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Free, Ready-to-go Library Program: Understanding America's Longest War

1/11/2021

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Virtual Panel Discussion January 28, 2021 @ 3:00 PM

From WI Libraries for Everyone:

"CEAS East Asia Now programming and Public Libraries, The US & The Korean Peninsula: Understanding America's Longest War

Guest post by David Field, UW-Madison Center for East Asian Studies

The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison takes the Wisconsin Idea very seriously and sees Wisconsin public libraries as a natural partner in making this idea a reality. This past fall CEAS piloted a grant program for Wisconsin Public Libraries as well as a Sijo poetry writing competition with incentives for libraries and their patrons to become involved.
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But the Wisconsin Idea is not a one-way exchange in which the “beneficence” of the university is distributed across the state. It is a conversation between the university, policymakers, and the community. . . "
  • Click here to read the entire post: 
    Free, Ready-to-go Library Program: Understanding America's Longest War
  • The virtual panel discussion is Jan 28, 2021 3:00 PM CST. Please click here to register.

SPEAKERS:
Maj. General (Ret.) Rick Martin, USAF Retired, American College of National Security Leaders
Lt. General (Ret.) Chun In-Bum, ROK Army Retired
Jenny Town, Fellow at Stimson and the Deputy Director of Stimson’s 38 North
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On-Line Music Programs for Your Library Community!

11/17/2020

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Dear Library Staff,
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Right now, we need ways to connect, and nothing does that like music – even on-line!

​​My name is Dan Robinson, and I've performed music for communities of all kinds for over 25 years. I would love to share music that inspires and brings people together with your library community.

After a recent on-line performance of my program, "Touring the Badger State," Wendy Rosenow at the Shawano County Library wrote:

“Dan transported us around our state from lakes to rivers and towns in between. He beautifully chose music from many artists to portray his stories. Humorous and poignant snippets of Wisconsin lore and history was relayed to our viewers in a one-hour concert that flew by!”

If you’re interested in talking with me about a performance, please click the link below, which will take you to my website where you'll find information on a variety of programs I offer, including the “Touring the Badger State” performance mentioned above. Or you can email me at dan@notesbydan.com with any questions you might have.

I know times are tough for library budgets, so I want to make these performances as affordable as possible. My suggested costs are $65 for a 30 minute program and $90 for a 60-minute program, but let me know if that’s a financial strain and we’ll work something out.  

Thanks for considering this, and I hope we get a chance to connect. Until then, stay safe!
Peace,
Dan Robinson

Click here to learn more about Dan's Library Programs
See Also: Dan Robinson: Musician, Educator & Writer
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Colossal Fossils 2021 Summer Reading Program: Whale of a Tale

11/11/2020

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The following is from Dave Daniels, executive director of the non-profit, Colossal Fossils:
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"We are going to be “cautiously optimistic” and plan for in-person library programs while still offering online alternatives, similar to what we did this past summer.  With that said, I’m including the brochure for our 2021 Summer Reading program, “A Whale of a Tale.”

We are going to feature some very large bones from the world’s largest animals, while telling their stories and discussing their fascinating evolutionary paths.  We would be happy to put your library in our calendar and are maintaining the same pricing for the in-person programs that we have had for the last two years.  I suspect that our calendar will fill up quickly, so if you would like us to pencil you in, please let us know as soon as you can.  Also, take advantage of the 10% price reduction by scheduling a program with us before January 1st, 2021.

All the best to you.  Stay healthy, and I hope we can see each other in person this coming summer.
Dave"

David Daniels
Executive Director, Colossal Fossils Inc.
dave@colossalfossils.com ~ 715-303-9407
www.colossalfossils.com

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Nancy Drew 90th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition

10/28/2020

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The booking deadline is NOVEMBER 30, 2020.

Reservations are limited and access is being offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the Booking Inquiry at nancydrewexhibition.com/index#booking-inquiry.
"Dear Nancy Drew Fan,
 
This year, Nancy Drew is celebrating 90 years of adventure, mysteries, and empowerment of generations of girls and young readers!
 
