West Bend Community Memorial Library

July 2019 Newsletter

Needles in the BookstacksMondays in July - July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29 at 6:30 PM

Free time and space to work on your own fiber arts projects! Bring your friends to knit,stitch, or crochet together! All ages and experience levels are welcome; bring youryourself, your friends, your parents or your kids!

2019 Adult Summer ReadingProgram - Universe of Stories

Now throughSaturday, August 3, 2019

Hey adults, this one is for you! Read whatever you want to this summer and enter in forprizes! Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for more details! Reading slips arecurrently available now through August 3rd.

Battle of the Books Round OneMonday, July 1 at 2 PM

If you registered at June's information session, join us with your team to compete forpoints and bragging rights! Earn as many points as you can this round, then gear up forthe second round on Monday, July 15. Whichever team has the most points after bothrounds, will represent West Bend at the inaugural Monarch Library System Battle of theBooks in Lomira on Friday, July 26. You must have signed up in advance to participate inthe competition, but respectful spectators are permitted. Geared for those going intogrades 6-12.

Monday, July 15 at 2 PM: Round TwoFriday, July 26 at 1-3 PM - Monarch Library System Battle @ Lomira

Reading with RoverMondays in July!

Boost confidence and self-esteem in your

child! They can increase reading fluencyand reduce stress by reading to a certifiedtherapy dog!

Morning sessions of Reading with Roverstarts Monday, June 10. The times arefrom 9:30 AM - 11 AM

Afternoon sessions will run all summerlong and go from 3:30 PM - 5 PM.

Sign up in the children's area for a 15minute reading time.

Teen Tuesday: Fandom Button MakingTuesday, July 2 at 4:30 PM

Let's make some geeky flair! Come use the library's button maker and button-makingsupplies to create your own fandom buttons. Bring your own designs, send them toHannah to print off in full color, or come use the designs we have in-house. TeenTuesdays are free and do not require any advance registration, but are intended forthose going into grades 5-12.

Relax & Rejuvenate in the Park!Tuesday, July 2; Tuesday, July 16; Tuesday, July 30;

and Tuesday, August 6 at 7 PMCheck out the Facebook event!

Join us for our Relax and Rejuvenate in the Park series this summer! We will offer sixsessions with classes that fall into the yoga discipline, including yoga, body flow, tai chi,and more! The sessions will be taught by instructors from the Kettle Moraine YMCA.

These classes will take place in Patrons Park on the corner of Walnut Street and 7thAvenue by the library. In case of rainy or very hot weather, we will offer the classes onthe first floor of the library in the adult reading area.

Bring your own yoga mat or beach towel. No registration is required. All experiencelevels and ages are welcome, but participate at your own risk. Children age 7 andyounger must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Fun Flick: Muppets from Space (RatedG | 87 minutes)Wednesday, July 3 at 2 PM

Check it out on Facebook!

Sci-Friday:Hidden Figures

Friday, July 5 at 10 AM

Hidden Figures tells the incredible story of three brilliant African-American womenworking at NASA, who calculated the equations necessary to launch John Glenn intoorbit and turn the tide of the Space Race. The visionary trio crossed all gender andracial lines and inspired generations. While you're here, check out the book that inspiredthe film! (2016, PG, 2 hours 6 minutes). Feel free to bring your own snacks, drinks, andanything you might need to get comfortable! All ages are welcome at Sci-Fridayscreenings.

Classic Movie Friday -"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"Friday, July 5 at 1 PM

Idealist Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) is appointed to fill a vacancy in the United StatesSenate. He sponsors a bill for a boy's camp, unaware the bill threatens politicalcorruption within his home state. Jefferson is framed and threatened, but he doesn't backdown. This film is from 1939, not rated, and runs for 2 hours & 9 mins.

Teen Tuesday: Anime Manga Club presents Cowboy BebopTuesday, July 9 at 4:30 PM

Renowned as one of the most accessible anime series and a great way for usWesterners to get into anime, Cowboy Bebop blends genres to chronicle the futuristicadventures of an easygoing bounty hunter and his partners. Anime Manga Club meetsonce a month - in the summer as well as the school year. Cosplay is always welcome!Teen Tuesdays are free and do not require any advance registration, but are intendedfor those going into grades 5-12.

Celestial Sights in the Summer SkyTuesday, July 9 at 7 PM

Lazy summer nights are perfect forstargazing, but there’s more up there thanmeets the eye! Discover how to find giantplanets, stellar nurseries and spectacularstar clusters in the summer sky during thisfamily-oriented presentation. Weatherpermitting we will have a telescopeavailable to peek at the Moon outside. Bring your phone to take a picture!This program is presented by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. No registration isnecessary. Please contact Sara at 262-335-5151, ext 5259 for more information.

