July 25, 2012
Architect next step in Project.
The Fundraising for the Remodeling and Expansion Fund has taken off with great enthusiasm. The support we have seen from businesses, foundations and individuals has been astonishing. Many more questions are being asked and they are more than welcome – they are encouraged. The next step as we move forward with this project is hiring an architect. We will be asking for a floor plan that will give us an estimated cost projection and to break each room or area down with a price. With this done, a colored rendering will be drawn so more fundraising can be pursued and give everyone a clear vision of what the final project will look like. With grants to be sought that require matching funds, we will have a more clear understanding of how much more work is ahead of us. Thank you to all of our donors and patrons for making this second phase possible.
For patrons with low vision, the library studied different ways to better serve you. By contacting the La Crosse Independent Resource Center, an audio magnifier has been on loan to us this summer. It has been such a great help to our area that the New Lisbon Lions Club has purchased one for the Library. Anyone is welcome to use the machine, just ask one of the staff members to show you how easy it is to use. Thank you, Lions, for your gracious contribution.
Secrets from the past, long-forgotton puzzles and unexplained mysteries just waiting to be solved are part of our new series “Secrets of Mary’s Bookshop” written by Kristin Eckhardt and published by Guideposts. Set in a charming seaside town, each story will grab you from the very first page.
Deanna Rosier – Director
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June 27, 2012
Volunteers needed for History Fundraiser:
Are you a history buff? The New Lisbon Memorial Library is in the beginning stages of planning a historical presentation in October. Anyone interested in volunteering their time to help with this fundraising event is welcome to come to the next meeting at 6:30pm Thursday at the Library.
Find out who was the pioneer photographer and artist in New Lisbon in 1864. I will give you a hint: His father worked for the Wisconsin StageCoach Company in 1857. The Library has many interesting stories and historical documentation about the early years and pioneers of the city.
Also on Thursday, at noon, is the Summer Reading Program “Lunch Bunch Movie Day.” Bring your own lunch and watch a movie with your friends in the cool air conditioning.
Mark your calendar for July 16th. At 6:30pm Don and Sharon Rosine will give a presentation on their last humanitarian trip to Albania. We are lucky to have such well traveled, culturally rich people in our community. Come listen, learn and ask questions about their unique experiences.
Thank you to the Jim Wheeler family for thinking of the Library with generous memorials in Jim’s honor. With these contributions, 15 bricks for our $75 for 75 years Fundraiser will be purchased. What a great tribute in memory of a wonderful man.
Five organizations or individuals are needed for our $5,000 matching funds contributions. If two or more entities would like to go together to make this match happen, this would also be greatly appreciated.
Deanna Rosier – Director
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June 18, 2012
With 9 teams signed up, 18 holes sponsored and many wonderful gifts donated by local businesses and individuals, the Golf Outing Fundraiser on June 16th at the Holiday Lodge was a huge success. $2,300 was raised to be put towards our Remodeling and Expansion Building Fund. A little rain didn’t seem to dampen their spirits, everyone showed great sportsmanship and camaraderie. No, I don’t golf, but seeing how much fun everyone was having, I may have to learn how by next year. What a great sport.
Big thanks to our team sponsors: Mill Haven Foods, RJ’s Service Center, Castle Rock Marine, Glavinsured Insurance, Mollie Christensen, Lemonweir Valley Telcom, and Landon Larson.
Another Thank You to our hole sponsors: Mill Haven Foods, Glavinsured Agency, Lemonweir Valley Telcom, Castle Rock Realty, Edward Jones (New Lisbon), Joseph Bollig & Sons, Camp Douglas Farmer’s Coop, Lynn and Paul Froehlich, Oakdale Electric Coop, Smith II Marine, Gary Smith’s Auto Body, Lynn & Gina’s Fitness, Castle Rock Marine and Rudig-Jensen Dealership for two hole sponsorships.
With still more fundraising to be done, anyone wishing to volunteer for an event would be greatly appreciated. It takes many hands, legs and thoughts to bring these together, but what a fun organization to be involved with.
