The Racine Public Library offers a unique gift opportunity for the holidays through its annual Giving Tree and the Friends of the Library Lobby Book Sale.
From the Giving Tree, you may select an item to be placed in the library's collection in memory or honor of your loved one. A variety of book, dvd, and cd titles in a range of prices is available for you to choose from, or you may select an item of your own choice through blank donation cards. The Racine Public Library Giving Tree can be found in the library's lobby until Monday, Jan. 3, 2011.
The Friends of the Library have also made available a large selection of new and gently used books for $2.00 and under. All proceeds from the Friends' Lobby Book Sale go directly to support library services and programs.
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sunday, April 18: Emily Lee Awards Luncheon
The Racine Public Library Foundation is honoring the second Emily Lee Award winners at a luncheon to be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the Racine Marriott, 7111 Washington Avenue, Racine. Tickets are $40.00 per person.
The Emily Lee Award, named after the wife of the first president of the library board, is given to persons with Racine connections who have distinguished themselves in the world of literature. This year, the Emily Lee Award recipients are Betty Ren Wright and Jerry Rannow.
Betty Ren Wright is a master of mystery and suspense. She worked as children's book editor and author for Western Publishing, and then concentrated on writing novels for boys and girls. Her third book, The Dollhouse Murder, has been a popular ghost story for nearly three decades, and her books are known world-wide.
Jerry Rannow worked in Hollywood as a writer-producer on many network television series. These included such programs as "Welcome Back, Kotter," "Happy Days," "Love, American Style," "All in the Family," "Room 222," "Love Boat," "Eight Is Enough," "Harper Valley PTA," "Head of the Class" among others —for a total of over 200 produced TV comedy scripts. He has also written two non-fiction books and a novel.
Loralei Hildebrandt is the recipient of the Distinguished Librarian Award, given to a librarian whose work has contributed significantly to the development and growth of library services in Racine. Under her direction as Manager of the Instructional Materials Center and Libraries for Racine Unified School District, school libraries became computerized, on-going programming was established with the S.C. Johnson Golden Rondelle, and a Racine Public Library partnership for summer reading and library card registration was created.
The Friend of the Library Award, given to a citizen, organization, or institution that has promoted the work of the Racine Public Library, is awarded to the late Mary Neu. She served for many years as Treasurer of the Friends of the Library, a board member of the Racine Public Library Board of Trustees and of the Lakeshores Library System board of Trustees.
Please contact Pam Preisler, Racine Public Library Business Assistant, at 262.636.9170 by April 9 to purchase tickets or for more information.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Saturday, November 14: Breakfast with the Authors
Great authors and their books, good food, and exceptional company might best describe the annual Breakfast with the Authors hosted by the Friends of the Racine Public Library. Literary enthusiasts will want to mark their calendars for the 23rd annual Breakfast being held on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. in Racine. This wonderfully intimate event features a fabulous breakfast with fellow book lovers and some of the region's best authors. Each author will offer a short presentation and will be available for book signings. Admission to the breakfast is $12.50 for Friends of the Library members and $14.50 for the general public. Reservations may be made by calling 262.681.2381 on or before Friday, October 30.
These featured authors will be in attendance at this year's Breakfast:
Joan Bennett - Where Have All the Cheese Factories gone?
Joan Bennett is a retired Advanced Placement Biology teacher, who taught for 34 years in the Racine Unified Schools. She graduated with a BA in Biology and French from UW-Platteville and holds a Masters in Professional Development from UW-Whitewater. Her written work has appeared in American Girl magazine, Biology Teacher magazine, and the Muir View. She also wrote for the environmental newsletter the Root River Ripple and the newsletter for the Biology Association of Racine and Kenosha. In addition, she was awarded first place in the Wisconsin Humanities Council "Barn Again" essay contest in 2003. In 2004, she retired and began family genealogy research at the Iowa County Historical Society. Five years later, as a member the Historical Society's Cheese Factory Committee, she completed and published the 400+ page book, Where Have all the Cheese Factories Gone?, a history of the cheese factories and creameries of Iowa County.
Sister Dolores Enderle - A Time To Grow
A Time To Grow, the third volume of the history of the Dominicans of Racine from 1901-1964, narrates the steady growth and endured hardships of the community after its foundation in 1862. This well-written and engaging study highlights the lives of the ordinary sisters who risked all trying to teach the influx of German immigrants flocking to America in the early nineteenth century and who struggled to observe the many regulations and customs handed down from a lingering period of monasticism. The work is a remarkable collection of letters, oral histories, diocesan documents, and personal information.
