Nov - Dec 2018

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CENTRAL LIBRARY SOUTHWEST BRANCH 515 Pine Street, Green Bay 974 Ninth Street, Green Bay 920-448-4400 920-492-4910 Mon-Thu 9 am - 8 pm Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm Fri 9 am - 5 pm Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat 9 am - 4 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Sun 12 pm - 4 pm (Sept. - May)

ASHWAUBENON BRANCH WEYERS-HILLIARD BRANCH 1060 Orlando Drive, Green Bay 2680 Riverview Drive, Howard Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm 920-448-4405 Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 4 pm

WRIGHTSTOWN BRANCH DENMARK BRANCH 615 Main Street, Wrightstown Located in Denmark High School 920-532-4011 450 N. Wall Street, Denmark Mon & Wed 1 pm - 8 pm 920-863-6613 Tue & Thu 10 am - 5 pm Mon & Wed 3:30 pm - 8 pm Tue & Thu 3:30 - 6:30 pm

EAST BRANCH 2255 Main Street, Green Bay 920-391-4600 Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm

KRESS FAMILY BRANCH HOLIDAY CLOSURES: 333 N. Broadway, De Pere ALL Brown County Libraries will be CLOSED on 920-448-4407 Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm Thursday, November 22 Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm Monday, December 24 Sat 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday, December 25 Tuesday, January 1, 2019

PULASKI BRANCH ALL* Brown County Libraries will CLOSE at 5 pm on 222 W. Pulaski Street, Pulaski Monday, December 31 920-822-3220 Mon & Wed 1 pm - 8 pm *The Denmark Branch will be CLOSED on 12/31 Tue & Thu 10 am - 5 pm Fri 1 pm - 5 pm Diverse Perspectives

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2 browncountylibrary.org SPECIAL events Bee Amazed! at the Neville Public Museum 210 Museum Place Green Bay, WI 920-448-4460

View the museum's exhibits and participate in activities for all ages inspired by the exhibit "Bees!" Hands-on crafts, games and science stations; “The Buzz on Beekeeping” with Brian Haanen; “Creepy Crawly Cuisine: Eating Insects Around the World”; “Bee-Wigged” Story Shows, and more. Saturday, November 3 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

e eet th M ry Hung Very ! Kids and teens who earned the Neville Museum Event Pass in the Summer rpillar Cate Reading Adventure will get FREE admission along with one adult. Otherwise, all event activities are included with regular museum admission.

Arduino at the Central Library Learn to Write Computer Cod e & Build Small Electronics **

Arduino is a credit card-sized, programmable microcontroller that can read sensors, turn on lights, run motors, and more, based on the code you write. Call 448-5846 or go to browncountylibrary.org/calendar

Arduino at the Library - Thursday, November 8 6:00 - 7:30 pm For beginners ages 10-18; parents welcome to attend. These hands-on sessions introduce the basics of coding and inventing with Arduino.

Arduino Club: Guided Project and Free Play! For students ages 10-18 who have attended an Arduino at the Library class. A 45-minute guided project will expand your coding and Arduino knowledge. If you’ve already attended a Club with the scheduled guided project, sign up for the second 45 minutes for open play with our kits and electronic components.

Thursday, November 15 6:00-7:30 pm Thursday, December 20 6:00-7:30 pm Guided Project: Serial Monitor 6:00-6:45 pm Guided Project: Potentiometers 6:00-6:45 pm Open Play: 6:45-7:30 pm Open Play: 6:45-7:30 pm Learn to use Arduino's serial monitor to receive A potentiometer is a simple knob that can control and send data, track temperature and light in the a variety of components, from LEDs to motors. room, and control LED lights from a computer. Learn how to use a potentiometer to add a new layer of complexity to simple projects! 3 Requires registration. Call the hosting library or go to browncountylibrary.org/calendar SPECIAL events

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READER & AUTHOR FAIR Anne of Green Gables is 110 years old! Featuring keynote author Brian Freeman Meet the Author through a Saturday, November 10 First-Person Performance 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, December 1 1- 2:30 pm 11:00 am - From Decades Past - Fiction set in the worlds of our parents and grandparents, with authors Actress Bev Smith will portray Lucy Maud Montgomery and enact E.L. Risden, Scott Winkler and Dan Linssen. scenes – both sad and humorous – from several of Montgomery's 28 books. Stu Smith and Judy Crain will also play roles. Bev's 12:00 pm - Thriller Award-winning research included a trip to Prince Edward Island, home of the author author Brian Freeman on the and the setting of her books. Learn about the author's life and how it influenced her writings. Stay for light refreshments provided by Perceptive Thriller - When fiction the Friends of Brown County Library. anticipates and responds to current events. Book signing after talk.

