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Join the Fox Cities Book Festival at Stone Arch Ti

Join the Fox Cities Book Festival at Stone Arch Tied House from 11AM - 3 PM on June 11th on the patio for AUTHORS & ALES. <3

Be the first to know who will be visiting the Fox Cities for our in person 2022 Fox Cities Book Festival October 13-16 and meet local writers.

Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers to readers! Meet over 20 local authors during Authors & Ales. Drop in anytime to meet local writers, purchase their books, and find your next favorite read. Support local authors while enjoying food and drink available for purchase from Stone Arch Tied House.
Local authors attending Authors & Ales include:
• Julia Flaherty
• Ryan Surprise
• Chia Gounza Vang
• Barbara Wulf
• Leah Dobrinska
• Adrian Martin
• J.B. Sensenbrenner
• Kirsten Hopfensperger
• Patrick Phair
• Cailyn Lloyd
• Jill Dobbe
• James Richard Lawrence
• Trevor Wangeline
• Diane Dahl
• Michelle Marez
• Linda Vander Heyden
• Cynthia Schumerth
• Pao Lor

Drop in anytime during the event to be the first to get the 2022 Fox Cities Book Festival schedule! Pick up the printed 2022 Festival week schedule and purchase books by our Fall Festival authors from The Book Store. A portion of The Book Store sales will benefit Fox Cities Book Festival.

Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH AT 4:30PM at the Littl

Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH AT 4:30PM at the Little Chute Public Library for Native American Games. Part of the supplemental events for the 2022 Fox Cities Reads!

For all ages, no registration required! This session will include games from Native Alaska and Tribes around Indian Country. Inuit Stick-Pull, Run and Scream, and Ball Race will be featured. All games will start with a short historical and Native cultural presentation, demonstration, and then game play. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for learning and playing some Native Traditional games.

About the Instructor:
Paul is Wolf Clan and a proud member of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. He graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 1984; earned his Master of Tribal Administration and Governance from the University of Minnesota Duluth in May of 2018; and has enjoyed working in the Native Youth Development field ever since. Physical Education, Parks and Recreation Management and Native Traditional Games is his passion and has allowed him to live, work and play in Durango, CO, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Tempe, AZ and at home on the Oneida Reservation. Paul also taught Physical Education and was the Recreation Director at the Indian Community School in Milwaukee, WI where he successfully implemented Native Traditional Games into both programs. In August of 2014 Paul completed his duties and responsibilities as an elected Tribal Councilman for the Oneida Nation, 12 years of serving his Community and Nation on the local, state, federal and international levels have been an invaluable experience for him.

Thanks to everyone who came to hear Tommy Orange t

Thanks to everyone who came to hear Tommy Orange tonight!

The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange,

The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange, author of "There There," takes place TONIGHT at the Appleton North High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
Some reminders for tonight's event:
This is a FREE event.
No tickets are required. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sorry, there is no virtual option.
There will be 15 minutes of audience Q&A, so bring your questions!
Please wear a mask!
Fox Cities Book Festival Appleton Public Library Kimberly Public Library @kaukaunapubliclibrary @littlechutelibrary Neenah Public Library @neenahlibrary Menasha Public Library The Book Store in Appleton, WI @thebookstoreappletonwi @communityfoundationfoxvalley Wisconsin Humanities

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Thanks to @local5live for having our President Aub

Thanks to @local5live for having our President Aubrey talk about her favorite books, the Fox Cities Reads, and even tease the 15th book festival in October this morning! ❤️

Reads Committee member Ashley was in Kaukauna putt

Reads Committee member Ashley was in Kaukauna putting out copies of the Reads books for you to find! Where do you think they are?!

Dawn Quigley, author of the Fox Cities Reads youth

Dawn Quigley, author of the Fox Cities Reads youth companion novel "Apple in the Middle," will give her virtual book talk early next month!

Readers, we'd love to know if you have questions for Quigley. We encourage you to submit them here.

The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange,

The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange, author of "There There," is coming up next month!

Readers, what questions would you like to suggest for the Q&A with Tommy Orange? We encourage you to submit them here!

Visit a hands-on Indigenous cultural arts workshop

Visit a hands-on Indigenous cultural arts workshop as part of the supplemental events for the 2022 Fox Cities Reads!

There are two opportunities on Tuesday, April 19:
-Kimberly Public Library: 1-2PM
-Little Chute Public Library: 6-7PM

Participants will make a traditional corn husk doll and learn about the cultural significance of the doll in Oneida culture from presenter Yuntlekalau McLester.
*Event recommended for adults and children ages 8+

Thank you to presenter Yuntlekalau McLester, the Wisconsin Humanities Council, Fox Cities Reads, and the Little Chute and Kimberly public libraries for making these events possible!

