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Festival Foods with Staci Joers

Franklin Library — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:39:34 GMT

FESTIVAL FOODS

Thursday, August 7, 2008

(11am-1pm or 6pm-8:30pm)

Why fight the crowds when you can stay right at home and prepare the foods that make festivals so much fun, because after all, it’s all about the food (and who needs all that exercise to distract you from the main objective). I'll prepare Homemade Corn Dogs, Blooming Onions and Deep-fried Cheese Curds, both served with Remoulade Sauce, Walking Tacos, State Fair Cream Puffs and Funnel Cakes. You'll receive recipes for all your "sticked" favorites such as Pork Chop-on-a-stick, Deep Fried Pickle-on-a-stick and Deep Fried Twinkies-on-a-stick. Plus, Catfish Nuggets, Deep Fried Snickers, Battered Ranch Fries and Pickled Polish Sausage.

Register for this class through the

FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
9151 West Loomis Road
Franklin, WI 53132

Call the Library at (414)425-8214 for all registration information.

There are NO non-resident fees for classes hosted by the Franklin Public Library.

Cost is $20.00 per person per class

Checks may be made payable to the Friends of the Franklin Public Library

You need to register in advance with the library.

Favorite Restaurant Knockoffs Cooking Class is May 29

Franklin Library — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:05:25 GMT

Staci Joers will be conducting another one of her famous Cooking Classes. This one is Favorite Restaurant Knockoffs. Thursday, May 29, 2008 either at 11am-1pm or 6pm-8:30pm

She is turning some of her favorite foods from popular restaurant chains into recipes and bringing them to you. She'll prepare for you to taste…TGI Fridays Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Maggiano’s Little Italy-style Stuffed Mushrooms, P.F. Chang’s Mongolian Beef with Benihana’s Fried Rice and Cracker Barrel’s Double Fudge Coca-Cola Cake. Plus, she'll supply you with lots of extra restaurant recipe favorites to try at home!!

Register by calling the Franklin Public Library 414-425-8214
Cost is $20.00 Checks may be made payable to Friends of Franklin Public Library
Franklin Public Library 9151 W. Loomis Rd. Franklin, WI 532132

Best Selling Author Robert Kurson to Appear at Library

Franklin Library — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:01:49 GMT

The Brown Baggers Bookclub in conjunction with the Friends of the Franklin Public Library are sponsoring his appearance. Robert Kurson is the author of both ShadowDivers and Crashing Through.

In Shadow Divers, Kurson vividly recounts the story of John Chatterton and Richie Kohler, two deep-wreck scuba divers who risk everything—friendships, marriages, physical health, even their sanity and their lives—to solve a great historical mystery. They would end up making history themselves. In 1991, the two men found an unidentified WWII U-boat, with human remains inside. No historian or government had a clue as to whose U-boat it was. Over the next six years, Chatterton and Kohler, along with an elite team of divers, embarked on a dangerous quest to solve the mystery of the U-Boat's identity.

In his latest book, Crashing Through, which debuted on The New York Times bestseller list, Kurson tells the story of Mike May, a champion skier and ex-CIA agent who was blinded at the age of three, but who has an opportunity in his 40s to undergo surgery that will restore his vision. Kurson, once again wringing a suspenseful narrative from real life events, gives us enormous insight into the mysteries of vision, the brain, and the human spirit.

Robert Kurson will speak and do a book signing at the Franklin Public Library:

SUNDAY May 18th at 1:30pm.

Sign up is now in progress. This event is limited to the first 165 people. Please call the Franklin Public Library to register: 414-425-8214. Franklin Public Library 9151 W. Loomis Rd. Franklin, WI 53132

E-commerce is Here -- Pay Fines Online

Franklin Library — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:18:00 GMT

You are now able to pay your fines online with your Visa or Mastercard and a computer.

You will be able to do it from your home computer or a computer in the library. A staff member will NOT be able to do it for you. Watch for more details as we try and respond to your requests.

The website is http://countycat.mcfls.org and then click manage your account.

Spring Brunch set for Feb. 28

Franklin Library — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:14:00 GMT

February 28th Spring Brunch

11:00am-2:00pm or 6:00pm-8:30pm

Limit 24 people

Get ready for all of the special occasions that spring holds for us; Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Communions, Confirmations, Baby and Bridal Showers and more. Enjoy sampling a variety of tasty and easy to prepare dishes such as Brunch Enchiladas, Puff Pancakes with Apples and Sausage, Asparagus Roll-ups, Simple Fruit Trifle and Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce.