Richard and Billie Jean Crawford of Oklahoma are willing to donate $5,000 to the Library for every other $5,000 donation made to the Library (9 times). The Community Closet of New Lisbon was the first one to step up, Mill Haven Foods of New Lisbon was the second and Judith Clark was the third to take the challenge. With these 3 donations, the Library raised $30,000 in less than a week. Six more $5,000 challenges are out there to be taken. If you know of any organizations that would like to team up together to make the $5,000, that would also be welcomed as well.
The Summer Reading Program has taken off with a great start with 91 area kids signing up so far. You are welcome to join anytime during the summer. Many fun events are taking place, stop in and pick up a brochure or take a look at our website.
Deanna Rosier/Director
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May 21, 2012
WOW! What a show! The Community Talent Show Fundraiser, sponsored by the New Lisbon Memorial Library and held at the Travelers Inn of New Lisbon, was a great success. With such a wide variety of performances, the room felt enchanted. Winners were: In the 4year old to 3rd grade Category; 1st place Carson Welter, 2nd place Sophie & Ciera Hendriskson, 3rd place Paige Lowery. In the 4th to 12th grade Category; 1st place Nicole Gibbons, 2nd place Anastasia Lee, 3rd place Kollin Bolchen. In the Adult Category; 1st place Darlene Ulrich, 2nd place Ken Bolchen, 3rd place Harmony Express.
A Big Thank You goes out to everyone who participated, all who attended and of course all of the businesses and individuals who provided prizes for our raffles. We have had many wonderful complements on the show and a huge request that we do it again next year. But please don’t tell Kathy. I want her to rest up for a couple of months. Without all of the volunteer help that was given, the show would not have been possible. This year many hours have been given to us and their service is greatly appreciated. All of the proceeds from our fundraising events are being put in an account for our future remodeling and expansion purposes. As we continue to move forward with this project many different ideas have been discussed. To keep you informed of our plans, we would like everyone to know that we do plan on using the existing building with much needed updates to be installed. And expanding the back of the building for added space which is greatly needed. With the increase of hours and services we have outgrown our current structure and will continue to advance forward for our future generations.
The next fundraising event will be a golf tournament held Saturday, June 16th at the Holiday Lodge in Wyeville. We are still looking for hole and team sponsors. Also if you have a business or individual who would like to donate raffle items, everything will be appreciated. We have been knocking on a few doors buth with limited time. If we haven’t had a chance to contact you, please let us know that you would be interested in donating to the Library Fundraising Efforts!
Deanna Rosier-Library Director
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May 1, 2012
The Community Talent Show Fundraiser for the New Lisbon Memorial Library Remodeling and Expansion Fund will be held at the Traveler’s Inn, Sunday, May 6th at 2pm. The doors for the event will open up at 1pm so you can participate in all of the raffles we will be holding.
The generosity of businesses, individuals and organizations has been astounding. For you Packer fans, an autographed football of the team will be part of our Silent Auction as well as: 4 Milwaukee Bucks tickets, 2 Milwaukee Brewers tickets, autographed books from well known authors, Wis Dells waterpark passes, Jacuzzi suites, family pool passes, jewelry, a quilt, gift baskets and art prints.
For our Chinese Raffle prizes include: gift cards, fish fries, pizzas, gift certificates, gift baskets, water park passes, 3 piece BBQ tool set, fishing kit, oil changes and autographed books by popular authors.
This is only a partial list of prizes. Come and try your luck, watch 19 talented groups and individuals perfrom, mingle with friends and meet new ones.
On a personal note, I really admire the individuals that will be performing for this event. To have a talent that you are willing to share in front of an audience is commendable. Good Luck to everyone!
Deanna Rosier
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March 28, 2012
Library to host Talent Show
On May 6, 2012, the Library will play host to a Community Talent Show Fundraiser at the Traveler’s Inn of New Lisbon. Do you sing, dance, have a comedy routine or do magic tricks? We are welcoming everyone who is interested in signing up. Age categories are 4 years to 3rd grade, 4th grade to 12th grade and adults. Cash prizes will be awarded. Pick up entry forms at the New Lisbon Schools, Phillips Pharmacy of Mauston, Necedah School, New Lisbon Library or New Lisbon City Hall.
