The library will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will re-open at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 26th for normal hours.
Find more information about upcoming holiday closures on our website HERE. |
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There's a new way to pick up your library materials - and it's open 24/7! Starting November 1st, check out our new materials pick-up locker located right outside the library. Simply choose "Shorewood Locker" as your hold pick-up location on CountyCat, or ask a librarian to route your items to a locker. You'll be sent a unique code to open the locker once your materials are ready. Items will held in the locker for 72 hours. For more information, visit our website HERE. |
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THE WRECK OF THE SS EDMUND FITZGERALD |
The wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10th, 1975 is one of the best known Great Lakes shipwrecks. Join us on Monday, November 14th at 6:30 PM in the Village Center meeting room as author Rochelle Pennington delves into the various theories and opposing views of dive detectives who are still trying to solve the mystery of what led to the demise of the 29-man crew. Audience members will be led from the launch of the ship to its final radio broadcasts, and from the Fitz's discovery on Superior's bottom to the raising of artifacts from its watery grave. |
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HOLLA FOR CHALLA ON NOVEMBER 3RD |
Bring your family and friends to this hands-on challah bake in the Village Center meeting room on Thursday, November 3rd at 6:30 PM. Twist, shape, and decorate a delicious home-made challah and hear the stories and songs of this thousand year old tradition. Each participant will make two challahs - one to eat and one to share!
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FROM THE VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT LIBRARIAN |
You may have noticed some changes over the past year to the library’s collection of magazines and newspapers. Many magazines are now arriving less frequently, and some seemingly popular magazines are no longer arriving at all. This trend will continue in 2023 as over a dozen magazines at the library cease print publication and ultimately disappear from our shelves.
These changes reflect some larger trends in the magazine publishing industry. Digital magazines have gained popularity while print magazines face decreased revenue and increased printing costs. The library will continue to provide a diverse selection of print periodicals, but it is likely that many titles will continue to reduce their frequency or cease print publication altogether in the coming months and years.
Many of your favorite magazines and newspapers are still available digitally from the library on Libby, Hoopla, or PressReader. Ask a librarian to help you get started with digital magazines next time you visit, or stop by Digital Resources 101 on the third Wednesday of the month for one-on-one assistance.
Lizzie Hjelle
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CHECK OUT WISCONSIN STATE PARKS |
We are excited to take part in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources pilot program distributing Wisconsin State Parks passes at public libraries!
If you have a valid Milwaukee County library card, you can visit Shorewood Public Library and check out a single day vehicle pass valid at any Wisconsin State Park beginning Tuesday, November 1st . Other participating Milwaukee County libraries include Franklin, Wauwatosa, Hales Corners, Oak Creek and North Shore. We have 50 passes to distribute between November 1st, 2022 and March 1st, 2023, and we will spread out their availability during this time.
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COUNTYCAT OUTAGE ON NOVEMBER 9TH |
On Wednesday, November 9th, the online catalog and CountyCat app serving Milwaukee County public libraries will be unavailable beginning at 6:00 AM. We anticipate this outage will last around six hours. We will be open as normal, and you will be still able to use the computer and check out materials at the library. During this time, you will not be able to pay fines, place holds, find library material using the catalog, or check out/access most digital resources. You can read more about this outage HERE.
If you have any questions about this outage, please call us at 414.847.2670 or email us at shorewood@mcfls.org. |
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READ DIGITAL NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES ON PRESSREADER |
PressReader provides access to digital newspapers and magazines across 25 categories, including business, science, design, and more! Available online or via an App on your smart device, PressReader lets you translate articles into 18 different languages, share articles with your friends, and allows unlimited downloads of your favorite publications.
PressReader is available to everyone from inside the library, and to Shorewood residents from home. Learn more about getting started with PressReader on our website HERE or talk to a librarian next time you visit the library. |
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TURN THE PAGE BOOK DISCUSSION ON JANUARY 9TH |
Additional meeting dates and titles for 2023 will be shared on our website HERE. |
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Rhyme & Read Lapsit continues this month beginning Tuesday, November 1st at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Registration is required.
Story Time continues this month beginning Thursday, November 3rd at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Registration is required.
Learn more about events for families at the library on our website. |
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Learn about ebooks, digital magazines, and more at Digital Resources 101 from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM on Wednesday, November 16th. |
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WHAT WE'RE READING & WATCHING |
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If you're looking for a different take on the traditional Nativity story this holiday season, check out Stephen Mitchell's The First Christmas: A Story of New Beginnings. In this short book, Mitchell explores Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem from different points of view, including the ox the holy family shared the stable with, the shepherds out in the field, and the wise men who traveled from the far East. After each chapter, Mitchell includes a brief interlude that provides historical and biblical perspective and context, enriching the Christmas story. Told with wonder, delight, and a sense of reality, The First Christmas: A Story of New Beginnings could easily be considered a holiday classic.
Recommended by HAYLEY
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Indian-American Sarah Tankman Mathews' debut novel takes place in Milwaukee and is a finalist for the National Book Award this year for fiction. All This Could Be Different explores identity through the lens of Sneha, a queer Indian-American immigrant, as she navigates work, family, friends, and love. This incredibly moving novel is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, and altogether impossible to put down. Folks who live in Milwaukee will recognize several local landmarks included and can likely relate to the experiences of the characters. Don't be surprised if this book takes home the award for Milwaukee and Sarah Tankman Mathews!
Recommended by ROSA
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Romance novelist Loretta Sage is ready to call it quits when she is kidnapped by
an eccentric billionaire while on tour with Dash, the cover model from her books. Loretta is feeling disillusioned with her life and career, but her captor is convinced she can lead him to the ancient lost city and hidden treasure her novels are based on. Eager to prove himself a hero in real life and not just in fiction, Dash takes it upon himself to rescue her. Full of romance novel tropes and bolstered by a fantastic cast, this adventure-themed romantic comedy is sure to entertain!
If you're looking for more movie recommendations, tune in to the upcoming November episode of The Shorewood Stacks Podcast later this month!
Recommended by LIZZIE
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SHOREWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
3920 North Murray Avenue
Shorewood, WI 53211
414 847-2670
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