To honor her legacy, we are presenting an innovative, virtual streaming celebration, available exclusively to your library and museum members and supporters.

The celebration will stream to libraries and museums across the country from April 28, 2021 and continue through Mother’s Day, May 9, 2021."
Celebration Highlights
exclusive virtual streaming celebration
"The program will feature:
  • Interviews, commentary, and rare glimpses into the authors and evolution of the characters and stories
  • Celebrity contributions
  • Special streaming events ranging from quizzes to nostalgic recollections
  • Film and TV clips from Nancy Drew on the screen over the years
  • Curatorial insights into the beloved covers and illustrations
  • Discussions with fans and collectors of Nancy Drew books and memorabilia
  • Comments from authors, journalists and critics on the Nancy Drew phenomenon over the years
THE DEADLINE TO LOCK IN YOUR PARTICIPATION IS NOVEMBER 30TH, 2020. DON'T DELAY! 

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Magic Village Shows: Magician & Ventriloquist

10/28/2020

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Make Your Library Summer Reading Program Unforgettable, Successful, and Fun

man talking to puppetImage Source: https://www.magicvillageshows.com/fairs
From Kelvin Saline, Magician/Ventriloquist:

"Looking forward to summer 2021 and your summer reading program is in full swing. Safety precautions are in place and the families are enjoying this magic and ventriloquism show. They are laughing, gasping, and having a TON OF FUN, just like families have done at my shows for the past 50 years.

Check: http://www.magicvillageshows.com/fairs/

Check out my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEFGs3FK-Y0&feature=youtu.be

If you represent more than one library we can work out multi-show discounts and get this to fit your budget.

Magic, ventriloquism, escapes, comedy, and audience participation are all set about a theme about the job opportunities attempted by Charlie, the ventriloquist dummy. His attempt at being a doctor is demonstrated by the magician sawing an audience volunteer in two. His attempt to be a security guard is demonstrated by audience members locking up the magician in a set of old wooden stocks. As you can tell, there is a lot of audience interaction in this show.
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I entertained thousands of kids every year from 2012 through 2019 at the Day Out With Thomas event and the Pumpkin Train event at the Depot in Duluth, MN. For references please reach out to Ken Buehler, Executive Director Lake Superior Railroad Museum, 218-733-7590, kenbuehler@duluthdepot.org or Kelly Cochrane, Managing Partner KC Consulting LLC, 612-743-2727, KLC@KCC-LLC.com."


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Pint Size Polkas: Summer 2021 & Discounted Virtual Programs for Off-Season

10/14/2020

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Check out the latest form Mike Schneider of Pint Size Polkas:


I hope you had a great summer despite the unusual circumstances!

If you are in need of a fun off-season program any time between now and April 30, 2021, I’m offering a standardized version of my prerecorded virtual show for just $50 per library for reservations made between now and September 30, 2020! If you’d like to host a live stream or in-person event, please contact me for a free quote. My shows are filled with polka music, magic and comedy, making a great fit in September and October for Oktoberfest season; January for National Polka Month; or any time some spirit-lifting fun is in order.

If you’re looking ahead to summer 2021, I have some big excitement in store for the “Tales and Tails” reading theme. We’ll have some musical fun with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox; talk a little bit about chickens and do the ever-popular “Chicken Dance;” and learn about Able and Baker, the first monkeys to successfully return to Earth after spaceflight. Whether you need an in-person show (inside or out) or will be going all virtual in 2021, I would be thrilled to bring some musical joy back to the good people of Green Bay! Please visit www.pintsizepolkas.com/library for details and a brief showcase video.

Would you be interested in including my Pint Size Polkas show in your 2020-21 programming plans? Please let me know at your earliest convenience.

Thank you as always for your consideration, and wishing you all the best in these turbulent times.