For more details, including about registration, go here:
https://kimberlypubliclibrary.org/events/oneida-corn-husk-doll-workshop/?occurrence=2022-04-19
and
https://littlechutelibrary.org/events/oneida-corn-husk-doll-workshop/?occurrence=2022-04-19

Have you been finding community copies of our 2022

Have you been finding community copies of our 2022 Reads selections yet? If you find them, please enjoy and pass on within your community!

Thanks to @littlechutelibrary for sharing hints on where their community copies are. :)

Have you been finding community copies of our 2022

Have you been finding community copies of our 2022 Reads selections yet? If you find them, please enjoy and pass on within your community!

Thanks to @kimberlypubliclibrary for sharing hints on where their community copies are. :)

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Join the Fox Cities Book Festival at Stone Arch Ti

Join the Fox Cities Book Festival at Stone Arch Tied House from 11AM - 3 PM on June 11th on the patio for AUTHORS & ALES. <3

Be the first to know who will be visiting the Fox Cities for our in person 2022 Fox Cities Book Festival October 13-16 and meet local writers.

Fox Cities Book Festival connects writers to readers! Meet over 20 local authors during Authors & Ales. Drop in anytime to meet local writers, purchase their books, and find your next favorite read. Support local authors while enjoying food and drink available for purchase from Stone Arch Tied House.
Local authors attending Authors & Ales include:
• Julia Flaherty
• Ryan Surprise
• Chia Gounza Vang
• Barbara Wulf
• Leah Dobrinska
• Adrian Martin
• J.B. Sensenbrenner
• Kirsten Hopfensperger
• Patrick Phair
• Cailyn Lloyd
• Jill Dobbe
• James Richard Lawrence
• Trevor Wangeline
• Diane Dahl
• Michelle Marez
• Linda Vander Heyden
• Cynthia Schumerth
• Pao Lor

Drop in anytime during the event to be the first to get the 2022 Fox Cities Book Festival schedule! Pick up the printed 2022 Festival week schedule and purchase books by our Fall Festival authors from The Book Store. A portion of The Book Store sales will benefit Fox Cities Book Festival.

Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH AT 4:30PM at the Littl

Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH AT 4:30PM at the Little Chute Public Library for Native American Games. Part of the supplemental events for the 2022 Fox Cities Reads!

For all ages, no registration required! This session will include games from Native Alaska and Tribes around Indian Country. Inuit Stick-Pull, Run and Scream, and Ball Race will be featured. All games will start with a short historical and Native cultural presentation, demonstration, and then game play. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for learning and playing some Native Traditional games.

About the Instructor:
Paul is Wolf Clan and a proud member of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. He graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 1984; earned his Master of Tribal Administration and Governance from the University of Minnesota Duluth in May of 2018; and has enjoyed working in the Native Youth Development field ever since. Physical Education, Parks and Recreation Management and Native Traditional Games is his passion and has allowed him to live, work and play in Durango, CO, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Tempe, AZ and at home on the Oneida Reservation. Paul also taught Physical Education and was the Recreation Director at the Indian Community School in Milwaukee, WI where he successfully implemented Native Traditional Games into both programs. In August of 2014 Paul completed his duties and responsibilities as an elected Tribal Councilman for the Oneida Nation, 12 years of serving his Community and Nation on the local, state, federal and international levels have been an invaluable experience for him.

Thanks to everyone who came to hear Tommy Orange t

Thanks to everyone who came to hear Tommy Orange tonight!

The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange,

The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange, author of "There There," takes place TONIGHT at the Appleton North High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
Some reminders for tonight's event:
This is a FREE event.
No tickets are required. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sorry, there is no virtual option.
There will be 15 minutes of audience Q&A, so bring your questions!
Please wear a mask!
Fox Cities Book Festival Appleton Public Library Kimberly Public Library @kaukaunapubliclibrary @littlechutelibrary Neenah Public Library @neenahlibrary Menasha Public Library The Book Store in Appleton, WI @thebookstoreappletonwi @communityfoundationfoxvalley Wisconsin Humanities

Instagram post 17919523472298639

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Thanks to @local5live for having our President Aub

Thanks to @local5live for having our President Aubrey talk about her favorite books, the Fox Cities Reads, and even tease the 15th book festival in October this morning! ❤️

Reads Committee member Ashley was in Kaukauna putt

Reads Committee member Ashley was in Kaukauna putting out copies of the Reads books for you to find! Where do you think they are?!

Dawn Quigley, author of the Fox Cities Reads youth

Dawn Quigley, author of the Fox Cities Reads youth companion novel "Apple in the Middle," will give her virtual book talk early next month!

Readers, we'd love to know if you have questions for Quigley. We encourage you to submit them here.

The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange,

The Fox Cities Reads event featuring Tommy Orange, author of "There There," is coming up next month!

Readers, what questions would you like to suggest for the Q&A with Tommy Orange? We encourage you to submit them here!

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