Find the Right College for You!

Whether you are an emerging sophmore, tenative junior, or desperate senior, it is never too late to begin thinking about college!

Attend our free presentation on finding the right college for you: academically, financially and socially! Nicole Martinez will give tips on searching for colleges, specific questions to ask and characteristics to search for.

Tuesday, November 1st @ 5:00 PM

Finding the Right College for You

Balkansky Community Room

Manitowoc County Haunted Houses

Most haunted houses are closing this week! If you haven't already, follow this link to the haunted houses in Manitowoc County.

I have personally been to The Crypt and Spatterhaus. We decided to watch scary movies before we went to the haunted houses. Excellent idea: it freaked me out! My favorite haunted house every year since I have found it has been The Crypt! I haven't found a better haunted house yet. I have also been told 13th Nightmare is awesome this year!

What are your favorite ones?

Creepy Halloween Stories!

Owners of Android or iPhone devices --> Have you heard of the new 3:15 app?

The app is free to download and comes with a limited selection of stories. Each additional episode is $0.99 each.

The stories are creepy and terrifying without being over-the-top gory or gruesome! Check it out!

Halloween Feature - Mind Over Monsters by Jennifer Harlow

Read-a-like to Paranormalcy by Kiersten White! Just as quirky a main character with supernatural humor and fun!

Summary:

Beatrice Alexander is no ordinary schoolteacher—she can move objects with her mind, an embarrassing skill she hasn’t yet mastered or embraced. After nearly killing her brother by accident, she joins the F.R.E.A.K.S. Squad, the Federal Response to Extra-Sensory and Kindred Supernaturals. This top-secret branch of the FBI combats ghosts, ghouls, and other monsters threatening humanity.

With her teammates—among them a handsome former-detective werewolf and an annoying Don Juan vampire who’s dead-set on seducing her—Beatrice investigates her first case. Disgustingly dismembered bodies have turned up, bearing bite marks of the undead. Someone—or something—is raising a horde of hideous, bloodthirsty zombies. Armed with Bette, her trusty machete, Beatrice takes on the master of the flesh-devouring corpses, who’s guarding a horrifying secret . . .

Featuring a team of monster hunters with unique paranormal abilities, the F.R.E.A.K.S. Squad Investigation series combines humor, suspense, and supernatural crime-fighting.

Penguins with Sweaters!!

Unfortunately, when the Liberian-flagged Rena crashed, October 5th, on New Zealand’s North Island, gallons of oil and hazardous materials spilled into the waters, washing up on the pristine beaches and creating an environmental disaster.

In the weeks since, nearly 1,300 birds have died as a result of the spill. But some crafty bird lovers jumped at the chance to help – knitting sweaters for penguins.

Watch the clip below:

Child's Reaction to Angry Birds!

There are some universally common things most everyone loves to watch: baby animals, adults getting hurt over the course of an ill-advised decision and of course, the all-time favorite, babies or young children. Check out this kid's reaction to Angry Birds!

Yay Technology!

Fun tool I have stumbled across: VOKIs! I have created a Voki to do a booktalk on Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi! Check it out!

Illusionist Glen Gerard!

Don't miss his performance at MPL!

Tuesday, October 18th
Balkansky Community Room
5:00 PM



Check out these other videos: Comedy Quarter & Fox 11!

It's a Book!

I saw this posted on the adult blog, and I loved it! So I am posting it here for your enjoyment as well:

Glen Gerard - Illusionist Extraordinaire!

Humor and illusion combined - Magician Glen Gerard joins us for a Halloween performance at the Manitowoc Public Library!

Tuesday, October 18th
Balkansky Community Room
5:00 PM

Featured DVD - Soul Surfer

I watched this movie a few weeks ago and was very impressed. I even cried through a portion of it - it was very touching. Altough I was disappointed in the acting of Carrie Underwood, the main actress, AnnaSophia Robb, was excellent in her role as the shark victim, Bethany Hamilton. Helen Hunt and Dennis Quaid also join her in this excellent film. Bethany Hamilton also appears in the extra features. If you haven't watched this yet, take the time to check out this excellent movie!

Summary:

Based on a true story

A teenage surfer girl summons the courage to go back into the ocean to realize her surfing dreams after losing an arm in a shark attack.

Money 411 - Tuesday, October 11th

Money 411 with Nicole Martinez
Great Lakes Higher Education
Tuesday, October 11th
5:00 PM

Find out how to be financially prepared now (new car, shopping spree, credit card, checking account) and for the future (college, backpacking Europe, buying a yacht...)!! Nicole Martinez will share some foolproof financial tips.

National Storytelling Day!

Today is National Storytelling Day - one that is anxiously awaited and celebrated throughout the nation! (yeah...not really :)) BUT it is a national day set aside specifically for storytelling! For that reason, I am using this blog post to share a short story - Enjoy!

Fire-fighters' Halloween Story

Notice:
County Community Burn Ordinances Pertaining to recreational fires and burning of yard and household waste.

All outdoor burning is prohibited in the City except for those parcels described in ordinance. Recreational fires are allowed, but not during the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

At 8.00pm on October 31st two fire-fighters could see a fire raging in the back yard. It was clearly in breach of the rule on burning leaves after dark. One of the fireman knocked on the door, and they both waited each holding their helmet in their hand. The little old woman opened the door and promptly dropping a bar of candy into each helmet. She then told them, 'Aren't you boys are a little old for trick and treat, and closed the door'. The fire-fighters left open mouthed.

Glen Gerard - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH

Come find out why Glen Gerard is recognized as the top Midwest Magician and Illusionist by FOX Television Network!

Tuesday, October 18th
Balkansky Community Room
5:00 PM