What’s Happening at Caestecker Public Library

Hello Friends, Happy April! This is a month of celebration and gratitude. I will begin with gratitude and a special remembrance. You may have heard that the library’s long-time library custodian, Norm Sonderman, passed away unexpectedly a few weeks ago. I am thankful for Norm’s thirteen years of hard work and good humor at the library. He is, and will continue to be, missed by many. At our March Friends of the Library Board meeting,...

Norm and Toby enjoy time together at the kid's computer at the Caestecker Library on January 3, 2020. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Norm Sonderman on March 10, 2025. Norm was a valued member of the Caestecker Public Library team since 2013, serving as our building custodian. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes, keeping our library clean, setting up meeting rooms for events, clearing snow and ice from our sidewalks, and...

Friday Movie Matinees starting at 2:00 pm continue this month at the Caestecker Public Library with Here starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright on March 14 th . Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the 2024 follow up film to the 1988 original, on March 21 st .  Come see films on the big screen with free popcorn to enjoy. If you’ve ever wanted to join a book club, now is the perfect time to pick up a copy...

We have an exciting community partnership to share! Caestecker Library patrons with a valid library card now have the opportunity to attend a performance at Thrasher Opera House for free with their library card. Tickets are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the front desk at the library starting Monday, the week of the show offered, to check out a maximum of four tickets. Tickets may not be resold and have no cash...

I am grateful to report that we made it to our goal of 400 responses for the library’s strategic planning survey! The library board, our strategic planning cohort, and library staff appreciate every response as we step into the next phase of planning. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us via the survey, conversations, emails, and notes. We have a fantastic community and are excited for the future! We’re on...

There are a few days left to fill out the library’s strategic planning survey. Our goal is 400 responses, and we are so very close! There are paper copies at the library or the link for the digital survey can be found at greenlakelibrary.org. The survey closes February 15 th . Our 13 th annual Seed Library has emerged from hibernation, and we have some wonderful heirloom varieties available for you to grow this year....

A fan favorite, the Road to the Oscars journey starts again this month! Join us on Thursdays at 6:00 pm or Fridays at 2:00 pm to watch films nominated for the 97th Academy Awards. Enjoy the big screen experience with free popcorn all at your local library. The February lineup is as follows: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes— February 6 & 7 Wicked—February 13 & 14 Conclave—February 20 & 21 A Real Pain—February...

We want to hear from you! The Caestecker Public Library’s digital strategic planning survey is now live and ready for input! If you would like to take the digital version of the survey, scan the QR Code or take the online survey here:   surveymonkey.com/r/CaesteckerCommunitySurvey If you prefer a paper survey, please visit the library, Sassafras Coffee Shop, Crossroads Market, or various other locations around the community to pick up a copy. Please be sure...

Last year the Green Lake County libraries participated in Valentines for Vets, and it was an enormous success. Thousands of Valentine’s Day cards were delivered to Wisconsin Veteran’s homes last year from participants throughout the state and we would like to give the opportunity to be a part of this new tradition again in 2025. Each library will have Valentine’s Day cards available at the front desk for patrons to fill out when they visit...

Friday matinees at the Caestecker Public Library start at 2:00 pm in our Burr Oak meeting room and are perfectly paired with free popcorn. January 17: Back to Black , the life and music of Amy Winehouse, through the journey of adolescence to adulthood and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time. January 24: Sweet Dreams follows Morris, who must coach a misfit softball team of his fellow housemates during his...