The library is one story with plantings and a bench near the entry.

Press Release - LTC Grant

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Logo for the Libraries Transforming Communities Grant

LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ROME RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT FOR SMALL AND RURAL LIBRARIES
$10,000 Grant Will Help the Library Work with Residents with Disabilities to Provide Library Material Delivery Service 

Nekoosa, WI — The Lester Public Library of Rome has been selected as one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.

The competitive award comes with a $10,000 grant that will help the library implement a library materials home delivery service for patrons with mobility-related disabilities.

“We are honored to be selected for this impactful award,” said Library Director Nicole Menzel. “This grant will allow us to better serve all members of our community and expand the services we offer beyond the physical walls of the library.”

As part of the grant, Lester Public Library of Rome staff will take an online course in how to lead community conversations, a skill vital to library work today. Staff will then host a conversation with residents about at-home library accessibility and use the grant funds to create a delivery program.

Many Rome residents have asked about accommodations for themselves or others in the community who are not able to leave their home due to a temporary or permanent disability. This program will offer the patrons an alternative when they cannot physically visit the library or find someone to pick up materials for them.

If you are interested in getting involved or taking part in the conversation, please contact Nicole Menzel at nmenzel [at] romepubliclibrary.org, or visit www.romepubliclibrary.org for more information.

Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities initiative has re-imagined the role libraries play in supporting communities. Libraries of all types have utilized free dialogue and deliberation training and resources to lead community and campus forums; take part in anti-violence activities; provide a space for residents to come together and discuss challenging topics; and have productive conversations with civic leaders, library trustees and staff.

“Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL).”

The Lester Public Library of Rome (Wisconsin), established in 2001, strives to provide quality, high interest materials and services which fulfill educational, informational, and recreational needs of our community and surrounding areas. Please visit www.romepubliclibrary.org to learn more.

Wednesday Movie Night: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

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Did you love the Hunger Games books or movies? Now you can get a glimpse into the back story of President Snow. That's right, our next Wednesday Night Movie is "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" on March 6th @ 5:30pm! 


Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes tells the back story of Coriolanus Snow, years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem. When the Snow family falls on hard times, Coriolanus sees a chance for a change in his fortune when he is chosen to be a mentor for the 10th Hunger Games. However, his elation is dashed when he is assigned to mentor a girl tribute named Lucy Gray Baird from the impoverished District 12.

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Image of movie tickets and movie poster for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

SOLD OUT - I Heart Art Studios: Bunny Painting

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Community Room

We no longer have open spaces for this program. You can ask to join our waiting list in case of a cancellation!

Join Becky from I Heart Studios to paint your own adorable bunny! This event is free, but limited to the first 12 people to register. You do need a library card to sign up! Call or stop by the library to add your name to the list.

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Kintsugi Pottery Workshop

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Community Room

Break and make your very own Kintsugi pottery! Learn how to take something that is broken and make it beautiful once again.

All supplies will be provided. This is a free event, but registration is required!

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DIY Black Thumb Terrarium

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Community Room

Notorious plant killer? Jealous of your friends and family who have a house full of beautiful plants? Now you can create your own mini terrarium with plants you can't kill (because they're fake)! This event is free, but advance registration is required.

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Photo of terrarium with succulents inside