Kids Crafts: Paper RocketsWednesday, July 10 at 2 PM

Craft a paper rocket and afterwards we'll go outside to launch our paper stomp rockets!(Geared for elementary age)

Chalk the Library WalkWednesday, July 10 at 2-4 PM

Join us as we partner with the Museum of Wisconsin Art to brighten up the librarysidewalk! Kids and teens are invited to adopt a square of sidewalk to decorate. Somechalk will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Then, if you want to up your game,check out MOWA's teen Chalk Art Workshop on Thursday, July 25th.

Ms. Kim's Amazing Animals(SPONSORED BY RIVER SHORESCHIROPRACTIC)

Thursday, July 11 at 2 PM or 6:30 PM

Join us for a live animal show! All ages arewelcome. Find out more on Facebook!

It's Lit: Teen Book ClubThursday, July 11 at 4:30 PM

The latest installment in our teen books-to-movies series is The Fault in Our Stars (2014,PG-13, 2 hours 13 min), based on the novel by John Green. The Fault in Our Starsfollows Hazel as she deals with her cancer diagnosis. When she meets Gus at a cancersupport group, her life will never be the same. Read the book on your own time, then joinus for a screening of the film! Feel free to bring snacks and beverages, or even a full-ondinner if you wish. It's Lit is geared toward teens in grades 9-12, but younger folks arealso welcome. No signup required.

Sci-Friday: Star Trek MarathonFriday, July 12 at 10 AM

This Sci-Friday, we're having a marathon of some classic Star Trek films! Join us right at10 for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982, PG, 1 hour 53 min), in which James T. Kirkmust once again captain the Enterprise as he takes on Khan, an enemy he thought he'dnever fight again. Then at noon we'll start Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984,PG, 1 hour 45 min), which finds Kirk taking dramatic action to save Spock and McCoy,angering the Klingons to the brink of battle. We'll take a short break, then, at 2 PM startStar Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986, PG, 2 hours, 2 minutes) which finds theEnterprise crew trying to blend into 1980s San Francisco long enough to find two keyitems and transport them - a mated pair of humpback whales - back to their present andsave the world. Come whenever you wish and stay as long as you like. Feel free to bringyour own snacks, drinks, and anything you might need to get comfortable! All ages arewelcome at Sci-Friday screenings.

DNR Children's ProgramFriday, July 12 at 2 PM

Elizabeth from the DNR will be here for aninteractive and education session on wildlife &invasive species! Find out more on Facebook!

Battle of the Books Round TwoMonday, July 15 at 2 PM

It's the rematch! Join us with your team to compete for points and bragging rights.Whichever team has the most points after this round will represent West Bend at theinaugural Monarch Library System Battle of the Books in Lomira on Friday, July 26. Youmust have signed up in advance to participate in the competition, but respectfulspectators are permitted. Geared for those going into grades 6-12.

Monday July 15 is the last day to turn in entries for the Teen WritingContest, the Teen Design Contest, and the Family Scavenger Hunt! Make

sure to get your creations in by 9 PM that night, and staytuned for the winners!

Teen Tuesday: Bring Your Own Book . . . to Swap!Tuesday, July 16 at 4:30 PM

Do you have piles of books sitting around your house that you've enjoyed, but probablywon't read again? Bring a couple of good ones to our inaugural Book Swap! Give yourolder books a new loving home, and find some new favorites! Teen Tuesdays are freeand do not require any advance registration, but are intended for those going intogrades 5-12.

Family Fun Flick: Hubble(Rated G, 44 minutes)

Wednesday, July 17 at 2 PM

Smarty Pants "Lost in Space"Big Balloon Show

Thursday, July 18 at 2 PM or 6:30 PM

Don't miss this one! Find out more onFacebook!

Sci Friday: Captain MarvelFriday, July 19 at 10 AM

Revisit one of the most fun - and most interstellar - installments in the Marvel CinematicUniverse. Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior in an intergalactic battlebetween her people and the Skrulls. When she crashes to Earth in 1995, she keepshaving recurring memories of another life as a U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. Withhelp from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel uncovers the secrets of her past while harnessingher superpowers to end the war (2019, PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes). Feel free to bringyour own snacks, drinks , and anything you might need to get comfortable. All ages arewelcome at Sci-Friday screenings.

Kohl's Wild Theater: How DoesYour Garden Grow?

Friday, July 19 at 2 PM

Find out more on Facebook!

Crafting Saturday: Alcohol Inks!Saturday, July 20 at 10 AM

Create a cosmic work of art using alcoholinks! We will have plates and specialpaper for you to choose from to paint on!All ages are welcome, but children shouldbe accompanied by an adult. Wear clothes

that are ok to get dirty! Alcohol inks can bemessy.

