News from Monona Public Library — September 15, 2021 |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MONONA PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Who Runs the Monona Public Library Foundation, Inc.?
A board of directors runs the Monona Public Library Foundation. Bylaws govern the board’s activities. Current board members include:
- Chad Speight - President
- Kathy Thomas - Vice President
- Jennifer Binzley - Treasurer
- Melissa Aro - Secretary
- Todd Stebbins - Library Board Representative
- Teresa Adams - Friends of Monona Library Representative
- (Unfilled) - Community Representative
- (Unfilled) - Community Representative
We have 2 open seats on the Foundation Board and we're actively seeking interested community members. If you are interested in serving as a board member or assisting the Monona Public Library Foundation in its fundraising efforts, please contact Ryan Claringbole, 216-7458, or email.
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This announcement does not come easy to us--we have been incredibly excited about the Community Read launching this fall, but with the Delta variant spreading rapidly, we have decided that it is best for us to postpone this initiative until May of 2022.
Antiracism is an incredibly important topic for our community, and we want to ensure that we do it justice by providing intentional, in-depth programming that serves the authors of our selected books and the members of our community well. With the many barriers of COVID, we feel our program will be more impactful at a time that, we hope, will not be so uncertain.
This does not mean we are halting discussions about antiracism until May--it is a topic that we know is needed in Monona. This fall we will still offer a couple of programs that will provide context for the importance of antiracism as a practice in our community. We will also be continuing to conduct internal work at the library as we foster relationships with our partners, analyze the diversity and inclusivity of our collections, and reexamine our policies and practices.
COVID-19 is not the only public health crisis we are experiencing: racism has been declared a public health crisis in Wisconsin since 2018. And we know that it has been for hundreds of years. Let's keep working together to make our community a safe and inclusive space for all. We look forward to sharing more details soon!
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With more charging stations and increased mileage per charge, electric vehicles are evolving. Dave Benforado, Senior Manager, Community Services at MGE will get you up to speed on the newest developments in electric vehicles and answer all your questions!
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In this three-part Zoom series, you’ll learn the basics, benefits, and tax implications of putting your financial ducks in a row now. Register for one, two, or all three!
Sept 27 Powers of Attorney: What are they, do you need them (yes), and how they work.
Oct 25 Wills and Trusts: A primer on how and why people utilize them for estate planning (ever wonder what happens to pets when someone passes away without making arrangements for their care?).
Nov 22 Probate and Intestacy: What happens when someone dies without a will? Who inherits? Plus answers to frequently asked questions about Probate Court.
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Friday Morning Book Group
The Friday Morning Book Group is online! The program focuses on thought-provoking and enjoyable reads in a variety of genres, including both fiction and non-fiction. This is a casual, drop-in group, so please join us when you can! This book discussion will take place on Zoom. Regular print, large print, and book on CD copies will be available at the library one month before the book discussion.
Every Third Friday, 10-11:30 am
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Every Wednesday we will play Jackbox games, Among Us, Skribble.io, Minecraft, and other free-to-play games that are available on multiple devices! Discord (free voice chat service) is required to participate. If you're interested in joining, email Tiffany for a link to the Discord server: tiffany@mononalibrary.org.
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@ 10:30am
Enjoy storytimes with Angelika as she reads books, sings songs, and shares early literacy tips. Ages 2-5 but younger and older siblings/friends are always welcome.
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Ask for a craft bag, first come, first served, during Curbside Hours. Free! No checkout needed. Craft Bags also available in the library during our new open to the public browsing hours!
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EVENTS
Adults, Children, Tweens, Teens, and Families! Our service model has shifted to provide virtual programming for all ages. Here are ways to connect with us online:
FACEBOOK LIVE NOTIFICATIONS
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