Thorp Public Library http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org more than just GOOD books! Thu, 02 May 2013 19:55:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Children’s Book Week http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/childrens-book-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=childrens-book-week http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/childrens-book-week/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 19:55:51 +0000 Julie http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/?p=399 CBW-READCBWVisit the Library the week of May 13-19 to vote for your favorite children’s book!  A sample of the books on the ballot will be available to browse and look through.  Help us pick a winner!  Look for other activities throughout the week!

]]> http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/childrens-book-week/feed/ 0 National Library Week! April 15-20, 2013 http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/national-library-week-april-15-20-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-library-week-april-15-20-2013 http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/national-library-week-april-15-20-2013/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:36:55 +0000 Julie http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/?p=388 Celebrating Libraries with week-long activities

Food for Fines, Book Sale and Coloring ContestPile of Books

Monday, April 15.  Bring a friend to the Library!  Sign up for a free library card, win prizes, and enjoy light refreshments all day.

Tuesday, April 16.  Balloons for the young and young-at-heart!  Story Hour at 10:30 am.

Wednesday, April 17. 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ”Minute to Win it” games for K-12 and board games for Pre-school

Thursday, April 18.  Volunteer recognition, Friends of the Thorp Public Library and National Library Worker’s Day.  Help us thank our volunteers and library staff!

Friday, April 19.  Bags for Borrowers!  Check out 3 or more library materials and get a beautiful bag to use again and again.  (Limit one bag per family)

Saturday, April 20.  Join us for morning donuts and coffee.

Thank you for your continued support!  Help us celebrate Libraries all week long!

]]> http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/national-library-week-april-15-20-2013/feed/ 0 Easter Egg Hunt at the Library! http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/easter-egg-hunt-at-the-library/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easter-egg-hunt-at-the-library http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/easter-egg-hunt-at-the-library/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:11:46 +0000 Julie http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/?p=380 In celebration of the first day of spring and the Easter holiday, the Library will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages.  Thursday, March 21, starting at 3:30 pm, younger children will have a few minutes head start, and then everyone will be off to find those eggs!  Children will be limited to the total number of eggs they can keep, but remember to bring your Easter Basket – you will need it!   For more information, please contact the library at 715-669-5953 or find us on Facebook.

]]> http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/easter-egg-hunt-at-the-library/feed/ 0 Celebrate Dr. Seuss! http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/dr-seusss-birthday-celebration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dr-seusss-birthday-celebration http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/dr-seusss-birthday-celebration/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:23:13 +0000 Julie http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/?p=358 Please Join us

 for a Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration

with the following events:

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party and Movie

Friday March 1st from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

AND…

National Education Association’s Read Across America

 Read a book and learn something new about each of

the 50 states. When you do – color in that state on your United States Of America Map

Or

Read 10 Dr. Seuss Books and put the stickers in your Reading Passport

Enjoy fun, games, activities, and reading at Seussville http://www.seussville.com/

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]]> http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/just-arrived-new-titles/feed/ 0 New Online Catalog coming Jan. 9, 2013 http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/new-online-catalog-coming-jan-9-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-online-catalog-coming-jan-9-2013 http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/new-online-catalog-coming-jan-9-2013/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:39:46 +0000 Julie http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/?p=308 IMPORTANT NOTICE

Request items before Jan. 5th!

We are making some exciting changes to our library catalog in order to serve you better.
JANUARY 5 thru JANUARY 9, 2013:

  • You will not be able to place holds or make requests
  • You will not be able to renew items
  • You will not be able to make changes to your library account

Beginning January 10th, you will be able to place holds, renew items and more!

If you have any questions, please call 715.669.5953.

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]]> http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/check-out-these-new-titles/feed/ 0 Thorp Public Library Story Hour every Tuesday morning! http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/thorp-public-library-story-hour-every-tuesday-morning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thorp-public-library-story-hour-every-tuesday-morning http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/thorp-public-library-story-hour-every-tuesday-morning/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:29:27 +0000 Julie http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/?p=227 Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am.   Children of all ages are welcome and registration is not required.  Story hour lasts 30-45 minutes with lots of reading, crafts and fun for everyone!

 

]]> http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/thorp-public-library-story-hour-every-tuesday-morning/feed/ 0 Welcome Alice Schuelke! http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/welcome-alice-schuelke/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-alice-schuelke http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/welcome-alice-schuelke/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:16:57 +0000 admin http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/?p=210 Alice is our newest Library Assistant.  She joined the Library staff at the beginning of August and has been quickly learning the ropes and becoming acquainted with the Thorp community.  Alice is working at the front desk answering questions, checking out materials and managing the Children’s Programming.  Alice was a first grade teacher in Cornell for many years and she may be a familiar face since she substitute taught in many surrounding communities prior to her time in Cornell.  Please stop in to welcome Alice!!

 

]]> http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/welcome-alice-schuelke/feed/ 0 Check out these new titles! http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/check-out-these-new-titles-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=check-out-these-new-titles-2 http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/check-out-these-new-titles-2/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:02:35 +0000 admin http://www.thorppubliclibrary.org/?p=182 NYPD Red – James Patterson

Round House – Louise Erdrich

Mad River – John Sandford

Low Pressure – Sandra Brown

Severe Clear – Stuart Woods

Mark of Athena – Rick Riordan

 

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