P.S. Check out my “Scrub, Scrub, Scrub (COVID-19 Edition)” MP3 song and music video (below).
If your young patrons need a little extra encouragement in the hand washing department, hopefully this will help. Thank you!

Mike Schneider
(414) 431-4683
P.O. Box 126
Clinton, WI 53525
www.pintsizepolkas.com
Six-Time Polka Hall of Fame Inductee
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Abraham Lincoln by Kevin Wood: Virtual Visits Available

9/30/2020

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The following information was provided to NFLS by Kevin Wood aka “Mr. Lincoln”:
"I am “Mr. Lincoln”, a professional first-person historical presenter of our nation’s 16th President based in the Chicago area, with a very strong resemblance to Mr. Lincoln and a very extensive knowledge of his life and times. 
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This is to let you know that I now offer programs via various forms of virtual programming (in addition to old-fashioned in-person programming!):

  •  video conferencing via Zoom;
  • live-streaming via Facebook Live or YouTube Live; and
  • pre-recorded videos available online via YouTube.

Note that when I do a “live” virtual program, I also authorize the recording of it so that it can be made available online for a period of one week; pre-recorded videos likewise may be made available for one week.


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Traveling Lantern Offers 6 Virtual Performances During 2020-2021 School Year

9/18/2020

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visit the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company: An Experience for Children
Traveling Lantern has been educating and entertaining children nationwide since 1985. Its mission is to bring great stories to children, to draw them into an active theater experience, to excite their minds and to tickle their imaginations.

Traveling Lantern will have six virtual performances available during the 20-21 school year:
  • Legends and Myths from Mount Olympus
  • Sherlock Holmes Takes the Case
  • The Caterpillar Hunter
  • Lewis and Clark
  • The Story of Scrooge
  • My Mother the Astronaut (Starting March 2021)

WATCH A CLIP: https://vimeo.com/455284142
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PRINT A BROCHURE: https://www.travelinglantern.com/nowplayingW.php 

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Wildlife In Need Center: Connecting Communities through Wildlife Education

9/3/2020

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Visit the Wildlife In Need Center
Nestled in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the Wildlife In Need Center (WINC) is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for our sick, injured, or orphaned wild neighbors with the intention of returning them to their natural habitat. WINC offers virtual educational programming, as its program may be a fun fit for members of the library community! ​
WINC staff, a bird, and participants participating in virtual program via Zoom
WINC's virtual programs allow participants to meet its live Animal Ambassadors very up close and personal as you learn about their unique stories, species ecology and ways to promote Wisconsin native wildlife from its educators. The program provides an interactive experience through the use of polls, visual display, and an open platform for questions. What better way is there to learn about wildlife than from the animals themselves?! 
 
WINC's programs can be hosted on its Zoom platform or staff can work with you if you have another platform you prefer. In addition, its team can assist you in advertising your program and organizing the list of participants to ensure a safe online experience. 
 
The cost of WINC's virtual program is $100, and can last anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on your needs. For more information, please visit its website at http://www.helpingwildlife.org/educate/wildlife-education/ 
 
Please do not hesitate to contact the WINC Education Team with any inquiries. They hope to work with you and share their knowledge of native Wisconsin wildlife!

Education Team
Wildlife In Need Center
W349 S1480 S. Waterville Rd.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Phone: (262) 965-3090
www.helpingwildlife.org
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wildlifeinneedcenter/
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Fall Outdoor Concerts at the Library with Christian Strutz

7/31/2020

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Hi!  Does the library get into any fall outdoor concerts for your community / patrons? 
 
18 year old Fond du Lac resident Christian Strutz has had some recent interest and success with bringing live guitar/singing music to libraries this summer, and is making LIVE MUSIC a possibility by offering outdoor concerts for libraries at an affordable price.  Outdoor concerts are the perfect alternative to working around COVID concerns, we have found.
 
Some examples of August library concerts he has coming up include performances in the library courtyard/lawn, another right on the town’s Main Street, and yet one more in a city park (Baylis Park in Council Bluffs, IA) that is open to the entire city!  All great opportunities to offer these in-person programs while still allowing social distancing features for the audience by being outdoors.
 
