November Library News

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