Kilbourn Public Library News

BINGO Saturday @ the Library

Saturday, January 30 at 10 am is 5th Saturday Family Fun.  Join us for winter bingo.  Play bingo and win wintery prizes while enjoying special wintery treats.  “Chill” with us for the morning!

Library Open House - Saturday, January 23

We are very excited because our 4th Annual Library Open House is almost here!  Saturday, January 23 from 11 am to 1 pm join us at the library for “We’ve Got You Covered”, our 2010 open house.  The services and programs offered here at the library have you “covered” for everything from finding your next favorite book to finding a new career (and everything in between).  The resources and programming here at the library provide an avenue for you to fulfill your cultural, recreational and educational needs.  The library has something for everyone - join us at the open house to find your something.  There will be games, make and take crafts, sign up tables, hands on training, a community craft, free giveaways and refreshments.  The open house will highlight services and programming the library offers now and introduce some new services and programming for 2010.  Join us and find out all the ways “We’ve Got You Covered”.

Just for Teens

GAME-ON!  Don’t get skooled in 2010...come to teen game night at the library on January 20th.  We’ll be gaming from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Choose from Guitar Hero and Dance-Dance Revolution for PS2, as well as a variety Wii Games.  Bring your own games if you want.  Teenagers only please.

Building Expansion Open Meeting - Thursday, January 28

The building expansion open meeting scheduled for last week was postponed due to the Wisconsin winter weather we have been experiencing.  The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be the community's chance to see the design for the planned library expansion.  The library board and staff have been working with architect Carter Arndt from MSA Professional Services.  He has designed a library expansion that will create spaces for our current and future service and programming needs.  This presentation will include a computer walk through of the project and a discussion on a geothermal heating and cooling system along with a question and answer session. Join us for this exciting meeting and share in the design of your library.

Tuesday Tue-Do Art Lesson

It's a Tuesday Tue-Do on Tuesday, January 12 at 1:00 p.m. Winter is a great time to tap into your artistic self. Join Kris for a beginner’s look into painting with acrylics.  All supplies will be provided. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the fun of painting.  Adults only please.

Movie Day Saturday

Get ready to be served.  Saturday, January 16 beginning at 10:00 a.m. we will be showing the newly released DVD hit Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Based on the popular children’s book this film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.  Join us for this fun family movie and popcorn.

Building Expansion Open Meeting-Thursday, January 7

Here’s your chance to see the design for the planned library expansion.  The library board and staff have been working with architect Carter Arndt from MSA Professional Services.  He has designed a library expansion that will create spaces for our current and future service and programming needs.  On Thursday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center room at the library, Carter will unveil the new expansion design.  His presentation will include a computer walk through of the project along with a question and answer session. Join us for this exciting meeting and share in the design of your library.

Winter Wonderland Saturday

Lake Delton will be the site for some great winter library fun.  Saturday, January 9 at 10 am at the Lake Delton School, join Charlotte for a Winter Wonderland.  There will be winter stories, games, crafts and other “cool’” activities.

Welcome Michael

We are pleased to announce that Michael Dodd has joined the staff here at the Kilbourn Public Library.  Michael will be spending part of his time on the bookmobile and will also be here at the circulation desk.  Michael may be a familiar face to many of you as he has been volunteering here at the library for the last couple of years. Michael begins January 4.  Join us in welcoming him to the library.