Category: Book Clubs

This Week at the Library 4/14 – 4/20

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By , April 15, 2013 10:05 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

One Book One Community Book Talk & Teen Book Talk- Monday April 15th @ 6:30 pm  The One Book One Community book this year is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. This book discussion will take place the community room of the Niederkorn Library. Books can be checked out or purchased at either the Oscar Grady Library in Saukville of the WJ Niederkorn Library in Port Washington. Copies are also available at the Port Washington High School Library. Purchase price: $10.

Writer’s Group- Tuesday April 16th @ 5:00 pm  The writer’s group meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. For more information please call Annie at 284-5031 or abahringer@esls.lib.wi.us

Yoga- Thursday April 18th @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

Creative Journaling Class (One Book Event)- Thursday April 18th @ 6:00 pm  Creatively capture your thoughts and dreams in your own personal journal. Bring a blank book or your already started journal and learn how you can express yourself with more than just words. Please register by calling 262-284-5031 or stopping by the Adult Desk at the Niederkorn Library.

A Taste of Giving Back (One Book Event)- Saturday April 20th @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Local restaurants and businesses from Port Washington and Saukville will be represented at this rare tasting event. Come and sample our area’s finest restaurants while giving back to This Star Won’t Go Out Foundation. Donation Cost: $10.00. The This Star Won’t Go Out Foundation financially assists families struggling through the journey of a child living with cancer. This event is being hosted by: Character Counts, The Oscar Grady Public Library, The WJ Niederkorn Library and Patch.com. This is a One Book One Community event. The book this year is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

This Week at the Library 4/7 – 4/13

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By , April 8, 2013 9:39 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Astronomy Class (A One Book One Community Event)- Monday April 8th @ 6:00 pm  Jeff Setzer, President of Northern Cross Science Foundation will be at the library to discuss constellations in the Spring sky with an outdoor viewing demonstration, weather permitting. Please register by calling the Oscar Grady Library. This event will be held at the Oscar Grady Library in Saukville.

Recipe Club- Tuesday April 9th@ 11:00 am Bring all of your fantastic ideas to share and teach, or just bring samples of your delicious wares. Held in the Adult section of the WJ Niederkorn Library. Please call Annie at 284-5031 for more information.

Yoga- Thursday April 11th @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

After Hours Movie- Friday April 12th @ 7:00 pm Tonights movie is Lincoln. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis. This movie is rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Free Admission. Please use the Grand Avenue Entrance. Snacks will be provided by our friends at Tello’s Grille and Cafe!

SPECIAL EVENTS (CHILDREN’S)

Lego Creator Club- Friday April 12th @ 3:45 pm  Come to the Library and build with one of the cool Lego Creator kits! Open to Children 1st grade – 5th grade. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. No registration necessary!

Family Story Time-Saturday April 13th @ 10:00 am  Families with young children are invited to join us for stories, songs and a simple craft.

Jr. Lego Club- Saturday April 13th @ Come to the library to hear a story and then build a creation of your own based on the theme for the day! Open to children ages 4-7 yrs old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult. No registration necessary.

BOOK CLUBS

Senior Book Talk- Friday April 12th @ 9:30 am  The book for this month is Fault in Our Stars by John Green. The group will meet at Tello’s @ 9:00 am. Call the WJ Niederkorn Library at 284-5031 for more information.

 

 

This Week at the Library 3/17 – 3/23

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By , March 15, 2013 11:04 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Writer’s Group- Tuesday March 19th @ 5:00 pm  The writer’s group meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. For more information please call Annie at 284-5031 or abahringer@esls.lib.wi.us

Yoga- Thursday March 21st @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

SPECIAL EVENTS (Children’s)

Children’s Movie- Friday March 22nd @ 1:00 pm  Today’s movie is Rise of the Guardians, it is rated PG and is 97 minutes. All movies are held in the community room. Free event!

BOOK CLUBS

Adult Book Group- Monday March 18th @ 6:30 pm  This months book is Tragedy of Arthur by Arthur Phillips. Books are available at the library.

