PLEASE NOTE
The library will be closed Monday, November 9th for HVAC repairs.
The library will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.
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HOURS OF OPERATION:
MONDAY 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
(Senior/at risk 9:00-10:00 AM)
TUESDAY 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
(Senior/at risk 9:00-10:00 AM)
THURSDAY 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
FRIDAY 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
(Senior/at risk 9:00-10:00 AM)
SATURDAY 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Curbside service available during all open hours!
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COVID-19 continues to impact our community, state and nation.
Library visits may not exceed one hour. We encourage you to access our holdshelf and collections and use our computers during your short visit. We strongly encourage you to use curbside service for pickup of materials, program kits, and other needs.
We will continue to offer very limited seating for those who may need a safe space to work, read, or relax for a brief period.
Visitors must have their nose and mouth covered in compliance with the current Village of Shorewood Ordinance for the duration of their brief visit.
Learn more about our service changes during the COVID-19 pandemic here. |
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It’s time to start preparing to move into another season with the global pandemic marching toward the one year mark in our lives. We’ll need to bolster emotionally, physically, financially - honestly, in every way.
The library is committed to serving you and your families’ information needs as we move into colder weather. I encourage you to consider picking up your requested items via our curbside pickup service and accessing our many digital materials including magazines, audiobooks, videos, music and ebooks. Starting in November, we also have live homework help and job assistance via Brainfuse.
If you visit us in person, I ask you to ensure that both your mouth and nose are covered for the duration of your visit - even when you are alone. It’s essential that we keep staff safe, limit the number of surfaces that need to be sanitized multiple times per day, and conform to recommendations from our public health officials.
We are working on a plan that will direct us if we do need to further scale back services or hours in the months ahead, so I encourage you keep apprised of our latest news in your usual manner. We will communicate changes via our webpage, social media, email notification, and of course, you can always call us or ask in person.
Please stay safe and take care.
Rachel Collins
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Your library card expires every two years, to give us an opportunity to ensure we have the most up-to-date contact information for you.
If your card has expired or is about to, you can now submit your renewal information online!
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VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3RD
If you plan to vote in person on Election Day, here's what you need to know:
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd.
From seeking poll workers who are not in high risk categories, to erecting plexiglass shields, and gathering sanitizer and masks - the nation's municipal clerks and election commissions have prepared to make in person voting on election day safe and simple.
Polling locations for Village of Shorewood residents will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day:
- Wards 1 - 4 - Library/Village Center, 3920 North Murray Avenue, Shorewood
- Wards 5 - 8 - Library/Village Center, 3920 North Murray Avenue, Shorewood
- Wards 9 - 12 - North Shore Presbyterian Church, 4048 North Bartlett Avenue, Shorewood
Every Wisconsin resident can find their polling location on the My Vote Wisconsin website.
For complete voting information for Village of Shorewood residents, please visit the Village's website. |
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SHOREWOOD LIBRARY PODCAST |
Recommendations, stories, information on library happenings, and more - it's all on our podcast Shorewood Stacks! On a recent episode, Lisa shared her story of getting back to running by joining other library staff members in completing a virtual run/walk 5K. She also highlights recommended reading and watching about running. Shorewood Stacks is available wherever you get your podcasts - take a listen!
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AM AND PM BOOK CLUBS
The AM & PM Book Clubs are now hosted via Zoom.
Join us! Information about how to connect is available in our event listings.
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The Friends are once again accepting donations of, and selling, gently used books!
Donations can be placed in the large green bin next to the used book sale. Read their latest blog post to learn about the Friends efforts during these challenging times.
We ask that you keep your donation quantity small. To coordinate a large donation, contact Hayley Johnson at hayley.johnson@mcfls.org. |
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PROGRAM PREVIEW: ONLINE & AT HOME |
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Virtual programming is a great way to stay connected as we all continue to stay home as much as possible.
Here's what we're offering online for you this month:
On November 10th and 24th, Rhyme Time Tuesday comes to you via Facebook starting at 9:00 AM. You can enjoy the rhymes and songs for a week after Ms. Heide posts her video.
New this month: additional Story Times Online presented via Facebook at 9:00 AM on Thursdays, November 5th and 19th.
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All take-home activities are available via curbside pickup or inside the library.
Every Wednesday, Ms. Susan shares a new Art Cart activity you can do two ways: get the instructions online and use materials you have at home, or grab a kit with everything you need.
For students who need a break from virtual learning: on Monday, November 23rd, kids in third grade and up can grab a Tinker Lab To Go, and on Thursday, November 19th, teens can pick up a Make & Take kit.
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A picture book aimed at K-3rd grade, but with a story that can educate and inspire adults. In sparse and powerful lines, David Robertson (Swampy Cree) illustrates both the harshness of life for indigenous children forced to attend residential schools, and the moments of beauty, power, and cultural reclamation they are able to find when they are out of sight of their white teachers. Give a try to Robertson and other indigenous writers of North America this Native American Heritage Month - and all year long.
Recommended by Emily
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Winner of the Stonewall Book Award conferred by the American Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table "to authors of fiction and non-fiction books of exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian experience."
A splendid coming of age novel told in poetry. Rather than distancing the reader from the novel as such conceits sometimes can, Atta’s lyrical storytelling pulls you in to engage intimately with the main character’s journey and the distance that Michael feels from the people around him.
Recommended by Kate
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Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery travels the globe in an effort to learn more about one of the world's most elusive creatures - octopuses. Octopuses are highly intelligent and complex mollusks that live short, solitary lives. Their arms, which have about 240 suckers, are able to taste and touch at the same time, providing instant information and feedback. Learn more about these beautiful and fascinating creatures in Montgomery's book, an accessible and entertaining read.
Recommended by Hayley
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INFORMATION YOU CAN TRUST |
With so many sources for information, it can be hard to sort out fact from fiction and to determine who to trust.
It is more vital than ever to be certain that you are accessing and sharing the most factual and authoritative information you can.
The state of Wisconsin has created a one-stop resource for information on COVID-19. With links to relevant state agencies and updated news releases, you can easily stay on top of the facts.
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SHOREWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
3920 North Murray Avenue
Shorewood, WI 53211
414 847-2670
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