July
2015

  

 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

 
NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!

The Library will be launching a new website in the near
future. We've improved navigation to your favorite
features, made access easier to databases and programs, plus given the site a fresh new look. Watch for the new release in July - let us know what you think.
 


GET READY FOR THE EDIBLE BOOK FESTIVAL

TOO GOOD TO MISS

 
  For details on these or other programs, check online
or contact the Reference Desk at 262-524-3682.
 

Teen Summer Library Program registration
is open until August 7! Get your forms in for your chance
to win big all summer long.

Super Mario Bros. & Super Sluggers
Tuesday, July 7, 3:30 p.m.

Teen Creative Writing Workshops
Thursdays, July 9 & 23, 2:00 p.m.

Tie Dye and Super Hero T-shirts

Thursday, July 9, 3:30 p.m., Cutler Park near the bandshell

Comics Day
Discussion with Lisa Hager: Who Gets to be a Superhero and Why it Matters: Diversity in Comics

(also comic book swap)
Friday, July 24, 2:00 p.m.

Teen Book Club & Skype with Elizabeth Wein  

Author of Code Name Verity
Tuesday, July 28, 7:00 p.m.

For  details on these or other teen programs,
check online or in the summer brochure.
 
                               
Family Fun Days - TUESDAYS in July! 
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.

Paul Merklein- Cartoonist

Tuesday, July 7, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Combining cartoons, comedy and audience participation

Truly Remarkable Loon- Read Books & Juggle Everything Else
July 14, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Whacky stunts, sidesplitting comedy,
gravity-defying plate spinning and spectacular juggling

Stuart Stotts - Stories and Songs to Celebrate
"Heroes in the Library"
July 21, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Audience participation, movement, humor and joy

Jeanie B. - Keep on Rockin'
July 28, 3:30 & 7:00 p.m.
Dancing, sing-a-longs, and interactive music

 For details on these and other children's programs,
check online or in our summer brochure. 

DID YOU KNOW?

 
You can help select titles for
upcoming book discussions!


Attend our Adult Book Discussion of Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman on July 15 and cast your vote for the titles our group will discuss during the remainder of the year.

Our discussion leaders will provide a list of excellent candidates from which to choose, and the winners will be announced on our website and via social media on July 16. Make your voice heard! 

BETWEEN FRIENDS

 

 Save the Date! 
Monday, September 21, 2015   
Friends Open House
3:30 - 6:30 p.m. 

* Meet the Friends Executive Board

* Find out what the Friends do  

* Learn about volunteer opportunities

The regular Executive Board meeting to follow.

Thank you to Waukesha Culver's!
 
  Culver's of Waukesha (3 locations) donated 10% of their sales on selected dates to
the Friends of Waukesha PublicLibrary. 
Look for more Culver's events coming in the fall.

Don't forget the Friends raise funds through smile.amazon.com. A portion of your eligible purchase helps them support the Library.
 
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QUICK LINKS


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The Library is closed:
Friday, July 3
 Saturday, July 4

 Adult Book Discussion  

  
Wednesday, July 15
7:00 p.m.  

Monday Night Movies
begin at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, July 13 
Monday, July 27
    

Doughnuts & Documentaries

(A new series!)  

Wonder Women:
American Superheroines 

Tuesday, July 21

10:00 a.m.