STORY TIME

Tuesday March 19th

Books and Babies (6-24 months) @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories, finger plays, music and lap games! Today’s theme is Spring is Here!  All story time takes place in the community room.

2 year olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Springtime!  All story time takes place in the community room.

4 & 5 year olds @ 1:30 pm-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Springtime!  All story time takes place in the community room.

Wednesday March 20th

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Springtime!  All story time takes place in the community room.

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Springtime! All story time takes place in the community room.

This Week at the Library 3/10 – 3/16

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By , March 8, 2013 9:54 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Recipe Club- Tuesday March 12th @ 11:00 am Bring your favorite recipes to exchange with other foodies or learn ways to make up your own. Bring all of your fantastic ideas to share and teach, or just bring samples of your delicious wares. Held in the Adult section of the WJ Niederkorn Library. Please call Annie at 284-5031 for more information.

Yoga- Thursday March 14th @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

Spanish Round Table- Wednesday March 13th@ 3:00 pm  Need to brush up or just keep from getting rusty? Join us every second Wednesday of the month at 3 pm for engaging conversation and other small talk en espanol con Annie y Martin!

OverDrive- Friday March 15th@ 3:00 pm  Stop in to learn how to download library books to your eReader or Audiobooks to your MP3 player. Just have a question? Annie will be available after 4pm to help answer questions and trouble shoot problems! Please call the library if you wish to attend!

Chickens in Your Back Yard!- Saturday March 16th@ 10:00 am  Join Sandy Sandlin and learn how to benefit from raising your own chickens for eggs, meat or just for fun! Once you’ve learned how to care for your new chicks, stay and learn how to make Sauerkraut with Steve at 11am!

BOOK CLUBS

Teen Book Group- Monday March 11th @ 6:00 pm Join the fun every month. This months book is Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Books available at the adult desk. Meet new people and read fabulous books!

STORY TIME

Tuesday March 12th

Books and Babies (6-24 months) @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories, finger plays, music and lap games! Today’s theme is Sign time! All story time takes place in the community room.

2 year olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Happy to be Green! All story time takes place in the community room.

4 & 5 year olds @ 1:30 pm-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Happy to be Green!  All story time takes place in the community room.

Wednesday March 13th

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Happy to be Green!  All story time takes place in the community room.

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Happy to be Green! All story time takes place in the community room.

This Week at the Library 3/3 – 3/9

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By , March 1, 2013 11:29 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Natural Solutions to Your Health Problems- Monday March 4th @ 6:30pm  Do you have a health problem that concerns you? Join us for a talk by Dr. Jacob Chapman of the Foundation for Wellness Professionals for a presentation that will cover three causes to all health issues. Learn how to remedy your illness with natural solutions. Please call the library to reserve your seat!

Backyard Bees with Bethel Metz!- Tuesday March 5th @ 6:00 pm Our very own local beekeeper, Bethel Metz, will give a talk on how to keep bees in your backyard, the importance of bees, and what to plant in your garden to attract bees. Please reserve your spot!

Yoga- Thursday March 7th @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

After Hours Movie- Friday March 8th @ 7:00 am  Tonights movie is Argo, starring Ben Affleck. This movie is rated R. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Free Admission. Please use the Grand Avenue Entrance. Snacks will be provided by our friends at Tello’s Grille and Cafe!

SPECIAL EVENTS (Children’s)

Children’s Movie-Thursday March 7th @ 1:00 pm Today’s movie is Wreck it Ralph, it is rated PG and is 120 minutes. All movies are held in the community room. Free Event!

Lego Creator Club- Friday March 8th @3:45 pm-  Come to the Library and build with one of the cool Lego Creator kits! Open to Children 1st grade – 5th grade. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. No registration necessary!

Family Story Time- Saturday March 9th@ 10:00 am  Families with young children are invited to join us for stories, songs and a simple craft.

