The Farnsworth Public Library is now lending Playaway Launchpads.

These 12 Launchpads are preloaded, secure children’s learning tablets, with themed reading, spelling, and vocabulary apps designed to support early literacy.

​They are available for lots of subjects and age groups, but the library chose to focus on early literacy and preschoolers. They also have no cameras or internet access.
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The library has 12 different Launchpads available - check one out today!

Marinette Consolidated County Library, Oconto Falls Public Library, and Shawano County Library co-wrote a grant for an author visit and book signing. The libraries selected bestselling and award-winning Wisconsin author Nickolas Butler.
 
At each library, Nickolas Butler performed a book reading from his latest novel, Little Faith, as well as an editorial he recently wrote as well as some personally meaningful correspondence he’s received since publishing Little Faith.

"Thank you to NFLS for our CleverTouch Plus Interactive White Board.  We are excited to use it in a variety of ways for programming for all ages.  We've already used it for our Library Board Meeting to display the agenda and minutes of the last meeting.  We are excited to use it for our youth programming especially.  We can use this technology to engage every type of learner.  We can brainstorm, collaborate, diagram, play games, stream, and involve groups in activities.  Our Fun Newtons science club is excited to use it for watching research and experiments online.  We are hoping to grab the interest and attention of our audiences with its large colorful display.  Thank you NFLS for making this possible!!"

Algoma Public Library recently created a great new maker space for patrons to enjoy during Maker Wednesdays, which are held the first Wednesday of the month and aimed for ages 9 and up.

The library will start branching out and hosting more programs using these items focused on adults and teens as well.

Items for the makerspace were purchased thanks to a grant from the Nicolet Federated Library System’s 2019 Library Improvement & Innovation Grant, which funds programs in the areas of workforce development, lifelong learning, and/or technology.​

See more about the library's Maker Wednesdays on Facebook.

Check out what other NFLS libraries have purchased with their grants here.