September 
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

 

TOO GOOD TO MISS

 

 
  Kickoff Weekend in Downtown Waukesha
Friday Night Live: Friday, September 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
 and
Farmers Market: Saturday, September 26, 8:00-Noon
  • Free books, program information and photo booth fun
  • Map Your World art activity at Waukesha Community Arts Project - Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Joke Shop Magic Show at the Jest for Fun Joke Shop - Friday, 7:00 p.m.
  • Drop off books for Children's Books for Hope

Be sure to stop by for the fun!  


This year's book, A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, will be available at the Library, beginning September 8, while supplies last.

For program details, go to WaukeshaReads.org or call 262-524-3682.
 


Super Smash Brothers, Wii U
and Nintendo Land
September 8, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Teen Zone

Teen Advisory Group & Teen Book Club
Choose Your Own Book
September 29, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Teen Zone
 

 
Preschool Fun Days 
Wednesdays, September 16 - November 11, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3 - 4 years with accompanying adult.
Registration required - begins August 31.   
Narrative skills, letter knowledge and print motivation are all part of enjoying fun filled stories and early literacy activities.
 
LOL! Improv Comedy & Theatre Games
Mondays, September 28 - October 12, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 6 - 8 years.
Registration required - begins September 1.
 Children will have a blast expressing themselves creatively, using their imaginations and learning to work together.   

Baby and Me Lapsit Storytime 
Mondays, September 14 - October 26
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. OR 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  
Have fun with your baby and make new friends while
learning action rhymes, bounces, songs and listen to
books perfect for this age group.

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

DID YOU KNOW?

The remainder of our new material sorting system will be installed
in early September. During this time:
  • A temporary return station will be set up at the Special Services Desk.
  • There may be intermittent closures of the drive-up return.
If you need assistance, please ask a staff member. Thank you for your patience.

BETWEEN FRIENDS

 
Dinner @ Culver's Returns
 
Wednesday, September 2, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  
Culver's, 2600 North Grandview, will generously donate 10% of their profits during that time in support of Friends of Waukesha Public Library.
Enjoy dinner while supporting the Friends!

Flavor of the Day: Bonfire S'mores!

Friends Open House
Monday, September 21, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 
* Meet the Friends Executive Board  
* Find out what the Friends do   
* Learn about volunteer opportunities 
The regular Executive Board meeting to follow the Open House. Remember: renew your membership!  

 
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QUICK LINKS
 The Library will be  closed on Monday, September 7.
The drive -up return will be open.  

 Adult Book Discussion

Wednesday,
September 16

7:00 p.m.  
School Stories  
Monday Night Movies
begin at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, September 14

Monday, September 28
 

Doughnuts & Documentaries  

Will not be held in September.

You are invited to attend the program in the Community Room at 10:00 a.m. on that date:
Drama of the Great Waukesha Springs Era
by John Schoenknecht.