Hi! My name is Abby Ott and I am excited to be the new Youth Services Librarian at the Shorewood Public Library. I have worked as a youth services librarian for the past four years and prior to librarianship I was an art educator in and around the Milwaukee area for five years. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with both my MLIS and BFA in Art Education.

I love combining my prior knowledge of art making methods and the classroom with new ways of diversifying and including all children’s needs in a library setting. I have a special interest in providing opportunities for children to learn from each other and build autonomy in making choices and learning through new experiences. I am also excited to be a part of a library team that cares deeply about equity, diversity, and inclusion and I strive to develop our children’s collection and programming to reflect these important values. I look forward to meeting and getting to know everyone as I continue to learn and grow as a librarian within the Shorewood community!

Abby Ott

abigail.ott@mcfls.org

Join the Friends of Shorewood Public Library and Boswell Book Company's proprietor Daniel Goldin on Saturday, November 18th at 11:00 AM in Shorewood Village Center for a presentation on the best books to look for during the holiday season. Daniel is known for giving interesting and varied suggestions, perfect for discerning readers.  

Books will be available for purchase with a portion of sales supporting the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library. This is the perfect opportunity to shop for book lovers on your list - including yourself!

Registration for this event is recommended, and you can register online HERE.

Whether you are looking to find the best deal on a new home appliance or quality gifts for friends and family, Consumer Reports provides trusted ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services.

The library offers access to Consumer Reports online and in person to help you make informed purchase decisions. Learn more on our website HERE.

Cooler temperatures and shorter days tend to be a time when people slow down and stay indoors. Join certified nutrition coach and personal trainer Cassie Hoelzl on Tuesday, November 14th at 2:00 PM for an informative talk on how to "stay on track" with nutrition and exercise throughout the winter months. Cassie will also touch on supplements like vitamin D and other things that can help keep our moods up. 

Cassie has over ten years of experience in physical therapy combined with three years of personal training and nutrition coaching experience. She is the owner of Thrive Fitness, LLC in Shorewood.

Art Cart In-Person meets Wednesday, November 8th from 2:30 - 4:00 PM. All ages are welcome, but projects are most appropriate for school-age children.

LEGO Club meets Thursday, November 16th from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. No registration required, just drop in and play!

Learn more about fall events for families at the library on our website.

This month's PM Book Club nonfiction pick explores what happens to our bodies after we die. Read Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach and join the conversation on Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00 PM.

November's AM Book Club fiction pick is a thrilling contemporary reimagining of the Daphne and Apollo myth. Read The Latinist by Mark Prins and join the conversation on Thursday, November 16th 11:00 AM.

Celebrate wellness at this month's Yoga for All guided session on Saturday, November 11th at 12:30 PM.

Join nutrition coach and personal trainer Cassie Hoelzl for Wellness Over Winter on Tuesday, November 14th at 2:00 PM.

This year's Holiday Book Talk will be held on Saturday, November 18th at 11:00 AM, hosted by Boswell Book Company's proprietor Daniel Goldin and the Friends of Shorewood Public Library.