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Lake Geneva Public Library kicks off 130th anniversary with a birthday party
The Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St., is turning 130 years old this year.
Library officials conducted a birthday party Tuesday, Jan. 7 to kick of the library's 130th anniversary.
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Christine Brookes shows Anna Rohde and Jill Rodriguez how to play a game of "graces"
Christine Brookes, center, shows Anna Rohde, left, and Jill Rodriguez, right, how to play a game of "graces" during the library's birthday kick-off celebration.Â
Dennis HinesChristine Brookes leads a group of children in a game of marbles during the library's 130th birthday kick-off celebration
Christine Brookes leads Benjamin Rohde, Anna Rohde and Ryne Rohde in a game of marbles during the Lake Geneva Public Library’s 130th birthday kick-off celebration.
Dennis HinesThe Lake Geneva Public Library's 130th birthday kick-off party featured several types of treats including cookies from Lorelei Bittner's Bakery
The Lake Geneva Public Library's 130th birthday kick-off party featured several types of treats including cookies from Lorelei Bittner's Bakery.Â
Dennis HinesMayor Todd Krause shows off his croquet skills during the library's 130th birthday kick-off celebration
Mayor Todd Krause shows off his croquet skills during the library’s 130th birthday kick-off party.
Dennis HinesChristine Brookes discusses some of the books that were popular during the time the library was built
Christine Brookes discusses some of the books that were popular during Lake Geneva Public Library's early years.Â
Dennis HinesChristine Brookes, portraying Mary Delafield Sturges, shows a painting of the original library building
Christine Brookes, portraying Mary Delafield Sturges, shows a painting of the original library building during the library's 130th birthday kick-off celebration. Sturges donated the original library building to the city in 1894.Â
Dennis HinesSeveral Lake Geneva Public Library merchandise will be available throughout the year to honor the library's 130th anniversary
Several types of Lake Geneva Public Library merchandise will be available throughout the year to honor the library's 130th anniversary.Â
Dennis HinesLake Geneva Public Library 130th birthday kick-off celebration attendees enjoy some early 19th-century games during the event
Lake Geneva Public Library 130th birthday kick-off celebration attendees enjoy some early 19th-century games during the event.Â
Dennis HinesSeveral books that were popular during the time the Lake Geneva Public Library was established were on display during the kick-off celebration
Several books that were popular during the time the Lake Geneva Public Library was established were on display during the anniversary kick-off celebration.Â
Dennis HinesChristine Brookes reads the poem "Wynken, Blynken and Nod" during the anniversary kick-off party
Christine Brookes, portraying Mary Delafield Sturges, reads the poem "Wynken, Blynken and Nod," which Sturges often read to her children.Â
Dennis HinesA banner posted on Broad Street highlights the Lake Geneva Public Library's 130th anniversary
A banner posted on Broad Street highlights Lake Geneva Public Library's 130th anniversary.Â
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