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Grove Library Wetlands with Dan Nederlo 7/13


By borges, Section Library
Posted on Tue Jul 06, 2010 at 12:37:56 AM CST

Join Dan Nedrelo for an adventure with live creatures from Wisconsin’s wetlands, at the Soldiers Grove Library on July 13th at 10am. Dan is a fun-loving biologist & photographer who specializes in reptiles and amphibians. He’ll be bringing some local wildlife for us to learn about and meet, face to face! Did you know that a snapping turtle can eat a black bear?! Hmmm…

Tuesday mornings throughout July will feature events to encourage summer reading and create a weekly rhythm for visiting the library. All programs begin at 10am and last about one hour, then refreshments. Here’s the schedule.

July 13th, Dan Nedrelo brings wetland creatures (hands-on!)

July 20th, Bicycle Rodeo (bring your bike!)

July 27th, Fun with ASL (American Sign Language)

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POWAQQATSI--McIntosh Memorial Library July 7


By borges, Section Library
Posted on Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 07:17:57 PM CST

POWAQQATSI—LIFE IN TRANSITION to be shown at McIntosh Memorial Library July 7

Viroqua’s Library kicks off their free Documentary Series with help from VSN on July 7, 2010. The film “POWAQQATSI” by the award winning filmmaker Godfrey Reggio, featuring music by the renowned composer Philip Glass, will be shown on Wednesday at 5:00PM, runs 99 minutes. A group discussion period will follow.

Reggio’s films are in a style of his own invention. The title “POWAQQATSI” is a Hopi Indian phrase. “Powaqa” refers to a negative sorcerer who lives at the expense of others, “Qatsi” means life. It is a visually powerful film, second in the “Qatsi” trilogy.

However, Powaqqatsi, says Reggio, is not a film about what should or shouldn’t be-- “It’s an impression, an examination of how life is changing.” It has been described as a celebration of the human-scale endeavor, the craftsmanship, spiritual worship, labor and creativity that define a particular culture. The primary focus is on natives of the Third World regions of Asia, India, Africa the Middle East and South America and how they express their cultures and respond to the lure of mechanization and technology in mega-cities.

Trina Erickson, McIntosh Library Director, advises that the viewing space is limited, a maximum of 20 people, so come early if you can and see where the discussion takes us.

Kathy Fairchild
VSN Volunteer

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Grove Library Stone Soup performance


By borges, Section Library
Posted on Sat Jul 03, 2010 at 06:37:22 PM CST

This year’s Summer Reading Program at the Soldiers Grove Library begins on Tuesday, July 6th with an award-winning dramatic performance of *Stone Soup *. The Nifty Neighbors 4-H Club will present this traditional folktale by Jon J. Muth, in their own, original version for kids of all ages, in the courtyard behind the library.

The lively group will be taking their show to the State Fair in Milwaukee on August 9th.

After the play, we'll be making "Hollyhock Dolls" with Pat Gilbert. These delightful garden creatures are made with flowers, so if you have favorites growing at your house, bring some to share!

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Ask a Question Service via DPI


By borges, Section Library
Posted on Tue May 18, 2010 at 06:44:36 PM CST

The WI Department of Public Instruction has teamed up with reference librarians across the state to answer your questions.  Click on this link to check it out.

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Earth Day at Grove Library 4/22


By borges, Section Library
Posted on Wed Apr 21, 2010 at 09:18:55 AM CST

The Soldiers Grove Library Celebrates Earth Day

with a very unique travelogue

Noel Kegel will share slides and stories from his transcontinental bicycle trip on Thursday, April 22nd at 7pm in the Community room.

Kegel has always loved bicycling. Growing up in the family's bike shop, over the years cycling became an integral part of Noel's identity. And in time, his idea for the ultimate bike trip started brewing: to travel from one ocean to the other, across Europe and Asia, by bicycle! Finally, in January of 2009, Noel actually began his astounding, 11,000 mile overland trek between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Taking off from Lisbon, Portugal with his bike and camping gear, he crossed the 'Old Worlds' through Europe, the Balkans, Turkey and then following the Silk Road across Central Asia to China, Noel reached Shanghai, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, in time to be back home for Christmas. The journey had taken him one year. Come & enjoy the adventures of this intrepid biker! You might be inspired to take your own bike for a ride---it's Spring, after all.

This program is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

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Bicycle Day at Grove Library 4/10


By borges, Section Library
Posted on Thu Apr 08, 2010 at 08:17:48 PM CST

Springtime is here, so are you ready to ride your bike?  Come to the Soldiers Grove Library on Saturday, April 10th, starting at 10am until noon, to learn how to care for your bicycle. Local bike enthusiast, Roger Christensen, is back by popular demand!  If you missed out last year, here's another chance.  Roger will discuss and demonstrate basic maintenance & repair, geared for ages 8 thru adult.  There will be no charge for this workshop but if your bike has special needs, please call the library so we can give Roger a `heads-up'.  Everyone is welcome, bring your bike!

 

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Bukowski reading Bukowski


By borges, Section Library
Posted on Wed Dec 30, 2009 at 08:11:07 AM CST

There's a Bluebird in my Heart by Bukowski...

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Vinyl LP to CD at Grove Library


By borges, Section Library
Posted on Wed Nov 18, 2009 at 07:33:31 AM CST

From Cele Wolf at Soldiers Grove Library-
Do you have some favorite old vinyl records saved somewhere, with no record player to play them??  Well, the library has purchased a turntable that can create  CDs  from  those 33&1/3's. There are lots of possibilities the librarian is still learning about! Call for more information: 624-5815.

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Library

Sunday November 8th
+ Soldiers Grove Library Program--Family Adventure in South America (0 comments)

Monday October 12th
+ A Celebration of Hispanic Culture - 10/15 Grove Library (0 comments)

Monday October 5th
+ A New Winnie The Pooh (0 comments)

Monday September 28th
+ Banned Books Week 9/26 to 10/3 (0 comments)

Monday September 14th
+ Russia and India reflections by the Banners 9/15 (0 comments)

Monday July 6th
+ Library program 7/7 in Grove (0 comments)

Sunday June 14th
+ David Rhodes June 19th (0 comments)

Monday May 4th
+ New Book Release--Maypole Dream (0 comments)

Wednesday April 29th
+ 5x5 concert at Driftless Books--5/2 (0 comments)

Sunday April 26th
+ Book Signing with Michael Perry--4/28 (0 comments)

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