July
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

 
Library visitors with hearing loss are now finding Waukesha Public Library easier to use. The Library has installed a hearing loop at its Special Services desk. The hearing loop is an assistive listening system that transmits sound from a microphone directly to a hearing aid, via a tiny and inexpensive receiver called a telecoil (t-coil). 

The hearing loop was provided by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services received by the Waukesha County Federated Library System.

TOO GOOD TO MISS

 
I See, Sir Luke
 Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 p.m.
The influence of King Arthur's tales on the Star Wars films will be the topic of this discussion. Join us for this intriguing presentation by University of Wisconsin-Waukesha English Professor Greg Ahrenhoerster.
Questions? Please contact the Reference Desk
at 262-524-3682.  
Join Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe owners, Ken and Peggy Heil, as they demonstrate the fine art of cupcake decorations. Questions? Please call 262-524-3682.
 
             Don't miss out on these Teen events!
              Steampunk Day
             Tuesday, July 1, 3:30 p.m.   
                        
                        Teen Creative Writing Workshop
                         Thursdays, July 10 & 24, 2:00 p.m.  

                                 Teen Movie Matinee
                       Wednesdays, July 16 & 30, 2:00 p.m.
                        Ask at the Reference Desk for titles.
Dystopian Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, July 22, 3:30 p.m.
 
Science Alliance
Thursday, July 31, 2:00 p.m.

For more details and program information on Teen programs
call 262-524-3682.
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Spangles and Spokes
Thursday July 3, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Decorate your bikes, wagons, and strollers for the big July 4th parade. We provide decorations and crepe paper, you provide those vehicles for an independence day celebration! Held in Cutler Park. Sorry, if it rains we'll have to cancel.   

Family Fun Days - TUESDAYS
Tuesdays in the Children's Program Room
FREE tickets are available at the Children's Reference Desk the day of the performances, 45 minutes before the show begins. Come early and guarantee your place at the performance.
Great Scott ~ It Must Be Magic!
July 8, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Part science, part magic and a whole lotta fun!

Jane Swiggum ~ Black Light Camp
July 15, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Ultraviolet light show featuring neon characters & life size puppets.

Professor Oops ~ Science and Wonder Around Us
July 22, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Humor, magic, juggling and wacky inventions bring
everyday science to life.

David Stokes ~ Sound of Nature
July 29, 3:30 & 7;00 p.m.
Humorist, naturalist, and educator using
live creatures and artifacts.

More details and program information on all programs are listed in
the Children's Summer 2014 brochure.


DID YOU KNOW?

 
Waukesha Reads ~ The Big Read

Waukesha Public Library has received a grant of $14,400 to host The Big Read in Waukesha. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, designed to revitalize the role of reading in American culture by exposing citizens to great works of literature and encouraging them to read for pleasure.

Waukesha Reads ~ The Big Read will focus on The Great Tales and  Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Activities will take place from September 26 - November 2, 2014. More program details can be found on the Waukesha Reads website and will become available in September. 

BETWEEN FRIENDS

 

Friends' Book Sale     

   
Friends of Waukesha Public Library sponsor a continuous book sale, located near the front of the building just across from the Special Services Desk.

Stop by to find great deals on donated and discarded books, CDs, DVDs and more. Most items are only $.50 or $1.00 and all items are in good condition.  All proceeds from the sale are used to benefit the programs and services of the Library.  
 
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QUICK LINKS
The Library is closed
Friday, July 4.

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Adult Book Group

 
The Poisoner's Handbook 
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23   

 Monday Night Movies
The movies begin
at 6:30 p.m.
and are PG 13. 

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For movie titles,please contact the Reference Desk at 262-524-3682.  

For program updates and other information about books and reading, like us on Facebook. 

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