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January EVENTS
Adult Reference: (414) 302-8500
Children's Reference: (414) 302-8502
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| Winter Reading Program |
Now-Feb. 28
Our winter reading programs for all ages are back! Sign up now, and track your reading through Feb. 28. Register at westallislibrary.beanstack.org or in person. In addition to the grand prizes, you could win prizes as you tally your books or minutes read. Babies to readers in grade 5: 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: For every two books you read, you'll be entered to win a prize. At four and eight books read, stop in the library for a prize! Readers 18 and older: Read four books to earn an entry into the prize drawing. At eight books, get another entry. Prizes include books and deluxe book bundles for each age group. Happy reading! |
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| A Night of Hygge II |
Jan. 18 at 6-8pm
A Night of Hygge is back! Mingle with friends and neighbors over hot cocoa and cookies. Join us for special storytimes and decorate cookies in a watercolor style. We'll have activities for all ages, so don't miss out. Plus, you can sign up for one of our Winter Reading programs for a chance to win prizes, including deluxe book boxes. |
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| Beyond the Desk: YA Books for Adults |
Available now
Join librarians Sarah and Katie for a discussion of Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley, as well as other YA books and authors we recommend. We think you’ll love them no matter what age you happen to be! Listen at anchor.fm/beyondthedesk or wherever you listen to podcasts. |
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| Friday Film Club |
Jan. 7 at 2pm
Enjoy a film select Friday afternoons in the Constitution Room. Join us for a showing of No Time to Die, featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond. Doors will open 15 minutes before the show, and we'll have room for the first 25 people who walk in. Masks required. This movie is rated PG-13. |
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| Books & Coffee |
Jan. 15 at 10am
Please join us in the Constitution Room for a discussion of We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker. This literary thriller follows a police chief and 13-year-old Duchess Day Radley, an aspiring outlaw and memorable character. You can pick up a copy at the checkout desk now. Plus, we’ll have coffee! No registration required. |
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| Coloring Club |
Jan. 24 at 6:30-8pm
Join us in the Constitution Room for our Coloring Club program. We will provide the coloring pages and coloring utensils, and you can provide the coloring and creativity! Registration is not required; just stop on by. |
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| Getting Crafty |
Jan. 31 at 6:30-8pm
Join us in the Constitution Room for crafty fun each month. This time we’ll decorate “I Love You Because Jars." Register online beginning Jan. 1 or call (414) 302-8500. Take & Make kits will no longer be available. |
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| Nonfiction Book Club |
Feb. 3 at 6:30pm
Please join us in the Constitution Room for a discussion of Untamed by Glennon Doyle. In Doyle’s memoir, she shares how she stopped striving to meet others’ expectations and started trusting her inner voice. You can pick up a copy at the checkout desk now. Registration recommended. Register online beginning Jan. 3 or call (414) 302-8500. |
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Teen Programs (Grades 6-12, unless otherwise noted)
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| Anime Club |
Jan. 4 at 6pm
Join us on for a watch party at the library! We’ll view anime favorites and discuss the manga you’re reading. Most episodes are for a suggested audience of ages 14+. Registration is not necessary. |
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| Winter Teen Discord Writers Club |
Jan. 4-Feb. 23
This January and February head to Discord for writing prompts. Each week, starting Jan. 4, we'll post a prompt or activity for you to work on. Share your work, read what others have written, or just get advice! We'll post new prompts on Tuesdays, and you'll be able to share your responses. Join the library's teens-only Discord before January. |
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| Life Skills: Goal Setting |
Jan. 11 at 6pm
Practical life lessons they don't teach in school. In January, we'll cover goal setting. Register online or call (414) 302-8500. |
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| Friday Fun |
Jan. 14 at 3:30-5pm
Friday Fun is our monthly, teens-only program, where you can hang out at the library. We put out games, including the Nintendo Switch, as well as snacks and coloring sheets. Drop in for some or all of the time. |
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| Pageturners |
Jan. 21 at 4pm
Teen readers, this event is for you! Join us for an afternoon of book recommendations, hot cocoa and tea, and reading. At our first event, we'll take a little bit of time to decorate mugs to use at other meetings. Bring a book to read, or pick up one at the library before you come to the program. |
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| Dungeons & Dragons |
Jan. 22 at 2-4pm
New and experienced players are welcome. Meet us in the Constitution Room for epic adventures. Join our WAPL Teen Discord to discuss characters or find out more program info! Register online beginning Jan. 8 or call (414) 302-8500. |
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| Crafternoon: Cozy Crochet |
Jan. 27 at 6pm
Join us in the Constitution Room to learn something new and create something fun to take home. In January, we’ll meet for cozy crochet crafts. Register online beginning Jan. 13 or call (414) 302-8500. |
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| Take & Make Art Cart |
Tuesdays, Jan. 11-25
A new craft will be available each Tuesday when the library opens, while supplies last. Limit one per child. |
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| Homeschool Hangout |
Jan. 13 at 1pm
This program is for kids ages 6-11. See if you can make a Lego build strong enough to withstand an earthquake! Register online or call (414) 302-8502. |
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Other News |
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| Holiday Closings |
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The library will be closed these days:
Friday, Dec. 31, 2021
Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022
Monday, Jan. 17, 2022
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