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WHAT'S NEW

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Construction Update!

We see more progress on the library every day! Dry wall has gone up in the new addition and now it is being painted! We also have a new fire alarm panel and water heater, these two parts were changed out when we were closed April 17th and 18th. 

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Meet our Architect! 

Meet our Architect Marisa! Marisa works for Studio GC located in Chicago, IL. Marisa worked with her team to create the blueprints for the new library and comes to the library often to make sure that everything is being built according to plan and safely. 

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Summer Reading is almost here! 

Mark your calendar for the Summer Reading Program, which runs June 9 through August 1. 

The library is under construction, but there is still a lot of FREE, fun activities for the whole family throughout the summer. Check out our full lineup of events on our website. Note that some programs are off-site due to construction, so please double check the location of each event. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Whitewater Storytelling Festival

May 30-31, 2025

Flat Iron Park 

402 W. Main Street

Embark on a magical journey of words, wonder, and creation at the much-anticipated Whitewater Storytelling Festival. This enchanting event occurs May 30th and 31st at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center where stories come alive and imaginations run wild.

Click here for daily event schedules
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Flowerpot Painting Activity

Saturday, May 31 

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Flat Iron Park 

402 W. Main Street

Children are invited to paint a flowerpot during the Whitewater Storytelling Festival! 

Available while supplies last. 

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Story Stroll

May 30 -31

Flat Iron Park 

402 W. Main Street

Visit storybook pages around Flat Iron Park during the Whitewater Storytelling Festival and read the bilingual children's book, "We Laugh Alike- Juntos nos reímos"

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Financial Education Games

for homeschool families 

Thursday, May 22

1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Cravath Lakefront Community Center 

341 S. Fremont Street

For homeschool families! Drop in between 1:00-3:00 p.m. to play fun games that teach kids about financial literacy topics, including needs vs. wants, currency recognition, money math, managing income and expenses, understanding profit vs. loss, what a budget is, and more! Best for ages 5 and up. 

Learn more about the games in advance
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Community Helpers Storytime

Wednesday, May 14

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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.

May’s storytime will feature a police officer!

Best for ages 2-6. All ages welcome! 

all ages 

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Tea of the Month Club

Monday, May 19th

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While supplies last 

Learn about and try a different tea each month! 

May's tea is Chai. 


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Irvin L Young Memorial Library
431 West Center Street
Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190
(262) 473-0530
whitewaterlibrary.org