Christian is a wonderful songwriter, singer, and guitar player.  He reached recent local “fame” with a song he wrote for graduating seniors entitled “Class of 2020,” that featured a heart-wrenching song about struggling through his senior year in quarantine.  It caught the attention of area newspapers, as well as CBS and NBC news channels in Green Bay who both did news pieces on his song/work.  These news clips can be seen on his www.christianstrutz.com web site.


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Wisconsin Author Jeff Nania's Figure Eight Mystery takes Gold in Midwest Book Awards

7/1/2020

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From the publisher:

We are excited to share with you that Figure Eight (2019, Little Creek Press) tied for first place in the Mystery/Thriller category of the Midwest Book Awards announced on Saturday!
 
The second Northern Lakes Mystery, Spider Lake, was released in January. If your library doesn't yet have it, or if you need additional copies, both Figure Eight (2019) and Spider Lake (2020) are available through Baker and Taylor or Ingram. You may also order directly from us or the publisher, Little Creek Press. 
 
We have seen many libraries hold virtual events this year. If you are interested in holding a book talk with Jeff, please let us know. Or, if you have recommendations for organizations, podcasts, blogs, or other media outlets we could contact to share these books more widely, drop us an email! 
 
We truly appreciate your support over these past 18 months and the role you have played in the success of these Northern Lakes Mysteries. We hope to bring you book 3 soon!


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Color the Great Lakes (Univ. of WI Sea Grant)

5/19/2020

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For educators, families, students and any who loves the Great Lakes, Wisconsin Sea Grant staff have created coloring sheets to celebrate our great watershed.
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When your work of art is finished, they would love to see it! You can:
  • Send a picture of it to askwater@aqua.wisc.edu
  • Tweet it to @WiscWaterLib and @UWiscSeaGrant. 
  • Post your masterpiece on the @WiscWaterLib or @UWiscSeaGrant Facebook pages.

Be sure to tag your image #ColorTheGreatLakes

Download the full booklet and let the colors flow!

Click here for more information about Color the Great Lakes.
See also: Explore Lake Sturgeon
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The Packers Century Project

5/8/2020

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On August 11, 2019, the Green Bay Packers celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding.
 
If a pictorial history of the Green Bay Packers would interest you, consider The Packers Century project.  This 50-60-minute presentation includes photos of Jim Rice's extensive Packer memorabilia collection that traces the team’s history from 1919 to present-day, from Lambeau to LaFleur.  All the great games, players, and moments are included.  
 
Please visit packerscentury.com or the document below for more the details. 
packers_century_media_sheet.pdf
File Size: 418 kb
File Type: pdf
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Miss Wisconsin Summer Library Program (available through 8/22/2020)

5/7/2020

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 I would love to make an appearance at one of your library summer program days and present my Inclusion Program: Teaching Acceptance and Kindness. I can also assist in promoting the program event prior to the event taking place on our social media platforms.
Download Miss Wisconsin Summer Program Flyer
Download Miss Wisconsin Summer Program Flyer
My name is Alyssa Bohm, a Racine native, I am currently serving as Miss Wisconsin 2019. As a state titleholder, it’s my job to volunteer, make appearances throughout the state and promote my social impact initiative, "Embracing Special Needs, Building Inclusive Communities" which focuses on enhancing the lives of those with disabilities and creating inclusivity within or communities.

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Ben's Bubble Show

5/7/2020

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Ben Jimenez is offering an online version of Ben's Bubble Show to libraries for viewing.
The video is 30 minutes long and is:
  • for all ages
  • available through BensBubbleShow.biz
  • a condensed version of his indoor entertainment show with a bit of an educational slant
The cost is $250 per library. No deposit or contract required.

Each library will be given a password to share with their patrons. Go to the website and enter the password to see the video. It will be continuously available for two consecutive days,  starting at 9AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 and will stop at 9PM on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Patrons can view it as much as they like during the two days.