To register call or stop by the Franklin Public Library (414-425-8214)

Cost is $20.00 per person. Checks may be made payable to the Friends of the Franklin Public Library

Cooking Class

Franklin Library — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:09:00 GMT

Staci Joers again will be offering a variety of cooking classes at the Franklin Public Library. Since January is National Soup month it seems right that our first class of the year is Homemade Soups.

January 31st: Homemade Soups

11:00am-2:00pm or 6:00pm-8:30pm

Limit 24 people

Soup can be a meal-in-a-bowl. Add some bread or crackers, something “fruit” and a hot beverage and you have a satisfying and hearty meal. We will cover the basics of soup making from preparation of stocks to soup ingredients and serving ideas. You will receive lots of recipes including the ones you’ll taste: Hearty Beef Barley, Wisconsin Beer and Cheese Soup with Soft Pretzels (for dunking!), “Quick” Chicken Corn Chowder, Spicy Lentil Soup with Sausage and Cream of Portobello Mushroom Soup.

To register please stop by or call the Franklin Public Library at 414-425-8214. Cost is $20.00 per person and checks may be made payable to the Friends of Franklin Public Library.

De-Clutter Today for a Carefree Tomorrow

Franklin Library — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:17:00 GMT

Saturday, January 26, 2008 10:30 am – 12:00

“De-clutter Today for a Carefree Tomorrow”

Discover how de-cluttering can improve your life! Gain a new perspective on your belongings. Learn which paperwork to keep and which to discard.

Join us for this motivating and informative presentation by Kathi Miller, Clutter Coach. Registration is required. Please call the Franklin Public Library at 414-425-8214 to register.

Tax Forms Are Here!

Franklin Library — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:20:34 GMT

Tax forms will be available mid January 2008. Franklin Public Library cooperates with the Internal Revenue Service and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to make tax forms available. We have most of the commonly used forms and instructions. In addition, we have reproducible forms, which cover most others. Our coin-operated copier is available for 10 cents per page.

As another alternative, use the IRS website: www.irs.gov for quick and easy access to forms, instructions, and publications.

City of Franklin Tree Lighting

Franklin Library — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:35:01 GMT

You are Invited to the
City of Franklin’s ANNUAL
Holiday Tree LIGHTING

Sunday DECEMBER 2nd
5:00pm-7:00pm
Franklin Public Library
9151 W. Loomis RD.

Bring the whole family and kick off the holiday season at the annual City of Franklin Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:00pm Holiday Caroling
5:30pm Tree Lighting Celebration
Visit from Santa Claus
6:00pm Holiday Treats and Music

No registration is necessary for this FREE community Event

Sponsored by the City of Franklin, St. Luke’s Health Care Center, The Franklin Seniors and the Friends of Franklin Public Library

Promise Puppets

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:54:28 GMT

Come get in the holiday spirit with the Hales Corners Lutheran Church's Promise Puppets!

The Promise Puppets perform songs from the Wee Sing Christmas CD and love it when you join in and sing along!

Wednesday, Dec. 12th at 7:00

Everyone welcome to this Family Program!

Holiday Pajamarama

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:50:15 GMT

Wednesday, December 5th from 6:30-7:30

Ages 3-6

Wear your PJs, bring your teddy bear and a pillow, blanket or sleeping bag!

Listen to holiday stories and sing songs!

No registration required!

Drop-in Family Tree Decorating

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:46:24 GMT

Saturday, December 1st from 10:00-2:00

Make a variety of crafts to decorate our Children's Department Tree. Listen to Christmas carols and snack on cookies and chocolate milk.

Stop by anytime between 10-2 in the Children's Activity Room. Children 3rd grade and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop-In Thanksgiving Storytime

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:25:40 GMT

Gobble Gobble Gobble

Let's Talk Turkey!!

Tuesday, November 20th from 6:30-7:30 PM
Ages 3-6

Listen to stories, sing songs, learn about Thanksgiving and make a craft to take home!

