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April 2024

Ready. Set. Library!

Happy National Library Week
April 7-13, 2024

National Library Week is the perfect time to visit your library! No matter where you are on life’s journey, your library is there to support you every step of the way!

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Check out ways to celebrate at your library!

Be Eclipse Ready

The partial solar eclipse is coming up on Monday, April 8. Witness this cosmic event safely and in style with free eclipse glasses from one of the Bridges Library System member libraries (while supplies last). Or join one of the Eclipse Viewing Parties for added fun.

Where to get glasses

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Read With B93.3

Come enjoy special storytimes featuring a B93.3 FM's on-air radio personality. Enjoy stories, movement, snacks and prizes while we read. No registration required. Just drop in!

Thursday, April 11, 10 am Pauline Haass Public Library
Wednesday, May 15, 11 am Hartland Public Library

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Spring Outside For Reading Fun

Warmer weather calls for reading outdoors! These cute children's books are a great way to combine physical activity with family literacy. Read while you walk, stroll, hike or roll.

Here are a few of the spring stories:

Bridges Library System's Story Hike with Retzer Nature Center in Waukesha is featuring "Crow, Not Crow" by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple.
Dwight Foster Public Library's StoryWalk® in Ralph Park in Fort Atkinson is featuring "What's New, Daniel?" by Micha Archer.
Hartland Public Library's Storytrail along the Ice Age Trail is featuring "The Wish Tree" by Kyo Maclear.
Jefferson Public Library is featuring "Dog's Messy Day" by Emma Dodd at the Meadow Springs Conservancy by Stoppenbach Park.
Karl Junginger Memorial Library's Story Trail in Waterloo is featuring "Mañana, Iguana" by Ann Whitford Paul.

Find more outdoor stories

Photo of the first sign of Dwight Foster Public Library's StoryWalk in Ralph Park showing the book, "What's New, Daniel?" by Micha Archer in a park.

Photo of Hartland Public Library's Storytrail along the Ice Age Trail outside the library building.

Photo of the Story Hike sign at Retzer Nature Centers trail.

Around the Libraries

April is National Gardening Month

Find programs for beginner to advanced gardeners

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Kids' Seed Starting Workshop

New Berlin Public Library

Kids under age 11 are invited to New Berlin Public Library's Seed Starting Workshop to learn how to start gardening from seeds.

Thursday, April 11
4 - 6 pm

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Dreaming of Spring Gardening Workshop

Big Bend Village Library

Plan your dream spring garden at Big Bend Village Library. Leave with a task list and a vision board!

Monday, April 15

5 - 6:30 pm
Call to reserve a seat:
(262) 662-3571
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Green Thumbs’ Gathering

Jefferson Public Library

Spend time with new people, and share ideas about your plans for the gardening season at Jefferson Public Library! For ages 19+. Held in the Library Meeting Room.

Thursday, April 18

10 - 11 am
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