Check
out the "Toddler Time" and Story Hour events and programs for children
on the Library's page! Click
here
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.
WCFLS
Unemployment Resources
“Eleanor,
First Lady of the World”, a program featuring Jessica Michna as
Eleanor Roosevelt, to be held on September
25 at 2:30 PM. The one-hour program, will be free to the public.
Mrs. Michna is the founder of “First Impressions”, the umbrella under which
she presents her character studies of several famous women.
Her latest character is a fictitious Appalachian story teller. Originally
from Pennsylvania, Michna now makes her home in Racine. For information,
call 262-532-8912.
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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.
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Founded in 1906, the Menomonee
Falls Public Library provides materials, services, and programs to meet
the informational and recreational needs of the community. It also seeks
to stimulate children's appreciation for reading and interest in learning.
With 51,000 square feet of
bright, open inviting space, the Menomonee Falls Public Library has everything
you need to let your imagination soar. Find a spot to enjoy your favorite
magazine or chat with friends about the latest bestseller.
It's so easy to get lost
in a good book - just settle into one of the cozy seating areas with a
cup of freshly brewed coffee. Of course, it is the perfect place
to develop young imaginations. Featuring an expansive youth library, special
programming, computers, videos/DVDs, and more, there's an endless adventure
awaiting children of any age.
Visit today! Our friendly
staff is here to serve you.
(262) 532-8900 for more
information. |
Visit
the Menomonee Falls Public Library web
site
Movies
for Adults:
2:15
PM, Tues., Sept. 21 and 6:30 Thurs., Sept. 23:
CRAZY
HEART (2009) Starring Jeff Bridges,
Maggie Gyllenhaal. Bridges won an Oscar for his lead role as a hard-living,
hard-drinking mostly washed up country singer who meets a newspaper journalist
who wants to interview him. A relationship begins, but can it change the
path the singer has been following? Music written by T-Bone Burnett, performed
by Bridges, won Best Music Original Song Oscar. Rated R
(no one under 17 will be admitted), 112 minutes.
6:30
PM, Tues., Sept. 21 and 2:15 PM Thurs., Sept. 23:
TYLER PERRY’S WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? (2010)
Starring Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill Scott. Four couples reunite
in the Bahamas for a good time, but the ex-husband of the newly-remarried
Scott arrives in an attempt to win her back. Rated PG-13, 112
minutes.
For
more information call Karen at 262-532-8912 or Reference 262-532-8920.
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READ TO
ROVER AT THE LIBRARY
Kids
able to read on their own can sign up for a to read to a dog who is specially
trained for community visits. On Sept. 11,
Oct. 9, Nov. 13, and Dec. 11. Pick a
time between 9:30 and 11:00 for a 10-minute time slot to read to one of
2 dogs. Sign up by calling the Youth Library at 532-8915 for the
Sept. date, with online sign-up beginning on our web site at www.home.mf.lib.wi.us
on Sept. 20 for later dates. Call 532-8915 for more information.
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CHESS!
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 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.
Teen Advisory
Board
Do you have a great idea
for our library? The Teen Advisory Board will have its first meeting on
Monday, January 11, 2010, at 3:45 p.m. in the Library Board Room. Refreshments
will be served.
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