Labor Day
The library will be closed Saturday, September 4th through Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.
Read to Rover
Kids able to read on their own can sign up for a 10-minute time slot to read to a dog who loves to listen on Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, or Dec. 11 from 9:30-11:00. Kids can sign up for 1 session, and sign up for a repeat experience if there is space available the Friday before each date. Phone sign-up at 532-8915 for the Sept. date. Online sign-up begins Sept. 20. Bring the book you want to read.
Fall Youth Program Information
Fire Prevention Month Kick-Off
►Saturday, October 2nd @ 10:00A
Will include a story hour/activity session and a puppet show presented by firefighters, children’s fire safety films, emergency vehicles to inspect, book displays, and informative displays of fire safety devices and information for adults throughout the library.
Fire Department Story Times
►Saturdays: Nov. 6, Dec. 4 @ 11:00A
A firefighter presents several stories with related craft activities, and fire safety information for kids.
Doug The Jug
►Saturday, October 9 @ 11:00A
A juggling extravaganza, partly choreographed to music, that includes a touch of magic and opportunities for audience participation.
Charger Robotics
►Saturday, November 20th @ 2:00P
Come watch the Sussex- Hamilton high school robotics team demo their sweet mechanical creations! See REAL robots up-close in this interactive techy treat. Registration required. All ages, under 7 with parent/caregiver only.
Mrs. Santa
►Saturday, December 11 @ 11:00A
Meet Mrs. Santa as she talks, with props and humor, about life at the North Pole, what goes on with Santa, the reindeer, and the elves, and how children around the world celebrate the holiday season.
The Fine Print for Kids
The Fall 2010 edition of our Youth oriented newsletter, The Fine Print for Kids, is now available online. Find all your favorite library programming for children in one place! From story hours to reading programs to arts and crafts, there's something here for everybody. Printed copies are available at the library as well.
Current Issue: Fall 2010: PDF | HTML
September Movies
Come see movies at the library for FREE!
Crazy Heart
A faded country music musician is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life during a doomed romance that also inspires him.
- Tuesday, September 21 at 2:15 p.m.
- Thursday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Keane. Directed Scott Cooper.
Running time 112 minutes. Rated R for language and brief sexuality.
Why Did I Get Married Too?
Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages.
- Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, September 23 at 2:15 p.m.
Starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson and Jill Scott . Directed by Tyler Perry.
Running time 121 minutes. Rated PG-13 for thematic material including sexuality, language, drug references and some domestic violence.
Computer Classes
The Computer Class Schedule for September and October has been posted.
Visit the Computer Classes page for more information.
First Lady of the World
Saturday, September 25th at 2:30 p.m. the library will present Eleanor, First Lady of the World. Historical Impressionist Jessica Michna of First Impressions will play Eleanor Roosevelt during the years following the death of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This program is free and open to the public.
Questions? Call 262-532-8912 for more information.
2010 Spring/Summer Youth Programming Survey
If you attended any of our Spring or Summer youth programming this year, we'd like to hear your thoughts. Please take a moment to fill a brief Online Survey.
Unemployment Resources
Waukesha County Federated Library System has a new, refined website that will make it easier for people in Waukesha County who are facing employment challenges find the resources they need.
Book Club Selections for the Fall
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
►Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
►Wednesday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
►Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
BONUS - MOVIE!
To Kill a Mockingbird
►Tuesday, November 30th at 2:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Teen Writers Group
The Teen Writers group meets the second Saturday of every month (Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec, 11), in the Library Board Room from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Any teen with an interest in writing is welcome to attend. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Contact Kifflie Scott at 532-8910 with any questions.
Chess Club
Would you like to learn how to play chess, or how to play it better than you do now?
Ben Corcoran of the Waukesha Chess Club will be here this summer to show you how to improve your game. All ages are invited to attend any or all of the sessions listed below. Children under 9 years old should have a parent or other responsible adult present. Meetings will take place in our Youth Program Room.
Dates and times are as follows:
- Saturday, September 18: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 25: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Each session will start with a lecture, and then will continue with actual playing time. Chess boards and pieces will be provided. For further information or to register, please call Kifflie Scott at (262) 532-8910.
MFPL Teen Zone
At the suggestion of our Teen Advisory Board, we have started the MFPL Teen Zone Blog to communicate with the teens who use our library as well as anyone else who has an interest in books and programs for teens.
You can expect to find book reviews, program announcements, information on when new books are scheduled to be released, and whatever else we can find that might be of interest to teens.
The Fine Print
The Summer 2010 edition of the Library's newsletter, The Fine Print is available online now!
Free printed copies are available at the library.
Shop Amazon and help the Library
Do you shop at Amazon? If so, you can help the library at no cost to yourself!
Click on any of the Amazon links located throughout this website or the library's catalog for more information.
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