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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, we welcome the month of November—a time for reflection, gratitude, and gathering with friends and family.
November is also an opportunity to dive into new adventures, whether through books, workshops, or engaging library programs like our new First Friday Walks and Parent Social Groups.
Thank you for being a valued part of our library community. See you at the library! 🦃
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First Friday Walks
Friday, November 1st
11:30 AM
Location: Meet at Shorewood Public Library and walk in Shorewood
🌟 No registration required
Shorewood Public Library and the Shorewood Longevity Project present “First Friday Walks”! These 30-40 minute guided walks through the village were planned mindfully to help build community and wellness through winter, and encourage us to keep moving our bodies even when it seems that everything else has slowed down. Walks will begin at 11:30 AM and all are welcome to join! The walk is stroller-friendly, but please leave pets at home for the safety of all walkers.
Walks will be held in light rain, but if the weather is really inclement (heavy rain, ice, unsafe conditions), we will cancel. Additionally, feel free to call the library any time at (414) 847-2670 to check in on the status of the walks.
Please dress for the weather, bring water, walk at your own risk, and have fun!
We are so excited to walk with you!
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Parent Social Group
with North Shore Health Department
Monday, November 4th
and
Thursday, November 7th
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Library Program Room
🌟 No registration required
Join us for our Parent Social Groups with North Shore Health Department! We'll meet for relaxed, safe, and supportive gatherings to connect with others who are navigating raising little ones! Meet new friends, share stories, and get answers to any questions from North Shore Health Department staff. Bring your little ones along—childcare and entertainment will be provided!
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Women and
Family Life
During the Civil War
Thursday, November 7th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Village Center Meeting Room
🌟 No registration required
In this historical lecture, Danielle Michaels will discuss family life during the Civil War, as well as the numerous ways in which women contributed to war efforts. Additionally, impactful women from our very own Wisconsin will be given a spotlight, and all will shed light on the resilience of women during this turning point in history.
This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library.
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Holiday Book Talk
Saturday, November 16th
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Village Center Meeting Room
🌟 No registration required
Join the Friends of Shorewood Public Library and Boswell Book Company's proprietor Daniel Goldin for a presentation on the best books to look out for during this holiday season! This year, a lineup of about 25 books will have a focus on gift-giving, and there will be plenty of variety to satisfy both youth and adult readers alike!
Then, it's time to SHOP! Boswell is generously donating 10% of the sales to the Friends of the Shorewood Library. This is the perfect opportunity to shop for any book lovers on your list - including yourself - while also supporting the Library Friends.
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My Turn!
Writing for
Self-Expression
and Fun
Sunday, November 24th
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Village Center Meeting Room
🌟 No registration required
In this writing workshop guided by Kim Suhr, explore your creativity and discover the many ways putting your words on the page can enrich your life. Kim has worked with hundreds of aspiring writers (recreational and ambitious) to help them find their voice and experience the joy of writing. Anything created will be just for you—nothing will be shared with the group. Stop by and bring a laptop or notebook, and your favorite writing implement!
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Storytimes
Join us for fun, music, stories and lots of learning! 🌟 No registration required.
This month, there won't be storytimes the week of November 4th - 8th.
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✨ Music & Movement Storytime
Tuesday, November 19th
4:00 PM
Location: Library Program Room
This 40 minute storytime is geared toward children ages 2 to 6, with an adult (siblings are welcome). These sessions incorporate music and movement into all books, songs, and rhymes. Get ready to sing and dance along!
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✨ All-Ages Storytime
Thursday, November 21st
9:30 AM
Location: Village Center Meeting Room
This 40 minute storytime is geared toward children ages 6 months to 6 years but is open to all ages, with an adult (siblings are welcome). We will share stories, songs, flannel stories, fingerplays and much more!
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Family Fun: STEAM Night
Tuesday, November 12th
Drop in any time between
3:30 PM and 5:00 PM
Location: Library Program Room
Activity: Rubber Band Racers
🌟 No registration required
Join us for an evening of STEAM activities for the whole family! This month, we'll be making speedy and fun Rubber Band Racers!
STEAM Night projects are geared toward children ages 8-12, with an adult (siblings are welcome).
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Tween + Teen Anime Club
Thursday, November 14th
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Library Program Room
🌟 No registration required
Calling all Anime Fans in 5th-12th grade!
Join us to watch anime on our big screen, make anime themed crafts, and enjoy various snacks from around the world!
