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Children's Programs

DIY Fuse Beads

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Lester Public Library of Rome

Use a template or create your own fun mosaic design, with our assortment of colorful fuse beads! This is a family friendly event, all supplies are included for you to enjoy!

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Lester Public Library of Rome
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DIY Fuse Beads

Paint a Pumpkin

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Lester Public Library of Rome

If you are looking for a family-friendly Fall craft to do, stop into the Library to Paint a Pumpkin! We will have all supplies needed for this project and some fun ideas for inspiration. Please call the Library or stop in to register!

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Lester Public Library of Rome
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Paint a Pumpkin Oct. 5th @11 am

Storybook Scarecrow Competition

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Lester Public Library of Rome

Build a scarecrow as part of the second annual Scarecrow Walk!

What is a Scarecrow Walk?

  • The Scarecrow Walk is an outdoor event throughout the month of October (10/14-11/03) on the trails behind the Lester Public Library of Rome.
  • Businesses, organizations, families, and individuals are invited to build a scarecrow to place along the trail.
  • To encourage some Halloween fun (and friendly competition), library visitors will be able to vote for their favorite storybook scarecrow. There will be prizes for 1st-3rd place.

Competition Details

  • You will be in charge of creating/building your scarecrow to display. There will be a numbered stake/fence post provided by the library to put your scarecrow by/lean against if you so choose. If your scarecrow can sit/stand on its own, just have it near the stake/post.
  • This year's theme is "Storybook". All entries should fit the theme, but feel free to be creative!
  • Make sure your scarecrow is “weather-friendly;” they will be outside for a large portion of October so no items that will blow away/melt with rain.
  • Please keep your scarecrow “family-friendly”; we want this to be a fun experience for everyone.
  • Your scarecrow should be up by OCTOBER 13TH and removed on/by NOVEMBER 4TH.

Scarecrow Voting

  • Voting will take place during library hours, though you can view the scarecrows at any time.
  • You will get one “free” vote for your favorite scarecrow, but can gain an additional vote by donating items to the Adams County Food Pantry (drop off in the library).

Prizes

  • Cash prizes for 1st-3rd place!
  • All participants will receive a "Certificate of Participation"

Please sign up by OCTOBER 8TH to reserve your spot. 

Email: Nicole Menzel (nmenzel [at] romepubliclibrary.org (nmenzel[at]romepubliclibrary[dot]org)) 

Phone: 715.325.8990

Library: Stop by the circulation desk! 

 

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Nicole Menzel
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Storybook Scarecrow Walk

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Library Woods

Walk the wooded trail behind the Lester Public Library of Rome from October 14th-November 3rd, where you'll find a gathering of storybook-themed scarecrows! Vote for your favorite creation inside the library, and bring a non-perishable food item to donate for an extra vote. This is an all ages, family-friendly event!

Please note, the trail is not specifically ADA accessible. Those who use wheelchairs or mobility assistance devices may have a harder time navigating the trail. However, photos of each scarecrow will be on display inside the library as well so everyone can still participate in the voting!

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Paranormal Wisconsin with Chad Lewis

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Community Room

Chad Lewis, researcher, author, and lecturer, has spent the past 30 years searching out unique and bizarre stories and histories from around the world. Some of those stories take place right here in Wisconsin! Get ready to hear about the strangest cases of alien abductions, haunted places, mysterious creatures, crop circles, and everything else weird and unusual in Wisconsin. 

 

All ages are welcome to attend this presentation, however we encourage parents/guardians to decide if a spooky event is appropriate for their child.

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