Kristine’s Winter Pick

Have you read Nick Petrie? He’s from Milwaukee! A patron encouraged me to give him a try and my reactions were: Where’ve I been? Next please! You don’t have to believe me…here’s something a writer you might have heard of has to say about him: “Lots of characters get compared to my own Jack Reacher,…

Free In-Person Tax Preparation Service

Free? Tax preparation service? Why, yes! AARP Foundation Tax Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age, especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. Taxpayers must pick up an information packet containing paperwork that needs to be completed before an appointment can be made. Instructions for making…

Library Board Vacancy

The Forest Lodge Public Library, a joint library of the Towns of Cable and Namakagon is seeking applicants interested in serving on its Board of Trustees. The appointment will commence in January 2022, or upon approval by the Town of Cable Board of Supervisors. Term will expire in January 2025. The individual serving will be…

FAT BEAR WEEK!!!

We have a winner. It’s Otis….”While he showed up this year behind schedule, raggedy thin and missing teeth, the behemoth has now won the competition four times.” Yay, Big Fella! Fat Bear Week starts on Wednesday, Sept 29th and here’s the link to connect you up with all things Fat Bear! Visit this site to…

Kristine’s Reading Rec-Sept. 2021

SLEEPING BEAR by Connor Sullivan IF you enjoy a thriller, as I sometimes do, allow me to suggest you give this debut thriller by Connor Sullivan a try. What starts out as a camping trip in the Alaskan wilderness to get away from it all turns into an international kerfuffle of extravagant proportions! You’ve got…

Help Wanted!!!

The Forest Lodge Library in Cable, WI has a part-time position available for a Library Aide. (12-17 hours per week.) Available hours include several 4-hour shifts during the week and a 5 hour shift every other Saturday.   For more information please contact Library Director Kristine Lendved at 715-798-3189 or email her at klendved@cable.wislib.org. You are…

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

Have you seen the new Northern Waters Library Network library cards? They’re….beautiful! Why would you NOT want one in your wallet? Never MIND all that a library can do for you! The Northern Waters Library Network is celebrating Sign-up Month with PRIZES for those getting a new card! A $50 Visa gift card could be…

Have you heard?

HEY! In case you haven’t heard, the WI DHS is offering $100 to anyone yet unvaccinated if they GET vaccinated (or begin) by 9/6. PLEASE check out this opportunity! Program being administered by counties. Protect public health! Stop the spread!