Ben will also be offering more individualized times and dates as requested. Feel free to share this information with any other libraries, schools, etc.

Please contact Ben Jimenez with any questions or to participate: 773-499-6782 or info@bensbubbleshow.biz.

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Magician Daniel Lusk's ONLINE Magic show Package

4/29/2020

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Summer Library Shows by Lusk Entertainment Group, Inc.
https://www.summerlibraryshows.com/online
Your Summer Reading is CHANGING... We are CHANGING WITH YOU!

You do not need to be a current customer.
We are accepting all libraries!

Magician Daniel Lusk here.  Wow!  What a time we are living in.  I know that all of your worlds have been turned upside down like ours have.  I also know that you all have been doing your best to continue to provide content to your patrons.  THANK YOU!

We have been working hard to still provide the world with MAGIC!  I hope you all got a chance to see and use our free Covid-19 safety video with Twinky the Rabbit and our magic tricks (below).
Online show package poster
Click to download PDF
We have FINALIZED our new ONLINE SUMMER READING MAGIC SHOW PROGRAMS PACKAGE.  We have worked very hard on making sure we are offering the best show and content you can provide to your patrons.  We have spent many hours with librarians and other entertainers working out the best way to deliver content to libraries across the country this year.  Here is a quick bullet point of what we discovered and what the best program would be . . .

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Colossal Fossils Online Summer Programs: Dinosaurs and Dragons

4/28/2020

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Hello from Colossal Fossils!

We have all seen many changes in the last few weeks.  It hasn’t been easy to cancel programs, but that’s the world we live in right now.

Colossal Fossils has worked with many of you in the past, and we had over 80 libraries that we were planning to visit this summer, but the reality is that many of the programs will have to be cancelled due to reasons that we have no control over.

It is my hope to create a silver lining out of all this.  ​Using Facebook, Colossal Fossils is offering live programs that are designed for libraries.  We are offering them at an extremely low cost, and this will have multiple benefits:
  • Budget-friendly
  • Up to five different programs to help you plan your summer.
  • Your community can watch the live videos and submit their questions throughout the program.
Colossal Fossils Online Programs
Download online programs information sheet.

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Pint Size Polka: Music & Magic from Polka Kingdom

4/23/2020

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Pint Size Polkas is available for virtual programming this summer, whether you’re looking for a live stream event or something that’s prerecorded and personalized for your patrons.  Mike would be glad to take questions and answer them during the course of my presentation. People are often very curious about the accordion and polka music, two important parts of our Wisconsin musical story!

For your adult patrons, Pint Size Polkas offers an educational and entertaining program on the History of Polka Music, and would be very happy to answer any questions they might have, as well.

Mike is available through May 20 to prerecord virtual programs for the coming summer.  If you’re interested in doing a live stream event, please let him know.

Mike Schneider
(414) 431-4683
P.O. Box 126
Clinton, WI 53525
www.pintsizepolkas.com
Six-Time Polka Hall of Fame Inductee

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Online Puppetry Workshops for Summer Reading Programs

4/21/2020

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​As libraries consider what sort of summer programming they might offer their home-bound patrons, some have reached out to me seeking online performing arts content. To help meet this need, I have transformed three of my best workshops into self-paced online experiences focused on three topics:
  • The Science of Shadow Puppets,
  • Poetry-writing, and
  • Shadow Puppet Creation.
Each workshop features a fun mix of shadow skits, artist guidance, and simple at-home activities presented in brief, readily accessible videos that children can easily navigate. These workshops are appropriate for children aged 7-11, but may also be enjoyed by younger children who are assisted by an adult. The total length of each workshop is approximately 30 minutes.

