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April 2023

New Website!

Bridges Library System launched a new website that features a new design, with added functionality. The web site is easy to use, accessible, and optimized for mobile devices.

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Karol Kennedy with Bridges Library System and Jennie Fidler with Oconomowoc Public Library stand on a stage at the On Aging 2023 Conference with Karol holding the Innovation Award

Karol Kennedy (left) and Jennie Fidler (right) accept the 2022 Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Award 

Bridges Library System Receives National Award

Family Caregiver Alliance, in partnership with the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation and Bader Philanthropies, Inc., named Bridges Library System as one of three recipients of their 2022 Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award. The award recognizes model programs that address the needs of caregivers and those they care for living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related condition.

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 Hearing From You

Old style microphone anchored to table

Brien recently sat down with his mother, Jean, to record a conversation with the help of staff at Waukesha Public Library. Their story will be archived with StoryCorps and the Library of Congress for generations to come.

Following the recording, Brien sent us a note sharing, "I was momentarily overcome by emotion once home just thinking about how special the experience was... This has been a highlight of my decade!" He added, "I owe you my deepest gratitude." 

~ Brien, patron at Waukesha Public Library

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 Around the Libraries

Art items on display at the Brookfield Public Library in the periodicals area with a graphic banner "Brookfield Academy April 4-23 Brookfield Public Library Art Show"

Art Show!

Brookfield Public Library

Visit Brookfield Public Library now through April 23 to see the Brookfield Academy Art Show featuring art from many talented student artists. 

Children's librarian sitting on the floor of the library surrounded by new books and early literacy enhancements

Donations Boost Early Literacy Collection!

Karl Junginger Memorial Library

Karl Junginger Memorial Library in Waterloo received donations from Waterloo Utilities and a grant from TalkReadPlay and were able to purchase more Wonderbooks and early literacy enhancements. 

On The Shelf

April is Poetry Month
Get inspired this month with these poetry resources!

Book jacket for "All the flowers kneeling"

All the Flowers Kneeling
by Paul Tran

Book jacket for "Above Ground Poems" by Clint Smith

Above Ground
by Clint Smith

Book jacket for "Girls That Never Die"

Girls That Never Die: Poems 
by Safia Elhillo

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Bridges Library System
741 N Grand Ave #210
Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186
(262) 896-8080

https://bridgeslibrarysystem.org/