Library Services & Programs
The Friends of the Library Readers' Group hosts book discussions throughout the year. The discussions are open to the public and are held on the third Tuesday, every other month from September through May at 7:00 pm. The books are available at the library. Everyone is welcome!
| Library Reader's Group |
| Date |
Presenter |
Book |
Author |
| September 8, 2009 |
Carla Ortengren |
What Should I Do with My Life? |
Po Bronson |
| The true story of people who answered the Ultimate Questions. The author interviewed more than 50 people who finally found their passion after years in unfulfilled work. |
| November 10, 2009 |
Peggy Stalhiem |
Driftless |
David Rhodes |
| Driftless was read on Chapter-A-Day on Wisconsin Public Radio this past spring. Rhodes is a Wisconsin author whose novel takes place in the driftless area in southwestern Wisconsin. It is a collage of stories, revolving around a large cast of characters whose lives intersect in various ways. |
| January 12, 2010 |
Jim Elliott |
The Ballad of the Sad Cafe |
Carson McCullers |
| This is a novella that, like a ballad, tells the ultimately tragic tale of Miss Amelia. She falls in love with a hunchback, dwarflike stranger who convinces her that he is her cousin, Lyman, who is a trickster figure in this "grotesque" tale taking place in a nameless rural Georgia town. |
| March 10, 2010 |
Ron Shifler |
Tales of Edgar Allen Poe |
Edgar Allen Poe |
| Poe is well known for his tales of horror ("The Black Cat", "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Pit and the Pendulum"). He also wrote what would be the first detective stories)"The murders in the Rue Morgue", "the Mystery of Marie Roget" and "The Purloined Letter") which Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would pattern his Sherlock Holmes stories after some 50 years later. |
| May 12, 2010 |
Scott Stalheim |
Independent People |
Halldor Laxness |
| This Nobel Prize winning author writes an epic novel about the struggles of poor Icelandic farmers in the early 20th Century. |
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Storytime Fridays
Storytime Fridays are for children ages 2 through 5 years old. It is the mission of Storytime to provide a high quality, developmental and age-appropriate, literature-based, group story time for preschool children in a library. Please select the program best suited to your child(ren)'s age(s).
Storytime activities are held during the school year. If there is no school, there is no storytime.
Little Bears: 10:00 am or 11:00 am
We have expanded our Storytime sessions on Fridays. Now we offer both Big and Little Bear sessions at 10:00 and 11:00 starting Friday, October 16th.
This 20-minute program is designed for two and three year olds. The program brings young children and their parents or caregivers together in a library setting. For many, this is a new experience. Some children may participate, while others may be content to just observe. All adults are expected to participate and encourage the children to join in the fun.
The program will feature picture books, songs, finger plays, puppets, and flannel boards. Since attention spans are short for kids this age, the stories are short and simple.
The storytime theme this Winter and Spring is Alphabet Soup!
| January 15 | L |
| January 22 | NO STORYTIME |
| January 29 | M |
| February 5 | N |
| February 12 | O |
| February 19 | P |
| February 26 | Q |
| March 5 | R |
| March 12 | S |
| March 19 | T |
| March 26 | Easter Bunny Visit |
| April 2 | NO STORYTIME |
| April 9 | U |
| April 16 | V&W |
| April 23 | X,Y&Z |
Big Bears: 10:00 am or 11:00 am
We have expanded our Storytime sessions on Fridays. Now we offer both Big and Little Bear sessions at 10:00 and 11:00 starting Friday, October 16th.
This 30 minute program is designed for BIG KIDS four and five years old as they attend storytime on their own. By this age, children can do more things by themselves, such as listen to stories quietly, participate in activities, follow directions and complete crafts. Parents and caregivers do not accompany their preschoolers in the story room, but are asked to remain in the library during the session.
Storytime features picture books, songs, finger plays, puppets, flannel boards, games and craft activities.
The storytime theme this Winter is Alphabet Soup!
| Dates | Little Bears Programs |
|---|
| January 15 | L |
| January 22 | NO STORYTIME |
| January 29 | M |
| February 5 | N |
| February 12 | O |
| February 19 | P |
| February 26 | Q |
| March 5 | R |
| March 12 | S |
| March 19 | T |
| March 26 | Easter Bunny Visit |
| April 2 | NO STORYTIME |
| April 9 | U |
| April 16 | V&W |
| April 23 | X,Y&Z |
Remember that storytimes are just an introduction to the exciting world of books and reading. Take time to read to your child every day. Help your child choose books to take home from the library. Your example will show your child that reading is a worthwhile and enjoyable activity.