I am also able to host live webinars of artist talk-backs, performances, and extended activities for up to 100 participants at a time. If you think this might meet your libraries needs at this time, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
 
Best Wishes and Stay Well,
Matt
sandbankshadowfactory.com
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Shipwreck Program by WI Photographer Cal Kothrade

3/10/2020

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Cal Kothrade in a wetsuit, holding an underwater camera, kneeling on a dock
Frozen In Time: The W.C. Kimball story.
Cal filming
Are you looking for an exciting and dynamic speaker for the 2020 presentation season?  Now is the perfect time to schedule a presentation by Wisconsin diver, artist and underwater photographer Cal Kothrade. His latest presentation details the recent discovery and identification of the most intact schooner shipwreck in the world.

The new hour-long presentation features underwater photos and video of the lake schooner W.C. Kimball, a two masted sailing vessel that vanished with all hands in northern Lake Michigan in 1891. Michigan area shipwreck hunter Ross Richardson found the wreck in late 2018. Using actual footage from multiple dives on the 300' deep wreck by Wisconsin diver Steven Wimer, and Cal’s artwork, this fascinating show discusses the forensic clues that not only led to the identification, but the conclusion of what the ship's ghostly final hours may have been like. This highly significant and timely story has recently been featured by several news outlets including 13 News Grand Rapids, Milwaukee's own Fox Six news, and others.

Cal has presented and delivered keynote speeches at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Lake Huron Coastal Conservation Convention (Ontario, CA), GLSRF's Ghostships Conference, Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival in Canton Michigan, Milwaukee's North Point Lighthouse, Wisconsin Marine Historical Society galas, various libraries, yacht clubs, nursing homes, even dive club meetings!  No matter if it's ten people or two hundred, your audience will be spellbound from the very first minute until the end.

As a photographer/artist, it's no wonder his shows are a visual odyssey, often utilizing maps, archival images from his 20 year dive career, and dozens of his world renown shipwreck photos with a healthy dose of humor sprinkled in to keep things light.  Presentations typically run about 45 minutes with Q&A sessions afterwards.  Event organizers should expect larger than normal turnouts, his talks routinely draw record crowds. Past sponsors have touted the show as fascinating, and his natural, storytelling style of speaking is reminiscent of sitting around with an old friend listening to tales of their latest adventure.

A digital projector and screen are required of the venue.  If you have a microphone system great, otherwise for small to medium sized venues he can vocalize enough to not need a mic/PA.  Promotional images and copy can be provided upon request to aid in your advertising efforts.

Cal is based in the Milwaukee, WI area, and is available for presentations virtually any evening of the week.  In town rate is $250 for one hour.  Out of town rates vary based on distance, please contact him regarding availability and other requirements. Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine counties are considered 'in town'.

More information can be found at www.calsworld.net

Replies and inquiries:  calkothrade@gmail.com
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Don Jansiewicz, Author, Coming to Area this August 13-19

3/2/2020

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Hello,

My new book, Our Disunited States of America: The Struggle Between Conservatives and Liberals), has been released. It took about three years of research and writing. I wrote this book because I was very concerned that our current level of conflict only advances Vladimir Putin's goal of weakening our nation.

Some of the information I found in my research was truly surprising and I needed to communicate it to others. What I found helped me make sense of the discord that we are now experiencing.
Book Cover
I was pleasantly surprised when the New York publisher, Beacon Publishing Group, grabbed it up quickly. I expect that the tumult of the upcoming election and the prospect of impeachment/removal made them believe that there was a market (both domestic and international) for this book.

In the book, I take a problem-solving approach.  I carefully examine the problem (the division, the disappearance of the center, fractured tribes and painful histories). Then, I move on to the causes (underlying causes, the role of media and overused manipulation strategies). After that, I look at the potential solutions (winner-take-all, internal realignment as well as moderating factors).

The book finishes with a letter to my granddaughters that explains how the current ruling generations (the Silent Generation and the Baby Boom) created this mess and what the new generations can do to fix it. I have also added an Appendix with a solution that will surely spark a debate among some readers.

I will be traveling and make presentations on the book in various places in the country. I'm already scheduled to speak at a number of Boston area and out-of-state libraries. I will be in your area this coming September 22-24. Please do let me know if you are interested in having me make a presentation at your library.