1:30 pm - Writing Women's Lives - Publisher Brittiany Koren and a panel of women authors REINDEER CHEER! explore the influence of current issues in creating A fun family event featuring strong, female characters and voices. Santa and live reindeer! Wednesday, December 12 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Movies at the Library Three live reindeer from Reindeer Games in Hartford, WI are making Guess Who's Coming to Dinner a return visit to Brown County Library! Monday, November 12 2:00 pm Take photos with the reindeer, visit with Santa, decorate Starring: Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier and cookies and more! Join us! Katharine Hepburn 1967, NR, 1 hr 48 min (4"x 6" digital photos may be purchased for $10) Ocean's 8 Monday, November 19 1:00 pm Event will take place, snow or shine! Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Please dress for the weather! Anne Hathaway 2018, PG-13, 1 hr 50 min National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Sponsored by the Friends of the Brown County Library. Saturday, November 24 1:00 pm Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, and Johnny Galecki Book & a Movie 1989, PG-13, 1 hr 37 min Gather your friends for a fun night out at De Pere Cinema, White Christmas 417 George St., to discuss the book and then watch the film! Monday, December 10 2:00 pm FREE admission, concessions available for purchase. Starring: Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye 1954, NR, 2 hrs 20 min Call 448-4407 for more information. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again! Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Monday, December 17 1:00 pm Monday, November 26 7:00 pm Starring: Lily James, Amanda Seyfried and Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Penelope Cruz and Willem Dafoe Meryl Streep 2018, PG-13, 1 hr 54 min 2017, PG-13, 1 hr 54 min Incredibles 2 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Wednesday, December 26 6:00 pm Monday, December 10 7:00 pm Starring: Holly Hunter and Craig T. Nelson Starring: Susan Sarandon, Winona Ryder and Kirsten Dunst 2018, PG, 2 hrs 5 min 1994, PG, 1 hr 55 min

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DINOVEMBER SCAVENGER HUNT! KINDNESS ROCKS Stop by the desk to pick up your dino-checklist. Search the It’s World Kindness Day! Drop in to paint your own kindness rocks Pulaski Branch plastic dinosaurs hidden around the library; find to leave around town. at least 15 and earn a prize!

November 1-November 30 Tuesday, November 13 10:00 am (Closed Thanksgiving) During Library's Open Hours CODING WITH OZOBOTS** BUILD A DINOSAUR! Use noodles, marshmallows, and Legos to build a dinosaur! Program Ozobots to walk, run spin, turn, and more! Suitable for Tuesday, November 13 3:30 - 4:45 pm ages 8 to 12. Friday, November 23 2:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, November 16 2:00 pm

TURKEY TRIATHLON DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION Prepare yourself for Thanksgiving festivities with exercise, crafts Celebrate the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday to honor and a tasty snack. All kids welcome. loved ones that have passed away. This after-hours event Friday, November 16 10:00 am & 3:30 pm features traditional crafts, face-painting, and more. Pan de Muerto and refreshments will be served. Thursday, November 1 5:30 pm FAMILY SEWING MINI QUILTS** Use your mini quilt for a stuffed animal, wall hanging, or to start a THE NUTCRACKER WITH THE DANCE COMPANY full-sized quilt. Supplies provided. For those with specific fabric in Join The Dance Company as they read The Nutcracker and mind: bring 3 fat quarters or at least 1/4 yard for backing plus perform excerpts from the show! scraps to make the front. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, November 7 2:00 pm Friday, November 16 2:00 pm Friday, December 28 10:30 am ESCAPE ROOM: CHEF'S SECRET** Look for clues, solve puzzles and beat the time limit in this fun group challenge! Groups of 4-8 welcome. TRY VIRTUAL REALITY Join experts from Edge VR Arcade in Ashwaubenon as they guide Wednesday, November 7 2:00 - 7:00 pm you through VR technology. Headsets will be available to try. Ages 12+. Saturday, December 1 11:00 am CORN HUSK DOLLS Eliza Skenandore, a Native American artist, will lead Friday, December 14 2:00 pm attendees in making traditional corn husk dolls. Learn from Eliza’s mother, Kymberly Pelky as she shares the story of why the corn husk doll has no face. WIRE ORNAMENTS Make a tree, star, candy cane, snowflake, or come up with your Wednesday, November 7 6:00 pm own design! Supplies and instruction provided. Wednesday, December 12 5:30 pm LOCAL HOMESCHOOL MEET & GREET Younger age groups join in a storytime and tweens/teens participate in an activity. Adults share ideas. Bring any FAMILY BOARD GAMES suggestions for future homeschool programs/events. Play our games or bring your own! Thursday, November 8 1:30 pm Thursday, December 27 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY Games for all ages! Drop in for one round or stay all day. Saturday, November 10 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Storytime break is November 18-December 2. Visit the library during this time for other programs, to play with our toys, and check out books! Regular storytimes will resume Monday, December 3.

Book Babies (Ages 0-2) Toddler (Ages 2-3) Storytimes feature Monday 9:30 am Tuesday 9:30 am age-appropriate books, songs, Tuesday 9:30 am Tuesday 10:30 am movement Wednesday 9:30 am Wednesday 10:30 am activities, and more.

Thursday 9:30 am Thursday 9:30 am Have fun with your Thursday 10:15 am Thursday 9:30 am children, reinforce pre-literacy skills Thursday 10:30 am and socialize with Ones & Twos (Groups & Families) other adults! Preschool (Ages 3-5) Tuesday 9:30 am Tuesday 10:30 am

Terrific Twos (Age 2) Wednesday 9:30 am Pre-Literacy Tips Monday 10:30 am Wednesday 10:30 am Talking: Take a picture walk through Thursday 10:30 am Family (All Ages) a book before you read it. Predict what might happen. Thursday 10:30 am Monday 9:30 am Singing: Sing your ABCs. Monday 5:30 pm

Tuesday 10:15 am Reading: Make up a story to go with a Tuesday 10:15 am wordless book. Writing: Tuesday 3:30 pm Use pudding to finger paint letters. Friday 10:15 am

WH Playing: Play Peek-A-Boo.

