Come out of the cold and find your inner piece! Check out a 60, 100 or 260 piece puzzle at the Salem Branch Youth Desk, take it to a table and start the timer. Best time for an individual or two-person team, per puzzle, will win a prize at the end of the month. So, you say you can puzzle? Prove it!
January 2 - January 30 | Salem Branch
Tasty Pages Cookbook Club Ages 12-Adult
Join us for the Tasty Pages Cookbook Club! Every month, we'll select a new cookbook and choose a recipe from it to prepare and share.
Planning and Introductory Meeting This first meeting will be our planning meeting where we’ll kick off the season with a chance to get to know each other, share recipe ideas, discuss the featured cookbook and choose your first recipe to bring to the next gathering. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, it’s all about having fun and exploring new flavors together. Come hungry for inspiration and ready to make some tasty plans!
Saturday, January 4 | 1:30pm-2pm | Salem Branch | Register _____________________________________________________
Recipe Sharing Day Join us for a fun and delicious gathering. Bring the prepared dish that you selected from the featured cookbook to share with fellow food lovers! This is a potluck-style event where dishes are prepared at home and brought to share. We’ll also explore a new cookbook to select recipes from for the next recipe sharing day.
Registration opens January 5 _____________________________________________________
Important Notes
You must choose a recipe to register; each participant must bring a dish.
Dishes can be as simple or elaborate as you like, just pick something that excites you! (No alcoholic beverages, please.)
We don’t have the ability to reheat food, so please plan accordingly.
Please bring serving utensils for your dish; we’ll provide paper goods and utensils for eating.
Please note that neither the food nor the facilities have been inspected by a public health agency.
Copies of the cookbook will be available at the Salem Branch Information Desk leading up to the meeting. Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP early. RSVP to Dawn at dbeck@communitylib.org with your name, the recipe you plan to make and its page number. It’s helpful to include a second or third choice as registration fills up quickly!
For more information, email dbeck@communitylib.org. We can’t wait to see what culinary creations you bring to the table!
Crochet for Beginners Ages 12-Adults
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet, or just want to refresh your skills? Join library staff for classes going over the very basics of crochet. Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Mondays, January 13, 20, 27 | 4pm-5:30pm Salem Branch | Register
Who’s the best puzzler? Gather your friends to make a team or let us randomly select a team for you. Teams will have up to 2 hours to complete a 500 piece jigsaw puzzle. The best time will earn a prize!
Curious about what the new year holds? Join us for a creative fortune-telling craft session and discover your astrological forecast. Be sure to check out our Astrology Book Display, where you can find your yearly horoscope along with hand-picked books tailored to your zodiac sign. It’s the perfect way to start the year with a little magic and inspiration!
Tuesday, January 21 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Salem Branch | Register
D&D for New and Experienced Players Ages 12-Adults
Come play D&D! No worries if you don’t have experience, we’ll show you how things work. If you’re an experienced player, we’ll make sure things are exciting for you as well.
Wednesday, February 12 | Salem Branch | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Register Wednesday, February 26 | Twin Lakes Branch | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Register
Canvas Pictures to Paint
Join us to paint a beautiful pre-printed canvas work of art!
Thursday, January 23 | 5pm-6:30pm | Salem Branch | Register
Ukulele Jam with Ms. Kudhlow Music Ages 8-Adult
Join us as Ms. Kuhlow teaches us how to play the Ukulele. Learn four or more chords, basic strum patterns and play a few top hits together. Special musical requests encouraged. Ukuleles will be provided or you can bring your own.
Saturday, January 25 | 11am or 1pm | Salem Branch | Register
Creating and Using Google Forms
Learn how to create forms and surveys that are designed for your individual needs and how to utilize the spreadsheets that result from the gathered information.
Monday, February 17 | 1pm-2pm | Salem Branch | Register
Foster Care
Kenosha's Community Impact Program (CIP) is shedding light on fostering in our community. Join us to learn more about foster care and how you can make a lasting impact on a child's life. Whether you're ready to foster or simply want to learn more, your support can help us provide safe, nurturing homes for children who need them the most. Open to all ages, no registration required. To learn more call 262-654-1004 x 3 or visit https://www.psgcip.com/.
Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping your gently-used puzzles for something new.
Drop off puzzles at either branch January 20 - January 31. Receive one ticket for each puzzle donated. Puzzles should be in good condition without missing pieces and in the original box.
3pm-3:30pm | Puzzles available to take without a ticket
Love at First Line
Be on the lookout for our Love at First Line book display. Will it be true love at first line? Each book will be individually wrapped with only the first line visible to the reader. If you’re intrigued, check the book out, bring it home, unwrap, read and enjoy! Let us know what you think of your book on the bookmark provided. Bookmarks can then be turned in to the Information Desk by Friday, March 15 to be entered into a drawing to win a prize.
February 3-28 | Salem and Twin Lakes Branches
Heart and Pom-Pom Garland
Learn how to do the blanket embroidery stitch around a felt heart and string together a Valentine’s Day Garland to take home.
The Prairie Project: One Year in the Linn Township Nature Preserve
From January 1st to December 31st, 2023,local historian and photographer Dave Desimone hiked the Linn Township Nature Preserve more than sixty times. This program will provide an overview of the nature preserve through Desimone's photographs and reflections. Part history, and part love letter to prairie landscapes, this program is the perfect tonic for cabin fever.
Monday, February 10 | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Salem Branch | Register
Galentine’s Day Celebration
Galentine's Day, a fun spin-off of Valentine's Day, is all about celebrating the love and strength of female friendships. Grab a friend and join us for a night dedicated to honoring the special gals in your life! Enjoy our Galentine Photo Wall, indulge in treats at our sweets bar and get crafty with our picture frame-making station and card creation corner. Plus, we’ve got exciting games to keep the fun going all evening! Celebrate friendship, laughter and all the joy that comes with being surrounded by amazing women.
Tuesday, February 11 | 6pm-7pm | Salem Branch | Register
Book Page Magnets
Create a unique set of magnets using glass gems and dictionary pages.
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