Jr Lego  Club- Saturday  March 9th @ 11:00 pm  Come to the library to hear a story and then build a creation of your own based on the theme for the day! Open to children ages 4-7 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

BOOK CLUBS

Barbs Book Talk- Tuesday March 5th @ 1:30 pm

Senior Book Club- Friday March 8th @ 9:30 am   The book for this month is Beach House Memories by Mary Monroe. Call the WJ Niederkorn Library at 284-5031 for more information.

STORY TIME

Tuesday March 5th

Books and Babies (6-24 months) @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories, finger plays, music and lap games! Today’s theme is Bugs and Flies! All story time takes place in the community room.

2 year olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  All story time takes place in the community room.

4 & 5 year olds @ 1:30 pm-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  All story time takes place in the community room.

Wednesday March 6th

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  All story time takes place in the community room.

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! All story time takes place in the community room.

This Week at the Library 2/17 – 2/23

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By , February 15, 2013 10:00 am

 

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Writers Group- Friday February 19th @ 5:00 pm The writer’s group meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. For more information please call Annie at 284-5031 or abahringer@esls.lib.wi.us

Yoga- Thursday February 21st@ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

BOOK CLUBS

Adult Book Club- Monday February 18th@ 6:30 pm  This months book is When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro. Books are available for checkout to the library.

STORY TIME

Tuesday February 19th

Books and Babies (6-24 months) @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories, finger plays, music and lap games! Today’s theme is Exercise time! All story time takes place in the community room.

2 year olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Our Colorful World!  All story time takes place in the community room.

4 & 5 year olds @ 1:30 pm-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Our Colorful World!  All story time takes place in the community room.

Wednesday February 20th

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Our Colorful World! All story time takes place in the community room.

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Our Colorful World!  All story time takes place in the community room.

This Week at the Library 2/3 – 2/9

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By , February 1, 2013 10:58 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Yoga- Thursday February 7th @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

After Hours Movie- Friday February 8th @ 7:00 pm The movie for tonight is The Words, Rated PG-13. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Free admission. Please use the Grand Avenue Entrance. Snacks will be provided by our friends at Tello’s Grille & Cafe!

SPECIAL EVENTS (Children’s)

Lego Creator Club- Friday February 8th @3:45 pm-  Come to the Library and build with one of the cool Lego Creator kits! Open to Children 1st grade – 5th grade. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. No registration necessary!

Valentine Open House- Saturday February 9th @ 9:00 am Join the Niederkorn Library and the Greater Port Washington Kiwanis Club for a family fun open house! Stop in any time between 9-10:30 am for make and take crafts, edible crafts and fun! Held in the Community Room.

Family Story Time- Saturday February 9th@ 10:00 am  Families with young children are invited to join us for stories, songs and a simple craft.

Jr Lego  Club- Saturday  February 9th @ 11:00 pm  Come to the library to hear a story and then build a creation of your own based on the theme for the day! Open to children ages 4-7 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

BOOK CLUBS

Teen Book Club- Monday February 4th @ 6:00 pm  Join the fun every month with dinner and a book. Meet new people and read fabulous books! Did we mention the food? This months book is Pure by Julianna Baggott.

Senior Book Club- Friday February 9th @ 9:30 am  The book this month is Dewey by Vicki Myron. Call the WJ Niederkorn Library at 284-5031 for more information.

STORY TIME

Tuesday February 5th

Books and Babies (6-24 months) @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories, finger plays, music and lap games! Today’s theme is Sounds I Hear! All story time takes place in the community room.

2 year olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Things that Go!  All story time takes place in the community room.

4 & 5 year olds @ 1:30 pm-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Things that Go!  All story time takes place in the community room.

Wednesday February 6th

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Things that Go! All story time takes place in the community room.

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Things that Go! All story time takes place in the community room.

This Week at the Library 1/20 – 1/26

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By , January 20, 2013 10:40 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Recipe Club- Tuesday January 22nd @ 11:00 am Bring your favorite recipes to exchange with other foodies or learn ways to make up your own. Bring all of your fantastic ideas to share and teach, or just bring samples of your delicious wares. Held in the Adult section of the WJ Niederkorn Library. Please call Annie at 284-5031 for more information.

