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Bad Art Night… Part Deux Back by popular demand! Join us for a night of outrageous creativity at our Bad Art Extravaganza. Dive into a sea of quirky craft supplies and let your imagination run wild as you create the most hilariously terrible art pieces. With fun music and a chance to win a hideously tacky trophy, this event promises laughter and endless fun. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to embrace your inner artist and celebrate the beauty of bad art! Wednesday, March 26 | 5:30pm-7pm | Salem Branch | Register Crafternoon & Board Games Enjoy a family friendly afternoon of crafts and board games. Choose from our selection of board games or bring your own to share. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Friday, March 28 | 1pm-3pm | Twin Lakes Branch
Pastries and Poetry Around the World Presented by Stavroula Harissis, a multilingual poet and librarian with a passion for international travel. Experience a fusion of flavors and creativity at this special event. Savor pastries from various countries, each offering a taste of a different culture while exploring poems by international poets. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, and then channel your own inspiration to write a poem. Pastries may contain wheat, milk, nuts and other common allergens. Monday, April 7 | 6pm-7:30pm | Salem Branch | Register Easter Eggs in a Basket Decoupage faux eggs and take them home in a pastel basket. Tuesday, April 8 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Twin Lakes Branch | Register Mahjong Drop-in Bring your friends and play Mahjong at the library. Two Chinese Mahjong sets and tables will be available. Sessions will be open play only and without instruction. Wednesdays | April 9, 30 | May 14, 28 | 2pm-4pm | Twin Lakes Branch D&D for New and Experienced Players 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. Wednesdays, April 9, May 7 | Salem Branch | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Register Mondays, April 21, May 12 | Twin Lakes Branch | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Register Take & Make Pick up a craft kit to complete at home, while supplies last.
Family Game Time All ages Come and learn a new game or play an oldie but goodie. Fun for the entire family. Some games will be available for checkout after the event. Saturday, April 12 | 1pm-2pm | Twin Lakes Branch | Register Using Formulas in Google Sheets Formulas in Google Sheets can help you calculate important data. Learn how to create your own formulas to get the most out of your data. Monday, April 14 | 1pm-2pm | Salem Branch | Register Craft Supply Swap If you’re a crafter who needs to spring clean your craft supply stash and want to share it with others, you’re in luck! The Salem Library is having another craft supply swap. Donate your craft supplies in usable condition and then visit the swap to pick up new supplies. Please do not donate unusable or opened paint items. Donate items between April 7-17 at either library branch and receive an early bird ticket to return on Friday, April 18 at 10am to get first dibs. Open to the public at 11am. Friday, April 18 | 11am-4pm | Salem Branch Saturday, April 19 | 10am-2pm | Salem Branch
Foster Parent 101 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 provide safe, nurturing homes for children who need them. For more information, call 262-654-1004 x 3 or visit psgcip.com. Saturday, April 26 | 11am-12pm | Twin Lakes Branch Tasty Pages Cookbook Club Join us for a fun and delicious monthly gathering where we explore a new cookbook, prepare dishes from its pages and share them with fellow food lovers! This is a potluck-style event where each participant will prepare a dish at home and bring it to share. Recipes are chosen from the featured cookbook which can be reviewed at the Help Desk (a copy will be available to browse, but cannot be checked out). For more details or to RSVP, email dbeck@communitylib.org. We can’t wait to see what culinary creations you bring to the table! Saturdays | April 26, May 31 | 1:30pm-3pm | Salem Branch | Register Adult Storytime - The Velveteen Rabbit Join us for an exciting Adult Storytime featuring Margery Williams’s The Velveteen Rabbit. Escape into a cozy, creative afternoon with a heartwarming narrative and create a fabric collage. A comforting tea or hot chocolate bar will add to the relaxing atmosphere as you reflect on the story. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unwind, create and connect with others in a peaceful, welcoming space. This program is designed to be inclusive for individuals with and without developmental disabilities. Wednesday, April 30 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Salem Branch | Register Leather and Bead Bracelet Craft a spring themed leather and bead bracelet. Tuesday, May 13 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Twin Lakes Branch | Register Adult Storytime - Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats Join us for an exciting Adult Storytime featuring T.S. Eliot's beloved Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Eliot's quirky feline characters, brought to life through dramatic readings. Afterward, unleash your creativity with a fun craft activity, enjoy a delicious snack and sway to the catchy tunes from the musical Cats, inspired by Eliot's book. Whether you're a longtime fan of Eliot’s poetry or discovering it for the first time, this event promises an afternoon of delightful entertainment and inspiration! This program is designed to be inclusive for individuals with and without developmental disabilities. Wednesday, May 14 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Salem Branch | Register Spring Diamond Art Welcome Spring by making a beautiful diamond art hanging door sign! Thursday, May 15 | 5pm-6pm | Salem Branch | Register Sharing Westosha Stories Do you still say you’re going to “Drakes” when you run to the grocery store, miss the Brass Ball Corners and reminisce about the way things used to be in western Kenosha County? Share your stories with your neighbors while browsing through the library’s local history collection and the Central and Wilmot yearbooks. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Saturday, May 17 | 1pm-3pm | Salem Branch | Register |
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