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Family Jams w/Noelle Larson Saturday, Sept. 12 @ 10:30-11:45 Kids and families are invited to explore world instruments, dance, and make music together! For all ages. |
NASA IMAP ProgramTuesday, Sept. 15 @ 5:30-7:30 p.m. Discover NASA’s IMAP mission and learn about space through a variety of STEM activities. For all ages. |
Ferradermis Demonstration Saturday, Sept. 19 @ 10:00-Noon Join our local robotics club for a robot demonstration and hands-on STEM activities! |
Seed Saving & Swapping Friday, Sept. 25 @ 3:30-5:00 p.m. Learn more about how to save seeds and participate in a seed swap! |
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Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center Monday, Sept. 28 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m. A fun and fact-filled educational program about raptors! Meet three of the raptors that make Hoo's Woods their home. |
Kids Lit & Crafts Tuesdays @ 3:30 starting on 9/15 Coloring Club is getting a glow up! Join us in the same soothing environment for easy crafts, YouTube ambiance, and children's chapter books read by Miss Deana! |
Wild Reading Early Literacy Thursdays @ 10:30 starting on 9/17 A multi-sensory approach to early literacy with Wild Reading by Rachel Tidd. Each week will include stories and nature-based activities appropriate for children ages 5-8. |
StorytimeWednesdays @ 9:30 starting on 9/16 Stories, songs, and general silliness with Miss Deana. Best for ages 0-5. All ages welcome.
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Art Class with UW-WhitewaterTuesday, Sept. 29 @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. Explore a different art project each session, facilitated by UW-W Art Education students! |
Teen DIY Wednesday, Sept. 9 @ 4:00 p.m. Get crafty in the Makerspace with a new project each month. |
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Monday, Sept. 21 @ 5:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for a standalone summer adventure. First hour is reserved for character creation. |
IGeTS Technology Help Mondays & Wednesdays Noon-1:00 Free one-on-one technology support for adults age 50 and older and adults age 18 and older with disabilities. Provided by UW-W. |
Author Talk: Sonya Naryshkin Monday, 9/28 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. Hear from the local medical thrilled author as she discusses her writing process and novels, including the upcoming A Viral Test. |
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My Sister, the Freak: A Graphic Novel by Dani JonesA heartfelt exploration of sisterhood, forgiveness, and outer space invasions. Mary Seaver lives in her own world. It's not her fault if sometimes her enthusiasm creates chaos. To Mary, that's what being 10 years old and a huge science fiction fan is all about. Allison Al Seaver is Mary's older sister--and she's everything that Mary is not: cool, calm, collected, and super popular. When aliens invade and a secret emerges from their family's past, Mary and Al find themselves turning to their most unlikely ally: each other. A hilariously tender investigation of sibling dynamics, aliens, and what it is that makes us human.
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Last Day Pool Party by Emma SteinkellnerFrom the bestselling author of the Okay Witch series comes a contemporary graphic novel about the only thing standing between the kids of Orange Grove Junior High and summer break--one party, and a whole lot of drama. Judy Blume level . . . Honest and heartfelt, the book's dialogue nails the tween years. Unexpected twists and ridiculous mishaps will make this the weirdest, wildest last day of school ever. Get ready, because this party is about to go off the deep end.
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Pet Placement Society by Primo GallanosaIn this graphic novel series perfect for animal lovers and fans of The Baby-Sitters Club, a group of tweens form a club to help find the perfect homes for animals at the local shelter while learning how to deal with middle school drama.
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Hear Ye Mortals by Yamile Saied MéndezTwo brothers struggle against a totalitarian regime in this historical YA about fighting for what you believe in, even when the world around you tries to silence your voice. In 1976 Rosario, Argentina, brothers Daniel and Adri n Aguirre share a passion for music and a bond as best friends. However, under the authoritarian military government, artists and musicians are considered enemies of the state, even if they're just teenagers playing at home. When one of their songs unexpectedly gains popularity on the radio, Daniel and Adri n, along with their band R o Babel--comprised of children of immigrants from Spain, Palestine, and Germany--face a daunting choice. They must decide whether to pursue their dream of becoming musicians or to remain silent to protect their families. Ready to challenge the military regime, their resolve is tested when one of their own goes missing. This novel delves into the power of music in the fight for a better tomorrow, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate stories of courage, family, and the enduring spirit of resistance against a totalitarian regime.
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Holloway by Elana K. ArnoldA boldly visionary, deeply felt story that crosses space and time to examine loss and love in a world on the brink. Questioning everything--including her own sanity--Nora sets out on a journey through a time and place completely foreign to her, and yet one that, much like the time and place she came from, is defined by death, loss, fear, and uncertainty. A journey in which she must find a way to honor her mother--and heal herself--in a world that feels irrevocably broken.
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Someone to Cook for by Maiko SeoA light, humorous, amiably peopled, and tender novel about found families, the people who shape our lives, and the complexities of non-traditional family ties. Yuko has had four different surnames and been brought up in several families. The parental figures in her life, despite not being related by blood, have always cared deeply for her. Through it all, pragmatic and resilient Yuko has navigated life's changes and its occasional conflicts without bitterness, always managing to find a kind of equilibrium. As an adult, Yuko falls in love with Hayase, a talented pianist she's known since her school years. Now a married woman, she embarks on a journey to reconnect with the various parental figures from her past to seek their blessing for her marriage. Along the way, she revisits her former life and the people in it and gains a deeper understanding of what truly defines a family.
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How the Story Goes by Andrew ForresterIn this heartwarming, bookish debut, a young widower of a famous children's fantasy author teams up with a down-on-her-luck MFA dropout to write the final book in his late wife's series...and find their own perfect ending along the way. Can Whit and Merritt come up with an ending that feels right...for both a beloved series and for their battered hearts?
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Reparenting the Inner Child: The New Science of Our Oldest Wounds and How to Heal Them by Nicole LeperaA groundbreaking guide to healing our childhood wounds and rediscovering our full potential. As adults, we often fall into patterns that feel irrational or out of character--shutting down, lashing out, people-pleasing, or self-sabotaging. Beneath those reactions lies our inner child, a younger part of us still trying to get its needs met the only way it knows how. Reparenting the Inner Child offers a clear, compassionate path to self-integration, combining practical exercises, somatic tools, and guided reflections to help us create the safety, love, and boundaries we've always needed.
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Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home by Katharine K. WilkinsonWhen the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating the climate crisis--moving from ache to action, doubt to possibility. Features stirring personal essays plus wisdom from leading climate voices, journaling prompts, exercises, and conversation guides.
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