Dolores Enderle, a Racine Dominican, received her doctorate in English from Ball State University. As teacher and administrator, she served her religious community in Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Mississippi. She taught at Dominican College in Racine, UW-Parkside, and Siena Heights University before becoming president of St. Catharine College in Springfield, Kentucky. She has served as vice-president of her community and has worked for Sacred Heart Southern Missions in northern Mississippi. Since 2002, she has been researching community history and working on community projects.
Delores Gapanowicz - The Finchley House Mystery
In the early 1980's, Delores Gapanowicz began writing a mystery for her elementary students in the hopes of providing them with a story that wouldn't bore them to sleep. Her experiences with the short mysteries she read to her classes were that most of the kids had them solved by the middle of the book and lost interest in the rest of the tale. Little did she imagine that the story she told would become a published book appearing at international book fairs. The Finchley House Mystery tells the story of the attempts of two young boys and their sisters to solve the mystery behind peculiar happenings at an abandoned home in the small town of Green Hills.
Gapanowicz graduated from UW-Madison with a BA in Art History, from Dominican College with a BFA, and from Carthage College with a major in Elementary Education. She lived for two years in Uganda, East Africa, teaching literature and art to young girls as a lay teacher for the Verona Fathers, a Catholic Mission organization. Upon her return she taught elementary education in Kenosha, WI, until her retirement. Gapanowicz also published The Mayor's Daughter in 2007, the story of her parents' lives in Eastern Europe and their emigration to Canada and the USA.
Jerry Rannow - This One'll Killya
Jerry Rannow began his show business career as a professional actor, making the transition to writer-producer on many network television series, including Welcome Back, Kotter; Happy Days; Love, American Style; Room 222; Love Boat; All in the Family; Eight is Enough; and Head of the Class - a total of over 200 produced TV comedy scripts. He has won exclusive contracts to develop television series with the ABC Network, Columbia Pictures, Twentieth Century-Fox and the CTV Network in Toronto where he received a Canadian Emmy nomination. Jerry has taught comedy writing at the University of Wisconsin, Carthage College, DePaul University and the USC Film School. A lifetime member of the Writers Guild of America, Jerry wrote the ABC Movie of the Week, Guide for the Married Woman, as well as nine TV pilots and eight screenplays. After a thirty-year career in Hollywood, Jerry has returned to his hometown of Racine, WI, to write books. His first two, Writing Television Comedy and Surviving Hollywood, are available in bookstores and at Amazon.com. He has recently published his first comedy-detective novel, This One'll Killya, available at Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble and Jerryrannow.com.
These featured authors will be in attendance at this year's Breakfast:
Joan Bennett - Where Have All the Cheese Factories gone?
Joan Bennett is a retired Advanced Placement Biology teacher, who taught for 34 years in the Racine Unified Schools. She graduated with a BA in Biology and French from UW-Platteville and holds a Masters in Professional Development from UW-Whitewater. Her written work has appeared in American Girl magazine, Biology Teacher magazine, and the Muir View. She also wrote for the environmental newsletter the Root River Ripple and the newsletter for the Biology Association of Racine and Kenosha. In addition, she was awarded first place in the Wisconsin Humanities Council "Barn Again" essay contest in 2003. In 2004, she retired and began family genealogy research at the Iowa County Historical Society. Five years later, as a member the Historical Society's Cheese Factory Committee, she completed and published the 400+ page book, Where Have all the Cheese Factories Gone?, a history of the cheese factories and creameries of Iowa County.
Sister Dolores Enderle - A Time To Grow
A Time To Grow, the third volume of the history of the Dominicans of Racine from 1901-1964, narrates the steady growth and endured hardships of the community after its foundation in 1862. This well-written and engaging study highlights the lives of the ordinary sisters who risked all trying to teach the influx of German immigrants flocking to America in the early nineteenth century and who struggled to observe the many regulations and customs handed down from a lingering period of monasticism. The work is a remarkable collection of letters, oral histories, diocesan documents, and personal information.
Dolores Enderle, a Racine Dominican, received her doctorate in English from Ball State University. As teacher and administrator, she served her religious community in Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Mississippi. She taught at Dominican College in Racine, UW-Parkside, and Siena Heights University before becoming president of St. Catharine College in Springfield, Kentucky. She has served as vice-president of her community and has worked for Sacred Heart Southern Missions in northern Mississippi. Since 2002, she has been researching community history and working on community projects.