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GIVE BEES A CHANCE A bee here, a bee there -- get buzzed up for the "Bee Amazed" event at the Neville Public Museum on November 3 with stories, songs and fingerplays all about BEES! Stay after for a busy bee project to take home. (See pg. 3 for event info) Thursday, November 1 Ages 2-3 9:30 am Ages 3-5 10:30 am PRESCHOOL PLAYDATE: LET'S EAT! Tinker Tuesdays Fun is on the menu at our play restaurant. Kids will learn some basic math and writing as they take on the roles of restaurant CENTRAL LIBRARY employees, playing with fake food and handling (play) paper 5:30 - 7:30 pm money. Ages 2+ Young children need to bring a supervising adult. Thursday, November 1 5:00 pm NOVEMBER 6: PUMPKINS! PLAY & LEARN WITH THE VERY HUNGRY Create your own pumpkin masterpieces using materials CATERPILLAR such as paints and various types of paper. Ages 3-6. A half hour of stories and songs plus a half hour of Dress for a mess! activities, all about counting, colors, butterflies and more. Meet NOVEMBER 13: THANKSGIVING TABLE DECOR and get your photo taken with the Very Hungry Caterpillar! Friday, November 2 10:00 am DECEMBER 4: TREE CRAFTS

PAWS FOR TALES DECEMBER 11: MAKE A GREETING CARD Drop in and spend a few minutes meeting and reading to one of our trained, four-legged reading buddies. Fun for dog-lovers and DECEMBER 18: REINDEER CRAFTS kids looking for reading practice with a patient audience Saturdays 11:00 am November 3,10 & 17; December 1, 8 & 15

THE NUTCRACKER WITH THE DANCE COMPANY After reading The Nutcracker, costumed Dance Company members will bring the story to life, performing select dances PICNIC & PLAY: IN NOVEMBER from its annual production. Learn a few of the dance steps, color Parks & Rec Activity Coordinator Cindy Lee and Community pictures of scenes from the story and get your picture taken with Nurse Sara Lornson welcome you to this play literacy session full the characters. of festive fun. Based on Cynthia Rylant's picture book In Saturday, November 3 10:30 am November, we'll learn about how animals --and people--prepare for winter. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket and a snack or "B" IS FOR BAKER STORYTIME WITH DOUGH-Y TREATS lunch. We'll share some tasty tales about bakers and the delicious Wednesday, November 7 10:15 am treats they make. Sample a selection of bread and cookies provided by the De Pere Great Harvest. Stay and create a KINDNESS COUNTS: A GOOD ETHICS DAY bakery-inspired art project. *Treats contain gluten and may STORYTIME FOR KIDS have traces of nuts. Little ones will learn some of the many ways they can practice Tuesday, November 6 Ages 2-3 9:30 am kindness through stories, songs and activities about sharing and Ages 3-5 10:30 am giving. Presented as part of the annual Good Ethics Day, sponsored by Foundations. Option: Bring a new book to donate SPECIAL STORYTIME: CELEBRATE DINOVEMBER! for a child in need through the Give-a-Kid-a-Book Campaign! Stomp in for some Dinosaur stories and songs! Thursday, November 8 Tuesday, November 6 10:15 am Ages 2-3 9:30 am Ages 3-5 10:30 am

BOOK BABIES MOVIN' WITH NEW FUSION DANCE Storytime for our youngest and tiniest patrons! Stories, songs Miss Lindsey from New Fusion Dance will incorporate some and activities for ages 0 to 2 with a participating parent or movement and dance into this special movement storytime. caregiver. Fridays 9:30 am Tuesdays November 9 & December 14 November 6 & December 4 10:00 am