Memory CafeTuesday, July 23 at 1:30 PM

Memory Cafés are places where persons with MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment), early-stage Alzheimer’s, or a related dementia can go with their care partners to socialize andhave fun with other people going through similar things. A Memory Café has no realagenda or stated purpose except to enjoy each other’s company. Cafés provide a timewhere you do not need to focus on the diagnosis, while having a great time connectingwith each other as a family or creating new friendships.

To register, please contact Tammy Dickman at 262-335-4497 if it is your first timeattending.

Teen Tuesday: Pod People - Podcasting at the LibraryTuesday, July 23 at 4:30 PM

Whether you're a podcast enthusiast or a total newbie, stop by the library to learn moreabout how to make your own podcast. We'll be showing off the Digital Creation Lab'srecording equipment and mixing/editing software (Audacity). You can also sign up to helpproduce the forthcoming monthly library podcast. Teen Tuesdays are free and do notrequire any advance registration, but are intended for those going into grades 5-12.

Kids Crafts: Planetary Shrinky DinksWednesday, July 24 at 2 PM

Join us in making shrinky dinks. Geared for elementary age.

Elementastic Science ShowThursday, July 25 at 6:30 PM

Join us for this all ages program! Find out moreon Facebook!

Sci-Friday: Wall-EFriday, July 26 at 10 AM

WALL-E short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth.He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time - for 700 years.But when he spots EVE, a probe sent back to Earth on a scanning mission, smitten Wall-E embarks on his greatest adventure yet when he follows her across the galaxy (2008,G, 1 hour 43 minutes). Feel free to bring your own snacks, drinks, and anything youmight need to get comfortable! All ages are welcome at Sci-Friday screenings.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS FINAL COMPETITION

Friday, July 26 at 1 PM

For all the marbles! Come cheer on our winning team as the represent West Bend at theinaugural Monarch Library System Battle of the Books. They will face teams from otherlibraries in Washington, Ozaukee, Dodge, and Sheboygan counties. This event willtake place at the Lomira Quad/Graphics Community Library at 427 S. Water St.,Lomira, WI 53048.

Lego ClubFriday, July 26 at 2 PM

Teen Tuesday: Make Your Own StickersTuesday, July 30 at 4:30 PM

Try out our Cricut die-cutting machine! Come design and print your own stickers. TeenTuesdays are free and do not require any advance registration, but are intended forthose going into grades 5-12.

Summer Reading Finale PicnicWednesday, July 31 at 6 PM

Come at 6 PM to eat your dinner and playLenz's giant outdoor party games. Bringyour own meal and picnic blanket/chairs.At 6:30 PM, Jim Lenz will be performing amagic show! In the case of inclementweather, please eat at home and join us at6:30 PM indoors for the show! Find outmore on Facebook!

Notes of IvoryThursday, August 1 at 3 PM

Notes of Ivory is a group of local teens rocking out on string instruments for a goodcause. Come check out their arrangements of popular and classic tunes. All ages arewelcome! Attendees have the option to donate to help combat animal extinction, and theevent is free and open to the public. If the weather is nice, we'll be outside in front of thelibrary; if not, you can find us in the Story Room.

Stuffed Animal SleepoverThursday, August 8 at 6:30 PM

WHERE: West Bend Library’s StoryRoomWEAR: Your jammies! (optional)BRING: A stuffed animalWe will give your stuffed animal anametag, read some bedtime stories,sing some songs, and then you willleave your stuffed animal overnightwith us, and they will have a wild sleepover at the library! (Only the stuffed animals sleepover, children do not!)

Come back the next day to claim your stuffed friend and see photos of the fun the stuffedanimals had while you were away! **The stuffed animals will be sleeping over, so please bring a stuffed toy that your childcan live without for the night!

Storytime for Kids

We have several storytime sessions each week to choosefrom. Visit our website for more information on Storytimes.

Baby/Toddler Storytime takes place onWednesdays at 9:15 AM and is for ages 0-24months. This is about 15 minutes of songs, rhymes,and very short stories and always ends withbubbles and playtime!Preschool Storytime sessions usually last about25 minutes and consist of stories, songs, and rhymes, and the children can stayafter storytime for a craft. Preschool storytime takes place on Tuesday andWednesday mornings at 10 AM.NO THURSDAY EVENING STORYTIMES IN AUGUST, except August 8 at6:30pm for our annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover!All storytime sessions are drop-in and do not require advance registration. If youhave questions, please contact Terika Koch at tkoch@west-bendlibrary.org.

Book Clubs

The library has a variety of Book Clubs that areavailable to the public. For a full list of our bookclubs, visit our website!

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