GREEN LAKE COUNTY LIBRARIES PHOTO CONTEST

As part of the upcoming art themed Summer Reading Program "Color Your World," the five libraries of Green Lake County are announcing a county-wide photography contest. This contest is open to all ages and abilities. Participants are asked to take photos which relate to the theme "Life is Sweeter in Green Lake County." This theme was chosen because it dovetails with the 2025 Green Lake County Fair theme, "Candy Land."
Participants are asked to submit only one photo.

 Photos are due at the participants' home libraries by May 27th.
If you can, please also email a digital copy to ptplstaff@princetonpublib.org 

In June, the public will be able to vote for their favorite photos. The top 2 winners from each of the five libraries will move on to a county-wide contest, where voting will take place from July 7th-25th. The top 10 winners will also be shown at the Green Lake County Fair, August 1st - 3rd. The creator of the photo which receives the most votes will win a $50 cash prize.

Rules
- Photos must be taken within Green Lake County.
- 1 photo per person.
- Follow the theme “Life is Sweeter in Green Lake County”
- Photos must be printed on 8.5 X 11” paper, unframed, unmatted, and in a sheet protector– Princeton Library will provide these
supplies and printing assistance if you wish.

Photos may be used by the library and local Chamber of commerce groups for marketing purposes.

Details on how to vote will be announced at the end of May.

Questions? Call Princeton Library: 920-295-6777

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

Passes CANNOT be placed on hold- they are checked out on a first come, first served basis. 

Each pass can be checked out for three days (previously, it was one week).

Shamba Safari  - reopening 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.
This pass is good for up to four people, once per day. It does NOT include animal food.
Unfortunately, last year several people abused this pass. This pass was intended to be used once per day, by one family of four. Several people used it multiple times per day, even passing it back along the line in front of the admissions area in full view of the business owners.
In addition, we had several argumentative people here at the library complaining about how they had just returned the pass so that their friend or relative could check it out again, and someone else checked it out instead. Please be fair to other people who have not yet had a chance to use the pass!
Using experience passes is a privilege, not a right!
We are paying twice as much this year for the pass. Any more abuse of this pass may mean that we cannot purchase it in the future.

Oshkosh Public Museum - open all year
Located in a historic mansion, the museum is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly. You'll be able to see art and pottery exhibits, a stunning collection of Native American artifacts, Tiffany stained glass pieces, historic photography collections, and more.
This pass is good for up to two adults and five children (4-17). Kids under 4 are free.

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.
This pass allows entry to a family of up to 10 people (as long as they reside in the same household).  Grandparents may bring grandkids.
Most of the museum special events are included with this pass! Events include Story Time, Art Explorers, holiday events, and more.

Marsh Haven Nature Center - reopening mid-April
Meet live birds of prey, turtles, and Sage the opossum. Hike the trails, visit the art gallery, and learn about Horicon Marsh.
This pass covers 1 family (loosely defined).

Each pass can be checked out for three days. 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.

Check out our upcoming events!

Click HERE for a printable PDF of May 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 May 5th, 2025

• Call to order

• Roll Call of Members

• Approval of Minutes from April

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

•  Backyard sunshade donation by Friends

•  Board confirmations

• Adjournment

The next meeting will be at 6pm on Monday June 2nd, 2025.
The Library Board usually meets on the first Monday of every month at 6pm.