Learn something new in Grantsburg, WI. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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The Great Beginnings Book Club meets the second Monday of the month. This group also has a 1pm discussion at the Oregon Area Senior Center. The library reserves copies of the books. Swing by and pick up a copy! TBDNext month we'll discuss: TBDQuestions? Contact us at bookclub@oregonlibrary.org.
Free Family Event at Anderson Farm Park! Event will take place Rain or Shine. Activities Go Fly a Kite hosted by the Oregon-Brooklyn Optimists and the Wisconsin KitersSearch for fairy doors along the wooded hiking trailsDon’t miss the over 70+ rock art displayed along the trailsRead a story along...
Each weekly session will include a hands-on cooking lesson that focuses on a specific nutritional element, food group, cooking principle, or history of food. Sessions include a snack for attendees. All supplies will be provided.
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.
Silent Book Club is for people who love to read and want to meet new people, without the pressure to finish the selected book or to have something smart to say. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook. Following an hour of silent reading, there will...
Beat those Wednesday blues with Midweek Makers! Come get creative, using either an assortment of art supplies from the Art Cart, or using building straws, Magna Tiles, and LEGO bricks during You Build It! on alternating Wednesdays all year long. Make new friends, bring your family, or stop by after.
Learn simple and effective mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life. Explore library resources about clothing repair methods such as replacing buttons and mending buttonholes, patching holes, repairing seams, darning, sashiko, and more! Try out both hand sewing and machine..
Join our Mystery Book Club to discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads. Read the book and come prepared to share your thoughts and opinions and help dissect the mystery! January 5: Conclave by Robert Harris (2016) February 2: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite (2018)..
A meet up for adults. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. All skill levels welcome. No registration. If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch or another needlecraft, meet up with other fiber art enthusiasts, learn new techniques, exchange ideas, or find inspiration for...
Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner "Dr. Toby Fleishman wakes up each morning surrounded by women. Women who are self-actualized and independent and know what they want--and, against all odds, what they want is Toby. Who knew what kind of life awaited him once he finally extracted...
Looking for a creative project to explore? Try your hand at Weaving Wonders to make your own fiber art masterpiece.
Try out new art supplies, projects and learn new techniques for creative self-expression.
Celebrate the history, experiences and individuality of yourself, and your friends and neighbors. Create a book-inspired art project exploring Black History Month (February), Women's History Month (March) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May).
The 84th annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Sunday, April 19 and runs through Saturday, May 16. There will be an artists' reception at the Library during this exhibit run, on Saturday, April 25 from 2:00-3:00PM. The Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art, or...
The Great Beginnings Book Club meets the second Monday of the month at the Oregon Area Senior Center. This group also has an evening discussion today at 6pm at the Library. The library reserves copies of the books. Swing by and pick up a copy! The Siren's Call by Chris HayesNext month we'll...
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Rhyme Time is a 20-minute program which engages your child in early literacy development through interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Rhyme Time is designed for children birth through 2 years accompanied by an adult. Older siblings are welcome. Registration is not required. This..
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Help your child get ready to read with hands-on activities designed to promote early literacy skills. Sort fruits and veggies, build a bouquet, and practice motor skills with a balancing bee learning toy. Learn about farms and pollination through activity sheets and props.
School-aged children and caregivers can explore a variety of self-guided STEM activities including: Kaleidoscopes, UV bracelets, and suncatchers.
Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our game night the first Tuesday of every month! We'll play video games and board games, talk about games, and eat snacks.
Need a button sewn on or a patch for a hole in your jeans? Come to Washington Park Library where we'll have someone here to do simple repairs for free. Our wonderful volunteer will be here twice a month to help you get more out of your existing wardrobe.
Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. Open Lab is recommended for ages 8 and up, but is open to all ages with age-appropriate adult supervision. PLEASE NOTE: VR glasses aren’t available for use during Saturday labs due...
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, blocks, and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new!
Come dressed as your favorite galactic character or come as you are to celebrate Star Wars and its 50th Anniversary! Become a Jedi, make your own lightsaber, and make Yoda puppets as a family.
Make your own pin-buttons to showcase your style and personality. Create your own badge from your original artwork or preselected images at our makerspace event!
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet anytime this month and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area. Ages 5-12.
Test your problem-solving skills with LEGO® challenges, brain teasers, puzzles, and games. Design your own mini jigsaw puzzle to take home or give to a friend. For ages 6-10.
Join us as professional dementia specialists and pharmacists share insights on managing dementia behaviors and discuss the new medications used to treat Alzheimer's and other dementias that are in trials right now. This free informative workshop is a valuable opportunity for family caregivers to...
Play and meet other building buddies! LEGO® bricks are provided. Kids ages 5 and up are invited.
Join the Wauwatosa Sustainability Committee at the Library for a free screening of the instant classic animated film, The Wild Robot, while you enjoy some snacks and pizza. Before you leave, grab an eco-friendly take & make kit (courtesy of your Wauwatosa Public Library children's librarians) that..
Join us for a short library Dungeons and Dragons campaign! Our first session will start as session zero, where we will create characters together, go over rules for playing, and start our adventure. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Balancing your caregiver role with the rest of your life can be a juggling act. Learn six steps that can help you create your own unique plan for balancing care and everything else going on in your life (children, grandchildren, employment, volunteer work, etc.). Registration is required. To...
Children from birth to four years and caregivers create their own pieces of take-home art. We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Get as messy, or stay as neat, as you'd like.
Are you a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader looking for something fun to do after school? Come to the library! On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, we will have book club, games, crafts, and snacks!
Let your child explore art without the pressure of making anything specific. Kids will be encouraged to experiment, play, and discover their own artistic style.
Not quite Picasso? No worries! Our fun and easy paint-by-number sip and paint has you covered?no experience needed, just good vibes!
Design your own tote bag, and bring your books home in style! Registration is required. Ages 12-18.
Baby Time is an interactive 20-minute program for babies (0 - 12 months) with an adult. Enjoy simple stories, lap bounces, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays together! Older siblings are welcome. Registration is requested. Please note: Our children's programs are planned so that they are...