If not participating, please attend and participate in silent auctions and raffles. All proceeds will be put towards the Library Remodeling and Expansion Fund. If you would like more information about this or any of our other fundraising events, please give us a call.
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March 7, 2012
Save even more money at the Library:
Join us Thursday, March 15th at 6pm for our first Common Cents Coupon Exchange Program. As prices increase, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Bring in your already clipped coupons and have fun exchanging and meeting people with the same thrifty attitudes as yourself. We hope this will be a well attended program and will be able to continue once a month. Make challenges and learn ways to save money.
With the new automated system Illuminar established, overdue and lost items are becoming even more expensive than before. The amount of staff time in making calls for reminders has always been an enormous cost to us. But now we get charged for every automated call or mailer that goes out to households with overdue items. Last month’s bill was $157. This is money that could have been used to purchase new materials for our library. So again, please return your items when they are due , or you can always call in and have them renewed over the phone, if no one else has requested the item.
The staff of the New Lisbon Memorial Library is always looking for ways to save money so, if you have any questions or concerns please call us.
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Februrary 24, 2012
Early Reading Memorial Given to The New Lisbon Library
For 30 years Norma Fulton was a First Grade teacher for the New Lisbon School District. This month, her family has generously given an Early Reading Memorial in her name. With this donation, the Library was able to purchase 30 new Dr. Seuss books just in time to celebrate his birthday on March 2nd. Theodor Seuss Geisel was a pioneer in children’s literature. By using repeating words, rhyming sentences and lively characters, his books have made learning to read fun and entertaining. With this gracious memorial, Mrs. Fulton has continued her career in teaching for many more years to come.
If a person, family, organization or business are wondering how they could help their public library, we are still selling bricks (Legos) for $75 in honor of our 75th Anniversary of New Lisbon maintaining a municipal library. Your name will be added to our poster and it will be documented in a book to be kept at the Library for historiaal purposes. The amount of support we have been receiving from the community has been very humbling. Thank you everyone for your help. The funds generated from our fundraising events will be deposited in an account set up for future remodeling and expansion needs.
For the biography lovers, the library has subscribed to a new magazine called “Current Biographies”. This monthly magazine profiles between 15 and 20 politicians, athletes, businessmen, and entertainers. This and many other titles are at your library and available for check-out.
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February 1, 2012
New Lisbon Teens Sponsor “Death by Chocolate-The Sequel”
Wednesday, Feb 15th at 6pm the Teen Library Committee will be hosting a “Death by Chocolate Party”. Ages 8th grade and up are encouraged to meet, enjoy an assortment of chocolate covered goodies and play games.
Read-a-Thon
Just a reminder, on Monday, Feb 6th the Read-a-Thon Fundraising event starts. Pick up your information and registration packet at the library. Open to children through 8th grade. What a wonderful way to support and encourage your child’s reading habits. The final day of the event is Saturday, Feb 11th from 10am to 5pm. Come in any time during the day, read quietly, play games and listen to area citizens read and share their favorite book when they were growing up.
Lego Club
Also on Monday, Feb 6th at 3:30pm come in and enjoy a robust time at the library. From 4 years old on up, imaginations come together and work on engineering future building and transportation projects. If you would like a quiet time to study or use the computer…this would NOT be the best time to use the library. But, for one hour out of the month, creative minds can get very enthusiastic.
Friends of the Library Meeting
At 6:15pm Monday, Feb 6th. The Friends of the Library meet and work on future fundraising events. Anyone wishing to join this fun group is encouraged to attend.
India
On Thursday, Feb 9th at 6:30pm please come and listen to Don and Sharon Rosin give a presentation on India. Very well traveled in humanitarian efforts, their programs always leave me feeling thankful to be an American.
