January - Brown County Library

Get one-on-one help from a advisor from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation at sessions offered at the Central Library and Ashwaubenon and East Branches. FREE. Registration required. See branch listings for details.

Certified and trained specialists will provide one-on-one assistance to help you understand the basics of health insurance and help you prepare, complete or update your enrollment application. Sessions available at the Central Library and Ashwaubenon and East Branches. FREE. See branch listings for details.

All Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2014

View this calendar online at www.browncountylibrary.org

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

For high school seniors and others looking for assistance in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online application for federal student aid for college.

For Adults at Brown County Library January, 2014

FAFSA Help

Central Library 515 Pine Street, Green Bay

448-4400

Library Club for Adults with Special Needs For groups of adults and teens. Join us for stories, music, and multi-sensory activities. Call Katie for dates and details, 448-5846. THURSDAY, January 9 Noon-6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 15 1:00-7:00 p.m. Affordable Care Act Assistance Certified and trained specialists from Cognosante will provide one-on-one assistance to help you understand the basics of health insurance and help you prepare, complete or update your enrollment application. FREE. Drop in any time. TUESDAY, January 14 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, January 18 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. THURSDAY, January 23 5:00-7:00 p.m. TUESDAY, January 28 2:30-4:30 p.m. Library eBook Support Group Drop in any time during these two hours to learn about downloading free library eBooks via OverDrive to your Kindle, iPad, Sony eReader, Nook or Android-powered tablet. Call 448-5837 for more information. SATURDAY, January 18 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Tech-Savvy Computer Education Event NWTC's Phi Theta Kappa honor society will answer your questions about computers and the Internet, such as signing up for an email address, learning how to search online or getting a better understanding of Microsoft Word. Library staff will also be on hand to show you how to download free library eBooks. Bring your own device or we'll have computers available on which to practice. FREE. Drop in any time. SATURDAY, January 25 9:10 a.m. Genealogy 101: Vital Records: The Clues They Hold This annual series kicks off with a session on vital records and continues through March15. Learn how to find valuable information in death, marriage and birth records. Call 448-5815 to register. MONDAY, January 27 5:00-7:30 p.m. Help for Filling Out College FASFA Applications Assistance in applying for financial aid for college. Meet with an advisor from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corp. for one-on-one help with completing the FASFA online application. Call 4485837 to register for a half hour session. FREE.

WEDNESDAY, January 29 6:00-7:00 p.m. iPad Basics: A Class for Beginners Are you new to using iPads and want to learn the basics? Did you receive an iPad as a gift this holiday season? This class will cover the essentials and include plenty of time for questions. Feel free to bring your own iPad or watch ours on the big screen. Call 448-5837 for more information.

Ashwaubenon Branch 1060 Orlando Drive

492-4913

TUESDAY, January 7 2:00 p.m. TUESDAY, January 14* 10:00 a.m. Free eBooks - OverDrive Demo Join us for a group demonstration of how to download free library eBooks from OverDrive to your eReader. *January 14 session being held at the Ashwaubenon

Senior Center, 936 Anderson Drive.

THURSDAY, January 16 1:00-3:00 p.m. TUESDAY, January 21 1:00-3:00 p.m. Library eBook Support Group Drop in any time during these two hours to learn about downloading free library eBooks via OverDrive to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or Android-powered tablet. Please bring your eReader, any cords that came with it, and your username and password. TUESDAY, January 21 10:30 a.m. Ashwaubenon Book Club This month’s selection is Prime Time by Jane Fonda. WEDNESDAY, January 22 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Affordable Care Act Assistance Certified and trained specialists from Cognosante will provide one-on-one assistance to help you understand the basics of health insurance and help you prepare, complete or update your enrollment application. FREE. Drop in any time. WEDNESDAY, January 29 5:00-7:30 p.m. Help for Filling Out College FASFA Applications For high school seniors and others looking for assistance in applying for financial aid for college. Meet with an advisor from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation for one-on-one assistance with completing the FASFA online application. Call 492-4913 to register for a half hour session, space is limited. FREE.

Denmark Branch 450 N. Wall Street

863-6613

TUESDAY, January 7 5:30-6:45 p.m. Apple Technology Session Whether you received your first Apple device this holiday season, or are simply looking to get the most out of your device, consider joining us for this free class that will cover the essentials of iPads, iPods and iPhones. To register email [email protected] or call Theresa at 621-4125.

East Branch 2255 Main Street, Green Bay

391-4600

MONDAYS 5:30-7:30 p.m. Family Game Night It’s time to play! Challenge your children, your parents, or your siblings to a board or card game. Snacks provided. THURSDAY, January 2 2:00 p.m. THURSDAY, February 6 2:00 p.m. THURSDAY, March 6 2:00 p.m. Book Club: READ (Read-Eat-And-Discuss) This month will be a time to share and discuss the books that you’ve been reading. February’s selection will be The Pakistani Bride by Bapsi Sidhwa. The selection for March will be America America by Ethan Canin. WEDNESDAY, January 8 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 22 1:00 p.m. Nifty Knitters Come to knit or crochet, and enjoy some socializing with fellow knitters and crocheters. All ages and experience levels welcome. MONDAY, January 13 1:00-4:00 p.m. Résuméé Workshop Get the help you need to create an effective, targeted resume that will help you land your next job. Representatives from the Green Bay Job Center will be on hand to teach résuméé tips and tricks, provide one-on-one assistance, and answer any job search related questions. If you have a résuméé, bring it along. If not, don’t worry we will help you create one. Call 391-4600 to register, space is limited.

