Fall activities at the South Milwaukee Public Library
Story time began on Tuesday, September 6 at 10:30am. There is still time to register. Call 768-8195, ext 13. Hear some great stories, do crafts and play games.,
If your child is hesitant about reading aloud or in front of peers, you should sign your child up to read to Brett, the therapy dog. Brett loves to listen to children read to him. He is a 7 year old Flat Coat Retriever. Children K-5th grade can sign up for a 15 minute session with Brett on Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:15 PM The sessions are on Tuesday, September 27, October 11 (Wednesday), October 26, Tuesdays November 8, 22 and December 6. Children are encouraged to bring along their favorite book or choose one from the library.
The Friends of the Library fall book sale will be held on Saturday, September 10th from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Great bargains. Tons of childrens books, VHS tapes, large print books, novels and much more. Prices range from 10 cents to $5. Most items are 50 cents. The next Monday morning book sale will be held on October 3 from 9:30-11.
June happenings at the South Milwaukee Library
"One World, Many Stories" summer reading program starts on June 13th and runs through July 30th. Stop in and pick up a schedule of activities at the library. The " Travelin' Teddies are ready to go on vacation starting on June 13th.
The sculptures you see in the Youth Room are not commissioned pieces by professional artists. The Art Survey students at the South Milwaukee High School created large scale paper mache sculptures for their final 3-D project. The students used classic children's book characters as an inspiration. Their teacher, Mrs. Maggie Wetzel, helped them develop the characters.You will find Captain Underpants, Little Red Ridding Hood, Snoopy, How to train your dinosaur and many other story book characters.
Art Survey is a foundations art course offered at the South Milwaukee High School that allows students at many different levels an opportunity to experience various media. Besides the paper mache sculptures on display this summer, students worked with ceramics, metal and ivory soap. Check out the Library's web site at www.southmilwaukee.org/library for pictures of the sculptures.
May Events at the South Milwaukee Public Library
Celebrate Children's Book Week, May 1-7. A special program will be held at the library on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 6 -7:45 pm. Guest children's authors Sara Laux Akin and Janet Halfmann will talk about their children's books. Illustrator Carol Schwartz will demonstrate how illustrations are done. In addition there will be drawings for prizes and refreshments. The program is sponsored by the South Milwaukee Public Library, the South Milwaukee Public Schools and the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Wisconsin Chapter. The program is frree and open to everyone.
"One World, Many Stories" is the theme of the 2011 summer reading program, which starts on Monday, June 13.. Children who read for 300 minutes (or for the very young, listen to for 200 minutes) will receive prizes and books. Additional 300 minutes receive merchandise/food coupons. Wednesday afternoons will feature performers and Thursday morning will feature craft programs. The complete schedule of activities will be out in two weeks.
April May Library happenings
On April 27 Jonell Neumann, Past President of the Milwaukee Rose Society who grows most of her roses in pots, and organically, will present a program "great roses for southeastern Wisconsin" at the South Milwaukee Library from 6:30-7:45 PM. The program is free. Registration not required.
We still have state and federal tax forms (No 1040 booklets). We also have the forms for amending your taxes as well as fiing for extensions.
Join us as we celebate National Children's Book Week, May 2-7. On Wednesday, May 4 the Library in cooperation with the South Milwaukee Public Schools and the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators - Wisconsin Chapter, will present a program "One World, Many Stories". Authors Sara Laux Akin, Janet Halfmann and Illustrator Carol Schwartz will present an evening of stories and art work. There will be activities, prizes and refreshments. The Program begins at 6 pm and runs until 7:45 pm
The Library will be closed on Friday, April 22 and reopen on Saturday, April 23 from 9am to 4 pm.
Be sure to check out the library's web site at www.southmilwaukee.org/library for an updated listing of events.
April events at the South Milwaukee Public Library
Story time begins on Tuesday, April 5th at 10:30 pm. Still time to register. We have stories, crafts and games for the children. Children between the ages of 2 - 6 years old are welcomed.
The Friends of the Library book sale will be held on Saturday, April 9th from 9:30-3.
Join us as we celebrate National Library week, April 10-16th. We will be giving away a book each day. There will be drawings for a children's book and an adult book. On Tuesday, April 12th we will have our family fun night and ice cream social from 6 - 7:45 pm. David "HB" Drake will present a "Gather the family" concert.
The Library will be closed on Friday, April 22. We will be open again on Saturday, April 23rd from 9am - 4 pm.
The Greater Milwaukee Rose Society will present a program "Roses for Southeastern Wisconsin" on Wednesday, April 27 a6 6:30 pm in Meeting Room 1. Everyone welcomed.
Time to start thinking about your lawn and garden. Check out our collection of books and magazines to help you achieve that beautiful yard and garden.