We've got your summer fun covered this July!

Come visit – we have great reads, fun events, and big smiles to brighten your day.
 
WHAT'S NEW?
Summer Reading Program
Our summer reading program is still going strong and will continue through July 20. There's still time to participate in a book challenge and attend fun events! We have something for everyone -- no matter what your age! 
 
Library Expansion and Renovation Project
We are expecting to break ground on the library's building project soon! To stay informed, visit our website and click on the "Library Building Project" tab. We will keep this page updated with current information. You may also call the library at 262-473-0530 or email us at library@whitewater-wi.gov with questions.
 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Art Studio Kids
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
7/2, 7/9, and 7/16
Have fun and use your creativity with a new art project each week during our Summer Reading Program! Best for ages 2-12. All ages welcome. 
Bubble Party
Thursday, July 18
2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with a Bubble Party! The event will be held outside. Music, popsicles, and bubbles! For all ages. 

FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Pay Yourself First & Charge It Right
Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Best for ages 16 - 21. Step into adulthood with money saving tips and tricks. Learn how to make a credit card help not hinder you. In this one-hour session, you will become an expert in budgeting, paying yourself, and utilizing a credit card for good and not evil. Presented by Associated Bank.
FOR ALL AGES
House Plant Swap
Week of July 8 - 13
Take a plant/leave a plant all week at the library. Bring a healthy plant rooted in dirt or cuttings, drop them off, and go home with a new plant baby!
Duke Otherwise Performance
Thursday, July 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Don't miss fun for the whole family with Duke Otherwise -- who sings hilarious and imaginative songs that all ages will delight in together! 

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NEW ON THE SHELVES
KIDS
Lighthouse and the little boat
by Katie Frawley

Promising to watch out for a little boat named Brightness, the tall, strong and bright Lighthouse must find a way to protect Brightness when a big storm hits and she goes farther out to sea, in this beautiful allegory of parenting and growing up.
Mushrooms know : wisdom from our friends the fungi
by K. George

This charming, STEM-themed picture book captures the wonderous world of mushrooms, revealing what these fascinating fungi can teach us: that small can be mighty, being unique is cause for celebration and staying connected is key.
Sweet Valley Twins : Best Friends
by Francine Pascal

Starting middle school, inseparable twins Jessica and Elizabeth realize they might not be as alike as they thought when they are divided by different interests, becoming their own person.
The portal keeper
by David Robertson

As Morgan and Emily's relationship blossoms and Eli grapples with newfound powers, a shocking discovery in the village of Ministik prompts them to join forces to solve the mystery of disappearing animals, blurring the lines between two worlds as a traditional legend unveils unexpected revelations.
TEENS
The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine 1
by Irinbi

From cooking to alchemy to even brewing tea, Ailette Rodeline is a certifiable child prodigy thanks to her secret weapon: She’s a transmigrator! Having purchased an insurance package at the moment of her untimely end, Ailette has the perks of a top-tier support system and item shop to fall back on. And in the world of a notoriously brutal time-loop novel, she’s going to need all the help she can get―because with the hero slated for an early death, Ailette might just have to become an S-class heroine herself!
Looking for Smoke
by K. A. Cobell

When a classmate is murdered during a traditional Blackfeet giveaway, Mara, Loren, Brody and Eli, the last people to see her alive, must take matters into their own hands and clear their names -- even though one of them may be the killer.
ADULT FICTION
A talent for murder : a novel
by Peter Swanson

A newlywed becomes suspicious of her husband after finding a blood streak on the back of a shirt he wore to a conference and discovers a disturbing pattern of unsolved murders in all the cities he's visited.
The summer escape : a novel
by Jill Shalvis

Finding herself racing against the clock with Owen Harris, a sexy, enigmatic adventurist, to prove her beloved father innocent of stealing a million-dollar necklace, Anna Moore, even though they are on opposing sides and suspicious of each other, cannot deny the chemistry between them.
ADULT NONFICTION
The backyard bird chronicles
by Amy Tan

Mapping the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions and beautiful original sketches, the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club shares her search for solace which turned into an opportunity to connect with nature in a meaningful way and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
Keep it zesty : a celebration of Lebanese flavors & culture from Edy's Grocer
by Edy Massih

With personal anecdotes, stunning photos of food and lovingly preserved family pictures, the beloved chef and owner of Edy's Grocer shares 115+ recipes for traditional Lebanese fare with a modern twist—and that are dedicated to the women in his life who shaped Edy along the way.
Irvin L Young Memorial Library
431 West Center Street
Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190
(262) 473-0530
whitewaterlibrary.org