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Tickets available now at the Wautoma Library!
5pm Cash Bar | 6pm Dinner catered by the Moose Inn
Door Prizes | Raffles | Fun Conversation
This event is to help fund additional community meeting and study space in the library!
We are still looking for donations of baskets, gift cards, services, or items for the Booked for the Evening Fundraiser. Please contact Hannah with any questions at klusmeyer@wautomalibrary.org
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Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Monday, April 8, from 1pm to 2:30pm
It's a total eclipse of the heart! While we may not be in the path of totality, it is still not safe to look directly at the sun. The Library has a number of eclipse glasses for safe viewing which we will be handing out during the party while supplies last.
Build a Solar Eclipse Viewer at the April 2nd Crafternoon!
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Eleanor Roosevelt
The First Lady of the World
Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30pm
Jessica Mischna portrays Eleanor Roosevelt
This presentation will bring to life the personality and achievements of the first lady known for her promotion of civil rights for African Americans, human rights, and social justice. No registration is required for this free program.
Paid for by the Jones Memorial Fund
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Seed Library is Open!
Over 600 packets of seeds including arugula, beans, peppers, radish, sunflowers, coneflowers, and more!
Our Seed Library is sponsored by the Waushara Gardeners.
Pick up your heirloom seeds from the library, grow, and harvest! Bring harvested seeds back to share with others!
Don't know how to harvest seeds? Kathy Shaw, Waushara Gardener and Master Gardener will be teaching Seed Saving Saturday, August 3, at 10am, so mark your calendars!
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Drop in Gaming
Wed, April 3, from 3:30-5:45pm
Wed, April 17, from 3:30-5:45pm
Wed, April 24, from 3:30-5:45-Protect Your Peeps! Build a fortress to protect your peep mallow against your opponent.
Come by yourself, with friends, or with family! We provide a selection of console games and board games for your use!
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The Fiery Temper Behind the Gregarious Smile
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Historical Presentation
NEW DATE Friday, April 19, at 12pm
We welcome back historian Tim Mutterer who is known for specializing in the things they didn't teach you in school. Join us for this presentation on Eisenhower's early life.
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Grow.
Foraging Wild Food & Medicine
Sun, May 19, at 1pm
Mitchell and Rebecca will teach how to find and us the wild plants and fungi around you.
Featured plants and fungi will be:
Dandelion, Nettle,
Plantain, and Woodsorrel, Chicken of the Woods, Morels, and Turkey Tail.
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Limited space. Call the library to sign up (920) 787-2988 | | |
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Author Talk with Bill Stokes
Tuesday, May 7, at 6pm
Bill has stories to tell! From his youth in Barren, Wisconsin, to his first newspaper job with the Stevens Point Daily Journal, and onward to eventually working at the Chicago Tribune, and beyond.
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Heidi from the UW-Extension leads these projects Thursdays in April from 4pm-5pm
April 4- Bunny Cupcakes
April 11- Homemade Butter & Ice Cream
April 18- Spring Graham Cracker House
April 25- Spinning Tops
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Grow a Reader- for Expectant Moms
Get into the habit of reading to your child before he or she is born. Earn a board book and adorable onesie for your baby!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Keep your child on the path to success by helping them develop the skills needed to read and learn. Kids will earn prizes along the way!
These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Home Service
Do you love being entertained with books or movies, but are unable to visit the library?
Our Home Service may be right for you!
Learn about eligibility, how it works, how to apply, and about volunteer opportunities by clicking the button below.
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Kits
New! Watercolor, Loom Weaving, Octopus Storytime, Winter Storytime, and more! Stop at the library to see what's available!
The Loom Kit (pictured) includes a book, yarn, a small loom, and tools.
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Memory Maker Kits
Seven kits were put together through a partnership with the Waushara Department of Aging to provide caregivers and care recipients with meaningful activities and conversation stimulation. Each activity can be modified to fit your needs.
Find more Resources for Caregivers on our website.
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Maker Kits: Astronomy, Logic, Dumpling Making (pictured), and Anatomy, Math Concepts, Phonics Kits, and puzzles are also available for checkout. | |
Wonderbooks are print books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning and fun. | |
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Keep Job Skills Fresh. Try Our New FREE Resource.
Did you know, on average, people change jobs 12 times in their lifetime? This makes it essential for you to continuously build new skills, ensuring that you’re ready when a new opportunity comes your way. Helping you stay ahead of the curve is just one of the many reasons our library offers access to Gale Presents: Udemy.
Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to grow professionally or further develop a personal interest. Choose from thousands of continuously updated, on-demand video courses in business, technology, design, and personal enrichment—and become who you’ve always wanted to be.
Why wait? Take your skills to the next level! Get Started HERE
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Download the Libby app or visit Wisconsin's Digital Library to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. | |
Kanopy allows you to instantly borrow and stream movies for free. Provided by the Winnefox Library System. | | |
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Through Gale Courses we offer easy access to lifelong learning opportunities including professional development, technology, and personal enrichment courses.
You can take a six-week, interactive, instructor led online course on business, graphic design, parenting, health, photography, and more!
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Find gently used books, movies, magazines, and more at the Friends Book Shop! Perfect for travel, gifts, or a pick me up, the cost can't be beat!
Please review this document for what donations are accepted and what happens after they are donated to the library.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides FREE books to ANY child from birth to 5 years old all around the world every month to support and enhance children’s literacy before they get to school.
Each book is age-appropriate for the child, automatically updates as the child ages, and is addressed to them in the mail.
To join this program, a community has to have an affiliate for their geographic county. Waushara County is lucky to have passionate individuals who have recently launched this opportunity!
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WAUTOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY | (920) 787-2988 | 410 WEST MAIN STREET | | | | |