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Winter Session of Storytime

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:20:20 GMT

NURSERY RHYME TIME
Ages birth to 17 months
Space is limited to 12 ~ Registration is required

The winter session will last 4 Friday mornings- Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25

Walkers at 9:30 and Pre-walkers at 10:45

Registration for Franklin residents is Tuesday, Dec. 4th and all others, Wed. Dec. 5th.

LAPSITTERS
Ages 18 months to 35 months
Space is limited ~ Registration is required

Mondays 10:15, Tuesdays 6:30 pm, Wednesdays 10:15 and 2:00, Thursdays 10:15 and 11:15

Lapsitters begins Jan 7th and lasts six weeks. Registration for Franklin residents begins Tuesday, Dec. 4th. All others can register Dec. 5th.

STORYTIME
Ages 3-5
Space is limited ~ Registration is required

Mondays 10:15, Tuesdays 2:00 and 6:30, Wednesdays 10:15 and Thursdays 10:15

Storytime begins March 3rd and lasts 8 weeks. Registration for Franklin residents begins Tuesday, Dec. 4th. All others can register Dec. 5th

Wine Tasting

Franklin Library — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:34:50 GMT

Time is winding down to buy your tickets to the First Annual Friends of Franklin Public Library Wine Tasting to be held Saturday October 13, 2007 from 6:00-9:00pm. Tickets are $25.00 in advance only. They can be purchased at either the Franklin Public Library or at Consumer Beverage.

Milwaukee Silver Screens II

Franklin Library — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:32:48 GMT

Larry Widen is back by popular demand on Monday October 8, 2007 at 7:00pm. He will continue in regaling us with stories of Milwaukee's Silver Screen's. He will take you down memory lane describing some of Milwaukee's favorite and famous movie theaters. You may register for this free program by calling the library at 414-425-8214 or in person at the library

Sweet Health for Men and Women

Franklin Library — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:30:02 GMT

Sweet Health for Men and Women is part of the Franklin Health Department, Wheaton Franciscan and the Friends of Franklin Public Library" "Your Body in Balance" Series Rather than sugary treats for your sweetheart give each other the gift of health for Sweetest Day. Join us for a special night of health information for men and women in the Franklin Public Library Fadrow Room on Wednesday October 10, 2007 from 6:30-8:00pm. The program is free but registration is required. You may register by calling the library at 414-425-8214 or in person

Favorite Restaurant Knockoffs-Staci Joers Cooking Class

Franklin Library — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:26:15 GMT

Favorite Restaurant Knock-off Recipes
Thursday, October 25-11am-2pm & 6pm-8:30pm…maximum 35 people per session

Staci Joers is turning some of her favorite foods from popular restaurant chains into recipes and bringing them to you. She'll prepare for you to taste…Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana, Red Lobster’s Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp with Pina Colada Dipping Sauce and Cheddar Bay Biscuits, P.F. Chang’s Chicken in Soothing Lettuce Wraps and Joe’s Crab Shack Blue Crab Dip. Plus, She'll supply you with lots of extra restaurant recipe favorites to try at home!!

Registration required. You may register at by calling the Franklin Public Library 414-425-8214 or in person at the Circulation Desk. Cost is $20.00. Checks may be made payable to the Franklin Public Library

Afternoon Tea-Lunch N Learn

Franklin Library — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:34:45 GMT

It is still not to late to sign up for Staci Joers Program

Afternoon Tea-Lunch N Learn

Thursday, October 18-11am-2pm…maximum 24 people
Sample healthy meals, served family style, and get yourself out of the same old-same old lunch rut! Come with your friends and socialize over lunch while learning how to prepare everything. This is a two part program with a demonstration cooking class followed by a family style luncheon. You'll get to sample everything and take home the recipes.
Menu: "Berry Nice" Muffins, Cream of Portobello Mushroom Soup, Sesame Chicken & Veggie Salad, and Chinese Egg Tarts.

Sign up in person at the Franklin Public Library or by callling the library at 414-425-8214

Cost is $20.00 and checks may be made payable to the Friends of Franklin Public Library.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat and Storytime

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:56:37 GMT

Tuesday, October 30 @ 6:30PM for ages 3-6!

Enjoy spooky stories, decorate a treat bag and follow Ms. Keri to gather treats in the library!

Registration is required- Franklin residents may sign up in person or by phone starting Monday, October 1st and all others may register beginning Tuesday, October 2nd.

Space is limited to 100 children.