September
2013

  

 It is the vision of the Waukesha Public Library to provide
a welcoming and dynamic environment where citizens of all
ages can find the inspiration, ideas, and information  

necessary to achieve their full potential.

 

@ YOUR LIBRARY

Laptops @ Your Library

The Friends of Waukesha Public Library has graciously funded 14 laptop computers for use within the library. Loaning laptops is a  space-efficient way to increase the number of computers available for the public in the library.

Whether you need to be closer to our collection for research or want to be near your children and still have access to a computer, our laptops fit the bill. Patrons with a valid library card and a photo ID can check out a laptop for three hours with up to two hours of computer use. Stop by the Special Services Desk today and check one out!
 

TOO GOOD TO MISS

Poet Mary Jo Balistreri Reads From Her New Book
Wednesday, September 4, 7:00 p.m.
Wisconsin poet Mary Jo Balistreri's poetry has become a passionate life source for her and a way of expressing her joy in being alive. Join us as she reads from her recently published book, gathering the harvest.

   The 150th anniversary of the 
Library Events: September 5&7
 
Thursday, September 5, 7:00 p.m.
Presentation on the battle by Craig Wheeler
of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

                  Saturday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. 
Film excerpts from the PBS movie, The Abolitionists, and discussion facilitated by Carroll University faculty   


Drop by the Library on Tuesday, September 10 and play Guitar Hero World Tour and Mario Kart from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.! New members are always welcome to join any of our teen only clubs!

For more information on clubs and events, check out the teen Facebook page.



Spanish Parenting Classes and Spanish 
Storytime & Activities
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

September 12, 19, 26 & October 3, 10, 17

Gabriela Moersfelder from the Waukesha Community Health Center will share ways to communicate with your children using love, empathy and logic. Parents of children ages six to twelve are invited to join us in the Library's Community Room. All classes will be presented in Spanish. To register for the classes, please contact Gabriela at 262-408-2639.

Children of all ages are invited to join us in the Children's Program Room for a fun-filled evening of stories, movies and art activities in Spanish. Please register your children when you sign up for the Spanish Parenting Classes.

These programs are a collaboration between the Waukesha Hispanic Collaborative Network and Waukesha Public Library.

4th/5th/6th Grade Book Discussions
Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m.

October 10: Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead.
Registration begins September 16.

November 14: Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins. Registration begins October 10.

Books are provided by the Friends of the Library and are yours to keep after you join the discussion. Hurry! These discussions fill up fast.

A complete listing of children's activities is in the fall brochure.



Complete details on all Library programs and events
are also available on our website.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

Free books for Waukesha's community-wide reading program, Waukesha Reads ~ The Big Read, will be available starting Tuesday, September 3 at the Reference Desk while supplies last.  Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea is the featured book for 2013. From September 27-November 3 explore this book through films, music, theater events, book discussions and more.

Visit the Waukesha Reads website or contact the Library for detailed program information. Don't miss the fun this fall. Join your neighbors and friends and discover the pleasures and possibilities of a good book. 
 

 BETWEEN FRIENDS 

Book Lover's Calendars go on sale in September for only $8. Enjoy 365 days of good authors, good books and good reading. These are great, inexpensive holiday gifts. All proceeds support the Friends of Waukesha Public Library.

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Quick Links
 September 18  7:00 pm
Children's Books

Books for Third Grades
 Monday Night Movies 
 

September 9  

September 23 

Movies start at 6:30 p.m.

 

 2013 Waukesha Reads Book Selection 

 2013 Book Choice 

 Into the Beautiful North 

by Luis Alberto Urrea

 

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