Phase 2 of construction is rolling along! We now have the steel framing for the expansion up. Not even a Wisconsin winter can stop our progress towards a new and expanded library!
Little Free Pantry
Did you know that even during construction the Whitewater Public Library has a little free pantry? Located in our new entry way the little free pantry provides food for anyone in need, no questions asked. Feel free to help yourself to what you need. No need to ask staff or fill anything out to be able to take items.
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Ages
Winter Reading Challenge
January 13- February 28
It's easy to participate in our Winter Reading Challenge! Stop by the library and pick up a bookmark anytime between January 13 - February 28. Fill in a circle for every 30 minutes you read or listen to a book. When all of the circles are filled, return to the library and claim your goodie bag!
All entries will go into a grand prize drawing for a gift basket. There will be two winners -- one for the children's category and one for the adult/teen category.
Drop-in Craft
All January
During Library Open Hours Makerspace
Drop into the Library's Makerspace during the month of January to create a neddle felted star, or other needle delted creation of your choosing! Materials and basic instructions will be available all month.
This project is best for adults and teens. Children under the age of eleven MUST be accompanied by an adult in the Makerspace
Kids
Drop-in Crafts Ages 3+
Starting Thursday,
January 2nd
Check out Desk
Stop by the library and pick up a snowman mitten take & make craft for kids!
Starting Thursday, January 2nd. Available while supplies last. For age 3 and up.
Community Helpers Storytime
Wednesday, January 8
9:30-10:30 am Please note the different location! Due to library construction, storytime will be held at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center.
341 S. Fremont St. Whitewater
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month, January - May, for a monthly career-themed storytime that will be presented with the help of community members. Each storytime will explore a new career and offer opportunities to play and learn with hands-on activities.
January’s storytime will feature a teacher!
This is a free, drop-in program. No registration is required. Best for ages 2-6. All ages welcome!
High school students and Adults
Text
Nature Writing Workshop Series
Every Thursday in Febuary
5:30 pm start time Seniors in the Park
504 W. Starin Rd.
Whitewater
Join a small group of like-minded individuals lead by Jim Nies to read and/or reconnect with, then discuss, the best environmental literature of all time.
Registration is required as space is limited.
Register at whitewaterlibrary.org and click on "Event" or contact Sarah French to register: sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2782
adults
Tea of the Month Club
Starting Monday, January 20th
Check out Desk
Learn about and try a different tea each month! Stop by the library to pick up your kit.
January's tea is Darjeeling.
One per family, please. Available while supplies last.
NEW ON THE SHELVES
kids
teens
adults
Irvin L Young Memorial Library 431 West Center Street Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190 (262) 473-0530whitewaterlibrary.org