West Bend Community Memorial LibraryOctober 2020 Newsletter

National Library Card Sign-Up Scavenger Hunt

As we finish up National Library Card Sign-up Month for September, join us in celebratingby participating in a library scavenger hunt. Pickup a scavenger hunt card at any servicecounter and return it by Saturday, October 3. All are welcome to participate.

Two winners (one child and one adult) will receive a West Bend Library book bag withprizes. Winners will be announced Monday, October 5.

Per Governor Evers' order, wearing a facecovering is REQUIRED while using thelibrary. Our social distancing policyremains in effect - please keep your visitsbrief, and limit the number of people in yourgroup as much as possible. Please call usif you need help requesting items, or tolearn more about your pickupoptions. Thank you for helping keep ourstaff and our community safe! MaskRequirement FAQ

Teen Contest - Deadline October 3

The last week in September is Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is an annualawareness campaign promoted by the American Library Association and AmnestyInternational, that celebrates the freedom to read, draws attention to banned andchallenged books, and highlights persecuted individuals. One of the ways we're observingBanned Books Week this year, is with a teen contest. Design a bookmark inspired by yourfavorite banned book, or write a 500-word (or shorter) text post about why your favoritebanned book should not be banned. The contest is open to ages 11-18, and entries will bedisplayed online AND on the bulletin board in the Young Adult Fiction section on thelibrary's first floor. One winning bookmark and on winning text post will be selected. Bothwinners will get prizes, and the winning bookmark will be available for library patrons totake home with them. Enter as many times as you like! Email entries to Hannah, athkane@westbendlibrary.org or drop them off at the Information Desk on the first floor.

Include your name, age, and email or phone with your entry. For a list of banned books,visit bannedbooksweek.org/about, and make sure to submit your entries by October 3 tobe entered to win!

Virtual Storytimes

Tune in to our YouTube channel for virtualstorytimes! This storytime features achildhood favorite of Ms. Terika's: MissNelson is Missing!

Click here to go to YouTube for a FallStorytime, Pirate Storytime, DinosaurStorytime, and more!

Take Home Storytime Kits

Every Monday we have themed take home Storytime Kits! Each kit contains: 1. Letter ofthe Week, 2. Short Story, 3. Song lyrics, and 4. Craft! Pick up a take home Storytime Kiton Mondays beginning at 9 AM at the table in front of the Children's Information Desk.Kits usually last 3 days before we run out, so stop in each week while supplies last.

Weekly Teen Videos

Each week, teen librarian Hannah has videocontent for you! Check out our YouTube channelfor book recommendations, activities, reactionsto trying Japanese snacks, emotional supportanime, and more! Check it out on TouTube!

Library Tote Bags for Sale!

To kick off National Library Card Sign-Upmonth, the West Bend Library is sellingtote bags starting September 1. Thesesturdy canvas bags have the West BendLibrary logo so you can check out yourwhole stack of goodies! Bags are $7.00each, cash or check, and are available atthe library's main checkout desk. Allproceeds go to the West Bend Library.

October StoryWalk

A new StoryWalk is up! StoryWalk® is aninnovative and delightful way for children —and adults! — to enjoy reading and theoutdoors at the same time. Laminatedpages from a children's book are attachedto wooden stakes, which are installed alongan outdoor path.

The StoryWalk begins near the entrance ofthe library, and follows the sidewalk to ourbeautiful Patrons Park! There are17 stakes. The story is Pumpkin Trouble byJan Thomas!

Kiwanis Early Risers FamilyNight with Smarty Pants

Monday, October 12 at 6:30PM

Join us for a Zoom Big BalloonShow presentation! We'll have anawesome, hilarious balloon showlive and 10 minutes of a Q & Awhere the kids can "ask Smartyanything"!

We will also have a portion of the live Zoom presentation where Smarty Pants teaches thechildren how to make a fun toy out of balloons! Stop into the library to pick up a small packof balloons (after October 1), or buy a pack on your own (of at least 10) round balloons atany store (Dollar Tree)!

Registration for the Zoom program required! We need you to register, so we can send youthe Zoom Meeting ID the day before the program! Sign up here!

Salem Witch Trials with Jessica MichnaTuesday, October 13 at 7 PM

Reservations are required. Step back in time with Jessica Michna, famous impersonator,as she embodies Goode Rebeka Nurse. Hear Rebeka's story and how she became one ofthe oldest women to be hanged as a witch. Reservations are required to adhere toCOVID-19 restrictions. Space is limited. Sign up at the Reference Desk in-person or byphone at 262-335-5152. The program will also be presented on Facebook Live at thesame time.

New Pager EpisodeTuesday, October 15

First, we were in your community. Now,we’re in your ears. Pager is a monthlypodcast brought to you by the West BendCommunity Memorial Library. It’s likechatting with your favorite local librarian,except you do none of the talking. Learnabout library services, upcoming events,new releases, and more! Availablewherever you listen to podcasts. Check outthe archive on our website:https://www.westbendlibrary.org/library_services/podcast.php

Crafting Saturday isNow Take Home Kits!

Crafting Saturday, the monthly craft programfor adults, will be take-home kits for the rest of2020. Kits will be available one Saturday per month at 10 am. Kits are no cost, thoughdonations are greatly appreciated to help cover the cost of supplies. Kits are availablefirst-come, first-served basis. Kits are geared for teens and adults.Available October 17 10 AM-12 PM: Decorate a Pumpkin

Needles in the Bookstacks

Check out the West Bend Library's groupfor those who love knitting, crochet,embroidery, and all forms of fiber arts! Weare currently meeting virtually on Mondayevenings at 6:30 PM. All ages andexperience levels are welcome. Join theFacebook group for virtual meetingdetails.

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