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January 25, 2012
New Lisbon Library Begins Construction
Yes, our first brick for our $75 for 75 years has been sold. We have a mock building set up at the library made of 1,000 Legos. We will be building another one right beside it as bricks (Legos) are sold. If we achieve our goal of selling all 1,000 bricks, we will have made $75,000 this year to be put into our future remodeling and expansion fund. Each person, business or family will have their name displayed on a poster at the library and then documented in our $75 for 75 year book to be kept at the library for historical purposes. Fundraising events will be going on throughout the year, so stop in or check out our website for further happenings.
If it weren’t for volunteer efforts, the library would not be able to grow. We have regular volunteers, the Friends of the Library Group and a great Library Board that spend time throughout the month with no compensation other than to help their community in supporting it’s municipal library. So please, we are asking anyone who would be interested in helping throughout this exciting year to contact us. It is a wonderful group of people to work with and to share memorable experiences.
Trip to India.
On the evening of Thursday, Feb 9th at 6:30pm, Don and Sharon Rosine will be giving a presentation on their latest trip of humanitarian efforts to India. They are a wealth of valuable information and eagerly give us firsthand account on bringing a different country and its culture to our community. As always, these are free, informative presentations and everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
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January 11th, 2012
This year marks the 75th year New Lisbon has had a municipal library. We will be doing various fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for our future remodeling and expansion plan. If you would like to help with any of the events, please call or stop in and join the fun. When you come into the Library, see what 1,000 legos looks like. We have made up a mock building using 1,000 legos. We will be selling individual Legos for $75. Throughout the year we will be trying to build a replica of our mock building. Businesses, families and individuals are encouraged to have your name documented in the $75 for 75 years book to be kept for historical purposes.
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January 5th, 2012
Each day the Library helps people dream, dare, and discover knowledge, skills and abilities making New Lisbon a better place to live, work and play. We are committed to being a vital resource center for the community by providing equal access to information, materials and services. With our expanding collection, an increasing circulation count and more services requested from the community. In 2009, with a generous donation, the New Lisbon Memorial Library Board set up a New Library Building Fund. The Library Board has studied in depth different ways for raising money for a new library building without putting further burden upon the tax payers. For people wishing to increase their support to the library, private individuals, businesses and organizations will be given a philanthropic opportunity to…create a legacey, enhance property values, continue to inspire life long learning, help provide a better educated workforce that will attract more JOBS to the area.
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December 2011
Stop by the New Lisbon Memorial Library and do a little Christmas shopping. The Student, Teen Library Commitees and Library volunteers have been busy making beautiful holiday ornaments to add to your collection. Grandmas, Grandpas, aunts, uncles, and other relatives come in and purchase one to support our area kids and their efforts.
The Friends of the New Library have also made holiday bookmarks for the reader on your Christmas list. All proceeds for our holiday sales will be put towards the New Library Building Fund.
2012 will mark the 75th Anniversary of New Lisbon having a municipal Library. We would like to ask for your help in making and preserving the history of the city by joining the Friends of the New Library Building. We are seeking help with planning fundraising activities and supporting the celebration of this special year. The Friends Group meets every first Monday of the month at 6:15pm.
If you’re looing for a light read during the busy holiday season, the Book Discussion Club has been reading bestselling author Richard Paul Evans and the Walk Series. Alan Christoffersen makes a life changing journey both physically and spiritually after he loses everything that has been important to him. The people he meets and the friends he makes along the way will stay with your through the long winter ahead.
New Lisbon Memorail Library held one of its fundraisers for the New Library Building Project. On Dec 2nd, the Student Library and Teen Library Committees sponsored a Parent’s Day Out. Parents had the opportunity to drop off their children while they had the afternoon to themselves. The children played games, decorated sugar cookes, did crafts, watched a movie and had snacks. The Student and Teen Library Committees will be sponsoring many fundraising events in the upcoming year to help us celebrate our 75th Anniversary.
