March
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

Adult Art Programs

Local artists share their passion and expertise during the month of March at the Art for All events. Adults of all artistic abilities may join us for just one or all four sessions which are held on

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, or to register, please call 262-524-3682 or stop at the Reference Desk.

Children's and Family Art Events
March is Youth Art Month. Art created by Waukesha School District students will be on display at the Library all month.

Youth Art Reception

Thursday, March 13, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Children's Program Area

Celebr

ate the creativity of our student artists and their teachers at this special reception. Music will be provided by members of the Waukesha South High School Orchestra and refreshments by the Friends of Waukesha Public Library.

ART Sundays

Sunday, March 9 & 23, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Children's Program Area

Hands-on craft activities for the entire family!
We provide the supplies, you bring the imagination.
No registration required.

TOO GOOD TO MISS

Bright Beginnings
For parents, educators and other children's literature lovers

Registration Required
Saturday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Children's Program Area

This workshop will be devoted to sharing new and 'can't miss'

books for young children. Library staff will present innovative and practical ways to use the best of this year's children's books, as well as some old favorites for curriculum connections, thematic tie-ins and sharing one-on-one with your child. Continuing Education credits available.

Teen Tuesday: iPad Game Day

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

Drop by after school for iPad Game Day. We will be playing iPad games in the Teen Zone from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens in grades 7-12 are invited!

Teen Tech Week Digital Scavenger Hunt
March 9 -15
Register at the Reference Desk.

Make a team of up to 4 people and pick up your Digital Scavenger Hunt check list at the Reference Desk during Teen Tech Week. Each item on the checklist is worth points. Find the items, photograph them and upload your photos to the WPL Teen Zone Facebook page.

All photos must be uploaded by midnight on Saturday, March 15.
The team with the most points wins Barnes & Noble gift cards!

Makerspace Club
Monday, March 24, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Children's Program Area

For kids in 3rd - 6th grades. Children interested in inventing, creating and exploring are encouraged to register for one or all of these classes. We provide supplies - you provide the imagination and creativity!

For more details on these and other Children's programs,

check out our Winter & Spring brochure.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Library now offers access to ConsumerReports.org. Find ratings, reviews, expert buying advice, product comparisons and more!

This online Consumer Reports edition, available to all public libraries in Waukesha County, features more information than the magazine and has the most subscribers of any website of its kind.

BETWEEN FRIENDS

Join the celebration!

50th Anniversary for Friends of Waukesha Public Library
Sunday, April 27, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Make your reservation today by calling 262-524-3694.