Delores Gapanowicz - The Finchley House Mystery
In the early 1980's, Delores Gapanowicz began writing a mystery for her elementary students in the hopes of providing them with a story that wouldn't bore them to sleep. Her experiences with the short mysteries she read to her classes were that most of the kids had them solved by the middle of the book and lost interest in the rest of the tale. Little did she imagine that the story she told would become a published book appearing at international book fairs. The Finchley House Mystery tells the story of the attempts of two young boys and their sisters to solve the mystery behind peculiar happenings at an abandoned home in the small town of Green Hills.
Gapanowicz graduated from UW-Madison with a BA in Art History, from Dominican College with a BFA, and from Carthage College with a major in Elementary Education. She lived for two years in Uganda, East Africa, teaching literature and art to young girls as a lay teacher for the Verona Fathers, a Catholic Mission organization. Upon her return she taught elementary education in Kenosha, WI, until her retirement. Gapanowicz also published The Mayor's Daughter in 2007, the story of her parents' lives in Eastern Europe and their emigration to Canada and the USA.
Jerry Rannow - This One'll Killya
Jerry Rannow began his show business career as a professional actor, making the transition to writer-producer on many network television series, including Welcome Back, Kotter; Happy Days; Love, American Style; Room 222; Love Boat; All in the Family; Eight is Enough; and Head of the Class - a total of over 200 produced TV comedy scripts. He has won exclusive contracts to develop television series with the ABC Network, Columbia Pictures, Twentieth Century-Fox and the CTV Network in Toronto where he received a Canadian Emmy nomination. Jerry has taught comedy writing at the University of Wisconsin, Carthage College, DePaul University and the USC Film School. A lifetime member of the Writers Guild of America, Jerry wrote the ABC Movie of the Week, Guide for the Married Woman, as well as nine TV pilots and eight screenplays. After a thirty-year career in Hollywood, Jerry has returned to his hometown of Racine, WI, to write books. His first two, Writing Television Comedy and Surviving Hollywood, are available in bookstores and at Amazon.com. He has recently published his first comedy-detective novel, This One'll Killya, available at Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble and Jerryrannow.com.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Saturday, October 3: Friends of the Library Host Fall Book Sale
The annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be held at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., on Saturday, October 3 from 11 am to 4 pm. A members-only preview event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2 from 2-4 pm. Gently used fiction, non-fiction and children's books are available; as are cd's, dvd's and other specialty items. This season's book sale will feature a collection of vintage magazines and a bag sale from 3-4 pm on Saturday.
The Friends of the Library are advocates for the Racine Public Library, speaking at public budget hearings, urging adequate funding, and promoting library value to the community. Several fund-raising events are held throughout the year, including the annual Breakfast with the Authors in November. All proceeds go to fund library programs and collection materials. The Friends have provided funds for successful programs such as Preschool Storytime, Battle of the Books, and the annual Summer Reading Challenge; and for such items as computer equipment, and large print books.
The Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations of books for children and non-fiction/fiction items in good condition. Donations may be delivered to the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., during open hours. The library is open to the public Mon-Thurs. from 9am-8pm, and Fri. & Sat. from 11am-4pm.
For more information on how to become a member of the Friends of the Library, contact the library at 262.636.9170.
The Friends of the Library are advocates for the Racine Public Library, speaking at public budget hearings, urging adequate funding, and promoting library value to the community. Several fund-raising events are held throughout the year, including the annual Breakfast with the Authors in November. All proceeds go to fund library programs and collection materials. The Friends have provided funds for successful programs such as Preschool Storytime, Battle of the Books, and the annual Summer Reading Challenge; and for such items as computer equipment, and large print books.
The Friends of the Library are currently accepting donations of books for children and non-fiction/fiction items in good condition. Donations may be delivered to the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., during open hours. The library is open to the public Mon-Thurs. from 9am-8pm, and Fri. & Sat. from 11am-4pm.
For more information on how to become a member of the Friends of the Library, contact the library at 262.636.9170.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Friends of the Library Seek Donations
The Friends of the Library are now accepting donations of gently used non-fiction and children's books for their Spring Book Sale being held in April.
