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Trask to Present Academy Evening program
Mead Library is again privileged to host an Academy Evening for the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters, on Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in the library's Rocca Meeting Room. The topic is "Coming of Age: Lincoln, the Civil War, and the Transformation of Wisconsin and the Midwest" presented by Kerry Trask, author and UW-Manitowoc professor. This special event is free and open to the public.
Library Closed for Furlough Day April 2
Mead Public Library will be closed on Friday, April 2, for its third furlough day. Due to budget constraints, five furlough days have been scheduled for 2010. On furlough days, the library will be closed, staff members will not report to work and will not be paid. No items checked out from Mead will be due on furlough days but the drive-up book returns will be open (items will be checked in on the following day). The remaining furlough days are Oct. 11 and Nov. 26. Mead Library also will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 4.
How Healthy Are We?
Sheboygan County ranks 19th in the state for health, according to a study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and UW. The rating is based on such things as smoking, obesity, insurance, screenings, and more. This is the 6th year for the County Health Rankings project. Get the details and see how we compare to the rest of the state.
Stories Sought About the Importance of Your Library
As the economy continues its slump, libraries nationwide continue to play an important role in communities everywhere, as people turn to them for free entertainment, to connect to the Internet and look for jobs. This spring, Mead Public Library, the American Library Association (ALA) and Woman’s Day magazine want to hear your thoughts on why the library is important to your community. From now until May 9, women ages 18 and over can submit their story in 700 words or less to womansday@ala.org. Up to four stories will be featured in the March 2011 issue of Woman’s Day. This year, Woman's Day features a timely article on how library services have helped four readers deal with tough economic times.
Great Lakes "Blueprint" Released
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its plan to rescue and repair the Great Lakes to the tune of $2 billion over five years. A wide range of programs is included in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which should be of interest to residents of the area.
Countdown Starts Soon!
The US Government will soon start the 2010 census, our nation's 23rd, as required by the US Constitution. The American Library Association is a partner is helping to make the census a success. In February and March, the Census Bureau will begin mailing questionnaires to households. This will be a short form, taking just minutes to complete. Check out the Census 2010 web site for more information and details. Or, take a look at census data from your zip code area.
Bookmark These Sites!
Maybe you're just relaxing and browsing our web site at the moment. But, if a disaster strikes, you'll be glad that you bookmarked these sites. Every Boy Scout knows: Be Prepared! The American Library Association and the Wisconsin Library Association are helping to create a culture of preparedness in Wisconsin. DisasterAssistance.gov is a user-friendly web portal that consolidates government disaster assistance information in one place. ReadyWisconsin is an initiative of Wisconsin Emergency Management designed to educate and empower Wisconsinites to prepare for and respond to all kinds of emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.
