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 18, 2007 |
TBA |
The Known World |
Edward P. Jones |
| November 20, 2007 |
TBA |
Frankenstein |
Mary Shelly |
| January 15, 2008 |
TBA |
The Power and the Glory |
Graham Green |
| March 18, 2008 |
TBA |
Uncle Tom's Cabin |
Harriet Beecher Stowe |
| May 20, 2008 |
TBA |
Sophie's World |
Jostein Gaarder |
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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.
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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2008 Summer Reading Program
Catch The Reading Bug!
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 2008 Summer Reading Program theme is: "Catch The Reading Bug!". It is open to all readers, pre-kindergarten through middle school.
Come to the Library this summer and discover the fun of reading! When a child comes to a program or checks out a book at the library, just ask the librarian for a Summer Reading Slip. The librarian will explain eligibility for the prizes that will be drawn in August.
PRIZES!
READING PROGRAMS BY LOCAL TEACHERS!
PERFORMERS!
MORE PRIZES!
Medford Area Public Schools will sponsor reading programs 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 |
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| Date |
Day |
Presenter |
Theme |
| June 16 |
Monday |
The Woller Family |
Black and Yellow Fellows |
| June 23 |
Monday |
Nancy Hemer |
Going Buggy with Eric Carle |
| July 7 |
Monday |
Brenda Ann McNary |
Beautiful Butterflies |
| July 14 |
Monday |
Kellie Keene |
What's the Buz-z-z-z? |
| July 21 |
Monday |
Karen Baka |
The Perfect Pet |
| July 28 |
Monday |
Kathie Shaw |
Wiggly Worms |
| Wisconsin Valley Library System (WVLS) proudly sponsors the following programs |
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Program |
Location |
| July 23 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company
Caterpillar Hunter |
Frances L. Simek Library - Medford |
| July 23 |
Wednesday |
10:30 am |
Randy Peterson (musical fun for everyone) |
Community Center - Jean M. Thomsen Memorial Library - Stetsonville |
| Medford Recreation Commission Presentations at the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library |
| Date |
Day |
Time |
Program |
| June 18 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
Bob Kann (magic and juggling) |
| June 25 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
Nick's Kids Show (musical fun) |
| July 9 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
Rondini's Abracadabra (magician) |
| July 16 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
Jack Zalkowski (Soda Pop Dog Show) |
| July 30 |
Wednesday |
1:30 pm |
Nature's Niche (mysterious creatures-live animals!) |
End of Summer Picnic!
Wednesday, August 6
11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Hot dogs and Chips
Watch for more details at the Library in July.
Thank You!
Thank you to the following Summer Reading Program supporters:
Jean M. Thomsen Memorial Library, Stetsonville - Associated Bank of Stetsonville
Frances L. Simek Memorial Library, Medford - Corey Insurance, County Market, Tombstone Pizza, Dr. Robert Kay, Enerquip, K & B Refrigeration, Friends of the Library, Lundy Electronics, Annie's Hallmark, K-Mart, Kiwanis, Medford Veterinary Clinic, Klinner Insurance, Marathon Cheese, Medford Dental Clinic, Wadal Plastics, Family Video, Reflections Hair Design, Century 21 Dairyland Realty, Taylor Credit Union, TDS, Time Federal Savings Bank, Mirage Hair Design
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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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