February 2012 Events

For Youth and Families

Storytime with Miss Kris: 

• Tiny Tots, for children from birth to 3 years old, meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. 
• Preschool Storytime, for children age 3 to kindergarten, meets Fridays at 10 a.m. 

Storytime with Miss Kris is an awesome opportunity for children and caregivers to spend quality time together.  Each session includes stories, games, music and movement, plus early literacy and social skill building activities.  This month, both groups will be learning about skating and sledding, birds of Wisconsin, Valentine’s Day celebrations, and trains. 

Exploration Art Studio (preschool to 3^rd grade) – Tuesday, February 7 from 4 to 5p.m.

Come to our Art Studio this month to experiment with different ways to paint.  Paint with your fingers, feathers, string and other things that aren’t paint brushes.  We’ll have lots of ideas to stretch your imagination and bring out your creativity.  All supplies are provided.  Dress to get messy. 

Rockin’ Robots (all ages) – Saturday, February 18 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

It’s a family robot party!  Join us for a variety of robot-related activities, including games, crafts and snacks.  Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12 or older.

For Tweens (age 9-12) 

Tween Build-a-Bot Craft  – Wednesday, February 15 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Bottles, cans, boxes, tape, bits and pieces of hardware. . . what will your pile of scraps become?  All materials provided.  Just bring your imagination!

For Teens (age 12+) 

Teen Book Club  – Thursday, February 9 from 4 to 5 p.m.

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .  Set during World War II in Germany, The Book Thief is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau.  This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.

 For Adults 

Clutter-free Living with Kids – Saturday, February 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Are you overwhelmed with raising children and everything that goes along with it?  Do you fantasize about having an orderly home and life?  Learn how to decide what to keep and what to get rid of and how to manage what's left, from school work and sports gear to toys, books, and clothes.  Your kids can help create and maintain order and Clutter Coach Kathi Miller will show you how!  Please register. 

Anime in the Morning – Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Yozakura Quartet (Episodes 1-5)     Not Rated

Summary:   In a town where humans and demons co-exist, it takes more than a normal police force to maintain the peace. Enter the Hiizumi Life Counseling Office, a fantastic foursome of unique teenagers, each gifted with an amazing super power.  They may not look as impressive as some other superhero teams, and they certainly don't have the most dynamic name ever, but come hell hounds or high water, but they will defend their city!

Be My Valentine! (age 12 to adult) - Saturday, February 11 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Super-stamper Laura Zaraza brings us a trio of Valentine crafts.  Learn to make a lovely Valentine card and two gift containers to load with sweets for your sweetheart.  All materials are provided. Please register. 

Adult Book Club – Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m.

The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

Barbara Kingsolver takes us on an epic journey from the Mexico of artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo to the America of Pearl Harbor, FDR, and J. Edgar Hoover. The Lacuna is the poignant story of a man pulled between two nations as well as an unforgettable portrait of the artist—and of art itself. 

Book-to-Movie Film Series – Saturday, February 25 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Lincoln Lawyer (R) 

Michael “Mick” Haller, a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, operates out of the back of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter- variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime: defending a rich Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money pay-off swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller.  Bring a lunch; we’ll provide dessert and a beverage. 

English Conversation Group – Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.

For students learning English as a second language, this is a chance for you to practice everyday conversation skills.  This program is sponsored by the Walworth County Literacy Council. 

The library will be closed Friday, February 17.