February

2014

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

Curious about Social Media?

Come to a Facebook or Twitter class at the Library! We'll teach you how to create an account and get started. You'll be tweeting and making Facebook friends in no time.

Registration is required. See our website for more information.

NOTE: An email address is necessary to create social media accounts, so please make sure to bring that information with you to class.

TOO GOOD TO MISS

The Plowshare Center: A Fair Trade Marketplace
Tuesday, February 18, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for a presentation from Sally Michalko, Board President of the Plowshare Center, as she shares the history of the organization, the principles of Fair Trade and how this movement positively impacts the lives of artisans
around the world!

The Making of a Sled Dog Team
Monday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.

Two Door County Sled Dog mushers along with Boo Boo, their licensed therapy/sled dog, tell how 12 rescued dogs live both as

pets and working canines! You can pet Boo Boo and sit on a real dog sled.

Don't forget your cameras!

Teen Tuesday: I <3 Bookmarks

February 11, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Drop in to the Teen Zone after school and create up-cycled bookmarks out of old posters, books, and more! Snacks and supplies will be provided. All teens in grades 7-12 are invited!

Preschool Fun Days
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Seuss-pendous Celebration!

Parents and preschoolers will enjoy different hands-on
early literacy activities during each class.
Make a special project with your child to take home!!
Registration Required.
February 19 (Registration begins January 22)
March 19 (Registration begins February 19)
April 16 (Registration begins March 19)

Seuss-pendous Celebration!
March 1, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Families are invited to stop by throughout the
day and revel in all things Seuss. Children will
enjoy crafts, games, movies and plenty of
books written by this favorite author.

For more details on these and other Children's programs,
check out our Winter & Spring brochure.

DID YOU KNOW?

To meet the urgent need of patients throughout our state, Blood Center of Wisconsin must see more than 800 donors a day!
You can help! Register for the Library's Blood Drive.

Waukesha Public Library Blood Drive

February 27, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

BETWEEN FRIENDS

Membership Renewal: Just a reminder - Friends membership renewals are due now. Please continue to support the Friends through your membership by returning your renewal form and payment. The Library would not be able to offer the outstanding programs and services it does without the financial support of the Friends. Membership fees are very affordable: Senior memberships are just $5.00 and Individuals are $10.00.

Membership Drive Basket Winner: Congratulations to Judith Williams the latest winner of the Book Lover's Gift Basket.

Thank you! The Friends continue to be a major player in the success of Waukesha Public Library. In 2013, the Friends provided over $29,000 in funding that included support for Children's, Teen, and Adult programming, Waukesha Reads, as well as book discussion books.