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August 26, 2011
Timeless classics that have been adapted to retain the integrity of the original, are being added to our collection. Struggling readers can now enjoy titles such as Jane Eyre, Call of the Wild, and White Fang. Turn off the television, enjoy a meal together, and have a family read night. These books are also ideal for reading out loud to grade school children.
Our patrons come up with the best questions, and I am so glad they ask. The latest one that must be on a lot of people’s mind is, “Do you think that e-books will eliminate libraries?” As a matter of fact, e-books have made libraires even more popular. While purchasing books of any kind can cost a huge amount of money, you can download popular titles from your library for FREE. Just like all the rest of our materials.
When I started working at the New Lisbon Memorial Library 12 years ago, someone asked me, “Are computers going to eliminate libraries?”. We have embraced computers and look where we are today. Our usage of computers has soared throughout the years. The WI-FI access has been increasingly appreciated while saving an enormous amount of money for patrons.
We have migrated our computer system to a new and user friendly software system called Illuminar. It will take us all a little time to get familiar with the new look and search fields, but in time we know that everyone will be searching for materials way beyond the parameters of our old system.
Sincerely,
Deanna Rosier/Director
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August 19, 2011
In the Summer I enjoy catching up on young adult fiction materials. “Long Drive Home”, written by Will Allison, will be put on my favorites list for recommendation. A timeless story about the importance of taking responsibilities for your own actions and the harming effects it can lead to if you don’t. Glen Bauer, by all accounts, is a loving father and husband. Driving his 7 year old daughter home from school and one wrong move set off a chain of events that will cause him to lose everything he holds dear. Beautifully written with a strong message for every young adult.
As we all look to the future, in these economically challenging times, it is my job as the Director to look for ways in which we can continue to provide a high level of services while prices continue to rise. We will be asking for your respect in returning library materials in a reasonable amount of time. The staff spends a lot of quality time and resources in retrieving overdue and lost items. In the near future I will be approaching our library board with a new overdue policy. In the past we have made phone calls and written reminder letters to have our materials returned. When our requests go unanswered, we find it difficult to provide access of materials to other patrons waiting for items they would enjoy. Across the country the subject of stolen or lost library materials is being addressed more aggressively. Bigger libraries have found it necessary to hire collection agencies, while smaller libraries have been using their police department’s to issue citations. Which again is just using more of our hard working taxpayers’ dollars. I don’t believe that a library should be a place of punishment, but I also feel that I am a steward of the materials purchased by the community and it is my responsibility to decide between overdues or theft of library materials.
Our Library wants to keep you as a patron in good standing. Return your books. Settle your fees. Take responsibility for your actions.
As a courtesy, we will be posting our new overdue policy in the library and on our website.
Sincerely,
Deanna Rosier/Director
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July 29, 2011
Part of my job as being Director of a public library is to inform citizens on the importance and structure of how the library works. A Library provides access to information, materials, and services that support and enrich personal lives, careers, and businesses in the community. While some citizens may not have the resources for current educational and entertainment materials, they are sure to locate them at their public library. From having high speed internet to current fiction, non-fiction books, e-books, newspapers, magazines and movies obtainable, everyone has access to educate themselves so we can all live in a society that supports democracy. Having a well educated community will only provide nourishment for our society.
With the Summer comes an increase in our geneology questions. I have met some of our founding fathers’ present relation and have enjoyed their enthusiasm when they have discovered a treasure of information that we have stored at the New Lisbon Memorial Library.
We have seen an increase in our services and patronage throughout the years and our statistics back our accomplishments. 120 children in our community have signed up for our summer reading program. They have checked out over 2,000 books and have surpassed our goal.
In the month of June patrons’ used our public access computer’s a total of 502 times. We have provided them with technical support, while some have applied for jobs, made resumes, cover letters, corresponded with loved ones, booked airline tickets and did research on medical questions. The library has brought people into our community traveling on the interstate for use of our WI-FI services. Our friendly staff is always willing to give directions to places to eat and visit while in New Lisbon.
A library is a vital institution to every community, and just imagine a society without a continuing education system.
Library Director,
Deanna Rosier