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LEARN THROUGH PLAY LITERACY DAY: AH-CHOO! ALL ABOUT GERMS: PRESCHOOL NIFTY NUMBERS STORYTIME Help your child get ready to read with our hands on activities Sharing is caring, but we don't want to share germs! Join us for designed to promote early literacy skills. We will focus on a storytime about germs, hand washing, and staying healthy. counting, writing numbers, and number art. Perfect for 3-5 year Presented in collaboration with David Liethen, Community olds. Relations Liaison for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Storytime Friday, November 9 10:00 am for ages 3-5 Wednesday, November 14 10:30 am LEGO® CLUB Drop in to build with LEGOs® and see some LEGO® models on display. For kids ages 4 and up, no signup needed. TURKEY TALES FOR TODDLERS Mondays Read, stretch and sing like turkeys! November 12 & December 10 4:00 pm Thursday, November 15 Ages 2-3 9:30 am THANKSGIVING FAMILY STORYTIME Join us for a storytime and craft centered around the holiday of THANKFUL STORYTIME Thanksgiving. We'll be making pinecone turkeys to help Get ready for Thanksgiving with stories and activities about all the decorate your tables! All materials provided. things we are thankful for. We'll also have a mini turkey trot Monday, November 12 5:30 pm around the library as we prepare for Thanksgiving dinner! Thursday, November 15 Ages 2-3 9:30 am EVENING STORIES & CRAFTS: GOBBLE, GOBBLE! Ages 3-5 10:30 am ALL ABOUT TURKEYS 'Tis the season for turkey tales! Join us for an evening storytime MESSY MARVINS & NEAT NELLIES with a take-home craft included. It's baby art day! Have them get messy or stay neater, but bring Monday, November 12 6:00 pm your babies ready to create their own masterworks at our age- appropriate, parent-led art stations. Materials provided. PRESCHOOL KIDS YOGA ** Lead by instructor Mary Gerndt. Simple yoga poses that parents Thursdays and children can do together. Bring a mat if possible. November 15 & December 13 10:15 am Replaces regular Book Babies Storytime Tuesdays November 13 & December 11 9:30 am Fridays November 16 & December 21 10:00 am SPECIAL STORYTIME: TURKEY HOEDOWN! Listen to some turkey stories, do the Turkey Pokey and make a STORYTIME BROUGHT TO YOU BY...... THE DADS! cute little turkey you won't eat! For ages 4-7. Stories, songs and laughs led by one of our Tuesday, November 13 10:15 am favorite Storytime Dads. Thursdays November 15 & December 6 10:30 am STEM STORYTIME WITH THE CODE-A-PILLARS We will read books that promote the basic concepts kids learn when coding. Then we'll try out the Code-a- LIBRARY PLAY DAYS pillars and see what they can do. Storytime may be on a break, but you can still visit us! Explore Tuesday, November 13 3:30 pm our special toys in the storytime room while you play with your friends! PAWS FOR TALES Mondays November 19 & 26 9:30 am There's a new dog in town! Join Janene and her miniature American Shepherd, Blaze, for our afterschool read-with-a-dog Tuesdays program. All ages are welcome to sit, stay and read (or just turn November 20 & 27 10:15 am the pages) with our gentle canine friend. Tuesdays 4:30 pm EXPLODING PUMPKINS AND APPLES ** November 13 & 27; December 11 Explore the science behind baking soda with this fall-themed, EVENING STORYTIME - JUST A BOX? science event! Bring your own small/medium sized pumpkin Is it just a box? Is it a train? Is it a fort? We'll read a few (should be small enough for the child to carry) or large apple stories to give us ideas and then use our creativity to make and watch it erupt in baking soda foam. For 1st-5th graders. boxes into new creations. All ages welcome. Tuesday, November 20 5:30 pm Wednesday, November 14 6:00 pm

Pulaski Southwest Weyers-Hilliard Wrightstown 9 Requires registration. Call the hosting library or go to browncountylibrary.org/calendar CHILDREN HAPPY HOLLY DAYS WITH SANTA! TUNES, TREATS & TREES Kick off the holiday season with De Pere's Holly Days. The Enjoy holiday tunes and treats as you join us for our family downtown will be abuzz with holiday cheer all day. Santa will be storytime, ornament craft and tree decorating party. at the library at 2:00 with stories, songs, and fun. Or drop in Friday, December 7 10:15 am between 11:00-3:00 to make a holiday card, materials provided. Saturday, December 1 2:00 pm EVENING STORIES & CRAFTS: CELEBRATE THE SEASON MAGIC SANTA Learn about holiday traditions from around the world. Santa himself will share stories, lead sing-a-longs and show you Monday, December 10 6:00 pm some special Christmas magic as only Santa can do. Santa stays to meet everyone no matter how long it takes. It's a great LEARN THROUGH PLAY LITERACY DAY: RHYMING time to take lots of pictures! Help your child get ready to read with our hands-on activities Monday, December 3 6:00 pm designed to promote early literacy skills. We will focus on rhyming, rhyming art, and traditional rhymes. Perfect for 3-5 year FAMILY FUN WITH SANTA CLAUS! olds. At 6:00 pm, Santa Claus will join us for stories and songs, Friday, December 14 10:00 am followed by time to visit with each child. Come early or stay later to tinker around with tree-themed crafts, holiday tree decorating, WINTER CELEBRATIONS and a treat. Young children need to bring a participating adult. We'll be reading about three different winter celebrations: Tuesday, December 4 5:30 pm Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. Monday, December 17 9:30 am PICNIC & PLAY: REINDEER GAMES Tuesday, December 18 3:30 pm On Dasher! On Dancer! On Prancer and Vixen! Join us for lots of festive reindeer fun! Don't forget a healthy lunch (or snack) HOLIDAY TRADITIONS and a picnic blanket! Celebrate the holiday season with this special story time that focuses on many of the diverse traditions that take place around Wednesday, December 5 10:15 am the world at this time of year. Monday, December 17 5:30 pm TREE-RIFIC TODDLER TALES For ages 2-3. Trees aren't just for Christmas! Enjoy stories, HO! HO! HO! IT'S A HOLIDAY STORYTIME! participation songs and activities about maples, pines, and other trees that are always in season. Stay to create a simple after- Celebrate the season with stories, songs, crafts, and more! crafters project -- a tree to take home to decorate your house. Tuesday, December 18 10:15 am Thursday, December 6 9:30 am

STORYTIME VISITS WITH CORDUROY THE BEAR!

