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JANUARY EVENTS
Adult Reference: (414) 302-8500
Children's Reference: (414) 302-8502
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All Ages Programs |
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| Winter Reading Program |
Dec. 28-Feb. 28
Track your reading this winter, and you could win prizes! Registration for our winter reading program starts Dec. 28. You can sign up online or in person. In addition to the grand prizes, you can win prizes as you tally your books or minutes read.
Here are the basics: Babies to readers in 5th grade: Every 10 books or 200 minutes read earns an entry into the prize drawing, up to 50 books or 1,000 minutes. Readers in grades 6-12: Choose this option or the one for adults. Every 200 minutes read earns you an entry into the prize drawing, up to 1,000 minutes. Readers ages 18 and up: Four books read earns you an entry into the prize drawing. At eight books, get another entry. |
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Registered participants will receive an email with a link to the Zoom event the day before the meeting.
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Adult Programs |
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| Virtual Books & Coffee |
Jan. 16 at 10am (Zoom)
This month we'll discuss Circe by Madeline Miller. Pick up a copy at the checkout desk. Then register online or call (414) 302-8500. Registered participants will receive an email with a link to the Zoom event the day before the meeting. |
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| Coloring Club from Home |
Packets available Jan. 21-31
Winter-themed coloring packets are available at the adult information desk the third Thursday of each month. Take a packet home, and post your completed works of art on social media before the next coloring club for a chance to win a prize! |
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| ARTalk: Caring for Photos |
Jan. 26 at 6:30pm (Zoom)
Join us for our first ARTalk! Archivist Heather Sonntag will discuss caring for personal photo albums and other image collections. Learn to identify formats, store them safely, and arrange and describe them. Includes info on pre-digital and digital photography. Register online or call (414) 302-8500 to receive a Zoom link the day before the program. |
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| Books! Live with Katie |
Jan. 27 at 10am (Facebook Live)
January is a time many of us focus on health and wellness, so join Katie as she looks at books that could improve your life! She will feature personal grooming books. Bring your questions, or send them to her in advance at khubbard@westalliswi.gov. |
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Teen & Adult Programs |
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| Cooped Up Crafts: Take & Make |
Jan. 19 at 6pm (Zoom)
This month we are making framed snowflakes! Registration begins Jan. 1. Register online or call (414) 302-8500. Pick up your Take & Make kit
Jan. 12-19 to participate in our live-virtual crafting event. |
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| Morning Meditation |
Jan. 22 at 9:30am (Facebook Live)
Join us live on Facebook for simple morning stretches and meditation to get ready for the day. Come prepared by wearing comfy clothes and finding a space where you can relax and stretch out. |
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Teen Programs (Grades 6-12) |
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| Among Us with the Library |
Jan. 5 at 4:30pm (Zoom)
Join the library for a few games of Among Us! Register to get a Zoom link where we will disclose the game codes and discuss who is the most sus. Register online or call (414) 302-8500. |
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| Crafternoon: Journal Decorating |
Jan. 7 at 6pm (Zoom)
Start the new year right with a new journal! We'll decorate them with stickers, glitter or whatever you want. Then we'll talk about goal setting, tracking and other ways to use your journal. Register online or call (414) 302-8500. Registration opens Jan. 2 and kits will be available Jan. 4. |
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| Monthly Teen Mixer |
Jan. 14 at 4:30pm (Zoom)
Register to get a teen tasting kit, and save the kit for the Zoom meetup. This month we will test out and talk about cereals! Register online or call (414) 302-8500. Registration begins Jan. 7 and ends Jan. 13. |
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| Mystery Activity! |
Jan. 27 at 4pm (Zoom)
No peeking, because these are all going to be surprise bags! There's no telling which craft or activity you might get in this mystery program. Not everyone will get the same, so we'll meet up on Zoom to unbox our activity. Register online or call (414) 302-8500. Registration opens Jan. 19 and kits will be available then. |
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Children's Programs |
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| Storytime with Miss Beth |
Mondays at 10am (YouTube)
Jan. 11, 18 & 25
Join us for rhymes, felt boards and stories during our weekly storytime. All are welcome, but this storytime is planned with children ages 3-6 in mind. Find storytime videos on our YouTube page. |
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| Grab & Go Art Cart |
Tuesdays (All ages)
Jan. 12, 19 & 26
Stop in the library Tuesdays to pick up a new craft to do at home. Registration is not required. Available while supplies last. |
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| Toddler Time with Miss Mary |
Wednesdays at 10am (YouTube)
Jan. 13, 20 & 27
A storytime for our youngest friends and their caregivers that includes stories, songs and movement. All are welcome, but this storytime is planned with children ages 0-3 in mind. Find storytime videos on our YouTube page. |
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| Take & Make Birdseed Ornament |
Jan. 21 (Grades 1-5, YouTube)
Pick up a kit to make your own birdseed ornament. Hang your ornament outside and watch the birds enjoy! Registration is required and begins Jan. 4. Register online, in person or by phone at (414) 302-8502. Look for an instructional video on our YouTube page Jan. 21. |
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Other News |
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| Holiday Closings |
The library will be closed these days:
After 5pm Thursday, Dec. 31
Friday, Jan. 1, 2021
Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 |
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| Staying Safe at the Library |
| The library is open. To keep patrons and staff safe, please keep in mind the following when visiting the library: Visits should be kept to 30 minutes or less. Limited onsite services are available, including browsing and checkout, copier and fax services, and reference services. Masks are required for patrons and library staff. A limited number of public computers are available for use. Computer time is limited to one hour and one login per day. Study rooms are not accessible at this time. Limited seating is available. Toys and coloring supplies have been removed from the Children’s Department. Curbside service continues to be available. For the most up-to-date information, including our hours, visit our website. |
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