Safe, warm, happy holidays!

Wishes for safe, warm, happy holidays
from the Sun Prairie Public Library!

Wills and Estate Planning

Be prepared!  Get your will and other documents in order.  Learn the key elements of wills and estate planning.

Tuesday, November 13     

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Library Community Room

Registration Required.  Call 608-257-5450

Presented by the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corp.

November Display

Jerry Hahn has been collecting Indian artifacts since his grandfather, who lived in the Black Hills, started sharing a superb collection of arrowheads with him.  Stop by the lobby display case this month to see Jerry's collection of arrowheads, tools, game balls, pictures and other artifacts.

Black Friday Boot Camp

Ever wanted to know how to find all the deals on Black Friday, make your shopping plan of attack and score tons of killer deals to cover birthdays and gift occasions for the rest of the year? Learn how to think out of the box on grocery store and drugstore deals, too!

Saturday, November 2 at 10 a.m.

Sun Prairie Public Library Community Room

Register at 825-0702 or sunref@scls.lib.wi.us

Getting to Know Medicare

Getting to Know Medicare
Whether you are new to Medicare or have had it for years, most people have questions.  Get answers from licensed professionals at this informative session. 

Tuesday, October 30, 6pm
Thursday, November 1, 1pm
Sun Prairie Public Library Community Room
Registration is required; register at 825-0702 or sunref@scls.lib.wi.us

Sunday Concert

Join us for some fall cheer on Sunday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m.  The Sun Prairie Community Band will perform a variety of music that is sure to help fend off the predicted cold!

The Love That Changed My Life

Don't miss "The Love That Changed My Life," by Forward Theater Company on Tuesday, October 23 at 7 p.m.  This series of monologs will make you laugh, cry, giggle and smile with tales from the fronts of love!

New OverDrive App for Nook

OverDrive announced the release of the free OverDrive Media Console app for NOOK, making it even easier for users to borrow eBooks and audiobooks from Sun Prairie Public Library. With the new OverDrive app, users of NOOK HD, NOOK HD+, NOOK Tablet and NOOK Color can wirelessly borrow eBooks and MP3 audiobooks from the library.

Users can visit the NOOK Store™ to install the free OverDrive Media Console app. The app enables users to locate their library, browse or search their eBook collection and, after entering a valid library card, check out and download the title.  At the end of the lending period, the title simply expires. For more information, you can go to www.NOOK.com/publiclibrary or www.overdriveblogs.com.

EBook checkout hits 2 million!

Building a Brand for Your Business

A brand is far more than a logo or tag line. It is the “essence” that speaks for you and your business. Learn what branding is, why it is essential for your business or product’s success, and specific ways to create a brand strong enough to dominate your niche.

6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 9
Sun Prairie Public Library Community Room
Call WWBIC at (608) 257-5450 to register. Seating is limited.

Storytelling with poet laureate Fabu

Join us for Storytelling with Fabu on Sunday, October 7 at 2pm in the Library Community Room.  All ages are welcome! Sponsored by the Friends of the Sun Prairie Library

Fabu, a gifted poet, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin—Madison. She is passionate about the ability of each child to learn.  Her enchanting original and unique stories are most often from the perspective of women, children and African Americans. She is wildly creative, which draws the best out of her audiences. This combination of a creative and scholastic background makes her an exceptional poet and storyteller.

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Storytelling with Fabu

Powerful...Passionate...Playful...Provocative!

Don't miss Madison Poet Laureate Fabu in the library Community Room on Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m.  Fabu will entertain with stories for ALL ages.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Sun Prairie Library.

Most Requested Titles for August

Top 10 books requested by Sun Prairie patrons:

1. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
2. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
3. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
4. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
5. Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich
6. Visiting Tom by Michael Perry
7. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
8. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
9. Where We Belong by Emily Giffen
10. Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

Top 10 DVDs requested by Sun Prairie patrons:

1. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
2. Marvel's the Avengers
3. The Lucky One
4. Snow White & The Huntsman
5. The Hunger Games
6. What to Expect When You're Expecting
7. Cabin in the Woods
8. The Dictator
9. Moonrise Kingdom
10. The Lorax

EBooks galore

Have you explored library ebooks yet?  I recently had two patrons who asked for help in setting up their mobile devices (a laptop and an IPad) to download audio and ebooks.  Information Desk staff are ready to help you explore this new territory, so don't hesitate to bring in your device and get started!

~Tracy Herold

Getting to Know Medicare

 

Tuesday, August 7, 6 p.m. OR

Thursday, August 9, 1 p.m.



Whether you are new to Medicare or have had it for years, most people have questions. Changes are always happening so bring your questions and have them answered by licensed professionals. This is an educational seminar. There will be no products marketed or sold. Bring a family member or friend to join you. Community Room. Call 825-0702 to register.

EBooks and Readers

Did you know that the library carries Nooks and Kindles for checkout?  Check the Registration Desk to find out if one is available today!

We also have a terrific selection of ebooks available on OverDrive for Kindles, Nooks, IPads, and other ereaders.  Check them out at http://www.sunlib.org/; click Databases, scroll to OverDrive.  You'll need your library card number to place holds and check out.  Happy reading!

~Tracy Herold

Free Computer Classes

Telling a Story with PowerPoint - Thursday, May 10, 11 a.m.  Learn how to use PowerPoint 2007 to transform your presentations into stories that will captivate your audience.

eReaders, eBooks and Overdrive - Thursday, May 10, 2 p.m.  Are you thinking of buying an eReader or tablet, or are you new to gadgets and want to download books from the library:  At this workshop you will learn about difference devices, and how to use the Wisconsin's Digital Library.

Introduction to Facebook - Thursday, May 10, 6 p.m.  Learn about Facebook, a popular social network that makes it easy to stay i touch with family and friends by sharing information, messages, and photos.  This presentation will show you how to sign up for an account, how to send messages to your friends and family, how to share photos with others, and how to protect your privacy.

Computer ABCs - Friday, May 11, 10 a.m. Discover the basic parts and essential functions of a computer. For those new to computers. 

Beginning Word 2007 - Friday, May 11, 1 p.m. Learn how to create, save and format documents in Microsoft Word 2007. You will learn how to set up pages, change fonts, use toolbars, check spelling, and more.

Computer Fitness - Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. Learn how to increase your productivity by keeping a clean and organized computer. Maintenance tips for hard-drive cleanup, managing startup options, upgrades and updates, Internet security, and more.

Beginning Excel 2007 - Saturday, May 12, 1 p.m. Learn how to sort and manage information using the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program. Topics include entering data, creating formulas, moving and copying data, and creating charts.

Kindle and Nook Now Available for Checkout!

• Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older, with a valid library card in good standing


• Available on a first-come, first-served basis


• Each eReader is preloaded with popular titles


• Patrons may not add or delete titles from the eReader


• Loan period is 14 days, no holds or renewals are allowed


• Overdue fines are $1.00 per day


• E-Readers MUST be returned to a staff member at the front desk. In order to prevent damage, please DO NOT return them in the book drops.


• E-Reader kits include the device, carrying kit, protective cover, cable, power adapter, guide and title list.