Bring your favorite stuffed toy for a special storytime with Corduroy the Bear! See below for the time that Corduroy is scheduled to appear at YOUR library!!

Friday, December 7 10:00 am Tuesday, December 11 6:00 pm

Monday, December 10 9:30 am Wednesday, December 12 10:30 am

Monday, December 10 6:30 pm Wednesday, December 12 6:30 pm

Tuesday, December 11 Thursday, December 13 Ages 2-3 9:30 am Ages 2-3 9:30 am Ages 3-5 10:30 am Ages 3-5 10:30 am

10 Central Library Ashwaubenon Denmark East Kress CHILDREN DIY WINTER SLIME ** STEP-IT-UP STORYTIME! We will help you make the slime, the decorating is all up to Burn off some extra energy with movement stories, action songs and you! Bring your own beads, jewels, or other items you would other participation activities perfect for short attention spans, on-the- like to make into a slimy goo! *If you child has sensitive skin, go learners and anyone who needs a bit of exercise. please notify the library in advance of your attendance* Thursday, December 27 For 1st -5th graders. Ages 2-3 9:30 am Tuesday, December 18 5:30 pm Ages 4-8 10:30 am

A VISIT FROM SANTA DROP-IN STEM OZOBOTS AFTERNOON Join us for a festive evening including music, a family craft Ozobots are tiny round robots that teach the basics of activity and, of course, a visit from Santa. There will be plenty computer programming as they follow your commands. Using of time for pictures.. marker on paper, design an obstacle course or racetrack for Wednesday, December 19 5:30 pm the bots. Stop in and give them a whirl! Thursday, December 1:00 pm REINDEER ROMP I SURVIVED THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD ESCAPE ROOM Celebrate all things reindeer through stories, songs, facts and Can you escape the Children’s Blizzard of 1888? Try this fun. Stay for an After-Crafters project. “choose your own adventure” escape room experience based Thursday, December 20 on the I Survived… series by Lauren Tarshis; no registration Ages 2-3 9:30 am necessary, drop in at any time! Ages 3-5 10:30 am Thursday, December 27 1:00 - 3:00 pm SING & SHARE STORYTIME 'Tis the season to sing and share! To get in the spirit, we'll HAPPY 'NOON' YEAR!! carol around the library and make holiday greeting cards, Celebrate the New Year at Noon! Can't stay up til midnight with which we'll deliver to local nursing homes. Please bring a the little ones? Join us for celebratory stories and songs, and canned good, which we'll donate to a food pantry. Enjoy the count down to Noon at 12:00pm sharp! Crafts and a snack week before Christmas giving and sharing with others! included. All ages welcome! Friday, December 21 10:15 am Monday, December 31 11:30 am BOOKMOBILE

The Bookmobile travels to locations throughout Brown County. The public is welcome at all stops and special events.

Morrison Country Crossroads Tuesdays Hwys 96 & W November 6 & December 4 Greenleaf 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Dyckesville Community Stop Mondays CR-DK & Cty. Line Rd. November 12 & December 10 Dyckesville 3:30 - 6:30 pm

Syble Hopp School Tuesdays 755 Scheuring Rd. November 20 & December 18 De Pere 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Hollandtown Community Stop Tuesdays @ St. Francis Church November 20 & December 18 433 County CE 4:30 - 6:30 pm Hollandtown

