Taylor County Literacy Council

Taylor County Literacy Council will be at Arby's tonight from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm to handout books and literacy supplies for those who help purchase a meal and support Our Village Inclusive Playground.

Taylor County Literacy Council would like to express our sympathy and condolences to the family of Stephen Kalmon. Stephen was a 2019 recipient of our HL Kuse Award for helping preserve the history of Taylor County.

Taylor County Literacy Council provided the Little Free Library registration for the Recovery from Addiction Library located within Taylor County Courthouse. This new Recovery Library of resources is made possible by Taylor County Courts in loving memory of Mark Frischman.

Taylor County Literacy Council is giving out My Heroes Educational Coloring and Activity Book at the 2024 National Night Out and Taylor County Health and Safety Fair being held in Medford at MAES this evening Tuesday August 6th from 4-6 pm.

Christmas in July Book Event at Medford Fire Department with Santa Mac.

Taylor County Literacy Council would like to recognize Jeffrey "Santa Mac" McMullen for coming to our Christmas in July party today and giving is the first Polar Express Bell of the year, sharing stories, showing us magic, telling us his inspirational beginning, and all the photos. Santa Mac is the only person from Wisconsin to have ever been inducted into the International Santa Claus HOF.

As appreciation we will be donating a copy of his book "Tender Moments from the High Chair" to each public library in Taylor County.

TCLC also recognizes our local firefighter heroes and the Medford Fire Department for hosting; Broadway Theatre for the Paw Patrol Pups Save Christmas movie and popcorn; special heroes from Medford Schools CCLC and Special Education staff; literacy heroes of the TCLC; BRI for cupcakes, Taylor Credit Union for Lemonade, and all the children, adults, and grandparents who came today.

Kids wrote letters to santa, got christmas books, ice cream tokens from Culvers, toured the fire trucks, had photos with Santa, played games, and more.

Christmas in July is here on Thursday July 25th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Medford Fire Department.

Help us celebrate Santa going on vacation to Medford.

9:00 am = Medford Fire Dept is open
10:00 am = Storytirne with Santa Mac from the Santa Claus Hall of Fame
11:00 am = Paw Patrol Pups Save Christmas at Medford Fire Dept Movie

Activities:
Culvers Tokens for each child
Photos with Santa Mac
Tour the Medford Fire Dept and Fire Trucks
Paw Patrol Books
Christmas Books
Santa Pencils
Cookies and BRI Cupcakes
Broadway Theatre Popcorn
Merry Grinchmas Photobooth
and much more family fun!

Brought to you by Taylor County Literacy Council, Medford Schools Summer School and Out of School Time Grant, Broadway Theatre, Medford WI, and Medford Fire Department.

Taylor County Literacy Council would like to thank the Taylor Credit Union for their annual March Into Reading Fundraiser and the Nicolet Bank Employee Foundation for their donation.

This generosity allows us to give back and promote literacy among children, adults, and families in our community and schools throughout Taylor County.

Taylor County Literacy Council promotes literacy through 15 Little Free Libraries here in our county, R.E.A.D. Initiative for Dyslexia, Literacy Centers, Friend of Literacy Awards, HL Kuse Award for preserving history of Taylor County, Family Movie and Book Days (e.g. Special Family Releases, Pokemon, Paw Patrol, Valentine's Party, Earth Day, Dr Seuss, Halloween), Polar Express, Family Reading Nights, Family Literacy Game Nights in Schools, Mental Health Literacy, Christmas in July Party, Merry Grinchmas in Gilman, Harry Potter Events, May the 4th Be With You, Monthly Book Donations, Books for all Pre-K during Week of Young Child, Partnerships with Medford Schools CCLC and Out of School Time, and more.

We are proud to partner and promote literacy for over a decade here in Taylor County and helping our children, adults, and families. This wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our community partners.

Taylor County Literacy Council is excited to be a part of this event tonight ❤️

Night of HOPE 3
Friday April 19
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Cutting Edge Youth Center

Bringing hope to all children, families, and community who are impacted by AODA issues in a free family, school, and community event.

RSVP link for this event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848ADAB29A4F58-48617405-night

Activities:
Motivational Speaker
Medford Schools Raiders Committed, Rib Lake Schools Culture of Champions, and Gilman Schools Pirate Pride Student Displays
Recovery and Reflection Quilt Display
Collaborative Art Mural
BINGO
Dance Music by Woller Productions
Pizza by Nestle
Games: Air Hockey, Pool, Foosball, Board Games, Card Games, and more
Drawing for Prizes
Community Resources
Book Fair
Be Kind to Your Mind
Dungeons and Dragons
Pokemon Cards and Card Trading
Learn about Day without Hate
Meet and Greet with CARES Counselors for AODA and Mental Health
and more

Presented by: Taylor County Drug Opposition Partners, Drug Free Communities, and Medford Schools Out of School Time Grant.

Taylor County Literacy Council was active during Week of the Young Child with book donations for PreK students in Taylor County, Family Movie and Book Day with PANDAmomium at Broadway Theatre, book donation at Huey's Hideaway Family Night, and a special appearance by Hairy and Company.

Last week during Week of the Young Child MAES - PreK students got the Perfect Square Book read to them by Mr Joe, got a book to keep through Taylor County Literacy Council, and liked the Perfect Square Selfie Photo.

Week of the Young Child brought the Perfect Square book to many PreK students across Taylor County at Rib Lake Schools, Gilman Schools, Immanuel, Holy Rosary, Sandbox, SES, and MAES.

