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June 2023Hello, summer! Whether you’re looking for a book to read in your backyard, an audiobook to take with you on a walk, a magazine to flip through by the pool, or a program for the kids (or you!) to enjoy, we have you covered. |
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ClosingsStarting with Sunday, May 28, the Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer. The Library will resume Sunday hours on September 10.
The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. |
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June events |
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Summer Library ChallengeIt’s time to come “All Together Now” at the Library this summer! Our all-ages summer library challenge starts May 30 and runs through the summer. Whether you’re an adult, teen, tween, kid, or even a baby, there’s a special set of reading challenges and activities for you to try out this summer, awesome prizes for you to earn, and fantastic prize drawings to enter.
Sign up for the summer library challenge on our website or download the Beanstack Tracker app to your phone or tablet. We adore the ease of using the website, and we’re equally in love with the app’s ability to just scan a book’s ISBN to log it. For the tech-avoidant folks in your life, we’ve got paper versions at the Library, too. |
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Kick-off summer with an outdoor concertGet excited for the summer with Duke Otherwise! Everyone is welcome at City Park (rain location: Broske Center) for an evening filled with clever music for all ages and lots of dancing around. |
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STEM workshops for kids and educatorsGearbox Labs is running two free workshops to introduce kids and educators to engineering, electronics, and coding using an Arduino. Explore engineering design processes, troubleshooting, applications of projects, digital prototyping, C++ coding, and more! Attendees will get a STEAM starter kit, a copy of The ARDUINO Classroom, snacks, and a free lunch. Thank you to the Vela Education Fund for sponsoring this program. |
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Bingo!Drop in for an evening of all-ages bingo fun. There's no cost to play, and winners will get to pick out a new book. Stay for one game or the entire night. |
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Summer storytimeStorytime is back in City Park for the summer! Bring a blanket and a stuffed friend and join us for songs, stories, and friends. Storytime will be at the Library if the weather is bad; watch our Facebook page for weather announcements. |
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Weekly drop-in funStop by each Wednesday for a different fun activity for children of all ages. Children under 9 must be with an adult. |
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Teen Activity DaysStart the summer off strong with two fun teen afternoons. Registration recommended for Teen Tie-Dye; drop-ins welcome if space allows. |
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Book bike sightingsIt’s too nice to stay indoors all the time! Catch all your favorite library staff and your favorite library Book Bike around town. Look for the Book Bike at these events: |
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Let’s get craftyUnwind: We’ll make the tea, you bring the conversation and a project to work on. Drop in the first Wednesday of the month to enjoy the company of fellow crafters.
Make it Midweek Friendship Bracelets: This month we're going retro and flashing back to summer camp. Learn how to use a kumihimo disc to make a braided cord that you can fashion into a friendship bracelet, a bookmark, or decorative trim. |
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Delve into the pastDig up some history in your own family tree. Trade tips, share stories, and learn about resources for doing your own research into the past at our monthly Genealogy Table. Genealogy Table is moving to the mornings starting in June. |
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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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Out WI go!What better way to enjoy summer than by getting outside? Thanks to a pilot program with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, we have 1-day passes for Wisconsin State Parks to hand out (while supplies last). In order to claim a pass, you’ll need to know what day you plan to use it. Stop in for more information. |
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Libby app for Kindle FiresExcellent news for our Kindle users! We are thrilled to learn that Amazon has finally agreed to include the Libby App in the Amazon store. |
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Looking aheadKeep an eye out for our July events, including
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