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Summer Reading Programs in Full Swing

Summer Reading Programs

Summer Reading Programs: Carnival, Fun with Cutting & Pasting, Otto Goes to the Library, Father's Day Craft

 Take part in a summer reading program at the Brown County Libraries. There’s one for everyone!

Be Creative @ Your Library for Children

Art Attack! for Teens

Master the Art of Reading for Adults

Add comment June 26, 2009

Un-Valentine’s Day Party- Think Outside the Chocolate Box

 Join us for Southwest’s

After Hours Un-Valentine’s Day Party

Friday, February 13th 5-7pm

Grades 5+, Call 492-4910 to pre-register

   Here are some ideas on how to throw an Un-Valentine’s Day Party:

  • Encourage kids to wear black
  • Play un-love songs in the background
  • Un-valentine making table: Make a valentine for a friend or family member
  • Pointless Poetry table: Imitation parchment paper (for writing not for cooking!), pens, and examples of silly poetry are available for kids to create non-romantic poems
  • Alone Time table
  •  Cookie decorating table: Heart shaped sugar cookie halves, frosting and sprinkles available for kids to create their own un-valentine cookies
  • Create a personalized candy heart picture at Acme Heart Maker like this  Personalized Heart made at ACME Heart Maker

     

     

     

Add comment January 15, 2009

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are important to the success of the Brown County Library and to the delivery of its services to the citizens of Green Bay. In 2007, the Southwest Branch Library had 59 people (children, teens and adults) volunteer their time for a total of 893.5 hours! 

If any of the following volunteer positions interests you, please stop in or give us a call at 920-492-4910. Thanks!

Basic Internet and/or Basic Microsoft Word Trainer

We’ve had overwhelming responses for Adult Basic Internet and Basic Microsoft Word trainings. Trainings are currently held Thursdays and Fridays 9am-10am, but we can adjust times to fit your schedule. We have prepared materials and training outlines to use.

Landscaping/Picking up Litter

Help beautify the library and maintain a clean, welcoming look. Tools and materials provided by the Library.

Decorations

Artsy and creative? Help with planning and putting up decorations on the Library’s windows and bulletin boards. Materials will be provided.

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Click on the ilovelibraries badge (on left) to find reviews of new and award-winning books, fast-breaking library news, library spotlights, a “find a library” feature, blogs and newsfeeds. Interactive software allows users to share their library stories, connect with other library lovers, and contact Congress about library issues. The site is created by the American Library Association.

Add comment October 20, 2008


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