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Here are the headlines from the September 22, 2023 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:
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Subscribe to Newsletters from NFLS  The Lakes Country Public Library Board of Trustees announces that it has raised enough money to begin its Building and Expansion project. Architect Jeff Musson of Rhinelander designed the project and RJM Construction of Black Creek will be the General Contractor.
Official groundbreaking will take place on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Lakes Country Public Library, 15235 State Highway 32, Lakewood, Wisconsin. A reception with light refreshments will be held in the library after the ceremony. 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 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 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.”
 The Algoma Public Library recently purchased Launchpad tablets with a recent Library Improvement and Innovation Grant from the Nicolet Federated Library System.
Pre-loaded with content for kids, teens, and adults, designed with a simple, easy-to-use interface, and 100% secure, Launchpad tablets are made to be passed from one set of hands to the next. No download time. No need for Wi-Fi. Access to powerful content is simple as turning on each device — anytime, anywhere.
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