We'll hold our Anime Club once a month through December 2024.
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Udemy
Shorewood Public Library offers free access to over 10,000 top-rated courses in the areas of business, tech, personal development, and more through Udemy.
Each course consists of on-demand video with support articles. Prior to starting, there is a list of topics covered and in most cases, you are able to preview the course before enrolling. Learners will receive a certificate of completion when the video course is finished.
NOTE: You will need a Google or Microsoft account to sign in to Udemy.
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library! 🤩
We had a very fun stuffed animal sleepover at the library on October 18th and 19th!
There were a total of 42 stuffed animals in attendance, and 71 family members participated. We had story times before the sleepover and special treats the following day when the stuffed animals got picked up!
Thank you to everyone who brought their favorite stuffed animals to the library for an evening of reading and fun ✨
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Spooky October Children's Room Display
Our Children's Room had a very spooky book display throughout October!
Created by our Youth Services Librarian Abby, our Children's Room display featured a lit up haunted mansion, many monsters in silhouette, and lots of great spooky books to choose from! 🦇
We hope you had a chance to check it out!
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Thanksgiving Holiday
Library Hours
The library will be closed all day for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28th and for the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 29th.
We will be open for regular hours all other days.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🦃🦃
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See all of our upcoming November programs in our online events calendar! You can filter by age group, view events in a list format, or do a keyword search to find a specific event you're looking for.
Click a button below for all November events by age group:
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Our Library Book Clubs are welcoming gatherings for book lovers to explore diverse genres, share insights, and foster a sense of community!
Books Clubs take place in the Library Program Room. 🌟 No registration required.
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This month, we're sharing books that we're very grateful for 🦃
Check them out at the library!
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Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
by Allie Brosh
Recommended by KATE, who says "not only is it one of the funniest books I've ever read, but anyone who has ever struggled with their own mental health or known someone who did so will recognize what they see in these pages. By sharing her personal experiences, Brosh reminds us that we are not alone in something that can often feel very isolating. And that it is not always possible to clean all the things."
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Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
Recommended by BEN, who notes this is a "narrative of overwhelming emotion and passion rooted in a love for all the good in humanity." Ben says: "I never felt as much pain and rage, happiness and satisfaction, and such burning desire for making my world brighter everyday than I have throughout my reading of this eternal classic, and every moment since I’ve put it down."
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Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks
by Marcia Bjornerud
"Bjornerud’s life as a geologist has coincided with an extraordinary period of discovery in the geosciences. From an insular girlhood in rural Wisconsin, she found her way to an unlikely career studying mountains in remote parts of the world and witnessed the emergence of a new understanding of the Earth as an animate system of rock, air, water and life. We are all, most fundamentally, Earthlings and we can find existential meaning and enduring wisdom in stone." (From the publisher)
--- Recommended by MEGAN
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System Collapse
by Martha Wells
Recommended by QUINN, who notes, "this is the latest in the Murderbot Diaries series (which began with the novella All Systems Red). The series follows Murderbot, an android security consultant who hacks its own programming in order to keep its human clients safe...and also to consume hours and hours of pirated entertainment media. System Collapse was really impactful. It follows Murderbot post freeing itself from its corporate owners and delves into the after-effects of trauma and the ways in which Murderbot, despite being a traumatized and wildly snarky living weapon, is still able to help prevent others from being abused like it was. For a book about a murderous robot, a hyperintelligent spaceship with the personality of an amoral cat, an alien colony, and a lot of corporate backstabbing, it's an incredibly touching and heartfelt read! The series is also set to be made into a TV show soon, so keep an eye out for that."
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Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted
by Suleika Jaouad
"An Emmy Award-winning writer and activist describes the harrowing years she spent in early adulthood fighting leukemia and how she learned to live again while forging connections with other survivors of profound illness and suffering." (From the publisher)
Recommended by CAROLYN, who says that this author's "health was also the subject of a documentary on Netflix last year called American Symphony, and she has a new book coming out about journaling. Her health struggle has been ferocious, and her bravery and determination are most inspiring."
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Friends of Shorewood Public Library provides financial and volunteer support to Shorewood Public Library. They are wonderful advocates and strive to ensure that the library remains a vital and essential part of village life.
Do you love Shorewood Public Library? Click a button below to see how you can join the Friends, or check out the Friends' online bookstore!
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SHOREWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
3920 North Murray Avenue
Shorewood, WI 53211
414 847-2670
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