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December 2023 |
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Don't hibernate, discover winter fun at your library!
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Top 10 winter entertainment ideas to explore for free with your library card! |
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Doing holiday baking or cooking?
Ignite your culinary creativity with cookbooks! Explore a variety of titles and topics for recipe inspiration and great kitchen tips and tricks. |
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Shopping for gifts?
Conduct research with Consumer Reports! Read reviews, ratings, and valuable insights on a wide range of products and services. |
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Making your own gifts or cards?
Try tools and kits from The Library of Things!
Whether you're into knitting, paper crafts, or sewing, this unique collection provides access to a wide variety of things.
*Pick up and return items at the owning library. |
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Where do you want to go?
Experience local museums and attractions for free! Take a trip with an Explore Pass from your library and discover the local treasures around Wisconsin. *Pick up and return items at the owning library. |
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Just want to read?
Of course, your library has you covered! Your library has amazing books for everyone. Select your favorite book, ebook or audiobook, and let the reading adventures unfold all winter long! |
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Giving Month Around the Libraries |
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Libraries are essential in our communities, offering a variety of resources, services, and programs. They play a crucial role in connecting service partners with people, serving as accessible and welcoming spaces for everyone. |
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| Mitten Drive |
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Dwight Foster Public Library in Fort Atkinson is hosting a Mitten Drive through December 8 in partnership with AAUW-Wisconsin to help less fortunate residents in the community stay warm this winter season.
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| Toy Drive |
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Powers Memorial Library in Palmyra is collecting new toys for the Healthy Community Network through December 12 to help support their 5th Annual Toy Drive for community children who need assistance this holiday season.
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| Gifts for Children |
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Menomonee Falls Public Library is hosting a Christmas Clearing Council donation bin through December 13 to collect gifts for children in need. Last year the Christmas Clearing Council was able to provide presents to over 4000 children from 1800+ families!
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| Eagle Giving Tree |
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Alice Baker Memorial Library in Eagle has partnered with the Eagle Community Organization and the Eagle Women's Club to display a holiday Giving Tree in the lobby and collect donated items through December 15.
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| Art for Meals on Wheels |
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Johnson Creek Public Library is inviting patrons to decorate brown lunch bags at the library through December 16 to be used by the local Meals on Wheels program. Participants of the program will enjoy receiving their lunch in festive bags this holiday season.
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| Hartland Giving Tree |
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Hartland Public Library is collecting for their Giving Tree. Each ornament on the tree lists items that benefit the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County and local families. Unwrapped gifts and items are being collected through December 18.
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| Donation Drive |
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Jefferson Public Library is organizing a Donation Drive to benefit the Jefferson Food Pantry. Patrons can provide a monetary, food, or supplies donation through December 30. Monetary donors will also have a chance to win a themed prize basket for making a donation.
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| Holiday Lights Recycling |
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Muskego Public Library is collecting broken and unusable holiday lights for the Library's Recycling Drive in the front lobby through January 19. Then, the scrap metal will be removed and saved from the landfill. Last year, the library collected over 500 lbs. of lights.
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