Gilman 4K enjoying the Perfect Square Books donated by Taylor County Literacy Council as part of Week of the Young Child.

We have popcorn and fudge left at a sale price. All flavors available until we run out.

🍿Popcorn is $5.00 per bag.
🍫Fudge is $7.00 per bar.

Stop in during regular business hours to purchase yours. All proceeds go towards the Taylor County Literacy Council.

We would like to thank Taylor Credit Union and their members for their March Into Reading Fundraiser for Taylor County Literacy Council for the past 8 years. This year they are selling popcorn, fudge, and books along with a book decorating contest to help us promote literacy among children, adults, and families.

Join us for Family Literacy Game Night on March 21st from 4-7 pm at Medford Middle School. Jim Lenz the Science and Magic Guy will be performing at 5:00 pm 😀🎁👍

Thank you Taylor Credit Union and all of the members who are helping support the March Into Reading Fundraiser.

Family Game Night on March 21 from 4-7 pm at Medford Middle School will feature author Matt Eicheldinger and world release of his Matt Sprouts book. He will do photos, sketches, autographs, and share stories.

The Matt Sprouts Series are illustrated novels about middle schooler Matt Sprouts as he navigates an array of funny and mysterious situations. The first book in the series, Matt Sprouts and The Curse of The Ten Broken Toes, rose to popularity when it became the #1 pre-Ordered book at Barnes & Noble for Spring 2024.

Matt Eicheldinger Award-winning and Best selling AuthorMatt Eicheldinger One of the most well known teachers on social media, Matt Eicheldinger has captured the attention of over 60 million views on Instagram and TikTok, where he is known for his captivating and relatable storytelling. Eicheldinger is currently on le...

Taylor Credit Union has officially kicked off their 8th Annual March Into Reading Fundraiser for the Taylor County Literacy Council! Stop on in to purchase popcorn, books, and NEW this year....Fudge!

Popcorn - $7.00 per bag
🍿 Caramel & Cheddar
🍿 Cashew Caramel
🍿 Chocolate Churro
🍿 Jalapeno Cheddar
🍿 Parmesan Garlic

Fudge - $9.00 per 1/2 lb bar
🍫 Sea Salt Caramel
🍫 Chocolate Peanut Butter
🍫 Chocolate Mint
🍫 Raspberry Cheesecake
🍫 Red Velvet

For more info: https://www.taylorcu.org/march-into-reading

RSVP Link:

Family Game Night - Spring Training Edition
Free Family Night for All Ages
March 21, 2024
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Medford Area Middle School

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848ADAB29A4F58-48121157-family

4:00 pm = World Book Release Week and Meet and Greet with the Author of "Matt Sprouts and The Curse of the 10 Broken Toes" Book
Meet and Greet, Photos, Sketches, Purchase Autographed Books, and more

5:00 pm = Jim Lenz The Science and Magic Guy Show

6:00 pm = Bingo by Kiwanis

Activities:
LARGE Games
Family Board and Card Games
Pizza by Nestle
Pokemon Card Trading
Dungeons and Dragons
Free Book Fair
CARES Parenting Resources
Game Prize Drawings

Special Training Edition:
Milwaukee Brewers Fantasy Baseball Camp Legends
Win Timber Rattlers and Woodchuck Tickets
Win Milwaukee Brewers Tickets
Raider Baseball/Softball Athletes
Wear Brewers or Raiders Clothing
Baseball Cards for everyone

Presented by: M**S CCLC, Taylor County Literacy Council, and Drug Free Communities

We have officially kicked off our 8th Annual March Into Reading Fundraiser for the Taylor County Literacy Council! Stop on in to purchase popcorn, books, and NEW this year....Fudge!

Popcorn - $7.00 per bag
🍿 Caramel & Cheddar
🍿 Cashew Caramel
🍿 Chocolate Churro
🍿 Jalapeno Cheddar
🍿 Parmesan Garlic

Fudge - $9.00 per 1/2 lb bar
🍫 Sea Salt Caramel
🍫 Chocolate Peanut Butter
🍫 Chocolate Mint
🍫 Raspberry Cheesecake
🍫 Red Velvet

For more info: https://www.taylorcu.org/march-into-reading

Family Game Night
March 21, 2024
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Medford Area Middle School

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848ADAB29A4F58-48121157-family

Activities:
4:00 pm = Author of Matt Sprouts and 10 Broken Toes Book
5:00 pm = Jim Lenz Science and Magic Guy
6:00 pm = Bingo by Kiwanis

All Night:
Large Games
New and Classic Board and Card Games
Pizza by Nestle
Pokemon Cards for Everyone
Dungeons and Dragons
Free Book Fair
CARES Parenting Resources
Win Pokemon Games

Special Training Edition:
Meet Milwaukee Brewers Legends
Timber Rattlers Tickets
Win Autographed Brewers Baseballs
Win Milwaukee Brewers Tickets
Meet Raider Baseball/Softball Athletes
Wear Brewers or Raiders Clothing
Baseball Cards for everyone

Presented by: M**S CCLC, Taylor County Literacy Council, and Drug Free Communities

Join us for the Worldwide Book Release of Matt Sprouts and The Curse of the 10 Broken Toes with a special Meet and Greet with Author Matt Eicheldinger at our Family Game Night on Thursday March 21 at 4:00 pm at Medford Middle School.

Autographs, Sketches, Book Drawings and Purchase, and Photos with the author.