Yoga- Thursday January 24th @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

BOOK CLUBS

Adult Book Club- Monday January 21st @ 6:30 pm  This months book is The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje. Books are available for check out at the Adult Desk.

STORY TIME

Tuesday January 22nd

Books and Babies (6-24 months) @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories, finger plays, music and lap games! Today’s theme is Eyes, Nose, Fingers & Toes! All story time takes place in the community room.

2 year olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Penguins and Polar Bears!  All story time takes place in the community room.

4 & 5 year olds @ 1:30 pm-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Penguins and Polar Bears!  All story time takes place in the community room.

Wednesday January 23rd

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Penguins and Polar Bears!  All story time takes place in the community room.

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Penguins and Polar Bears!  All story time takes place in the community room.

This Week at the Library 1/6 – 1/12

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By , January 7, 2013 9:22 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Recipe Club- Tuesday January 8th @ 11:00 am Bring your favorite recipes to exchange with other foodies or learn ways to make up your own. Bring all of your fantastic ideas to share and teach, or just bring samples of your delicious wares. Held in the Adult section of the WJ Niederkorn Library. Please call Annie at 284-5031 for more information.

Yoga- Thursday January 10th @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

After Hours Movie- Friday January 11th @ 7:00 pm Tonights movie is Looper, Rated R. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Free admission. Please use the Grand Avenue Entrance. Snacks will be provided by our friends at Tello’s Grille & Cafe!

SPECIAL EVENTS (Children’s)

Lego Creator Club- Friday January 11th @3:45 pm-  Come to the Library and build with one of the cool Lego Creator kits! Open to Children 1st grade – 5th grade. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. No registration necessary!

Family Story Time- Saturday January 12th @ 10:00 am  Families with young children are invited to join us for stories, songs and a simple craft.

Jr Lego  Club- Saturday  January 12 @ 11:00 pm  Come to the library to hear a story and then build a creation of your own based on the theme for the day! Open to children ages 4-7 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

BOOK CLUBS

Teen Book Club- Monday January 7th @ 6:00 pm  Join the fun every month with dinner and a book. Meet new people and read fabulous books! Did we mention the food? This months book is The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Michael Vey

Senior Book Club- Friday January 11th @ 9:30 am  The book this month is The Unconventional Goddess by Sophie Kinsella. Call the WJ Niederkorn Library at 284-5031 for more information.

STORY TIME

Tuesday January 8th

Books and Babies (6-24 months) @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories, finger plays, music and lap games! Today’s theme is Good Morning! All story time takes place in the community room.

2 year olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Crazy for Cookies! All story time takes place in the community room.

4 & 5 year olds @ 1:30 pm-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Crazy for Cookies!  All story time takes place in the community room.

Wednesday January 9th

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 9:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Crazy for Cookies! All story time takes place in the community room.

3 & 4 Year Olds @ 10:30 am-  Come in for short stories and fun! Today’s theme is Crazy for Cookies! All story time takes place in the community room.

This Week at the Library 12/16 – 12/22

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By , December 14, 2012 9:55 am

SPECIAL EVENTS (Adult & Teen)

Writers Group-  Tuesday December 18th@  5:00 pm  The writer’s group meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Community Room. For more information please call Annie at 284-5031 or abahringer@esls.lib.wi.us

Yoga- Thursday December 20th @ 9:30 am   Come join our yoga group! This event is held in the community room. Please call the library at 284-5031 for more information. There are no classed on Holidays. Mats are available for use. No Registration Required!

BOOK CLUBS

Adult Book Club- Monday December 17th @ 6:30 pm  This months book is The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Books are available for checkout at the library.

SPECIAL EVENTS (Children’s)

Family Movie-  Wednesday December 19th @  6:00 pm  Free Family movie shown on our large screen. You bring your own snacks, we provide the fun! Todays movie is Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Dog Days!

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