Donations of books, cd's, and dvd's of the requested type may be dropped off at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., during the library's business hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri & Sat. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
The annual Friend's Spring Book Sale, held at the Racine Public Library, will feature a members-only preview event on Friday, April 17 from 2-4 p.m. The general public is invited to attend the open book sale on Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
The Friends of the Library are advocates for the Racine Public Library, speaking at public budget hearings, urging adequate funding, and promoting library value to the community. Several fund-raising events are held throughout the year, including an book sales and the annual Breakfast with the Authors in November. All proceeds go to fund library programs and collection materials. The Friends have provided funds for successful programs such as Preschool Storytime, Battle of the Books, and the annual Summer Reading Challenge; and for such items as computer equipment, TTY printers for the hearing impaired, and large print books.
For more information on how to become a member of the Friends of the Library, contact the library at 262.636.9170.
Donations of books, cd's, and dvd's of the requested type may be dropped off at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., during the library's business hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri & Sat. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Sunday 1-4 p.m.
The annual Friend's Spring Book Sale, held at the Racine Public Library, will feature a members-only preview event on Friday, April 17 from 2-4 p.m. The general public is invited to attend the open book sale on Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
The Friends of the Library are advocates for the Racine Public Library, speaking at public budget hearings, urging adequate funding, and promoting library value to the community. Several fund-raising events are held throughout the year, including an book sales and the annual Breakfast with the Authors in November. All proceeds go to fund library programs and collection materials. The Friends have provided funds for successful programs such as Preschool Storytime, Battle of the Books, and the annual Summer Reading Challenge; and for such items as computer equipment, TTY printers for the hearing impaired, and large print books.
For more information on how to become a member of the Friends of the Library, contact the library at 262.636.9170.
Friday, December 5, 2008
GREAT GIFTS FOR THE BOOK LOVERS IN YOUR LIFE
The Racine Public Library's Friends of the Library have just what you need for gift giving the book lover in your life. On Saturdays and Sundays (1-3 p.m.) from Dec. 6-Dec. 21, this fund-raising group will sell their popular "Book Lovers" calendar in the Library lobby located at 75 Seventh St. These page-a-day type calendars offer daily excerpts from some of the best books ever written. At $10, the calendars make an inexpensive but thoughtful gift. The Friends will also have their popular book bags available for purchase: small bags are $4 and large bags are $7. All proceeds benefit the Racine Public Library.
The Racine Public Library is blessed to have many community friends, but there have been none more involved for the last twenty-nine years, than the Friends of the Library. During the 1970s when Federal funding for the Library decreased, a Friend's group was organized. Its purpose was to support the library through lobbying on its behalf and by raising funds to provide additional financial support for Library programs and materials.
For several decades, the Friends of the Library have raised many thousands of dollars to supplement Library programs and needs through fall and spring book sales, an on-going book sale in the Library, Monument Square summer sales, and membership dues.
The Friends are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that meets monthly. They decide how to spend the money to benefit the Library's programs and staff needs, and make funds available for new or innovative projects. Such projects have included the Library's DVD rental collection, the annual Summer Reading Challenge, 4th & 5th Grade Battle of the Books, Youth Book Discussion Groups, and the Library's growing Graphic Novel Collection. The Friends also host an annual "Breakfast with the Authors," always open to the public. This important fundraising event makes notable local authors available to guests in an intimate setting and allows old and new members alike to celebrate the Friends' good works.
The Friends of the Library continues to be an important group that any citizen can join to help the Library. Its work sustains quality in Library services and programs. To become a member of this vital group, contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9170. Membership fees are tax deductible. Membership dues are as follows:
Individual - $10
Family - $15
Supporter - $25
Life Member - $150
Sponsor - $500
The Racine Public Library is blessed to have many community friends, but there have been none more involved for the last twenty-nine years, than the Friends of the Library. During the 1970s when Federal funding for the Library decreased, a Friend's group was organized. Its purpose was to support the library through lobbying on its behalf and by raising funds to provide additional financial support for Library programs and materials.
For several decades, the Friends of the Library have raised many thousands of dollars to supplement Library programs and needs through fall and spring book sales, an on-going book sale in the Library, Monument Square summer sales, and membership dues.
The Friends are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that meets monthly. They decide how to spend the money to benefit the Library's programs and staff needs, and make funds available for new or innovative projects. Such projects have included the Library's DVD rental collection, the annual Summer Reading Challenge, 4th & 5th Grade Battle of the Books, Youth Book Discussion Groups, and the Library's growing Graphic Novel Collection. The Friends also host an annual "Breakfast with the Authors," always open to the public. This important fundraising event makes notable local authors available to guests in an intimate setting and allows old and new members alike to celebrate the Friends' good works.
