A Holiday Appetizer class, a Yuletide Recipe Swap, Story Time led by Santa Claus, and our book sale all month long! We have something for all tastes this December at the library!
A special note: when the winter weather is too chilly or unpleasant for you to leave home, remember that you can call us at (920) 398-3434 to renew materials, place holds, or help you access your account online. We want you to stay safe this winter!
We are open at our normal hours and for our normal services.
For those who would prefer contactless service, we are continuing to offer optional curbside pick up - just call us at (920) 398-3434 to schedule a pick- up time.
Masks are now optional. Patrons are encouraged to stay six feet apart and practice frequent hand-washing.
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Food for Fines food drive - Thank you!
Thank you so much to everyone who gave donations for our "Food for Fines" Food Drive for the Markesan Community Food Pantry!
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Book Sale!
All month long
Our December Book Sale is going on now! Find books for all ages (including best-selling authors), DVDs, and CDs!
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December Book Club Selection:
"Sweet Revenge" by Diane Mott Davidson
Thursday, December 2 @ 6:00 pm
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Our Markesan Library Book Club's next meeting will be on Thursday, December 2 at 6:00 pm! Our pick for December is "Sweet Revenge" by Diane Mott Davidson! We have copies available at the front desk, including large print and CD-audiobook editions.
It's OK if you can't finish the book in time for the meeting. We'll be happy to see you there (as long as you don't mind a few spoilers)!
"Sweet Revenge" is a great culinary murder mystery by New York Times bestselling author Diane Mott Davidson, featuring Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz.
Goldy Schulz spots a woman lurking in the stacks of the Aspen Meadow Public Library--a woman with a striking resemblance to Sandee Brisbane. The same Sandee Brisbane who shot and killed Goldy's ex-husband, the Jerk. But Sandee is assumed to be dead.
Soon after, the body of Jed Borholtz, a former district attorney turned high-end map dealer, is found in a corner of the library--with a map worth thousands of dollars hidden in his clothing. Goldy is convinced the allegedly dead Sandee Brisbane is involve, but staying alive to prove her theory will be harder than she thinks.
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Yuletide Recipe Swap!
Drop off recipes by Dec. 7
Pick up a recipe packet starting Dec. 8
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Help make the whole community jolly by sharing your favorite holiday recipes in our Yule Tide Recipe swap! Simply drop off your recipe(s) at the library by December 7. We will make copies of all the submissions and collect them into a booklet to hand out starting December 8th.
You can jot your recipe down on a piece of paper or pick up a handy form at the library to get you started. We’d love to hear your stories surrounding your recipes too!
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"Play & Learn" at the library!
Wednesday, Dec. 8 @ 11:00 am
Wednesday, Dec. 22 @ 11:00 am
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On Wednesday, December 8 and December 22, “Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin” will move their “Play & Learn at the Park” indoors, partnering with the library at 10:00 am for Story Time, and then again at 11:00 am to create joyful opportunities for families to play together. Storytime is geared towards ages preschool through early elementary. Play & Learn is geared towards ages birth – 6.
If you have any questions, please call the library at (920) 398-3434.
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Wednesday, Dec. 8 @ 6:00 pm
Holiday Appetizer Program
w/ Mill Street Haven and Cooking School
*register in advance*
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The library will be hosting a Holiday Appetizer Class with Kathy from Mill Street Haven and Cooking School. Kathy McCarthy will share her tips and tricks on how to make delicious and festive dishes.
She will have samples and demonstrations of Sugar Cookie Chex Mix, Pecan Pineapple Cheeseball, Pull Apart Crescent Rolls, and Red & Green Hummus with Pita Chips.
Space is limited for this class and sign up is required. Please call the library to reserve your spot at (920) 398-3434. Ages 15 up welcome to attend.
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Thursday, December 9 @ 6:00 pm
Santa Story Time
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On Thursday, December 9 at 6:00 pm, go candy cane fishing and listen to some fun Christmas stories at our Santa Storytime! We will have festive stories, games and crafts, fun rhymes and fingerplays, and Santa!
Sign up is appreciated for planning purposes but not necessary.
If you have any questions, please call the library at (920) 398-3434.
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The library will be closed on:
- Friday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
- Saturday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)
- Friday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve)
- Saturday, Jan. 1 (New Year's Day)
We hope you have a wonderful holiday season this year!
If you want to return library materials while we are closed, there is a 24-hour book drop next to the East Charles Street entrance.
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On display this month:
Santa collection, on loan from Sharron Severson
We are so grateful to Sharron Severson for loaning her fantastic collection of Santas to the library this month! Be sure to stop by to see them; you can find Santas on display throughout the entire library!
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Story Time on Wednesdays
@ 10:00 am
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Every Wednesday at 10:00 am, join us for stories, songs, surprises and friends. Geared towards preschool to early elementary.
Story Time will go on a short winter break after Wednesday, Dec. 22.
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Online Reading Challenges! |
Try one of our 2 fun online challenges -- earn small prizes, enter raffles, and discover great resources along the way! Raffle drawing for 100 Books Before College will happen on June 1, 2022.
How to participate:
The challenges will take place completely online and readers can access them at markesanlibrary.beanstack.org. Participants can also download the Beanstack app and search for Markesan Library to play.
100 Books Before College (ages 12-19): 100 Books before College dares readers 12-19 yrs. to read 100 books before they graduate. Small incentives we be awarded and at every 10 books read, participants earn tickets to enter into a prize raffle of either a $25 Ted’s Piggly Wiggly Gift Card or $10 gas station cards. At 50 books read, participants earn a book to be purchased in their honor for the library’s collection by an author or genre of their choice. The library will put that participants name in recognition inside the book and the reader will get the first checkout. At 100 books read, participants will receive a book to keep. The raffle portion of this challenge will be drawn on June 1, 2022 and then renew with prizes for participants still working on their goals.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (birth to 5 years old): This challenge is is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to five years can participate. Each time you read 100 books, bring your reading record to the library to receive a special reward. At 1,000 books read, come celebrate at the library, see your child’s name placed on the 1,000 Book Wall of Fame, and receive a free book. Pick up a log sheet at the library, or download one by clicking here to get started!
If you have any questions about these challenges, please call the library at (920) 398-3434, or visit our website to get started.
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Children's area mural painting has begun! |
Painting the mural in the children's area has officially started! You are welcome to stop in anytime to see the progress as it goes up! We'll also be posting photos on our Facebook page regularly, so you can follow along from home.
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The Markesan Library offers special services for the housebound, teachers, and for home-school families!
Contact the library for more information by calling (920) 398-3434, or click the link below to learn more.
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During the winter, you can stay home and read, listen, or watch without having to brave the snow! Check out audiobooks, ebooks, movies, music, and more 24/7 online using Hoopla, Overdrive, and Libby -- all you need is your library card!
If you have any questions, or forgot your PIN number, please call the library at (920) 398-3434 and we can help!
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Choose great movies from Hoopla's Hallmark movie collection to get cozy and festive at home! |
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You can now access over 3,000 magazine titles from home using Overdrive and Libby! Read about sports, health, fashion, design, food, and more!
Stop by the library or call (920) 398-3434 if you have any questions, or need help!
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Need help updating your resume or exploring new career options? |
If you need help, please call us at (920) 398-3434.
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To view our CO-VID-19-related policies, visit the CO-VID-19 policy page on our library website by clicking the link below. |
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Markesan Public Library Hours
Monday & Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tues, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED
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Markesan Public Library | (920) 398-3434 | 75 North Bridge Street |
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