TUESDAY, January 21 1:00-7:00 p.m. THURSDAY, January 30 Noon-6:00 p.m. Affordable Care Act Assistance Do you need help understanding the Affordable Care Act or with enrolling into a health plan? Certified and trained specialists from SRA International, Inc. will provide one-on-one assistance to help you understand the basics of health insurance and help you prepare, complete or update your enrollment application. FREE. Drop in anytime - no appointment necessary. MONDAY, February 10 5:00-7:30 p.m. Help for Filling Out College FASFA Applications For high school seniors and others looking for assistance in applying for financial aid for college. Meet with an advisor from Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation for one-on-one assistance with completing the FASFA online application. Call 492-4913 to register for a half hour session, space is limited. FREE.

Kress Family Branch 333 N. Broadway, De Pere

448-4407

MONDAY, January 6 1:00 p.m. BCCWC Book Club This month’s discussion will featureThe Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. MONDAY, January 6 2:00-4:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 22 10:00 am-Noon Library eBook Support Group Drop in any time during these two hours to learn about downloading free library eBooks via OverDrive to your Kindle, iPad, Sony eReader, Nook or Android-powered tablet. Call 448-5837 for more information. WEDNESDAY, January 8 6:00-8:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Workshop Bring poems or short prose to read along with copies for critique. A group for networking and support. WEDNESDAY, January 15 & 29 9:00 a.m. Refresh Your Résumé Get ideas for organizing your résumé and formatting it in Microsoft Word. Call 448-4407 to register, space is limited. WEDNESDAY, January 29 2:00 p.m. Woman’s Club of De Pere Book Club You’re invited to join in on a lively discussion of Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larsen.

Pulaski Branch

22 W. Pulaski Street

822-3220

TUESDAYS 5:00-8:00 p.m. Ladies’ Night Out Join us for an open craft night. Bring your projects - crocheting, knitting, jewelry, painting, scrapping, or any other project you are working on. We’ll have lots of fun and laughs together. FRIDAYS 1:30-2:30 p.m. or 3:00-4:00 p.m. Adult Computer Classes Call 822-3220 to register for free one-on-one basic computer instruction class. TUESDAY, January 7 5:00-6:00 p.m. Make Friends With Your eReader Library staff will guide you through downloading eBooks from OverDrive to your Kindle or Nook. All ages are welcome.

Southwest Branch

974 Ninth Street, Green Bay

492-4910

Library eBook Support Do you have a new device? Want to learn more about downloading eBooks? Call 492-4910 to schedule a one-on-one appointment. Intercambio Join us to discuss different topics each session, in English and Español. MONDAY, January 6 6:30 p.m. Jenga with a Spanish twist. Choose your block carefully. There’s a different question to be answered on each one. MONDAY, January 20 6:30 p.m. Pick a Wisconsin Chat Pack card and talk about Wisconsin’s culture and history. MONDAY, February 3 6:30 p.m. Improve comprehension while watching and discussing Spanish music videos as a group. FRIDAY, January 3 10:00 a.m. Norwegian Needlework Learn the traditional art of Norwegian embroidery known as Hardanger. Call 492-4910 for more information.

MONDAYS, January 6 & 20 9:00 a.m. $outhwest $avers Clip and swap coupons, and share money saving ideas with other deal-seekers in the area. MONDAY, January 13 6:00 p.m. Trinity of Heroes Book Launch Our own neighborhood Mason Brothers, Jaren and Justin, have written a book! Come meet the authors and enjoy coffee and cookies. TUESDAY, January 28 6:00 p.m. Common Thread Knit & Crochet Group Bring a project to work on or learn the basics. Call 492-4910 for more information.

Weyers-Hilliard Branch 2680 Riverview Drive, Howard

448-4405

THURSDAY, January 2 10:00 a.m. Stitch-In Bring your needlework, yarn, needles or hooks for an opportunity to meet and create by the fireplace. THURSDAYS, January 2 & 16 1:00 p.m. Library Time for Developmentally Disabled Adults Join Miss Sue, Children’s Librarian and storyteller, for a time with tales and tunes. TUESDAY, January 7 2:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 15 6 :30 p.m. THURSDAY, January 23 2:00 p.m. Tech Tutor An open time to learn, discover or ask a question about operating your computer, software or device. Call to schedule a 20-minute session. THURSDAY, January 9 3:00-5:00 p.m. Library eBook Support Group Drop in any time during these two hours to learn about downloading free library eBooks via OverDrive to your Kindle, Sony eReader, iPad, Nook or Android-powered tablet. THURSDAY, January 9 6:30 p.m. Murder and Mayhem (M&M) Mystery Book Club Read any or many books by top-notch thriller writer Andrew Gross. Then join us to talk about the genre and eat M&Ms. THURSDAY, January 23 6:30 p.m. Fireside Book Talk Join us as we discuss The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva. Gabriel Allon, an art restorer and occasional spy for the Israeli secret service, is called from his seclusion in Cornwall to search for a stolen painting.