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LEGO® MAZE CODING QUILL & INK You don't need technology to learn how to code! Use LEGOs® Calling all teen writers! meet with other aspiring authors, share to build mazes and 'program" your way from start to finish. ideas, and work on improving your craft in a fun and supportive Learn programming fundamentals and have fun! Ages 10+ environment. All genres and experience levels are welcome. Thursday, November 8 4:00 pm Grades 6-12. Tuesdays 6:00 pm CHAPTER CHAT: BOOK CLUB for 4th-6th GRADERS November 27 & December 18 Chapter Chat meets on the second Thursday of every month. Discuss the book and join in fun activities related to that month's book. STICKY NOTE ART: HOLIDAY EDITION Hey, after-schoolers! Deck out halls (actually windows) with bright Thursdays 3:45 pm sticky notes to create festive holiday designs. Team up to make November 8 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone the coolest creations come to life. Grinch? Snowflakes? Trees? by J.K. Rowling Bring your best ideas! Copies available starting October 16 Wednesday, November 28 3:30 pm December 13 - The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Copies available starting November 8 DIY BOOK PAGE WREATH ** WRITE ON! Repurpose old books into a crafty holiday wreath. All supplies Hang out with other writers at this creative writing group. Talk provided. about ideas, do fun writing challenges, and if you're feeling brave, share you own work! Monday, December 3 6:00 pm Mondays 6:00 pm November 12 & December 10 HENNA TATTOOS TEEN TRIVIA: HOLIDAY MOVIES EDITION Join henna artist Kali Ambrosius to learn a bit more about henna, the safe, temporary and non-invasive tattoo medium. She'll Grab a friend, make a team and join the fun for our after-school trivia demonstrate the art and offer free small hand tattoos to attendees. challenge. Tuesday, December 4 4:00 pm Tuesday, November 13 3:30 pm DIY MAGNETS HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT Make a set of magnets to keep or give as a gift --personalize Socialize with other home-schooled tweens/teens. Enjoy board them for a friend, teachers, or just about anyone! There will be games, crafts and snacks in a casual atmosphere. Make materials on hand to package and wrap these so they are all set connections and share interests. for gift giving! Ages 10-17. Mondays Saturday, December 8 2:00 pm November 19 and December 17 1:00 - 3:00 pm FIND YOUR BALANCE TEEN TASTE TESTING: INTERNATIONAL FOODS Is balancing school, work, extracurriculars, family and the holidays Broaden your cultural horizons and try unique foods from around taking its toll? Take a "mental health day." Learn how to cope with the world. Can you guess what country your snack is from? Who stress year round. Sessions will be held throughout the day on knows - you might find a new favorite! Grades 6-12. stress relief, depression, anxiety, mindfulness and meditation, Monday, November 19 6:00 pm yoga, and more. Saturday, December 8 11:00 am - 3:00 pm AMAZING RACE: TEEN EDITION Race around the library (and the world!), learn about different ARCADE MACHINE: EXTENDING ARM cultures, and complete a variety of tasks and challenges. Come Do you remember trying to win prizes from claw arcade games? with a partner, or be assigned one when you get here, Ages 10- Wonder how the arm works? Make your own arcade arm at this 17. (Program will be repeated in the future for families). fun, science-based program using skewers, straws, tape, and Saturday, November 24 1:00 - 3:00 pm popsicle sticks. Try to win candy from our own arcade-based machine. TAG MEETING Thursday, December 13 4:00 pm Want to make the library a better place for teens? Join TAG. The Teen Action Group plans events, works on projects, and shares ULTIMATE TEEN SELFIE SCAVENGER HUNT ideas, For memebers only - pick up an application in the TeenZone! Get to know your friends and library better with this active Mondays 5:00 pm afterschool scavenger hunt. Bring your phones and take pics of everything on our checklist. Have fun. Win prizes. November 26 & December 17 Thursday, December 13 3:30 pm

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LIBRARY TIME FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS LOOKING FOR A BOO K CLUB TO JOIN? Join Miss Katie for a time with tales and tunes. WE HAVE SOMETH ING FOR EVERYONE! Thursdays November 1 & 15; December 6 & 20 1:00 pm

MONDAY Read It Or Not, Here I Come! 6:30 pm Local History Series: November 5 - Sister by Rosamund Lupton Brown County Rocks!! Coffee & Books with the Boys 10:30 am The Geology of Brown County November 19 - All American Murder: The Rise & Fall Thursday, November 1 6:15 pm of Aaron Hernandez by James Patterson December 17 - Montana 1948 by Larry Watson Join Geoscience Prof. John Luczaj Nothing Serious Book Group 1:00 pm (UW-Green Bay) for a presentation on November 19 & December 17 No hard questions, no group picks, no deadlines; just the geologic history of Brown County. conversation about all things BOOKS! The presentation will focus on the formation of the Niagara Escarpment, Brown County Community 1:00 pm Women's Club (BCCWC) Book Club glacial deposits, and Green Bay, as November 5 - Claude & Camille by Stephanie Cowell well as a tour of waterfalls and other December 3 - Share a Favorite Book Day! special features. TUESDAY

Murder & Mayhem Mystery Book Group 1:00 pm WHO GETS GRANDMA'S YELLOW PIE PLATE? November 13 - Books by P.J. Tracy Join UW-Extension Family Living Educator, Paula Hella, and December 11 - Pick a Christmas mystery to read and discover the steps you can take when distributing your long discuss for this month's meeting. loved life possessions as you down size or deal with the "stuff" Cookbook Club 6:30 pm of a loved one. November 13 - Gifts in a Jar Thursday, November 1 4:00 pm December 11 - Cookie Exchange STITCH IN Great Books Discussion 6:30 pm Bring your needlework, yarn, needles, or hooks to connect and November 13 - The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov create by the fireplace. December 11 - King Lear by William Shakespeare Thursdays 10:00 am

ABC Readers 10:30 am WII BOWLING LEAGUE** November 20 - By the Iowa Sea: A Memoir by Joe Blair December 18 - Meet at the Olive Garden (2819 Oneida) A great way to have fun and meet new friends! Call the branch @11:30 am for food, friends and good conversation to learn how to sign up. about whatever you are reading! Thursdays November 1, 8 & 15 1:00 pm WEDNESDAY Wednesdays Sci-Fiction & Fantasy Book Club 6:30 pm November 7, 14 & 28 November 21 - Red Rising by Pierce Brown December 5 & 12 10:00 am Women's Club of De Pere Book Club 2:00 pm November 28 - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield KNITTING NIGHT Knitters of all experience levels are welcome to this fun, informal knitting circle. Bring your current project, share new THURSDAY stitches and pattern ideas with others, and we'll have books READ Book Club (Read-Eat-And-Discuss) 2:00 pm available to reference. November 1 - Night Film by Marisha Pessl Monday, November 5 5:30 pm December 6 - The Quiet Season by Jerry Apps

