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January 2023Welcome to a new year! If the days are feeling gray, the nights are feeling long, and cabin fever is threatening to set in, know that there are exciting events going on at the Library and lots of good reads to help ward off the winter blahs. |
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ClosingsThe Library will be closed Friday, February 3 for staff in-service. |
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January events |
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Community Involvement FairOur fourth annual Community Involvement Fair is back in person! Talk to representatives from over 20 different organizations and learn how you can meet new people and become more involved in our community. |
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Winter ReadingOur all-ages winter reading challenge celebrates the emotions that a book can stir up. Challenge yourself to complete a reading Bingo card during the month of January. Sign up on our website or using the Beanstack app. |
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Tiny Art kitsBeat the winter blues and bring out your creative side! Pick up a kit of art supplies and create your own piece of tiny art at home. Bring your finished art back to the Library by February 2 to be included in our first ever Tiny Art Show. Artwork should be no bigger than 3" x 3" x 3" and can use all, some, or none of the art supplies provided in the library kit |
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Introducing the “no book book club”Be a part of our newest book “club” - the Monthly Morning Book Chat. Join fellow book lovers for a cup of coffee and a discussion about whichever books you’ve been reading recently. This book club has no required reading list! |
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Let’s talk booksStop by the library to pick up a copy of one of this month’s book club titles: |
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Puzzle and Board Game SwapPuzzles have been flying in and out of the library this winter! Our annual puzzle swap runs until the end of January, and then it’ll be over until next December. Make sure your game closet is ready to go before cabin fever sets in. You don’t need to bring anything in to take something home, and you can bring things in without taking anything home. |
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Teddy bear sleepoverWear your pajamas, bring your stuffie, build a fort, read stories, and eat snacks after hours at the Library. For families with young children. |
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Early release funSpend your Wednesdays after school at the Library. Upcoming activities include |
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Getting craftyCricut Club: Do you love your Cricut machine? Want to try new things but don’t know where to start? Want to show off the cool new projects you’ve been working on? Join our drop-in monthly Cricut Club. So You Have a Cricut…Now What? Do you want to love your Cricut machine, but don’t know where to start? Find out what supplies to purchase for different projects, who to follow online for the best ideas, and how to get started. Make it Midweek Cat Castles: Cats are royalty and deserve only the best: a cardboard cat castle (or cardboard boat, house, food truck…). Transform a cardboard box into an architectural masterpiece that your pets will love sitting in, batting at, and gnawing on. |
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Delve into the pastTrade tips, share stories, and learn about resources for doing your own research into the past at our monthly Genealogy Table, or learn how to get started with the free FamilySearch website at one of our two volunteer-led sessions. |
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Let’s pretendGet ready to save some animals! “Let’s Pretend” will be in the Children’s Space from January 15 - 26 with a Vet’s Office theme. |
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Tell me a storyOur weekly storytimes return in February. In the meantime, you can call our Dial-a-Story anytime at 877-907-8081. Enjoy a short tale before bed, while you’re brushing your teeth, on the drive to school, or whenever you’re in the mood. New stories are added regularly, and a new story in Spanish is added each week. ¡Un cuento nuevo en español cada semana! |
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Out “WI” GoOur state parks are still full of lots of fun in the winter. It’s a great time to check out a Wisconsin State Park day pass from the Library, especially if you haven’t had a chance to buy an annual pass yet. As part of a pilot program, we have day passes available from November 1 - March 1. In order to claim a pass, you’ll need to know what day you plan to use it. Call us or stop in for more information. |
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Tax timeTax forms have started to arrive and can be found in the parking lot lobby. We have Wisconsin 1 forms, and Wisconsin Homestead booklets, plus additional forms that can be photocopied. Federal forms will also be in the lobby once they arrive. Find out if you can file online for free here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/general/ |
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Our favorites of 2022Looking for something good to dive into to start the year off right? Here are some staff favorites from 2022: Valerie Curley, Children’s Services Specialist: My favorites are the Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu, and the Netflix series, The Crown I was attracted to The Book of Joy because I always admired the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. I was very inspired by their candid discussions in the book about finding the positive and place of joy in any situation, no matter how difficult. I am currently watching "The Crown" which is the story of Queen Elizabeth II's 70 year reign. I always admired the Queen and her calm, friendly, and strong presence. I was two only years old when she took the throne. She was always a special presence for me from an early age until she passed this last September. Leanne Holdridge, Circulation Lead: What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher is a retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." It's full of dread and has a great twist to the original story. Horror Hotel is a quick teen read by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren. It's got a great twist at the end and maybe a few ghosts. I enjoy watching the 1964 movie of H.G. Wells First Men in the Moon. It's a great campy Sci-Fi movie. Binga Manwiller, Adult Services Specialist: This year I enjoyed reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, especially how the author touched on some controversial topics while also providing readers the sensational viewpoint of stardom from behind the scene. Recently, my 3rd grader read Tom and Ironskin aloud to me, and it was an instant hit for us both. I recommend this to anyone that enjoys heartfelt stories wrapped in the imaginative world of dragon friends. Mela Lewandowski, Outreach Coordinator: The Silk Roads: A New History of the World by Peter Frankopan: I enjoyed the breathtakingly dynamically intense well-researched and rich history illustrating the complexity of humanity. How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them by Barbara Walter: I found this very informative with heaps of interesting history while offering hope for our future. Seaside Hotel (PBS program series): Love this program's context, sets and costuming with an elegantly humorful and powerful address of servitude and privilege. Nancy Sagehorn, Adult Services Specialist: I read two interesting books about mothers and daughters this year: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan and A Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan. The Great Witch of Brittany is another one in the series by Louisa Morgan I enjoyed. I enjoy watching Pasta Grannies episodes on YouTube for the recipes and just the sheer uniqueness of the grannies and their kitchen setups! Jenna Shea, Library Assistant: My favorite movie is Me before You because it had so many twists that I didn’t expect. My favorite book is Cinder because it combines sci-fi with classic fairytales.
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Looking aheadKeep an eye out for our February events, including: |
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