January 2014 Events

Story Time with Ms. Denise - Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 
As the weather gets colder, you can stay cozy and warm having fun with Ms. Denise at library story time!  Mornings are for babies and toddlers, afternoons are for preschoolers, and both programs follow these fun themes: 

                        January 8^th – Polar Bears

                        January 15^th – Bundle Up!

                        January 22^nd – Snowmen

                        January 29^th – Penguins 

Knit and Crochet Club – January 6, 13, 22 and 29 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 every month. Bring your own project to work on, share your expertise, and learn from others. 

Tail Waggin’ Tutors with Divot – Saturday, January 11 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, January 6 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.

Sensational Soups – Thursday, January 9 at 2 p.m.  

CLASS IS FULL.  Call the library to be put on the waiting list for the 2nd session (date TBA).

What’s the difference between bisque, bouillabaisse, and borscht?  Whether you are a soup connoisseur or a beginner, join us for an informational workshop covering how soup is part of a healthy diet, soup-making tips, and how to create tasty soups.  Samples and recipes are included. 
 

Sunday Special Movie: The Lone Ranger (PG-13) – Sunday, January 12 at 1:30 p.m.

A thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption. 

Marshmallow Masterpieces – Tuesday, January 14 at 4:30 p.m.

Marshmallows are tasty, fluffy…but did you know they can be used as art supplies, as well?  Join us at the library and construct your very own deliciously inspired creation. 

Affordable Care Act Information Meeting – Thursday, January 16 at 1 p.m.

Dr. Katherine Gaulke answers your questions about ObamaCare. Get the latest information about the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace. 

Aram Book Club - Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman

A lighthouse keeper on a remote Australian island faces a moral dilemma when he and his wife discover a baby in a rowboat that has washed ashore.  Anyone who has read the book is welcome to attend. 

A. A. Milne Celebration – Saturday, January 18 at 1 p.m.

We love A.A. Milne, don’t you?  Join us for an afternoon of crafts, stories, and snacks, all celebrating this wonderful author and his timeless tales. 

Quilts from Mom’s House sponsored by the Friends of Aram Public Library

Tuesday, January 21 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

This program sponsored by the Friends of Aram Public Library will be presented by Nancy Snyder from The Stitchery and showcases some of the quilts collected by her parents.  Find more information about this program in the Friends News and Views section at the end of this newsletter. 

Recycled T-shirts – Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m.

Don't throw away your old t-shirts just because you don't wear them anymore...instead, repurpose them!  Make the best out of your old clothes by turning them into bags, jewelry, accessories, or even a new piece of clothing altogether!  We'll provide the necessary materials--including t-shirts!--but if you have an old shirt of your own that you'd like to transform, bring it along!

 

Pizza and a Movie: Monsters University (G) – Friday, January 24 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  Registration Required 

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are best buddies, but it wasn't always like that. When they first met, they couldn't stand each other, but over time they learned to accept each other and now they are best friends. 

Book Boogie – Monday, January 27 at 11 a.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 - Monday, January 27 at 6 p.m.

Four to Score by Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum, Trenton's favorite pistol-packing, condom-carrying bounty hunter, is back and on the trail of a revenge-seeking waitress who's skipped bail. With the help of 73-year-old Grandma Mazur, ex-hooker Lula, a transvestite musician named Sally Sweet, and the all-too-hospitable, all-too-sexy Joe Morelli, Stephanie might just catch her woman. 

Friends News and Views

The New Year has arrived!  Thank you to all our members and Library patrons who donated books and other items through the year, who attended programs, book sales, and special events sponsored by the Friends, and who made purchases from our perpetual sale shelves and carts, Boutique, and holiday gift table.  We are grateful to you for your continued support and generosity! 

Our first program of 2014 will be given by Nancy Synder from The Stitchery in Delavan entitled Quilts from Mom’s House on Tuesday, January 21, from 1:30 to 3 p.m.  Nancy’s presentation will include a discussion of all things quilt-related!  The highlight will feature a ‘trunk show’ of the many vintage treasures her parents have collected through the years and the stories behind the quilts!  What could be better than to experience an afternoon of shared warmth and comfort surrounded by these wonderful gifts of creativity and history!  Join us at the Library for this special treat!

Best wishes to you and yours for a bountiful and book-filled New Year!  Hope to see you at the Library!