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Be Creative @ The Brandon Public Library

“Read Your ART Out” is the theme of this year’s Brandon Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The library will host professional performers every Wednesday from July 1-22, 2009 with a special party on Friday, July 24 at the Depot Park, to conclude our Summer Reading Program.

All childrens' programs are free, last an hour, and are for all ages.

The Library is also teaming up with local creative individuals for a teen and adult creative series, “Express Yourself” on Thursday nights starting July 2-16 @ 5pm.

All teen and adult programs are free, run an hour and are for ages 13-99.

Starting in June, we are daring all children and teens to read 15 titles or for 6 hours. With each completion of a reading record, a free ticket for a scoop of Culver’s custard will be awarded (while tickets last), a free ticket to the Bristol Renaissance Faire and a ticket to the Milwaukee Planetarium, as well as a prize from our Mystery Chest. On July 24th, at the end of the program, the top 6 readers with the most Reading Records will be awarded a variety of grand prizes — including puppets designed by a Jim Henson student. For more information, call the Library at 920.346.2350, or better yet, stop in — and READ YOUR ART OUT!

Programs:

Mathew “Magic” Morgan and Lilliana
Wednesday, July 1 @ 3pm
Join us as we open this year’s program with a little magic from a magician that has not only performed in the U.S. but also in Europe and Asia. Fun shows of mime and magic with animals for all ages!

Junk to Gem Planters, with Wayne Bailey, Landscape Designer & owner of Reflections of Nature
Thursday, July 2 @ 5pm
Turn any junk container into a great planter. Come and see how to plant a container that will look great all season long. You may be surprised what kind of gem you have in the junk pile. With the use of annuals and perennials, yes I said perennials; create long lasting color and texture. Just the thing your plant beds need to set them apart from the rest.
Please pre-register by June 29, 2009 by calling 346-2350

Art in a Suitcase
Wednesday, July 8 @ 3pm
Mary Tooley tells tales and facts from her suitcase as she explores Creative Creatures like the crow that builds a nest out of coat hangers. Each program follows with a craft to make and take!

GOURDJUS Miniature Birdhouses, with Barbara Bellmer
Thursday, July 9 @ 5pm
Experience your creative side by creating a miniature birdhouse from a gourd. Gourds will be provided and prepared for you. Decorating techniques will be explored and a variety of materials will be offered to use for embellishments.
Location: Brandon School Art Room
Limit 15
Please pre-register by July 7, 2009 by calling 346-2350

Make and Take a Craft
Friday, July 10 12pm-3pm

Storyteller Judy Farrow-Busack
Wednesday, July 15 @ 3pm
This Brandon favorite returns with humorous stories, rhythms and audience participation — sure to leave a smile on your face.

Library Theatre Improv, with Therese Burazin, director & theatre instructor
Thursday, July 16 @ 5pm
Let your imagination run wild by participating in this acting workshop. Sharpen your theater techniques. Do you want to learn how to make up things on the spur of the moment? Participate in this innovative workshop that teaches the basics of improvisation and dives into a variety of theater games.
Limit 20
Please pre-register by July 14, 2009 by calling 346-2350

Make and Take a Craft
Friday, July 17 12pm-3pm

Atwood Players & The Balloon Kid
Wednesday, July 22 @ 3pm
Join us at Depot Park as the Atwood Players put on an interactive play for you. You pick the theme and characters and they act it out. Plus, the Balloon Kid will make a balloon creation for you to take home!
Location: Depot Park

Music Concert by Randy Peterson
Friday, July 24 @ 3pm
Join us at Depot Park as we conclude this year’s summer reading program with a concert by award winning children’s musician Randy Peterson.
Location: Depot Park

Six New Databases Added

Six new databases have been added to our library's Research Tools page:

• Auto Repair Reference Center: fix cars & trucks from 1954-2007, both foreign & domestic; includes wiring diagrams
• Small Engine Repair Reference Center: fix tractors, snowblowers, snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, lawn mowers, chainsaws, tillers & more
• Business Source Complete: full text of business publications covering accounting, banking, insurance, taxes & more
• Consumer Health Complete: full-text articles from mainstream medicine to complementary & holistic medicine on topics like aging, cancer, diabetes, fitness, nutrition, and children's health
• Points of View Complete: provides help with school assignments, with essays that present multiple sides of a current issue
• Biography Collection Complete: comprehensive collection of full-text biographies about people in history, science, music, literature, government, politics, sports, entertainment & more

Brandon Village Hall and Library Listed on State Register of Historic Places

The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Brandon Village Hall and Library on the State Register of Historic Places on April 27, 2007.

The Brandon Village Hall and Library served as the seat of local government from 1897 until 2001.

The State Register, maintained by the Wisconsin Historical Society, is Wisconsin’s official listing of properties in the state that have been determined to be significant to Wisconsin’s heritage. It includes buildings, sites, structures and objects that are significant to national, state or local history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture.

To learn more about the State or National Register programs in Wisconsin, visit www.wisconsinhistory.org/hp/.