Libraries

Adults play BINGO, win prizes for library reading challenge (01/21/10)
BINGO: that's the name of the game for the second annual Adult Winter Reading Challenge, which begins Monday, Jan. 25 at the Le Mars Public Library. The challenge, which ends on March 28, is open to ages 18 and older. "We wanted to provide a challenge for people during the winter; we wanted to have them do something they don't normally do," said Sue Kroesche, Director of the Le Mars Public Library...

Libraries, women's shelter seek money for 2010-11 (12/17/09)
Supporting libraries and a women's shelter are some of the first requests for money in 2010-11 to come before the Plymouth County Supervisors. During a Tuesday meeting, representatives from Plymouth County's libraries and from The Bridge, a transitional living place for women and children, submitted their 2010-11 budget askings to the board of supervisors...

R-U students meet people from the 1800s (12/08/09)
Nikki Schubert grew up near a small Norwegian cemetery in Holstein and helped her parents maintain it. "I've always been fascinated with the history there -- who were these people?" she said. While Schubert is now a teacher at Remsen-Union High School, those childhood questions remained with her and recently helped spark a social studies class project for her freshmen...

'Dewey' author to sign books at Le Mars library (11/30/09)
The Le Mars Public Library will host a book signing by northwest Iowa author Vicki Myron Thursday. Myron is the author of "Dewey, The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World" and the children's book, "Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library!" She will be signing copies of both books from 5-6:30 p.m. Copies of both books will be available for purchase that evening...

Library's Halloween parties need children (10/20/09)
Halloween is next week and the Le Mars Public Library is gearing up for its annual parties. Registration has begun and kids are encouraged to sign up early as space is limited. The library's scary get-togethers are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for kindergarten through second graders and 7:30-10 p.m. for students in grades three to five Frday, Oct. 30...

Library director seeks to change county support of libraries (10/15/09)
Le Mars Public Library Director Sue Kroesche Tuesday asked the Plymouth County Supervisors to consider making changes to the way they fund the five county libraries. Last month the supervisors dispersed $67,000 split among the public libraries. The first one-half of those dollars was divided evenly among the libraries and the other half was dispersed based on each library's percentage of rural circulation...

Library's Books for Treats needs books (10/12/09)
Last year more than 100 children received books during Le Mars Public Library's Books for Treats event. Lisa Vander Sluis, children's librarian, hopes to serve even more kids at this year's event. But to do that she needs donations of "gently used, next to new" books, Vander Sluis said...

Libraries receive county money (09/30/09)
The Plymouth County Supervisors Tuesday dispersed a $67,000 annual allocation split among the five Plymouth County public libraries. The first one-half of those dollars is divided evenly among the libraries with each receiving one-fifth, or $6,700, said Stacey Feldman, county auditor...

Library card sign-up month in full swing (09/11/09)
Libraries can open a whole new world of adventure. But those discoveries will remain hidden unless people sign up for a library card. September is Library Card Sign-up Month or "Get the Smartest Card @ Your Library." Sue Kroesche, director of the Le Mars Public Library, wants to make sure Le Mars residents of all ages realize the importance of having a library card...

Summer reading ends with magic, balloons (07/23/09)
Mr. Twister's balloon artistry will wrap up the Le Mars Public Library's summer reading program Friday. Mr. Twister's magical balloon show is open to children involved in the library's "Be Creative at Your Library" summer reading program which started June 15...

Operation Medical Libraries turns face toward home (07/14/09)
First Operation Medical Libraries worked to bring medical textbooks to physicians in need in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now the group's mission is a little closer to home -- the Le Mars Public Library. Members of Operation Medical Libraries are working to make books on post-traumatic stress disorder accessible to soldiers who have returned from war...

New library law reads: Sex offenders stay out (07/07/09)
People convicted of a sex offense against a minor will need permission to check out materials at Le Mars Public Library and libraries across the state. A new law, which became effective July 1, states sex offenders convicted of a sex offense against a minor cannot be on public library property without permission of a library administrator...

Food sculptures, noises and more at library fun nights (06/15/09)
Want some family fun without spending a lot of cash? Check out the free summer family nights at the Le Mars Public Library. Start out this Wednesday with family movie night. The popcorn will be ready at 6:30 p.m. for the showing of "Cats Can't Dance" at the library...

Library program plans to tickle imaginations (06/04/09)
"Be Creative at Your Library" is this year's theme for the Le Mars Public Library's summer reading program. The fun begins June 15 and runs through July 14. "It's about exploring ways to be creative through dance, music, visual arts and drama," said Lisa Vander Sluis, children's librarian. "Each week's theme is somehow based on the large theme."...

Children to learn about sexual abuse prevention (03/30/09)
Happy Bear will visit Le Mars Public Library this week to teach children about good, bad and mixed-up touch. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The panda mascot, sponsored by the Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (CSADV), will lead a sexual abuse prevention and safety program 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1...

One click closer: Le Mars Public Library brings books to your e-mail (02/19/09)
"I love computers and I love books. It can't get any better than the combination of the two," said Susanne Kroesche, Le Mars Public Library director. This insight explains why the Le Mars Public Library now offers a link on its website to a free online book club and to the library newsletter...

Author shares memories of German childhood (02/11/09)
"Growing Up German" portrays parts of a young girl's childhood as the daughter of a German immigrant. Author Arlene Walker, of Sanborn, shared her story, which was published among 29 others in a book entitled "Walking Beans Wasn't Something You Did With Your Dog," Tuesday with a handful of people at the Le Mars Public Library...

Slower economy equals busier library (12/26/08)
Grab a movie. Get a computer program that helps your daughter prepare for the ACT test. PIck up a new framed print for your living room. Where can you do all this for $1? The local library. Libraries have always been the old standby for checking out books and other resources, but with families facing tighter budgets, they're finding out the library has a lot to offer...

Libraries need more money to provide additional services (12/18/08)
Plymouth County Library Association asked for an additional $5,000 from the county to shore up its 2009-10 budget. The Plymouth County Supervisors Tuesday heard from Sue Kroesche, Le Mars Public Library director that with the additional $5,000 the county library association's annual budget would be about $70,000...

Open House offers chance to meet library director (12/05/08)
Sue Kroesche began sharing her love of books here when she became director of the Le Mars Public Library in October. In the two months she's been here, Kroesche said she's met a lot of people. "It takes me a little while to put names and faces together," Kroesche said. "I hope people will be patient with that."...

Orange City woman to step into library director's shoes (09/23/08)
Sue Kroesche enjoys books and library technology. She will put those interests to use along with her experience and education as new director of Le Mars Public Library, effective Oct. 6 pending final approval by the library board of trustees at the end of this month...

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