January, 2020  |  NEWSLETTER
The mission of the L. D. Fargo Public Library is to serve the people of Lake Mills and the surrounding area as a reading, learning, entertainment, cultural, and technological center.
Message From the Director 

Latina Business Woman
Gerard Saylor
Director
Welcome to our newsletter.
The library now has access to a software service that incorporates graphics and subscription services. We are taking advantage of the new templates to send out monthly newsletters. Library staff push out news and information through multiple sources but this one goes straight to your inbox. Or, maybe straight to your junk mail folder. Check your settings.
Library staff have done an excellent job of adapting our services since our March 16 emergency closure. All our programming transitioned to online services and we completely re-ordered the library for curb service and limited customer access. I am hopeful for a April or May re-opening to the public. But, COVID numbers have to drop in Jefferson County before we can open the building to the public.

Book Bundles
Books with a Laptop and Coffee on a Desk
Library staff have created multiple, themed book bundles for children and adults.
Child themes include: Babies, Dogs, Art, Ocean, Pirates, Monsters.
Adult bundles include: SciFi, Romance, Thrillers, Mysteries.
Call 648-2166 or inquire at the window for available bundles.
 


Online Services and Learning

 
Cypress Resume
 
Build a professional-quality resume in three steps.
 
Create a formatted cover letter and list of references.
  
 
   
 
 
Gale Courses
 
Over 350 6-week classes that are instructor led with no fee.
All you need is a library card.
 
Classes on career development, computers, and personal enrichment.
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HelpNow
 
Free, live online tutoring, homework assistance, and study tools for grades 1-12. Math, writing, sciences, French, Spanish, and more
 
   
 
Story Times and Crafts!


 
Crafts for Children and Teens
Regular craft bags are available for pickup at our window service.
 
Crafts for Pre-K, elementary school, and teens.
 
 
 
Online Story Times
Join Miss Becca for video story times on Friday mornings.Videos on are posted on Facebook and YouTube.
 

Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Library did not let the pandemic year keep them from fundraising and supporting the library and the Lake Mills community.
The Friends of the Library are key supporters of the library's mission
  • $350 for the summer reading program
  • $110 in prizes for family trivia
  • $1,000 scholarship to a Lake Mills area high school senior
  • $1,000 to the Lake Mills School District for pandemic resource
  • $300 to the TalkReadPlay Program
Beanstack Reading Challenges
Mindfulness Challenge
Start 2021 off right... Sign up for the Mindfulness Challenge! #MindfulJeffCo
Earn digital badges as you learn about mindfulness and complete simple mindful exercises.
 
BeanStack App

Create an account on the BeanStack website or app to easily record your reading.
L. D. Fargo Public Library
120 E Madison
St. Lake Mills, Wisconsin 53551
920-648-2166

https://www.lakemills.lib.wi.us/