Here are the headlines from the August 18, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS The Suring Are Public Library, with the help of a Library Improvement and Innovation Grant from the Nicolet Federated Library System, purchased wifi hotspots for its patrons to check out. The hotspots are always being checked out and patrons like that they are now able to get wifi at home. Library Director Jill Trocha said "We have patrons that will check them out every week." The hotspots have been a huge success and the library has gotten positive feedback on how well they work. Here are the headlines from the August 11, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS Here are the headlines from the August 4, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS We would like to welcome Amy Commers as the new director at the Marinette County Consolidated Public Library Service. Amy has been a librarian for 15 years, over 10 of which were as Youth Services Librarian for South St. Paul Public Library in South St. Paul, Minnesota. After moving to northeast Wisconsin, she worked at Farnsworth Public Library and then landed at Marinette County. In addition to libraries, Amy enjoys jigsaw puzzles, adding to her TBR (to be read) pile, singing in the West Shore Chorale at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Marinette campus, and spending time with her family. Amy has enjoyed getting to know other member library staff in the Nicolet Federated Library System during her period as Interim Director and looks forward to continuing to learn and grow from such a collaborative region. Here are the headlines from the July 28, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
The following information was compiled from several sources and is intended to be used by member libraries of the Nicolet Federated Library System. This is also available as a PDF file. How is air quality measured? Air quality is measured for many pollutants, including: particulate matter (PM 2.5), ground-level ozone, pollen (PM 10), carbon, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide. The Air Quality Index (AQI), a tool created by the EPA, measures both ozone pollution and PM 2.5 in ranges from 0-300+. Air quality advisories are issued when the AQI exceeds, or is expected to exceed, a value of 1001.
Here are the headlines from the July 21, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
S. Verna Fowler Academic Library/ Menominee Public Library grant purchase focuses on teen engagement7/11/2023 The S. Verna Fowler Academic Library/ Menominee Public Library purchased several items for a teen engagement project with the help of a Library Improvement and Innovation Grant from the Nicolet Federated Library System.
The library purchased a Nintendo Switch, games, and accessories, and launched a Tiny Art Show. The Switch was bought with the goal of engaging tweens and teens with video games in the Library during a game night or in conjunction with other programs. Interim Library Director Bethany Huse said "We had patrons play on the new Nintendo Switch and did not want to leave at the end of the program." Since the initial Tiny Art Show, the library has released more sets of art kits periodically with themes for each one. The library had some returns to create a tiny art show and patrons have come in right away each time it makes more kits. Huse said the library had all the kits taken within a week of putting them out, with patrons repeatedly asking about the next installment. The Gillett Public Library recently purchased items for its new Makerspace table with the help of a Library Improvement and Innovation Grant from the Nicolet Federated Library System. The library purchased magnetic tile kits, origami paper, a sketchpad, and a laptop for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) programming. There was a noted increase in the time patrons spent in the library. Parents also played with their kids using the makerspace. The NFLS News is a bi-monthly newsletter highlighting all the great things the member libraries of the Nicolet Federated Library System are doing throughout our communities.
Read the July 2023 NFLS News for the latest news from a few of our member libraries and others. Topics include:
Subscribe to the NFLS News The Algoma Public Library partnered with local organizations to hold a Petting Zoo on its library lawn on June 30th. Ebert Enterprises, a family-owned farm and employer from Algoma, participated by bringing a cow and a couple of day-old calves. Wilson's Wish, a non-profit animal sanctuary, brought in a mini pony and a goat. "We had so much fun; thank you for having us!" said one Wilson's Wish representative. "We look forward to bringing Lily for story time in August as well!" The petting zoo was a great success, being attended by more than 200 adults and children! Library staff offered "A HUGE thanks to Ebert Enterprises and Wilson's Wish for bringing these wonderful critters! Not only were attendees excited, but our staff was too!" Enjoy more photos of the library's event on its Facebook page. The Algoma Library Friends recently put up a Little Free Library!
The Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 7th and it is dedicated in memory of Pat Cichon, who was one of the original Library Friends and a driving force behind the Algoma Book Corner and this Little Free Library. Learn more about the Algoma Book Corner and the ribbon cutting on its Facebook Mentions page. The Algoma Library Friends is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of the Algoma Public Library by funding materials, services, and programs not covered by the regular library budget. Volunteers in the group also man the Algoma Book Corner located at 401 3rd Street, which sells gently used books and more. Here are the headlines from the July 7, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS The Kewaunee Public Library implemented a four-part series of Lifelong Learning classes for its community with the help of a Library Improvement and Innovation Grant from the Nicolet Federated Library System.
The classes were offered both in the library and at three assisted living facilities in Kewaunee. The library currently partners with the facilities by delivering library materials for their residents. The library featured a variety of art and craft projects that exposed participants to new skills such as floral arranging, painting, interior design, and cultivating an environment for backyard bird watching. Its objectives were to teach new skills, provide a sense of mastery and meaning, boost mood, inspire a sense of playfulness, increase socialization, and decrease boredom. The library hoped to trigger positive memories for participants. Library staff executed the classes and witnessed everything they hoped for come to fruition. Their evaluations showed a high approval for all the projects and they hope to keep implementing these type of projects in their community. The library thanks Nicolet Federated Library System for its support of this project. Library Director Carol Petrina said, "At our in-library sessions, we had many participants coming in with friends, so a fun social atmosphere was very evident and great to see." A thank you note from one participant read, “Thank you Ann and Pam for giving us a great time yesterday. I enjoyed the time and really like the door decoration I made with your help. See you again.” |
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