June 2012

Summer Library Program Begins June 11

In addition to our usual Tuesday entertainers and family programs, we have special adult events, preschool story time, and activities for kids age 9-12 and teens age 13-18.  The reading portion of the program is open to people of all ages (including adults) and offers incentives to read,to  visit the library, and to be active during the summer.  Sign up at the library beginning June 11.

About Children in the Library

The library welcomes children to use its facilities and services. However, unexpected events can occur while children are left unattended.  The library’s Child Safety Policy requires that:

• Children age 8 and younger must stay with their caregivers.
• Caregivers must be at least 12 years of age.
• Children age 9-12 may use the library unattended as long as they behave properly.
• Parents or caregivers are responsible for the actions of their children.
• Children who do not meet these guidelines will be turned over to their caregivers or the Delavan Police Department.

You may view the complete Child Safety Policy at either library service desk.

FOR CHILDREN and FAMILIES 

Storytime with Miss Kris – Wednesdays at 10 a.m. 

Storytime with Miss Kris is an awesome opportunity for children and caregivers to spend quality time together.  Each session includes stories, games, music and movement, plus early literacy and social skill building activities.  Summer storytime runs from June 13 to August 1 for kids up to age 6.  

Tote-ally Cool Book Bags –June 12-14 @ 3 p.m.

Stop in at the library on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and  prepare for summer reading in style by decorating your very own book bag!  While you're here, feel free to beat the rush and register for Dream Big--READ!  All materials will be provided.  Just bring your creativity!

From: marthastewart.com

Celebration of Freedom Bicycle Decorating & Parade - Friday, June 15 @ 1 p.m.
In celebration of the American Veteran's Traveling Tribute called "The Cost of Freedom," come to the library to decorate your bike in red, white, and blue.  Then join the parade to Phoenix Park beginning at 3 p.m. All materials will be provided.

Scott Obermann, Magician - Tuesday, June 19 @ 1:30 p.m.
Come one, come all!  Witness astonishing feats by the amazing magician, Scott Obermann!  Storywagon is sponsored by the Lakeshores Library System. 

David Stokes, Naturalist - Tuesday, June 26 @ 1:30 p.m.

Get in touch with nature and learn about some cool critters with naturalist David Stokes!  Storywagon is sponsored by the Lakeshores Library System.

FOR TWEENS (age 9-12)

How Do They Do That?  Magic Trick Workshop - Wednesday, June 20 @ 1 p.m.
Amaze your friends and family with astonishing feats of magic and mystery.  Learn tricks of the magician trade faster than you can say "abracadabra."

Movie: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (PG)

Wednesday, June 27 @ 1 p.m.
When a young owl is abducted by an evil owl army, he must escape with newfound friends to seek out the legendary Guardians to stop the menace.  Snacks will be provided.  Sign up by phone (728-3111, ext. 117) or at the library beginning June 26 at 9 a.m.

FOR TEENS (age 13+)

Movie: The Prestige (PG-13) - June 21 @ 3 p.m.
The rivalry between two magicians is exacerbated when one of them performs the ultimate illusion.  Snacks will be provided.  Ages 13 and up.

Teen Book Club - Thursday, June 28 @ 3 p.m.
Reading something really fantastic?  Looking for ideas on what to read next?  Share your favorites and find new ones while enjoying tasty treats.

FOR ADULTS

Night Images Photography Class – Wednesday, June 6 at 6 p.m.

John Finley shares some of his night photos and explains the techniques used for each image.  Local photographers are invited to display their night images of Delavan at the library this summer as part of the summer library program. 

Couponing Class – Monday, June 11 at 10 a.m.

This two-hour session gives you all the information you need to start saving money.  Topics include everything from finding and organizing coupons to managing your pantry and freezer. Registration is not required.

Floral Arranging – Tuesday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Friends of APL, this workshop is presented by an expert from Treasure Hut, whose experience in floral arranging will help you make the most of the beautiful blooms in your summer garden or other source of fresh-cut flowers. 

Downloading from OverDrive – Wednesday, June 13 at 6 p.m.

Do you own a Kindle, Nook, iPad, or other device capable of reading ebooks?  This class will show you how to borrow ebooks FREE from the library by using OverDrive, including an overview of the digital library website and demonstration of several different ereading devices.  PLEASE REGISTER.

Delavan's Historic Architectural Ornamentation

Saturday, June 16 at 10 a.m.

Architectural historian Frank Landi examines the buildings in the business district of downtown Delavan, documenting the architectural artwork and the changes that have occurred over the past 100 years. 

Movie: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (PG-13) – Monday, June 18 at 12 p.m.

When two pairs of star-crossed lovers, a feuding pair of supernatural sprites, and a love potion gone awry all come together in an enchanted moonlit forest, the result is a delightful mix of merriment and magic. Bring your lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.

Book Club: The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly

Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m.

High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, angry and alone, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness, and as he takes refuge in his imagination, he finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to attend.

DIY Project:  Handmade Books – Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m.

What’s between the covers?  An accordion book, of course! Have you ever thought about making your own book?  Then you might want to start with one of these.  In an accordion book, a series of folded pages will hold or display your treasures.  Each page can be left plain for journaling or can be decorated with stickers, stamping, labels, or your own artwork.  This style of accordion book has cloth covers, decorative end pages on the inside, up to six pockets or pages, and a ribbon closure. Check the display in the library near the adult circulation desk.  All materials will be provided.  PLEASE REGISTER.

