evening!
Please contact the front desk or use our Facebook events page to
Reading aloud: preregister for this free program at least two days prior to the event.
Teaches a baby/child about communication Any Evening Story Time with fewer than three registered families will be
Introduces concepts such as numbers, letters, colors, and shapes in a cancelled; registered participants will be notified.
fun way
Builds listening, memory , and vocabulary skills
Gives babies/children information about the world around them Itsy Bitsy Story Time (ages birth to 3)
September 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 11 AM
By the time babies reach their first birthday they will have learned all the October 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 11 AM
sounds needed to speak their native language. Hearing words helps to build a November 6, 13, & 20 at 11 AM
rich network of words in a baby's brain. The more stories you read aloud, the December 4, 11, & 18 at 11 AM
more words your child will be exposed to and the better they will be able to
communicate. Join us as we play, sing, read, and rhyme in ways that foster bonding and
learning.
Please note: No Itsy Bitsy Story Time on November 27 or December 25.
Preschool Story Time (ages 3 to 6)
September 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 10 AM
October 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 10 AM
November 5, 12, & 19 at 10 AM
December 3, 10, & 17 at 10 AM
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (ages birth to 6)
Talk to Miss Lara to register for this read-at-home program. Help your child develop school readiness skills in a fun and engaging
environment. We will read stories, share rhymes and songs, and explore
For all the reasons reading to your child benefits brain development, use
learning through crafts, discovery tables and more.
this program to establish the reading habit by tracking the books you and
your child read together. For every 100 books you read, your child earns a
Please note: No Preschool Story Time on November 26, December 24, or
sticker to put on the bulletin boards at the library. At the end, your child
December 31.
earns a certificate of completion and a book to keep.
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