The Friends of the Library continues to be an important group that any citizen can join to help the Library. Its work sustains quality in Library services and programs. To become a member of this vital group, contact the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9170. Membership fees are tax deductible. Membership dues are as follows:
Individual - $10
Family - $15
Supporter - $25
Life Member - $150
Sponsor - $500
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
BREAKFAST WITH THE AUTHORS NOV. 8
Great authors and their books, good food and exceptional company might best describe the annual Breakfast with the Authors hosted by the Friends of the Racine Public Library. Literary enthusiasts will want to mark their calendars for the 22nd annual Breakfast being held on Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St. in Racine. This wonderfully intimate event features a fabulous breakfast with fellow book lovers and some of the region's best authors. Each author will offer a short presentation and will be available for book signings. Admission to the breakfast is $12 and reservations may be made by calling 262.681.2381. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the Racine Public Library. The Friends support the Racine Public Library through advocacy and funding of programs, services and special collection materials.
These featured authors will be in attendance at this year's breakfast:
Mary Bergin : "Hungry for Wisconsin: A Tasty Guide for Travelers"
Mary Bergin of Madison writes about and photographs Wisconsin more than anywhere else. That means she stays relatively close to home when doing much of her work, which includes a weekly and syndicated travel column that began in 2002.
The author of the new "Hungry for Wisconsin: A Tasty Guide for Travelers" and "Sidetracked in Wisconsin: A Guide for Thoughtful Travelers" worked for newspapers for 30-some years before becoming a full-time freelancer.
Freedom tastes better than wealth, she has decided, and riches sometimes can be measured in mileage. Publication credits include The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Global Traveler, Where to Retire, AAA Living and various regional publications. Follow her work at www.mary-bergin.com and www.roadstraveled.com.
Awards include 2007 Best Book ("Sidetracked") and 2007 Photographer of the Year, during Society of American Travel Writers Central States competition. A three-part photo/text package about Bavaria was judged Best Series in the 2008 Midwest Travel Writers Association contest.
Libby Fischer Hellmann: "Easy Innocence : A Novel of Suspense"
According to the Chicago Tribune, "Libby Fischer Hellmann has joined an elite club: Chicago mystery writers who not only inhabit the environment but also give it a unique flavor." While the Trib was referring to Libby's award-winning amateur sleuth series featuring Chicago video producer Ellie Foreman, her fifth novel, Easy Innocence, promises to do the same.
Easy Innocence is a dark, disturbing tale about high school girls and what they are doing when they're not adequately supervised. It came out of Libby's experience with her own daughter, and what she imagined as "every mother's nightmare."
Libby Hellmann is the author of the acclaimed "Ellie Forman" series of mysteries which debuted in 2002 with "An Eye for Murder". This and several other books from the series have won the Readers Choice Award.
Libby has published over 12 short stories, and edited the acclaimed crime fiction anthology, Chicago Blues, which was released in October, 2007 by Bleak House Books.
A transplant from Washington, D.C., Libby has lived in the Chicago area thirty years. When not writing fiction, she conducts executive training programs in presentation skills, speech delivery, and media interviews. She also writes video scripts, articles, and speeches. She holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Film Production from New York University. After an eight year stint in television news, including PBS and NBC, she spent eight years at Burson-Marsteller, the large public relations firm.
Libby lives on the North Shore of Chicago with her family.
Terry Lynch : "But I Don't Want Eldercare! ─ Helping Your Parents Stay as Strong as They Can as Long as They Can",
In this myth-shattering guide to aging in America, author Terry Lynch unveils a compelling and effective counterpoint to the traditional "caring for your aging parents" theme. "We have more control over the future than we realize," says Lynch. "Dependency and the burden of caregiving are not inevitable - far from it. It is urgent that people understand why."
A remarkable personal journey underlies Terry Lynch's eye-opening from his work with the White House Conference on individuals with disabilities, to a decade as his mother's caregiver. Lynch's approach to self-reliant aging is based on Eight Rules or "counter-myths" that Lynch says we must know in order to make the best possible decisions and avoid disastrous mistakes.
Lynch's creative strategies, learned through years of trial and error, also set this book apart. "Many helpful books tell people what they should know and where to find it," says Lynch. "I take it further by showing readers how to use this information to achieve sometimes unconventional goals. I find that my approach is liberating for older people and their families." Lynch also draws on personal experience to provide compassionate and practical assistance to adult children who are already overwhelmed by their caregiving responsibilities.
