Storytime
with Ms. Denise - Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
It’s that time of year—time for
leaves to change color, time for yummy apples, and time to have story time fun
at the library with Ms. Denise!
Friday story times have been
discontinued, but we have TWO fantastic programs on Wednesdays. Mornings are for babies and toddlers,
afternoons are for preschoolers, and both programs follow these fun themes:
November
6 – Harvest Moon
November
13 – SQUIRRELS!
November
20 – Going to Bed
November
27 – Gobble, Gobble!
Tail
Waggin’ Tutors with Divot – Saturday, November 2 at 10 a.m. Registration is required.
Yes, dog lovers…Divot is coming
back to hear more stories! Make an
appointment to spend time reading with him the first Saturday of each
month. Stop by the Children’s Desk or call
(262) 728-3111, ext. 117 to reserve your time slot!
LEGO Club - Monday,
November 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Give our LEGO blocks a workout building
anything from a dinosaur to a spaceship.
Work in teams or individually, give your creation a name, then see it
displayed in the Children’s Library.
Knit and Crochet Club
- November 4, 11, and 20 at 6 p.m.
For all ages and experience levels, Knit and
Crochet Club meets the first two Mondays and the last two Wednesdays of each
month. Each session is led by an
experienced yarncrafter. Bring your own
project to work on, share your expertise, and learn from others. Beginners
welcome!
Preparedness 101:
Zombie Apocalypse - Tuesday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Registration
is required.
There are all
kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for. Take a zombie
apocalypse for example. That’s right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e.
You may laugh now, but when it happens you’ll be happy you read this, and hey,
maybe you’ll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency.
The rise of
zombies in pop culture has given credence to the idea that a zombie apocalypse could happen.
In such a scenario zombies would take over entire countries, roaming city
streets eating anything living that got in their way. The proliferation of this
idea has led many people to wonder “How do I prepare for a zombie apocalypse?”
The Walworth County Health Department and the CDC can answer that question
for you: get a kit, make a plan, be
prepared. This workshop teaches you to
create an emergency kit for your home and plan with your family where you would
go and who you would call if zombies appeared outside your door. (This also comes in handy if there is a
tornado, flood, pandemic, or other emergency.) Contact the library (728-3111 Ext. 100) to
reserve your spot . . . DON’T BE A
ZOMBIE: BE PREPARED!
Affordable Care Act -
Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Do you have questions about the Affordable
Care Act (ACA) and Health Insurance Marketplace (otherwise known as
“ObamaCare”)? Join us on Thursday,
November 7 for an informational town hall session with Dr. Katherine Gaulke. Discussion will include what the marketplace
is, how you can apply, and changes to BadgerCare beginning January 1. If you live or work in Walworth County, are
uninsured, underinsured, or concerned about the affordability of your
insurance, please join us to learn more.
The purpose of this event is not to debate ObamaCare; this is an
informational session only.
Bling-a-ma-bob –
Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. (Tweens/Teens)
Do you love bling? Is jewelry your thing? Do you have your own unique style and aren’t
afraid to show it? Or maybe you have a
friend or family member who loves accessories?
If the answer to any—or all!—of these questions is “yes,” then this is
the program for you! All materials
provided.
Lois Ehlert Craft Extravaganza – Saturday, November 16
at 1:00 p.m.
Come
try your hand at a Lois Ehlert-inspired work of art! What will your shapes become? All materials provided.
Sunday Special:
Feed the Birds - Sunday, November 17 at 1:30-3 p.m.
This
project doubles as an outdoor decoration for your yard and a way to keep our
feathered friends happy over the cold winter months. We’ll be making bird feeders from pinecones,
orange rinds, and other natural materials.
Care to string some popcorn or cranberries? We’ll have those available, too. Don’t forget to have your Check Out Sundays card stamped!
Aram Book Club: The
Paris Wife by Paula McClain - Thursday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Set
during a remarkable time, the same period as Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable
Feast and The Sun Also Rises, Paula McLain's The Paris Wife
brilliantly captures the voice and heart of Hadley Hemingway as she struggles
with her roles as a woman—wife, lover, muse, friend, and mother—and tries to
find her place in the intoxicating and tumultuous world of Paris in the
twenties. (--description from Random
House)
‘Toons & Treats – Saturday, November 23 at 10 a.m.
Who
doesn’t love Saturday morning cartoons?!
Bring the whole family down to the library for classic cartoons and
tasty breakfast treats. Pajamas/comfy
clothes are encouraged!
Book Boogie (Baby/Toddler) – Monday, November 25 at 2
p.m.
Words
and wiggles go together like peanut butter and jelly in this special monthly
story time for babies and toddlers (and their grown-ups, of course). Read, dance, repeat!
Guilty Pleasures Book Club: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning - Monday, November 25 at 6 p.m.
Makayla
Lane was just a child when she and her sister Alina were given up for adoption
and banished from Ireland forever.
Twenty years later, Alina is dead and Mac has returned to Ireland to
hunt her sister’s murderer. But after
discovering that she descends from a bloodline both gifted and cursed, she finds
herself caught in a battle between humans and Fae immortals as the Sinsar Dubh
turns on her, and begins mowing a deadly path through those she loves.
DIY Thanksgiving Decorations – Tuesday, November 26 at
4:00 pm
Let’s
talk turkey. Thanksgiving decorations
are a lot more fun—and much more meaningful—when you make them yourself. So why not come by the library and make your
very own paper wreath? Or maybe a leaf
turkey is more your style. Either way,
we’ll provide the supplies. Just bring
your creativity!
Library
Closures:
November 27 - Close at 5 p.m.
November 28 & 29 - Closed
FRIENDS OF ARAM PUBLIC LIBRARY -- NEWS AND VIEWS
Welcome to Friends’ News and Views, a new feature for the
Newsletter! Look for us here each month
where we’ll be sharing news and views and information on upcoming programs we
hope you’ll find of interest.
Sometimes known as FOAPL (Friends of Aram Public Library), we are the
behind the scenes group requesting and sorting donations, stocking the used
book carts and shelves, and holding book sales, fund raisers and special programs
throughout the year. Monies generated from our efforts directly benefit
the library and are used to promote and support on-going programs and to
purchase fixtures and services as enhancements for patrons and staff as well.
Our group as a whole numbers approximately 150, and new members are
always welcome! You can join us, too!
Annual dues are $5. Membership
forms are available at the Adult Services Desk.
Look for them near the Friends’ Boutique! Our officers and directors are listed below.
Once again for the holiday season, we will be selling
specially decorated, half-pound packages of premium praline pecans for $5
each. On Saturdays beginning November 9,
a Friends’ member will be available at the library from 10:30 to 1 p.m. Call ahead and we’ll have large orders boxed
and ready for you. These yummy treats
make wonderful hostess gifts for family and friends. They will also be available for purchase at
the main desk during regular library hours.
Rumor has it that they are one of Santa’s favorites! But more on him next month!
Hope to see you at the library!
FOAPL Governing Board & Officers:
Terri
Yanke, President
Virginia
Carlson, Vice President
Elvera
Dahl, Secretary
Diane
Kunzer, Treasurer
Marian
McClellan, Director
Mary
Lenz, Director
Shirley
Bashaw, Director