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2009 Summer Reading Program
Each summer, the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford, and the Jean M. Thomson Memorial Library in Stetsonville host the Summer Library Programs in cooperation with the Medford Area Public Schools. The hour-long sessions include stories and crafts.
The 2010 Summer Reading Program theme is: "Make a Splash - READ!". It is open to all readers.
Get a slip from the librarian each time you check out books so you can be eligible for awesome prize drawings in August. Dive into a good book this summer!
PRIZES!
READING PROGRAMS BY LOCAL TEACHERS!
PERFORMERS!
MORE PRIZES!
Medford Area Public Schools will sponsor reading programs on Mondays during June and July. The hour-long sessions will include stories and crafts.
Presentation Times:
1:00 PM at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford
3:00 PM at the Jean M. Thomsen Memorial Library in Stetsonville |
|---|
| Date |
Day |
Presenter |
Theme |
| June 14 |
Monday |
The Woller Family |
Just Hang Loose |
| June 21 |
Monday |
Nancy Hemmer |
Something's Fishy... |
| June 28 |
Monday |
Kathie Shaw |
Boats, Boats, Boats... |
| July 5 |
Monday |
No Program |
|
| July 12 |
Monday |
Kellie Keene |
Tiny Bubbles |
| July 19 |
Monday |
Misty Galli |
Life Under the Sea |
| July 26 |
Monday |
Renee Henrichs |
High Sea Adventure |
| Medford Recreation Commission Presentations will be held at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library |
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Program |
| June 23 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
Mr. C - The Storytelling Clown |
| June 23 |
Wednesday |
2:45 pm |
Mr. C - Clown Workshop
for ages 10 and older
Learn Balloon Animals, Magic and MORE! |
| June 30 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
Doug the Jug - the magic juggler |
| July 7 |
Wednesday |
|
No Program |
| July 14 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
See WVLS sponsored program |
| July 21 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
David Landau - the entertaining musician |
| July 28 |
Wednesday |
6:30 pm |
Evening Show For the Whole Family
Wildlife Program presented by DNR educator Mr. Christian Cold
|
| Wisconsin Valley Library System (WVLS) proudly sponsors the following program |
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Program |
Location |
| July 14 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
Traveling Lantern - Pinocchio |
Frances L. Simek Library - Medford |
End of Summer Picnic!
Wednesday, August 4
11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Hot dogs and Chips
Watch for more details at the Library in July.
Stetsonville Library's Summer Finale
Monday, August 2 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
COOL - WILD - WET - WACKY - PARTY
Build your own ice cream sundae
Games and fun for all!
Reading prizes will be awarded
Thank You!
Thank you to the following Summer Reading Program supporters:
Frances L. Simek Memorial Library - TDS, Friends of the Library, Brost Chiropractic, Dr. Robert Kay, Enerquip, K & B Refrigeration, DEWS Library Youth Group, Annie's Hallmark, Kiwanis, McDonald's, Klinner Insurance, Medford Dental Clinic, Ben Franklin, Marathon Cheese, Taylor Credit Union, Time Federal Savings Bank, Harris Insurance, County Market, Pep's Pizza, Hedlund Agency, Counseling Connection, Mirage Hair Design
Jean M. Thomsen Memorial Library - the Stetsonville Lions Club
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E-mail Notification Service
Patrons are now able to receive their notifications from the library of items on hold or overdue by e-mail. If you are interested in this service, please inquire during our regular business hours at 715-748-2505 or by e-mail at: medref@wvls.lib.wi.us or stop in at the library circulation desk.
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Order Books From Your Home Computer
Now you can order books from home using your personal computer. The library participates in a database of more than 400,000 items which are available for check out. Patrons can browse through the database from the convenience of their home computer, place holds on titles from remote locations without staff assistance, and pick up the items at the library when they are received. Remember you need to have filled out our Patron Registration Form in order to check out an item from the library.
The web address is http://vcat.wvls.lib.wi.us
The new system will do away with the traditional card catalog and greatly simplify record-keeping for the library staff. Bar-coding on items being checked out will be scanned by a computer - making it easier and faster to check out books and other items.
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Library Meeting Rooms
There are two conference rooms that are available for use by groups or organizations needing a location to meet. The large meeting room entrance is just inside the first set of doors at the library's main entrance.
The smaller meeting room is located to the right after passing through the second set of doors of the main library entrance. Make arrangements to use either of the meeting rooms for your organization's meetings with the library staff.
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