August 2015 Library Events

Tail Waggin' Tutors with Divot - Saturday, August 1 at 10 a.m.

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!

Baby to Three, Come Wiggle with Me - Mondays through August 17 at 10 a.m.

You put your right foot in, you put your right foot out . . . that's what Baby to Three is all about!  Come join Ms. Katherine every Monday for a super cool open play/story time/dance party! It's a great way to start your week with wiggles and giggles.  And really, can you think of a better way to start your week?

LEGO Club - Mondays through August 17 from 1 to 3 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 - August 3, 10, 19 and 26 at 6 p.m.

For all ages and experience levels, Knit and Crochet club meet at 6pm on the scheduled dates.  Bring your own project to work on, share your expertise, and learn from others.  Beginners welcome!

Adult Craft Night: Hanging Yard Art - Monday, August 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Add some color and flash to your summer garden or other outdoor area!  You'd be amazed what you can create with a tin can, beads, spray paint, and some kitchen items.  Join us for our August craft night when we will be making a very unusual piece of kitchen-themed hanging yard art (view a sample at the adult service desk). All materials will be supplied and directions will be available for you to take home.  Registration is required.

Harry Potter Party - Tuesday, August 4 at 1:30 p.m.

We LOVE Harry Potter. Always. What about you?  Come celebrate The Boy Who Lived with crafts, snacks, and more.  Costumes are encouraged!

Tech Tutorials - Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. - Registration Required

Baffled by technology?  Sign up for a 45-minute one-on-one session with a librarian for assistance with anything computer related, such as downloading e-books and audiobooks, filling out online applications, signing up or managing email, or learning to use Microsoft Office software.  Bring your own device or use one of the library's computers.

Storytime with Ms. Denise - Wednesdays through August 19 at 10 a.m.

Summertime, and the reading is easy!  Join Ms. Denise at 10am every week for heroic stories, songs, and fun!  And remember, Every Hero has a Story!

• August 5 - Community Heroes
• August 12 - Capital Letter Heroes and their Lower Case Sidekicks
• August 19 - Heroes in School (Meet us at Yadon Park!)

CSI with Delavan's Own Dynamic Duo - Wednesday, August 5 at 1:30 p.m.

Delavan-Darien Police Department and Aram Public Library join forces to answer all your hard-hitting questions about FORENSIC SCIENCE.  Learn from Detectives Alonzo and Smith how the police go about collecting fingerprints, DNA, processing a crime scene, and solving crimes.  Anything you've always wanted to know about forensic science and/or police work?  Submit your questions ahead of time and the officers will be sure to answer them at our program!

Freezer Paper "Screen" Print for Tweens/Teens - Thursday, August 6 at 1:30pm

Create your own custom fashion with freezer paper screen printing! We'll provide the necessary materials and some things to decorate, but if you have something special that needs a signature touch, bring it along!

Crafternoon - Monday, August 10 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Do you love to craft and create as much as we do?  Stop by the library and take full advantage of our ample craft supplies.  Create anything you like!  The sky's the limit.

Life Hacks 101 - Monday, August 10 at 6 p.m.

Escape the Ordinary -- Use everyday objects in unusual ways!

Wikipedia defines life hacking as any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency.  Learn about some handy and inexpensive hacks using everyday items.

Life-Size Candy Land - Tuesday, August 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Candy Land is super fun, right?  Let's take that fun and MAKE IT BIGGER!

Old-School Cool - Wednesday, August 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Hey kids! Come to the library and kick it old school playing some super fun games from the days of old.  (Think things like checkers, jacks, hopscotch, and jumping rope.)  There will be some old classics and maybe even a few you've never heard of before!

Lock-In with Cinema Snark - Friday, August 14 from 6 to 11pm (Tweens/Teens)

Aram Public Library is having a Library Lock-In!  Tweens and teens age 9-18 are welcome to join in the fun.  We'll be doing crafts, eating snacks and pizza, playing games -- including a new spy game! -- and having a special installment of the totally awesome Cinema Snark.

The Lock-In is open to anyone ages of 9 through 18 who have provided the library with the required permission slip.  Permission slips must be signed and returned by Monday, August 10 at 8 p.m.

SRP Finale: SUPER Carnival - Saturday, August 15

Summer Reading 2015 is coming to an end!  Let's finish the season with carnival games, snacks, smiles, and fun!  

SUPERmarket Going Out of Business Sale - Saturday, August 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Last chance to turn in your reading records and to spend your Crusader Cash!

Pizza and a Movie at 1:30 p.m.  -  Registration is required

Stop by the Children's desk or call 262-728-3111 ext. 117 to reserve your spot -- and your slice!

• Tuesday, August 18 - Annie (PG)
• Wednesday, August 19 - Space Jam (PG)
• Thursday, August 20 - Big Hero 6 (PG)

Library Board Meeting - Thursday, August 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Aram Book Club - Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m.

This month we are reading Soldier Girls by Helen Thorpe.  Discuss the experiences of three women soldiers deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.   They reveal how their military service has affected their friendships, personal lives, and families, detailing the realities of their work on bases and in war zones, and how their choices and losses shaped their perspectives.

Sleepytime Tales - Monday, August 24 from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Nighttime is the right time for stories.  (OK, let's be honest.  It's always the right time for stories).  Join us for a special monthly evening story time.  If it's nice enough, we'll be reading outside!  Stories and snacks will be provided and pajamas or comfy clothes are encouraged.

Guilty Pleasures Book Club - Monday, August 24 at 6 p.m.

This month's selection, Working Stiff by Annelise Ryan, tells the story of Mattie Winston, a nosy RN turned small-town coroner. Mattie's first case, a murder, hit a little too close to home.  The victim is Mattie's former coworker and the woman who had an affair with Mattie's soon-to-be ex-husband.  As Mattie tries to determine if her husband is a killer, her judgment is clouded by her attraction to the darkly handsome homicide detective in charge of the case, though her romantic notions are dampened by the fact that her own name is at the top of the list of suspects.

Circus Camp - Thursday, August 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Walk the tight rope, learn to juggle, and more!

Mike Wozny: Civil War Reenactor - Friday, August 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Come watch the past come to life in this fascinating program about the life of a Civil War soldier. Special focus will be placed on events specific to Walworth County.  This is an all-ages program!