Summer Reading 2021

Kids and teens who have finished the Summer Reading Challenge can come pick up their prize books now through August 31. Learn how to track your reading and discover this year's prizes here!

Voices in Verse Poetry Group
Saturday, July 24 | 10:30am-12pm | Zoom

Share your own poetry or listen to others read their favorites. The group meets on the fourth Saturday morning of each month.

If you already receive e-mail from Voices in Verse, you’ll receive a link for this meeting a few days before the event.

If you’re new, welcome! Please e-mail laurab@wccls.org to receive a link and password for the event a few days before it happens.

Grab and Go Crafts
 

July 26: Crayon Melt Rock Art (for adults)

August 9: Paper Plate Jellyfish (for preschoolers)

August 16: Kindness Tree (for school-age kids)

August 23: Suncatcher CD art (for adults)

Owl Book Group
Friday, July 30 | 10:30am-12pm | Zoom

Join us this month to discuss The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich. It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota. He is also a prominent Chippewa Council member, trying to understand a new bill put before Congress. The US Government calls it an 'emancipation' bill; but it isn't about freedom - it threatens the rights of Native Americans to their land, their very identity. Erdrich weaves together a story of past and future generations, of preservation and progress.

This event will be held online via Zoom. If you already receive e-mail from the Owl Book Group, you’ll receive a link for this meeting a few days before the event.

If you’re new, welcome! Please e-mail laurab@wccls.org to receive a link for the event a few days before it happens.

Wednesday Hangouts: Teen Crafternoon
Wednesday, August 2 | 4-5pm | Zoom

Pick up this month's Take and Make craft at either library August 2-4. You'll get the supplies to create your own suncatcher.

Teens can join us on Zoom on Wednesday and see an art tutorial of the craft and make their own art, listen to music and share what they create. 

Register online, you will be sent the Zoom link the day of the event.

Parent Information Series: Positive Parenting to Create a Happy Home
Thursday, August 5 | 7-8pm | Zoom

Transform misbehavior into connection and cooperation. Bring your parenting questions and challenges to this monthly workshop. Presented by Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Megan Barella.

Register online to receive an e-mail on the day of the event with information about joining the Zoom meeting.

This series is offered the First Thursday of the month. August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3.

Marta's Farewell Storytime
Saturday, August 7 | 9am

Librarian Marta is moving back to Poland. Join Marta and Jenny for some of their favorite stories! Bring a lawn chair for this outdoor storytime in the Cedar Mill Library parking lot. All ages welcome.

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