Pulaski Southwest Weyers-Hilliard Wrightstown 13 Requires registration. Call the hosting library or go to browncountylibrary.org/calendar ADULT COOKING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS Learn how to incorporate essential oils into cooking plus how this simple addition is packed with flavor and benefits. Wednesday, November 7 6:00 pm

WINE CORK PUMPKIN CREATIONS** Join us for wine cork pumpkin creations using recycled wine corks. Supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring a small supply of wine corks. Wednesday, November 7 6:00 pm

MEET THE COMPUTER** Through hands-on experience, learn basic computer terminology and how to navigate in Windows 10. Please email [email protected] or call (920) 448-5825 to register. Wednesday, November 7 10:00 am

PASSED & PRESENT: KEEPING MEMORIES OF LOVED ONES ALIVE - A WEBINAR WORLD WAR I HISTORICAL DISPLAY Presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing and In honor of 100 years since the end of World War I, stop by to award-winning author Allison Gilbert, this webinar unveils new see the local historical artifacts on display during the month of and innovative ways to help you remember and celebrate the November. family and friends you never want to forget. A free information November 1 - November 30 guide on re-purposing cherished fabric - a favorite jacket, t-shirt, sweater, scarf, or even a love-worn tablecloth - will be offered to CRAFTS AND LAUGHS all participants. Join us for an open "crafternoon"! Bring your projects-crocheting, Thursday, November 8 11:00 am knitting, jewelry, scrapping or any other project you are working on. Tuesdays November 6 & December 4 3:00 pm PERSPECTIVES: HUMAN TRAFFICKING A community issue, a community discussion. Listen to a panel of experts and ask questions to learn more about this hidden but growing problem here in Brown County. TECH TUTORING** Monday, November 12 6:30 pm Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one session with one of our RENAISSANCE DANCE tech tutors to learn more about the technology topic of interest to you. An open time to learn, discover, or ask a Bring a partner and learn to do dance English Country Dances and Bransles from the Renaissance period. Sponsored by the question about operating your computer, software, tablet or Society for Creative Anachronism's Barony of Windhaven. smartphone, using the library catalog, or downloading Mondays library eBooks, magazines and music! November 12 & 26; December 10 6:00 pm

Call your favorite location to schedule your session: INTRODUCTION TO THE BROWN COUNTY LIBRARY** Central Library: 920-448-5825 So you have your Brown County Library Card, now what? Sign Ashwaubenon Branch: 920-492-4913 up to learn about Libby, Rosetta Stone, and more free services. Denmark Branch: 920-863-6613 Tuesday, November 13 5:30 pm East Branch: 920-391-4600 Kress Family Branch: 920-448-4407 ADULT STORY HOUR: HOLIDAY THEME Pulaski Branch: 920-822-3220 Story time for grown-ups!! Get in the mood for the holidays with Southwest Branch: 920-492-4910 readings just for you. Come, bring a friend, relax, and enjoy Weyers-Hilliard Branch: 920-448-4405 some hot chocolate and cookies while listening to some holiday selections read by your favorite librarians! Wrightstown: 920-532-4011 Wednesday, November 14 6:00 pm

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INTERNET 101** SPANISH-INGLÉS STUDIO: Get familiar with basic terms, domain names, visiting websites and Use it before you lose it! Learning Spanish or Inglés? Keep your Internet browsers. We'll discuss common search engines, language skills sharp with informal activities and conversation in practice searching, learn search strategies and get tips on how to both español and English. evaluate websites. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills recommended. Please email [email protected] or call Monday, November 19 6:30 pm (920) 448-5825 to register. Play a friendly game of Scrabble in Spanish and English. Wednesday, November 14 10:00 am Play with a partner or on your own. Monday, December 17 6:30 pm EXPAND YOUR READING, EXPAND YOUR WORLD Play 100 Mexicanos Dijeron and Family Feud as part of There are so many great books out there, but how do you know a team and practice thinking and answering quickly in what books to pick? This course will cover current must reads, your target language. new genres and formats and how to find your next great love — for books! UN-MANIC MONDAYS Thursday, November 15 10:00 am De-stress with adult coloring pages! Try some brain games! Relax or challenge! All materials provided. Mondays IT'S ALL ABOUT THE HYGGE! November 19 & December 17 6:00 pm Learn how to stop fighting winter and start embracing it! Explore tips from Scandinavian cultures on how to find balance and live the Hygge lifestyle. Enjoy cozy snacks and crafts to make your life more comfy throughout the winter. WHAT IS THE CLOUD? You've heard about "The Cloud", but what is it and how can it Thursday, November 15 5:00 pm benefit you? Learn the pros and cons of cloud-based storage and how to get started using the Cloud in your everyday life! MEMORY CAFE Memory Café is a fun, comfortable environment where people Tuesday, November 27 6:00 pm with early stage memory loss can relax, engage and enjoy the company of others on the same journey. Companions and caregivers are welcome.Facilitated by Brown County Memory HANDMADE HOLIDAY** Café. If you have an empty pocket but a full heart, it may be time to Thursday, November 15 1:00 pm embrace the handmade holiday movement. Supplies and November's Memory Café meets at Seroogy's, 144 N suggestions for handmade gifts will be provided. Registration Wisconsin Street in De Pere. required; please email [email protected] or call (920) 448- It's All About Chocolate -- Meet in Seroogy's lobby for 5825 to register. sampling, coffee and some history on chocolate making. Thursday, November 29 6:00 pm Thursday, December 20 1:00 pm December's Memory Café - Christmas Around the World. Learn how others celebrate, and bring a gift for a 'Secret OUTSIDE THE LINES ADULT COLORING CLUB Santa' exchange. Do you want to unleash your inner child? Does coloring allow you to relax and forget about the stress of the day? Stop by our CONVERSATION CAFE Adult Coloring night! All supplies will be provided. A project of Brown County's Connecting Our Community from Many Wednesdays Directions. Meet friends, share news and ideas, enjoy occasional November 28 & December 19 5:00 pm speakers. Brown-bag lunches welcome. Fridays November 16 & December 21 11:30 am HOLIDAY CARD EXCHANGE WRITER'S WORKSHOP Have leftover holiday cards from last year you aren't sure what to do with or just want to find some new cards? Come Topics for writers, facilitated by Brittiany Koren of Written Dreams on in to refresh your holiday greetings. Bring your unwanted Publishing. cards (with envelopes please!) and exchange them for "new Saturdays 10:30 am to you" cards. November 17 - The Ins and Outs of Writing Memoir with During the library's open hours guest Erin Hunsader, author of Dorothy December 3 - 28 Never Got Down Like This. December 8 - Writing the Holidays Any Time of the Year, focusing on Christmas and other holiday- themed books.