Lynch specializes in helping older people remain self-reliant and involved in community life. He has been advancing the independent living cause since 1977, first in Washington, D.C. and then as an independent living consultant in Wisconsin. Lynch is a member of the AARP-Wisconsin Executive Council and was appointed to the State Board on Aging and Long-Term Care by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle in 2006.
Michael Schumacher : "The Wreck of the Carl D.: A True Story of Loss, Survival, and Rescue at Sea"
The author of Mighty Fitz, the dramatic account of the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley on Lake Michigan, published on the fiftieth anniversary of the wreck.
On November 18, 1958, the Carl D. Bradley, a 623-foot limestone carrier caught in one of the most violent storms in Lake Michigan history, snapped in two and sank within minutes. Four of the thirty-five man crew escaped to a small raft, where they hung on in total darkness, braving massive waves and frigid temperatures. As the storm raged on, a search-and-rescue mission hunted for survivors, while the frantic citizens of nearby Rogers City, the tiny Michigan hometown to twenty-six members of the Bradley crew, anxiously awaited word of their loved ones' fates.
In Wreck of the Carl D., Michael Schumacher reconstructs, in dramatic detail, the tragic accident, the perilous search-and-rescue mission, and the chilling aftermath for the small town so intimately affected by the tragedy. A fitting tribute to a powerful ship, the men who died aboard it, and the town that still mourns its loss, Schumacher's compelling follow up to Mighty Fitz is a wonderful addition to the literature of the Great Lakes and maritime history.
Michael Schumacher is the author of nine books, including Family Business, Francis Ford Coppola, There but for Fortune, Crossroads, Dharma Lion, Mighty Fitz, and, most recently, Mr. Basketball. He lives in Wisconsin.
These featured authors will be in attendance at this year's breakfast:
Mary Bergin : "Hungry for Wisconsin: A Tasty Guide for Travelers"
Mary Bergin of Madison writes about and photographs Wisconsin more than anywhere else. That means she stays relatively close to home when doing much of her work, which includes a weekly and syndicated travel column that began in 2002.
The author of the new "Hungry for Wisconsin: A Tasty Guide for Travelers" and "Sidetracked in Wisconsin: A Guide for Thoughtful Travelers" worked for newspapers for 30-some years before becoming a full-time freelancer.
Freedom tastes better than wealth, she has decided, and riches sometimes can be measured in mileage. Publication credits include The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Global Traveler, Where to Retire, AAA Living and various regional publications. Follow her work at www.mary-bergin.com and www.roadstraveled.com.
Awards include 2007 Best Book ("Sidetracked") and 2007 Photographer of the Year, during Society of American Travel Writers Central States competition. A three-part photo/text package about Bavaria was judged Best Series in the 2008 Midwest Travel Writers Association contest.
Libby Fischer Hellmann: "Easy Innocence : A Novel of Suspense"
According to the Chicago Tribune, "Libby Fischer Hellmann has joined an elite club: Chicago mystery writers who not only inhabit the environment but also give it a unique flavor." While the Trib was referring to Libby's award-winning amateur sleuth series featuring Chicago video producer Ellie Foreman, her fifth novel, Easy Innocence, promises to do the same.
Easy Innocence is a dark, disturbing tale about high school girls and what they are doing when they're not adequately supervised. It came out of Libby's experience with her own daughter, and what she imagined as "every mother's nightmare."
Libby Hellmann is the author of the acclaimed "Ellie Forman" series of mysteries which debuted in 2002 with "An Eye for Murder". This and several other books from the series have won the Readers Choice Award.
Libby has published over 12 short stories, and edited the acclaimed crime fiction anthology, Chicago Blues, which was released in October, 2007 by Bleak House Books.
A transplant from Washington, D.C., Libby has lived in the Chicago area thirty years. When not writing fiction, she conducts executive training programs in presentation skills, speech delivery, and media interviews. She also writes video scripts, articles, and speeches. She holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Film Production from New York University. After an eight year stint in television news, including PBS and NBC, she spent eight years at Burson-Marsteller, the large public relations firm.
Libby lives on the North Shore of Chicago with her family.
