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May EVENTS
Adult Reference: (414) 302-8500
Children's Reference: (414) 302-8502
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Adult Programs
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| Beyond the Desk: Mothers and Daughters |
May 1
Library staff members talk about books, resources, lifelong learning and what makes our community great in WAPL’s new podcast! Find out about stories that moved them—and that they hope will inspire you. In this second episode, librarian Elizabeth and library assistant Sarah R. chat about books that explore mother-daughter relationships as well as books that mothers and daughters can enjoy together. Listen at anchor.fm/beyondthedesk or wherever you listen to podcasts. |
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| Whole Body Wellness: Fresh Air Friday |
May 7 at 10am
Join Susie Melott, of Yoga Is Served in West Allis, for 45 minutes of breath work, meditation and mindful movement outdoors! We’ll meet on the grass between the library parking lot and Library Square. Please bring your own yoga mat or a beach towel. Register online or call (414) 302-8500. |
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| Mental Health Community Read Book Discussions |
May 11 at 6:30pm and May 20 at 6:30pm (Zoom)
As part of our Mental Health Community Read program, join us for one of two discussions of the book Beautiful Boy by David Sheff. If you register for one of the discussions, stop at the Information Desk to pick up your complimentary copy, generously purchased by the Rotary Club of West Allis. Kari Meyer, a psychotherapist with Advocate Aurora Health, will also be on hand for both discussions to answer questions about addiction and mental health. Register online or call (414) 302-8500. |
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| Virtual Books & Coffee |
May 15 at 10am (Zoom)
This month we’ll discuss Seanan McGuire’s Middlegame, a fantasy about amoral alchemy, shadowy organizations and impossible cities. You can pick up a copy at the checkout desk. Then register online or call (414) 302-8500 to receive an email with a link to the Zoom event the day before the meeting. |
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| Cooped Up Crafts: Take & Make |
May 18 at 6pm (Zoom)
In May, we’ll make sand art sugar scrub! Register online or call (414) 302-8500. Pick up your Take & Make kit May 10-18 to participate in our live, virtual crafting event. A Zoom link will be sent before the event. |
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| Coloring Club from Home |
May 20-31
Stop by the adult information desk to pick up a coloring club packet. Then post your finished works of art on social media for a chance to win a prize! Use #waplcoloringclub. |
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| Books! Live with Katie |
May 26 at 10am (Facebook Live)
Join Katie live as she talks about books! In May, she’ll talk about titles to read this summer for summer reading. As usual, she’s happy to answer your questions, so don’t be shy! |
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Teen Programs (Grades 6-12, unless otherwise noted) |
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| Mindfulness Take & Make Crafts |
May 11, 18 and 25 (Teens and Adults)
Cultivate mindfulness with one of these crafts! Pick up a kit for stress-relief balls, aromatherapy jars or gratitude journals. No registration is required for these kits, which will be available while supplies last. |
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| Dungeons & Dragons on Discord |
May 22, 11am-1pm (Discord)
Whether you are a level 5 bard or a newbie eager to learn, the library will offer an opportunity to band together on quests of epic proportions. Register online or call (414) 302-8500. Registration begins May 8. You will receive instructions in your email on how to join the adventure. |
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| Outdoor Storytime |
May 4 at 1pm and May 18 at 1pm
Storytime will take place on the grassy area, on the south side of the parking lot (between the library parking lot and Library Square). We ask all library patrons to respect social distancing for both our librarians and other library visitors. Chairs will not be provided for our outdoor programs, so we encourage everyone to bring a blanket to sit on. If you need to bring a chair, you may be asked to sit in the back to avoid obstructing others’ views. Masks are encouraged. In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be canceled. |
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Other News |
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| Staying Safe at the Library |
| The library is open! Please keep visits to 30 minutes or less. Limited onsite services are available, including browsing and checkout, copier and fax services, and reference services. Masks are required. A limited number of public computers are available. Computer time is limited to one hour and one login per day. Study rooms are not accessible. Limited seating is available, as is curbside service. For the most up-to-date information, visit our website. |
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