As you may have noticed, the look and feel of the SHARE catalog has changed slightly. We have received an upgrade to the newest version of the catalog. What does that mean to you? Not much, sadly. But it’s another step closer to something that will work much better for all of us. Really the only really exciting new feature of the current upgrade is the ability to bookmark searches and search terms. What does this mean? You can do a search for something like “dvd and 2010″ to get the newest DVD releases. After the search is done, you can bookmark that page like you would another website. Then you can come back to it whenever you want and it’ll keep updating you with new releases. Like this.
Also, we have two new computers in the library for patron internet use. In addition to internet, all of our public computers have Microsoft Word and you are able to use them for downloading music and other material for your portable devices.
Finally, you may have seen that Kewaskum (in addition to scores of other WI libraries) will be the recipient of an internet upgrade courtesy of the broadband stimulus package. Exciting! This means our internet will be 3 or 4 times faster than it is right now. Installation of fiber optic cables will begin sometime in the late spring/summer time.
Saturday, March 13th is Cabin Fever Day! We’ll hold a Wii bowling contest–step up and knock down some pins! Drop by the library anytime that day (10am to 1pm) and test your Wii skills. The top three bowlers will get some fabulous prizes. Even if you’ve never used a Wii-mote, you’ll find it easy and fun. Come in and give it a try.
Because of the blizzard-like conditions on February 9th, the scheduled beading class was canceled.
The project is a pearl cluster, with beads and other materials for the cluster provided. Participants must provide their own necklace. There is a $10 fee for this workshop, which is open to the public. Although this is a beginners class, participants should be 12 or older. Please sign up at the library or call 626-4312 for more information.
When I was in middle school, I eagerly awaited the Helen Mears art contest every year. My 8th grade entry “Death of a Technicolor World” featured a ringed planet, a checkerboard dissolving into a giant hourglass and a headless dog. I did not win.
On January 18-20, the Kewaskum Public Library and Kewaskum School District will be sponsoring free computer classes at Kewaskum High School’s Rose Library computer lab. Join librarians Steev Baker and Jan Donahue as they share basic computer skills. The class on January 18 will be about using Microsoft Powerpoint. Learn how to create slideshows to make a presentation to your group or create a family photo show. On January 19, take your job search online! Learn how to fill out digital forms, how to upload your resume and how to create an email address. January 20th is a repeat of our popular basic internet class. Learn how to search for information online and use the web for fun. Classes will start at 4pm and run until 5:30. Please contact the Kewaskum Public Library to reserve a space: 626-4312. Classes are free and open to the public.
We will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 for Christmas and December 31, January 1 for New Year’s day. Please remember that ANYTHING can be renewed if there are no holds for those items. You can renew online or by calling the library at 626-4312. If there is no one here to answer your call, please leave a message!
