January 2010 Events
Tiny Tots Time – Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning January 5
This program brings babies and caregivers together for an hour of stimulating experiences intended to nurture the bond between caregiver and child and to increase the caregiver’s awareness of their child’s development.
Preschool Story Time – Fridays @ 10 a.m. beginning January 8
Help your child prepare for school while having fun too! Meaningful literacy activities, such as reading, singing and playing with children, can impact a child’s brain development and subsequently help provide them with the pre-reading skills they need to start school.
This program brings babies and caregivers together for an hour of stimulating experiences intended to nurture the bond between caregiver and child and to increase the caregiver’s awareness of their child’s development.
Preschool Story Time – Fridays @ 10 a.m. beginning January 8
Help your child prepare for school while having fun too! Meaningful literacy activities, such as reading, singing and playing with children, can impact a child’s brain development and subsequently help provide them with the pre-reading skills they need to start school.
Homeownership Resource Center – Mondays from 5-8 p.m.
From January 11 through February 8 the Homeownership Resource Center is open to answer your questions. Learn about down payments, refinancing, renovation programs, equity lines, loans, credit, budgeting, assistance programs and more.
English Conversation Group – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.
For students learning English as a second language, this is a chance for you to practice everyday conversation skills.
Foreign Film – Tuesday, January 5 @ 6:30 p.m.
Shall We Dance (119 minutes, Rated PG, Japanese dialogue with English subtitles) A middle-aged businessman’s dull life takes an interesting turn when he signs up for a ballroom dance class just to meet the beautiful dance instructor. This movie was remade in English under the same title and starred Richard Gere.
Basic Computing – Thursday, January 7 @ 1:30 p.m.
If you are new to computers or need a refresher on the very basics, this class lets you learn in the company of other adults. Information covered includes starting and shutting down your computer, using the mouse to navigate the desktop, and opening and closing programs. Registration required.
Library Board Meeting – Thursday, January 14 @ 4 p.m.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Friday, January 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Would you like to know what your stuffed animals do when they’re away from you? Here’s a chance to find out. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for bedtime stories and activities, then tuck your friend into bed in the children’s library. While you sleep at home, our secret cameras will take pictures of your stuffed animal’s exciting library adventure. Pick up your buddy Saturday morning and see what mischief a library full of animals can get into!
Slow Cooker Creations – Wednesday, January 20 from 4-5 p.m.
The weather outside might be getting colder, but your stomach will be satisfied with our hot crock pot creations. Join us for an informational workshop and tasty treats! We will discuss the do’s and don’ts of slow cooking, helpful hints in selecting a crock pot recipe, and enjoy the tastes and smells of some dishes created by your Walworth County UW Extension Family Living Educator, Jenny Wehmeier. Registration required.
Book Discussion – Thursday, January 21 @ 7 p.m.
Exile by Richard North Patterson
Attorney David Wolfe, on the verge of a congressional campaign, has his plans derailed when his law school classmate and one-time lover asks him to defend her from charges that she led a conspiracy to assassinate Israeli leader Amos Ben-Aron.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party – Friday, January 22 from 1-2 p.m.
How well do you know the Wimpy Kid? Who ate the old, moldy cheese on the basketball court? What time does Greg's dad always wake up? Kids in grades 4-7 are invited to test their knowledge with an afternoon of wimpy quizzes, personality questions, mazes, drawings, crafts, games, snacks and much, much, more. Be the first to learn about the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie and have a chance to win your very own book!
Pop Culture Trivial Pursuit – Friday, January 22 @ 6 p.m.
Attention teens in grades 8-12: are you up to the challenge? Trivial Pursuit is the original trivia game that started it all. Show off your skills in this multimedia version of Trivial Pursuit with categories like TV, Music, Movies, Sports and Games, Fads, and Buzz. No matter what or how much you know, everyone can be involved in this fun version of the game that has teams work together to answer questions.
Curious About Hypnosis? – Tuesday, January 26 @ 6:30 p.m.
Come to an entertaining program to learn what hypnosis is -- and isn't. Learn about the different types of hypnosis and how it's used to help overcome life issues, as an aid to instill positive habits, and to explore your inner life. Bring your questions and curiosity! For those who desire, a sample experiential session of hypnosis will be offered by instructor Lauren Pohn. This is a rare opportunity to experience hypnosis for yourself.
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