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December 2024 |
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Helping Hands Around the Libraries
| Member libraries showcase the heartwarming spirit of communities coming together to support one another this season. |
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The Giving Tree
| Alice Baker Memorial Library in Eagle has partnered with the Eagle Community Organization to host a holiday Giving Tree and collect donated gift items. It is decorated with tags for items needed by local families. The collection runs through December 15. |
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Christmas Clearing Council
| Several member libraries are hosting Christmas Clearing Council bins to collect new toys for children in need this winter. The collection runs through December 17. |
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Pull-Up and Diaper Drive
| Oconomowoc Public Library is collecting pull-ups, diapers, ointments, and wipes for Lake Country Caring in Hartland - serving Jefferson, Waukesha, Washington, and Dodge counties. The collection runs through December 23. |
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Shop Smarter and Gift Better with Consumer Reports
| Take the guesswork out of holiday shopping by researching your purchases on Consumer Reports for free with your library card. Find trusted reviews to help you to pick the perfect gifts with confidence. |
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Take and Make Crafts for Adults & Kids |
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Pick up a take and make ornament craft from the library for holiday fun! Available while supplies last. For Adults - Fabric Tree
Pick up begins Dec. 4
For Kids - Gingerbread Photo Frame (Ages 3+)
Pick up begins Dec. 11 Learn more about the crafts |
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2nd Annual Kindermarket |
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Come shop the craft fair and check out all the creations made and sold by kids. Kids begin learning and making products for market in August to be ready to share all their one-of-a-kind, handmade products!
Wednesday, December 11
6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Family Gingerbread House Decorating |
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Enjoy decorating a gingerbread house with your family. The library provides the supplies, and you provide the creativity. One house per family.
Friday, December 13
5:00 - 6:00 pm
For ages 4 and up.
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Winter Mocktails with Librarian Amy |
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Join Adult Services Assistant Amy for a lively mocktail demonstration and tasting just in time for your upcoming holiday gatherings!
Tuesday, December 17
1:30 - 2:30 pm
No registration required.
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December Memory Cafés |
Dec. 6: Holiday Fun! • Pewaukee Public Library Dec. 9: Holiday Sing-A-Long • Whitewater Senior Center Dec. 12: Happy Holidays • Muskego Public Library Dec. 16: Make Dog & Cat Blankets for HAWS • Pauline Haass Public Library (Sussex) Dec. 17: Ethnic Holiday Traditions • Johnson Creek Public Library Dec. 18: Jingle Mingle • Waukesha Public Library |
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On The Shelf |
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Season's Readings |
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