Groundbreaking!

By Alice Pollock | July 27, 2010

Despite a wet day that has already wiped out the first day of construction, things are starting on the Jack Russell Library this week. Please take ten minutes to come by for our groundbreaking event THURSDAY, JULY 29, AT 12:00 NOON. Just a lot of people on the site with some equipment and dirt. Please feel free to invite any Friends to this event.   Thanks for your support and patience with this project!

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Services for Gerry Russell

By Micki Hoffmann | April 10, 2010

It is with sadness that I write to let you know of the death of Gerry Russell, our generous benefactor and a great lady of the community.

Family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in the Town of Erin with Fr. Cyril Guise officiating.

Memorials to the Jack Russell Memorial Library Campaign, Hartford Senior Friends, or the Basilica of Holy Hill appreciated.

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Looking Forward to the New Library

By Lora Cowell | February 9, 2010

With a new library in the works, we look forward.  Today’s libraries are more than book repositories where staff shush visitors and patrons quietly read.  They are community centers.   Although they serve a larger and very different community, there is “food for thought” in this broadcast of Kansas City area librarians discussing the role of libraries in the 21st Century. Listen to The Walt Bodine Show – 1/5/2009, who note:

We rely on public libraries for access to information, entertainment, educational enlightenment and a sense of community. As technological advances bring new ways to archive and share information, we take a look at the new world of libraries in a technological age.

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Meet Wisconsin Author Lesley Kagen

By BobMcDermott | February 4, 2010

If you haven’t already, please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 23rd when Wisconsin author Lesley Kagen will speak to the Friends in the library meeting room at 7:00 p.m.  Lesley is the N.Y. Times bestselling author ofWhistling in the Dark and Land of a Hundred Wonders.  She will also read from her new, soon to be published book,Tomorrow River.

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Attend the Mayoral Forum

By BobMcDermott | February 4, 2010

The upcoming mayoral forum sponsored by the Hartford Chamber of Commerce is also important to city residents interested in our new library.  The forum will take place on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.  It is critical for candidates to see strong community support for the library.

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Coming to the Schauer!

By Lora Cowell | February 3, 2010

J.R. Tolkien’s Literary classic, The Hobbit, is coming to the Schauer Center in a larger-than-life puppet show aimed at families!  The Hobbit is a prequel to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.  Introduce the children in your life to the complex and wonderful world of Tolkien!

Family Show at the Schauer Center

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Important Dates

By MikeGelhausen | January 28, 2010

On Tuesday, February 9, there will be an appearance at the City Council meeting by Campaign Co-Chair Shari Purman regarding the status of the fundraising appeal and the official wrap-up of the volunteers work by the end of March.  The Library will also briefly update the Council regarding the planning on the new library project and provide possible dates for some activity on the site.

March 9, formal report regarding the final numbers for the Campaign’s efforts, and another update on new library work.

We  encourage everyone to consider coming to show support.  The meetings start at 7:00 PM, and we should be out within 15-20 minutes.

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Basket Sale

By Hanna McDermott | November 3, 2009

As a winter fund raiser, volunteers have assembled over 50 themed baskets (all with some books) to sell to the Hartford community.  Thanks to everyone who donated books, interesting items and time to complete the baskets.
They look inviting and appealing and are a terrific value at $8 to $20.
Now we need volunteers to staff our table in the Link Building.
Downtown Holiday Open House.
Friday, November 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hartford Midnight Madness
Friday, December 11th from 8:00 p.m. to midnight
Please call Patti Lofy at 262 673-5738 or Micki Hoffmann at 262 673-2903 if you can help with the basket sale.

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Only moving images of Anne Frank

By Alice Pollock | October 2, 2009

This video of Anne Frank has surfaced, gifted to the Anne Frank House by the bridal couple in 1990.

The Anne Frank House decided that YouTube, viewed by millions of teens worldwide, was a great place to release this gift to the public.  The Anne Frank House maintains it’s own YouTube Channel, featuring virtual tours and audience projects designed to promote awareness and literacy skills among young people.

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HELP NEEDED: Book Sale Help

By Alice Pollock | September 14, 2009

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