A Good Democrat
I can't believe it either. A week after I got tired of hearing the Anthony Wiener story, I'm bringing it up myself. My first impression of Wiener was that he wasn't loud, overbearing twerp. Yes, most of this is based on our differences in politics. But he was a rising star in the Democratic Party. Now he has become the butt of many a joke. Yes, most of them are because of his name. But the latest ones he has brought on himself. It's like he picked his own name.
The comments in the blogosphere to make me chuckle. I'm surprised by the amount of people who still make cracks that would be funny if you were a 13-year-old. So even though it will laugh at them once, I won't repeat them. Not all of them.
2011 Summer Reading Program Kick-Off!
Join us beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday June 13th for the kick-off to our Summer Reading Programs!
We will be outside with sidewalk chalk art, a bake sale, and all the materials you will need to sign up for one of our fabulous summer reading programs!
Theatrical Thursday - Gnomeo and Juliet! And FREE Topper's Pizza!
Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for our next Theatrical Thursday! We will be watching Gnomeo and Juliet.
Also, Topper's Pizza in Fox Point has generously donated FREE pizza for you to eat during the movie! Be sure to get here before the film starts to get your pizza - it is on a first come, first serve basis.
Gnomeo and Juliet Attendance Record-Breaker!
We had a record number of people attend last night's Theatrical Thursday showing of Gnomeo and Juliet!
A staggerng 92 people attended the film, and enjoyed delicious pizza, which was generously donated by Topper's Pizza.
Raising My Glass
I was quite pleased earlier this week when I heard the statement from County executive Chris Abele's office. He is not going to spend taxpayer money on a modern art project.
Contrary to popular belief, art is not universal. Like everything else in life, there are some things that you like individually, and there are some things that you don't like. Some things just don't appeal to us. This should make us bad or evil people, that's just the way we humans are.
Terrific Tuesday Performer Tonight - Nature in the Parks!
Join us tonight for our first Terrific Tuesday performer of the summer! Tonight, we welcome Nature in the Parks with their program "One Butterfly, Three Countries".
Follow the journey of the monarch butterfly! There will be an interactive telling of Sam Swope's book "Gotta Go! Gotta Go!", a story about the lifecycle and migration of the Monarch Butterfly.
Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee - Here Tonight!
Believe in ghosts and spirits?
Skeptical about the paranormal?
People of all viewpoints are welcome to come to an informational session about hauntings by the
Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee (PIM).
Summer Storytime Registration Now Closed
Our summer storytime sessions are now full to capacity, and registration is closed.
Registration for our fall storytime sessions will begin in mid-August.
Tomorrow - Supernatural Summer Solstice!
June 21st is the Summer Solstice, the fist day of summer and the longest day of the year.
This day is also known as St. John's Day, Midsummer (as in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream) or the Wiccan Litha. For hundreds of years, civilizations have celebrated with bonfires and dancing.
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the Brown Deer Public Library!
Watch "Eclipse"
Twilight trivia- win great prizes
Make a Twilight T-shirt - BRING YOUR OWN T-SHIRT! White or light gray works best
In Favor Of. . .
Like many news junkies, I like to look at the polls. The politicians like to look at them too, although they deny being influenced by them. The most prominent poll that comes on a regular basis is the poll on presidential approval. Two half years ago, President Obama started out fairly high in the presidential approval ratings. This, of course, was expected. And as everybody knows, it's all downhill from there.
Except for a brief spike after the assassination of Osama bin Laden, President Obama has been in the high 40s hovering just below 50% approval. I sometimes wonder why it is still that high. President Obama is seeking a second term from the American people and this far into his term, it should not be out of order to look for some actual results of his presidency.
Theatrical Thursday Movie Schedule Now Available!
Our complete summer schedule of our Theatrical Thursday movie showings is now available!
You can pick a copy up in the library, or visit our website here: http://www.browndeerwi.org/brown-deer-services.cfm?id=154
Performer Rick Ponzio Here Tonight!
Join us tonight for our Wacky Wednesday performer! Tonight we will have Rick Ponzio here at 7:00 PM, with his program "Folk Tales from Around the World"!
"Folk Tales from Around the World" is a dynamic performance of fun folk tales from a variety of cultures and countries. Rick brings to life characters and animals to enrich and entertain the audience. Enjoy folk tales, myths, legends, and fables from places such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Kenya, China, and Africa or myths of Native American peoples.
COMMENTS UPON RETURN
When I left for major surgery, I respectfully asked to not have any comments while I was recuperating. Most of you respected that request. Some of you did not. Not showing a minimum of respect is low indeed.
Not only did some of you continue commenting, but you continued and increased your past level of bigotry and racism. That is disgusting.
Cupcake Decorating Event - This Friday!
Friday July 1st
4th of July Cupcake Decorating Event!
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
We supply the cupcakes, icing, and decorations for bakery lovers of all ages to create delicious edible art.
Tie Dye Event Tomorrow!
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday June 28th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM for our Tie Dye Event!
We will have nearly everything you'll need - we'll supply the dye, buckets, gloves, and rubber bands. You'll just need to bring the t-shirt, pillowcase, or any other white fabric that you want to tie-dye. Weather permitting, we will be tie-dying outside.
Tie Dye Event Photos!
We have posted photos from our Tie Dye Event up on our Facebook page. You can view them here: http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/media/set/?set=a.10150227810786243.318198.49791821242
Tonight! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Join us tonight for our next Theatrical Thursday movie!
We will be watching Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
