You're invited to our own version of the famous "Antiques Roadshow!"
Bring an item to get it evaluated by professional antique appraiser Mark Moran (former guest expert on 9 seasons of Antique Roadshow) or just come and watch!

There is $20 per item appraisal fee. Pre-registration is required.
Visit the library to reserve your spot!
Your time slot will not be held without payment.
Cash is preferred– a local check with driver’s license is OK.
Come in to the library to register. Our open hours are Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri 9-5, Sat. 9-1

You will be assigned a 1 hour time slot.
(For example, 10am-11am.)
Please come at the beginning of the hour, and sit comfortably while you wait your turn.
Mr. Moran will handle roughly 1 item every 5 minutes, and you are welcome to watch appraisals, which will be projected on our big screen.

- We need a good phone number for you so we can call in case the event is cancelled.
-The event may be cancelled if we do not have at least 25 people register in advance. Money will be refunded.
- The event may be cancelled due to extreme weather. Money will be refunded.
- Appraisals may not be used for insurance or charitable purposes, which require a certified appraisal.
- If you are not comfortable with having an item appraised publicly, do not bring it.
- This event may be photographed or filmed– by entering a public building/area you consent to this.

Items Encouraged:
Americana (including autographs, sports items, & historical documents), Fine Art, Furniture, Ceramics, Pottery, Glassware, Vintage Photos, Advertising pieces, Folk art (including carvings & quilts), Books, Toys, Metalware, Clocks, Costume jewelry, Musical Instruments.

Not Allowed:
Weapons (knives- unless they're advertising pieces, swords, guns), Traps (leg-hold); Nazi items, Coins and paper money, Fine jewelry, Beanie Babies.

Please Ask in Advance:
Tribal objects (Native American, Africa, Oceanic, etc)
Fossils & Minerals, Automotive Items, Antique Tools & Tech,
Records, Military items, Nautical items

About Our Appraiser: Mark Moran

Mr. Moran was a guest expert on the PBS program “Antiques Roadshow” for 9 seasons.
He is also former senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., and has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group.
Moran is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles,
including three editions of the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles.
Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana, and fine art. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.

Questions about specific items? Interested in a private appraisal?
Contact Mark F. Moran Appraisals of Antiques & Fine Art
N7326 Maple Ridge Trail, Iola, Wis. 54945 715-281-5060 moranm1953@gmail.com

After paying our appraiser, any remaining proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library.

You can now check out a family admission pass to a fantastic local adventure!

Just like a book or movie, check out a family admission pass to these great locations for FREE with your library card!

Shamba Safari  - closed until Spring 2025
Drive your car through this amazing wildlife park and feed many of the animals!
See giraffes, rhinos, zebras, tigers, eland, oryx, camels, ostriches, emus, water buffalo, wild dogs, and more.

Fond du Lac Children's Museum - open all year
Geared towards toddlers, this museum is stroller-friendly and has lots of different areas for educational entertainment.

Marsh Haven Nature Center - weekends only in Nov. and Dec.
Meet live birds of prey, turtles, and Sage the opossum. Hike the trails, visit the art gallery, and learn about Horicon Marsh.

Each pass can be checked out for one week. We do not allow holds on these passes; it's first come, first served.
To see if a pass is available, check our online card catalog, or give us a call at 920-295-6777.
Passes do not cover concessions, souvenirs, etc.
Each "family" pass may cover a different number of people; please read more below.

This program is sponsored by Webster's Marketplace in Ripon! We thank them for their generosity.

Check out our upcoming events!

Click HERE for a printable PDF of January events.

Do you want to download free library eBooks or audiobooks?

Use our FREE "Libby" app!

You will need your library card to log in. Use the number under your library card's barcode (with no spaces) as your login.
Your PIN is usually the last four digits of your phone number.

On your tablet or smartphone, click here: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby

- if you are downloading books to your desktop computer, please use libbyapp.com

Libby comes with features we know you’ll love, like:

• Streaming media you can listen to any time
• Download books and audiobooks for use while offline
• A central bookshelf for all loans and holds
• Customizable notifications for ready holds
• Compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Sonos speakers
• Compatibility with Kindle Fire tablets, Android and Apple smartphones
• Easy access to OverDrive support staff

Our library has board games, puzzles, and kits you can check out, just like a book or DVD!

PUZZLES

Check out puzzles with 300-1,000 pieces from many different makers! Need more time with these? Just ask us for an extended due date!

KITS

     Our kits help kids (and the young at heart) learn about technology, especially computer coding. They are located near the childrens' DVDs.

   - Ozbots These moving robots start, run, and stop wherever you draw in the appropriate colors. Ages 5 to 99 can learn the basics of computer    coding with no screens through this intuitive approach. Learn more at https://ozobot.com/create/

   - Raspberry Pi
   This computer-in-a-box is meant to teach kids how to code in multiple languages. You will need to supply your own monitor. Learn more at https://www.raspberrypi.com/

   - Sphero
   These rolling robots race across any flat surface! Confuse your cats, entertain your kids, and maybe even learn something about computer           coding. You will need a smartphone to download the app to control the robots - the coding is optional. Learn more at https://sphero.com/products/sphero-mini

   - Little Bits Gadgets & Gizmos
   This kit comes with everything you need to create several projects, including a car that really runs! Learn more at https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Kits/G&G_Booklet.pdf

   - Circuit Scribe
   This kit allows you to draw your own electrical circuits with conductive ink! Connectors, LED lights, and buzzers help future little electricians learn    to put together simple projects. Learn more at https://circuitscribe.com/

VIDEO GAMES

You can check out our PlayStation 4 gaming console kit for one week. It comes with two games and four controllers. All you need is a screen!
We have about 35 Playstation 4 games you can check out separately as well.
Games include The Last of Us, Pay Patrol, Minecraft Legends, Atarti Flashback Classics, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Uncharted, Gran Turismo, The Hunter: Call of the Wild, Subnautica, Bloodborne, Lego DC Super-villains, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure, Rocket League, Control, Madden NFL 18, The Witcher III Wild Hunt, Stray, Overwatch: Legendary Edition, Elden Ring, Ratchet & Clank, Disney Classic Games, Guardians of the Galaxy, Dredge, Lego Marvel Super Heroes, Sonic Colors Ultimate, Marvel Spider-Man, Star Wars Battlefront, Resdient Evil 2, MX vs ATV Legends, Howards Legacy, Borderlands 3, and Star Wars Racer.

BOARD GAMES

We have games that appeal to all ages! Play traditional games like Battleship, Trouble or Trivial Pursuit, or branch out into unusual games like Bluey's Keepy-Uppy Game for tots or Forbidden Island, a cooperative fantasy survival game for adults.  

Other games include The Great British Baking Game, Twister, Monopoly, Munchkin, Uno, Sorry, Jenga, Exploding Kittens, PatchWork, Cards Against Humanity, Outfoxed, Apples to Apples, Ticket to Ride, The Goonies: Never Say Die, Connect 4, and more!

Princeton Public Library Board Agenda 
Meeting to be held at 424 W. Water St.
6pm Monday Jan. 6th, 2025

• Call to order

• Roll Call of Members

• Approval of Minutes from January

• Director’s Report
     - Review & approval of bills from January 2025

- Add Venmo/Paypal donation option to website?

- Board elections?

- Annual Report to the DPI for 2024

• Adjournment

The next meeting will be at 6pm on Monday Feb. 3rd, 2025
The Library Board usually meets on the first Monday of every month at 6pm.