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May 2025

Plan for summer at the library!

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Join the Journey of Dragons

June 2 - August 29, 2025

Join a party of adventurers on a legendary journey this summer for a chance to win prizes!


The Guardian Dragons’ hidden knowledge awaits discovery within the four great realms of Bridges Library System.


Visit libraries, gather letters and stamps, then piece together passwords to unlock the magic the dragons left behind.

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Summer Library Program

Create unforgettable memories at your local library this summer! Everyone is welcome to participate in free activities tailored for all ages. 


Participate in reading challenges to earn incentive prizes, watch captivating magic shows, learn at animal encounters, and find ways to get creative at the library. 

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Systemwide Event Calendar

Around the Libraries

Find Wisconsin Wonders at the Library


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A Conversation with Author Chris Slusar

Alice Baker Memorial Library (Eagle)

Chris Slusar, author of Early Wisconsin Lures, Hooks, and Harnesses, will speak about collectible fishing tackle and Wisconsin items. Bring your old fishing tackle for discussion and assessment.

Tuesday, May 20
2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Wisconsin's Gangster Past: Turning the Badger State into the Crime State

Elm Grove Public Library

Author and paranormal researcher Chad Lewis will talk about America's most infamous gangsters as they turned Wisconsin into their personal crime vacation land. Filled with bank robberies, shootouts, murders, and kidnappings!

Tuesday, May 20
6:30 - 7:30 pm
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"Around Wisco: Hiking the Ice Age Trail" With photographer Cameron Gillie

New Berlin Public Library

Wisconsin photojournalist Cameron Gillie will share his stories and photos from the Ice Age Trail.

Wednesday, May 21
6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Protecting Pollinators While Managing Pests

Jefferson Public Library

UW-Extension Educator, Julie Hill, will talked about backyard pest control while protecting Wisconsin's pollinators

Wednesday, June 4
2:00 - 3:00 pm
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Summer Memory Cafés

  • May 28: It's Fair Time • Waukesha Public Library

  • May 28: Pets! • L.D. Fargo Public Library in Lake Mills

  • June 6: MPM Sparks: Butterflies • Pewaukee Public Library

  • June 9: LEGO Fun • Jefferson Public Library

  • June 12: Hug A Horse • Horse Power Healing Center in Eagle
    Presented by Alice Baker Memorial Library

Memory Café Events

On The Shelf

Mental Health Awareness Month

Cover art for "Project UnLonely".

Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection

by Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH

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But What Will People Say?: Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures
by Sahaj Kaur Kohli, MAEd, LGPC 

Cover art for "Devout: A Memoir of Doubt"

Devout: A Memoir of Doubt 
by Anna Gazmarian

Find Your Library

Jefferson County

Dwight Foster Public Library (Fort Atkinson)
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater)
Jefferson Public Library

Johnson Creek Public Library

Karl Junginger Memorial Library (Waterloo)
L.D. Fargo Public Library (Lake Mills)
Powers Memorial Library (Palmyra)
Watertown Public Library


Waukesha County

Alice Baker Library (Eagle)
Big Bend Public Library
Brookfield Public Library
Butler Public Library
Delafield Public Library
Elm Grove Public Library
Hartland Public Library
Menomonee Falls Public Library
Mukwonago Community Library
Muskego Public Library
New Berlin Public Library
Oconomowoc Public Library
Pauline Haass Public Library (Sussex)
Pewaukee Public Library
Town Hall Library (North Lake)
Waukesha Public Library

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Bridges Library System
741 N Grand Ave #210
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
(262) 896-8080

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