Take Care,
Don Jansiewicz
janstrat@comcast.net
 
www.wppl.org/author-salon-don-jansiewicz
www.beaconpublishinggroup.com/donjansiewicz
www.donjansiewicz.com

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Girls Who Code Clubs

2/14/2020

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2 smiling girls with After school clubs for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to explore coding in a fun & friendly environment
If you're looking for fun ways to expand your youth programming this spring, Girls Who Code Clubs are a great option for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. Our Mini-Club Plan is only 10 meetings long, there's no coding experience needed to run the club, and every club can receive a $300 Club Fund to supplement their activities!
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This academic year, we've grown the Girls Who Code community to over 200 Girls Who Code clubs across Wisconsin, and we'd love for your library to join the movement! However, if you're not sure about filling out our Clubs Application just yet, or if you have questions about Girls Who Code, Megan Cindric, the Girls Who Code Partnership Coordinator for Wisconsin, is here to help! If you'd like to schedule a time to talk more about Girls Who Code, feel free to schedule a call using this link. Thank you, and we hope you will join the movement!

Megan Cindric
Regional Partnership Coordinator - WI, MN
Email: megan.cindric@girlswhocode.com
Appointments: https://calendly.com/megan-cindric/
Catch us in Olay's Superbowl ad! & start a Girls Who Code Club here

See more about coding resources at https://www.nfls.lib.wi.us/ideas/category/coding.
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Adam Miller: Storyteller and Folksinger

2/13/2020

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Adam Miller, Master Storyteller. It Might As Well Be a Myth. Traces of the storyteller cling to the story like the handprints of a potter cling to the clay vessel. Winner of the 2019 Storytelling World Award!
As an itinerant storyteller and folksinger, Adam Miller has performed live concerts in more than 2,000 libraries in 48 states. In April, he received the Storytelling World Resource Award for his non-fiction story, Woody Guthrie: When the World’s on Fire.
 
Adam is coming out our way this spring. Please let him know if you’d be interested in scheduling a program at your library while he's in town. Adam has a popular program of Folksongs of the Great Lakes. And he have a program of Folksongs of the First World War for the Memorial Day holiday.
 
For a complete list of Adam Miller's many programs for libraries, please visit his website at
https://www.folksinging.org/concerts/programs/.

Adam's fee is $450 for one 60 - 90 minute sing-along program. There are no additional costs. He brings his own sound system. Click here for his brochure.

As of this writing, Adam has the following dates available in Wisconsin:
  • Wednesday, May 20, 2020
  • Friday, May 22, 2020
  • Sunday, May 24, 2020
  • Monday, May 25, 2020
  • Friday, May 29, 2020
  • Saturday, May 30, 2020

Adam would be delighted to be invited to perform at your library!

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Dan Robinson: Musician, Educator & Writer

2/7/2020

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Dan Robinson brings a wide repertoire of music and stories that appeal to people of all generations.

From a musical tour of Wisconsin, to songwriting workshops, or as part of the duo Great Lakes Ramblers with songs and stories or the Lakes, and even through children’s programs of songs just for the fun of it, Dan shares music and stories to build community and spread a little joy.

​For more information, go to notesbydan.com.
​Glas House Coffee Shop; Shawano, WI
​College of Menominee Nation Library; Keshena, WI
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Free Programming Resources for Earth Day

1/22/2020

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Is your library looking for opportunities to engage with patrons about the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and Citizen Science Month this April? Through a new sustainability initiative, Our Planet: EARTH, free resources are available for libraries to help communities learn about our changing planet. 
Libraries can register here to access all the available resources, including posters, STEM activities, videos, and much more. By registering, your library will be automatically entered for a chance to win Scholastic and NASA Earth science books and more. Our Planet: EARTH resources are available through the STAR Library Network (STAR Net), an online community of library and STEM professionals that work together to strengthen STEAM learning in public libraries nationwide.
Source: Libraries Transform® Newsletter
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