Terry Lynch : "But I Don't Want Eldercare! ─ Helping Your Parents Stay as Strong as They Can as Long as They Can",
In this myth-shattering guide to aging in America, author Terry Lynch unveils a compelling and effective counterpoint to the traditional "caring for your aging parents" theme. "We have more control over the future than we realize," says Lynch. "Dependency and the burden of caregiving are not inevitable - far from it. It is urgent that people understand why."
A remarkable personal journey underlies Terry Lynch's eye-opening from his work with the White House Conference on individuals with disabilities, to a decade as his mother's caregiver. Lynch's approach to self-reliant aging is based on Eight Rules or "counter-myths" that Lynch says we must know in order to make the best possible decisions and avoid disastrous mistakes.
Lynch's creative strategies, learned through years of trial and error, also set this book apart. "Many helpful books tell people what they should know and where to find it," says Lynch. "I take it further by showing readers how to use this information to achieve sometimes unconventional goals. I find that my approach is liberating for older people and their families." Lynch also draws on personal experience to provide compassionate and practical assistance to adult children who are already overwhelmed by their caregiving responsibilities.
Lynch specializes in helping older people remain self-reliant and involved in community life. He has been advancing the independent living cause since 1977, first in Washington, D.C. and then as an independent living consultant in Wisconsin. Lynch is a member of the AARP-Wisconsin Executive Council and was appointed to the State Board on Aging and Long-Term Care by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle in 2006.
Michael Schumacher : "The Wreck of the Carl D.: A True Story of Loss, Survival, and Rescue at Sea"
The author of Mighty Fitz, the dramatic account of the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley on Lake Michigan, published on the fiftieth anniversary of the wreck.
On November 18, 1958, the Carl D. Bradley, a 623-foot limestone carrier caught in one of the most violent storms in Lake Michigan history, snapped in two and sank within minutes. Four of the thirty-five man crew escaped to a small raft, where they hung on in total darkness, braving massive waves and frigid temperatures. As the storm raged on, a search-and-rescue mission hunted for survivors, while the frantic citizens of nearby Rogers City, the tiny Michigan hometown to twenty-six members of the Bradley crew, anxiously awaited word of their loved ones' fates.
In Wreck of the Carl D., Michael Schumacher reconstructs, in dramatic detail, the tragic accident, the perilous search-and-rescue mission, and the chilling aftermath for the small town so intimately affected by the tragedy. A fitting tribute to a powerful ship, the men who died aboard it, and the town that still mourns its loss, Schumacher's compelling follow up to Mighty Fitz is a wonderful addition to the literature of the Great Lakes and maritime history.
Michael Schumacher is the author of nine books, including Family Business, Francis Ford Coppola, There but for Fortune, Crossroads, Dharma Lion, Mighty Fitz, and, most recently, Mr. Basketball. He lives in Wisconsin.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Friends of the Library Seek Book Donations
In preparation for the upcoming annual Fall Book Sale, the Friends of the Racine Public Library are accepting donations of gently used books, cd's and DVD's in good condition. Specifically needed are non-fiction material and children's books. Book donations for the sale may be dropped off at the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., during normal operating hours. The library is open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, and 2-5 p.m. Saturday.
The 2008 Fall Book Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-5 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 2-5 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Library are invited to a special preview sale on Friday, Oct. 4 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Friends of the Library are advocates for the Racine Public Library, speaking at public budget hearings, urging adequate funding, and promoting library value to the community. Several fund-raising events are held throughout the year, including book sales and the annual Breakfast with the Authors in November. All proceeds go to fund library programs and collection materials. The Friends have provided funds for successful programs such as Preschool Storytime, Battle of the Books, and the annual Summer Reading Challenge; and for such items as computer equipment, TTY printers for the hearing impaired, and large print books.
For more information on how to become a member of the Friends of the Library, contact the library at 262.636.9170.
The 2008 Fall Book Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 1-5 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 2-5 p.m. Members of the Friends of the Library are invited to a special preview sale on Friday, Oct. 4 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Friends of the Library are advocates for the Racine Public Library, speaking at public budget hearings, urging adequate funding, and promoting library value to the community. Several fund-raising events are held throughout the year, including book sales and the annual Breakfast with the Authors in November. All proceeds go to fund library programs and collection materials. The Friends have provided funds for successful programs such as Preschool Storytime, Battle of the Books, and the annual Summer Reading Challenge; and for such items as computer equipment, TTY printers for the hearing impaired, and large print books.
For more information on how to become a member of the Friends of the Library, contact the library at 262.636.9170.
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