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APPLE IPAD BASICS I & II** BROKE HOLIDAYS** Held at the Aging & Disability Resource Center, 300 S. Adams St. Are you strapped for cash this holiday season? Struggling to Please call 448-4300 to register. find a gift for someone special? Join us for a night of craft and APPLE IPAD BASICS I scrabble tile creations. Are you new to using iPads and want to learn the basics? This class Wednesday, December 5 6:00 pm will cover the essentials followed by time to ask questions. Feel free to bring your own iPad or watch ours on the big screen. ESSENTIAL OILS AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON Monday, December 3 1:00 pm Learn about essential oils that you can use personally and give APPLE IPAD BASICS II as gifts. Plan to go away with an essential oil gift that you make. For those who have attended the iPad Basics I class or have some Wednesday, December 5 6:00 pm experience using an iPad. Learn how to get the most out of your iPad settings, back up your iPad using iCloud and explore the Safari SEW EASY SOUP BOWL COZY!** Internet browser. Bring your own iPad or watch on the big screen. It's soup season! Warm up with an easy sewing project that will Monday, December 10 1:00 pm keep your soup warm and protect your hands. Make it for a gift A VERY VINTAGE CHRISTMAS or for yourself! All materials provided. Space is limited. Enjoy old-fashioned holiday treats, music, and crafts. Make a gift for Wednesday, December 5 5:30 pm your home or loved ones--all materials provided! Tuesday, December 11 6:00 pm HOLIDAY MOVIE TRIVIA** PRESENT WRAPPING PARTY 'Tis the season for trivia! Gather a team up of to four movie Do you have presents to wrap, but not enough space or privacy to buffs and head to the library for festive treats and trivia featuring wrap them out of the view of curious eyes? Bring your presents to the your favorite holiday classics. Registration required; please library wrapping party! Learn how to make beautiful bows and email [email protected] or call (920) 448-5825 to decorative present toppers. Scissors, tape, pine cones and glitter will register. be provided. Bring wrapping paper and at least 2 feet of ribbon per gift if you'd like to make bows. Thursday, December 6 6:00 pm Monday, December 3 6:00 pm FIND YOUR BALANCE DIY BOOK PAGE WREATH** Is balancing school, work, extracurriculars, family, and the Repurpose old books into a crafty holiday wreath. All supplies provided. upcoming holidays taking its toll? Take a "mental heath day" Signup required - email [email protected]. and learn more about how you can cope with stress year round. Multiple sessions will be held throughout the day on stress relief Monday, December 3 6:00 pm strategies, depression and anxiety, mindfulness and meditation, yoga, and more. HAND LETTERING FOR THE HOLIDAYS** Saturday, December 8 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Learn the basics of hand lettering just in time for the holiday greeting card season. Practice making unique letter designs and drawing fun holiday sayings with creative lettering. Presented by Jenna Kast, owner of Jenna Kast Studio of Design, Lettering and Art. Tuesday, December 4 6:00 pm Donate new books that are fun for babies, children, or young adults up Coming January 2019 - to age 18. Genealogy 101! Research, Record & Preserve Family Drop off new, unwrapped books at Histories any Brown County Library or anywhere you see a Give-A-Kid-A- Tracing one’s ancestors is a rewarding opportunity to book box now through December 10. discover and preserve a family history for generations to come. The Local History Department's Genealogy The impact of your donation is 101 series focuses on the best methods of searching great. Thousands of children in our a variety of resources that may reveal very interesting community will receive these books or little-known information about a family. These as gifts. methods apply to genealogical research across the United States. Give-A-Kid-A-Book is a program of the Friends of the Brown County Saturdays, January 26 - March 30. Library.

Watch for details coming soon! BrownCountyLibraryFriends.org

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