April
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

Spend, Save and Borrow Wisely

Everyone needs to know how to spend, save, and borrow money wisely to achieve their financial goals. During Money Smart Week (April 5-12), Waukesha Public Library will host three events to help you achieve your financial goals! You can attend one or all three!

Couponing 101: Saturday, April 5, 1:00 p.m.
Avoiding Scams and Schemes: Tuesday, April 8, 3:00 p.m.
Retirementology: Thursday, April 10, 6:00 p.m.

More details are available on the Library's website or by calling 262-524-3682.

TOO GOOD TO MISS

Extreme South Pole Science
Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m.

IceCube, the biggest and strangest telescope in the world, was built in one of the most remote and extreme environments on Earth: the South Pole. Learn how IceCube explores the U

niverse through the use of mysterious cosmic messengers (neutrinos). The program is hosted by the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) with support from the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment. Refreshments will be provided.

More details are available on the Library's website or by calling 262-524-3682.

Teen Tuesday: Journal Making

Tuesday, April 8, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Teen Zone
Drop in after school and create personalized
journals out of damaged books!

Soda Pups

Saturday, April 12
11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

All ages welcome.

Ginger Ale, Sierra Mist, Squirt, Dr. Pepper, and RB (Root Beer) are five of the cutest Pomeranians you'll ever meet. Each comes with a special talent to make you smile!

Open Wide, What's Inside?

Wednesday, April 23

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. OR 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Required registration begins March 31.
For kids ages 8 - 12 years old. Take apart everyday objects and see what they're made of! BYOS: Bring Your Own Screwdrivers

Chess Club @ the Library

Tuesdays, April 1 - April 22
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

For kids in grades 3 - 6

Emphasis on fun rather than competition.
Boards and pieces provided.

Chess Tournament: Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

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

check out our Winter & Spring brochure.

DID YOU KNOW?

You can learn a new language or brush up on one you learned years ago with the Library's new language-learning resource. Transparent Language Online is available FREE to Waukesha Public Library users.

This web-based program covers 80+ languages, including English as a Second Language. You can access the courses on your own computer. There is even a mobile app to continue lessons "on the go" via your smart phone. Great for language learners of all levels, this program offers top-of-the-line coursework combined with great additional resources such as a web-based flash card system, personal progress tracking, pronunciation analysis, language & cultural resources, and much more. Your Waukesha Public Library card is your passport to a world of languages!

BETWEEN FRIENDS

The Friends of the Library 50th Anniversary celebration is fast approaching. Here is a sneak peak at some of the auction items up for bid at the April 27 event:

Catered dinner for 6 from Chef Jack
2 night stay at Bailey's Harbor Yacht Club in Door County
Autographed Green Bay Packer football (2013 roster)
Disney DVDs (one autographed by Jodi Benson - the voice of Ariel)
Museum and theater passes

We hope to see you there!

For reservations or information, contact Joan at 262-524-3694 or

jquinlan@waukesha.lib.wi.us

As part of the Friends fundraising efforts, Allo! Chocolat

(234 W. Main Street, Waukesha) will be serving up specially designed, delicious artisan truffles, with a portion of the proceeds coming back to the Friends group. Look for this sale the week of April 21 and help support the Friends by purchasing a tasty treat.