Presque Isle Community Library
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Featured Artist Reception – Aline Fetter
Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI, United StatesThe Presque Isle Community Library is hosting a “Meet-the-Artist” Reception on Wed. July 20, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, featuring Northwoods artist Aline Fetter, who is currently exhibiting 45 works of art in the library through July 31. The exhibit is open to the public during normal library hours. There will be a short presentation by…
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Amy (Quan) Barry – Author Talk + Book Signing
Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd., Presque Isle, WI, United StatesJoin us in the Library on Tuesday, August 9 at 6:00 PM - Amy Quan Barry, award-winning author and poet, and professor at UW-Madison, will be speaking about her books When I'm Gone, Look For Me in the East, and We Ride Upon Sticks, with a book signing to follow. Barry was born in Saigon…
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Kids’ Program- How Birds Raise a Family
How Birds Raise a Family Thursday, Aug. 11th 10-11 am Learn all about how birds raise a family! Held at the outdoor pavilion if weather permits or in the library if raining.
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Travelogue to Northern Italy: Cooking School in a Castle!
Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI, United StatesJoin Ann Milne and Jackie Schenck to hear about their adventures in Northern Italy, attending an 8-day cooking school and traveling through the Piedmonte region of Italy to sample the wines, cheeses, and cuisines of the region. You will get to sample some of the treats as well!
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A Trip to Panama – Travelogue by Lorine Walters and Colleen Gorrilla
Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI, United StatesJoin Lorine Walters and Colleen Gorrilla to hear all about their exciting experiences at the Panama Canal this past January. You’ll learn about: Panama City a brief history of the canal the geography of the canal the workings of the locks wildlife in Panama Did you know that in Panama, the Pacific Ocean is south…
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Learn to Make Pico de Gallo
Presque Isle Community Center 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI, United StatesPico de gallo is a delicious type of salsa used in Mexican cuisine - join local cook Martha Kelly and learn how to make some for yourself! Friday, May 31, from 1-3pm
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“From Inspiration to Completion” by Polly Sievert
Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI, United StatesFriday, July 5 from 9:00 -10:30 AM- Come meet our July Artist of the Month, Polly Sievert! Discover how Polly finds her inspiration and the journey she takes from Inspiration to Completion. Coffee and cookies will be provided.
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“Sharing my Secrets” – Techniques used by artist Polly Sievert
Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd, Presque Isle, WI, United StatesWednesday, July 10 from 3:30 - 5:30 PM- Textural Fiber Art has so many possibilities on techniques to use. Come, Learn, and Be Inspired. Join our July Artist, Polly Sievert, and learn all about the techniques she uses when creating her textural fiber art. Q&A for anyone interested in how fiber art is created -…
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“Loony Loons” – Children’s Program with North Lakeland Discovery Center
Thursday, July 11 at 10:00 AM Join us in the nearby Pavilion for a children's program by the North Lakeland Discovery Center! Loons are an iconic bird here in the Northwoods - we will learn to identify their calls and what they mean, look at a mounted loon and loon artifacts up close, and try…
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Introduction to Forest-Bathing with Polly Sievert
Presque Isle Library 8306 School Loop Rd., Presque Isle, WI, United StatesFriday, July 19 from 10-11am. Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in nature through sight, touch, and other senses. The goal is to live in the present moment while taking in the sights and sounds of a natural setting. Activities can include forest walking, yoga, eating in…