SUMMER HOURS BEGIN MAY 29: 

Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May Library Events

Storytime with Miss Kris – The Exciting Conclusion!

The spring session of storytime comes to a close the first week in May.  Tiny Tots will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1 and Preschool Storytime on Friday, May 4. Then we’ll take a break until the summer library program begins the week of June 11.  Summer storytime will be on Wednesday mornings for all ages.

English Conversation Group is discontinued until further notice. 

Art Exploration – Tuesday, May 1 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Back by popular demand:  PAINTING!  Come to our Art Studio this month to experiment with different ways to paint.  Paint with your fingers, feathers, string and other things that aren’t paint brushes.  We’ll have lots of ideas to stretch your imagination and bring out your creativity.  All supplies are provided.  Dress to get messy.

Digital Photography Workshop – Tuesdays, April 24, May 1 and May 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Not sure what to do with the pictures on your digital camera!  Find out at this three-part workshop! You’ll learn how to transfer pictures from your camera to the computer, how to do basic photo editing, how to e-mail photos to your friends and family, and how to start an on-line photo album.  Space is limited; please register.

LEGO Club – Monday, May 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. 

Give our LEGO blocks a workout building anything from a dinosaur to a space ship.  Work in teams or individually, give your creation a name, then see it displayed in the children's library. (Ages 6 and up)

Mother’s Day Activity – Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m.

Wish your mother the happiest of Mother's Days with a hand-decorated card and beautiful paper bouquet of flowers.  All materials provided.

Adult Book Discussion – Thursday, May 17 from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Summary:  On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared--Lt. Louis Zamperini. Captured by the Japanese and driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor.

Choose an eReader – Tuesday, May 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Imagine being able to carry your bookshelf with you in your purse or coat pocket.  An eReader can give you this capability.  With a eReader, you have instant access to books and magazines that you buy. You can check out free ebooks from the library, and you are able to change the text size and page orientation to adjust the page to your visual needs.  Learn about and try out the most popular eReaders at this hands-on workshop.  Registration is required.

Book vs. Movie – Saturday, May 26 from 12 to 2:15 p.m.

Moneyball (Rated PG-13), based on the book Moneyball: the Art of Winning an Unfair Game by Michael Lewis.  Summary:  Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) challenges the system and defies conventional wisdom when he is forced to rebuild his small-market team on a limited budget. Despite opposition, Beane develops a roster of misfits…and along the way, forever changes the way the game is played.  Bring your lunch; dessert and beverage will be provided.


Summer Library Program:  Stars, dreams, owls, pajamas – what do they have in common?  Find out this summer at Aram Library. Kids will Dream Big as they celebrate reading, the summer, the library, and things of the night while having fun and earning fantastic prizes!  Did you know that there's a Summer Reading Program for Teens (Own the Night) and Adults (Between the Covers), too?  Stay tuned for more information!

The library will be closed May 28.

SUMMER HOURS BEGIN MAY 29: 

Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This Week's News

It's the first week in April and here's what's happening at the library:

Monday, April 2

Pick up a free copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and enter to win tickets to an event at UW Whitewater's Young Auditorium.

Tuesday, April 3

Tiny Tots Storytime for ages 0-3 meets at 10 a.m.  There is no Friday storytime this week.

LEGO Club meets from 4-5 p.m.on Monday!  Ready to build?  Come on over!

Art Exploration Studio for preschool through 3rd grade creates tissue paper art on Tuesday from 4-5 p.m.

The Coupon Lady visits Aram Library Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for the first in a series of couponing classes.  No need to register; the classes are FREE and open to the public. 

The Walworth County Literacy Council's English Conversation Group meets Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Knitting Club will meet at 6 p.m. on the library's upper level.

The library will be closed on Friday, April 6.

###

THE BIG READ -- MARK TWAIN!

Enter today to win tickets to one of two events at Young Auditorium in Whitewater: Hal Holbrook in "Mark Twain Tonight!" on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. OR a musical performance by the Rose Ensemble, "And Glory Shown All Around," on April 10 at 7:30 p.m. And don't forget to pick up your free copy of TheAdventures of Tom Sawyer on Monday, April 2.

April 2012 Events

Storytime with Miss Kris 

• Tiny Tots, for children from birth to 3 years old, meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. 
• Preschool Storytime, for children age 3 to kindergarten, meets Fridays at 10 a.m.
• No storytime for preschoolers on Friday, April 6 or Friday, April 13. 

Storytime with Miss Kris is an awesome opportunity for children and caregivers to spend quality time together.  Each session includes stories, games, music and movement, plus early literacy and social skill building activities.  This month, both groups will be learning about springtime, Easter, flowers and our weather. 

English Conversation Group – Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For students learning English as a second language, this is a chance for you to practice your everyday conversation skills with Walworth County Literacy Council tutors.  

LEGO Club - Mondays, April 2 and 16 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Give our LEGO blocks a workout building anything from a dinosaur to a space ship.  Work in teams or individually, give your creation a name, then see it displayed in the children's library.  This program runs through May 7. (Ages 6 and up)

Art Exploration: Tissue Paper – Tuesday, April 3 from 4 to 5 p.m.

This month we’ll be creating tissue paper art.  We'll provide all the materials . . . just bring your creativity! (Preschool – 3^rd grade)

The Big Read:  Mark Twain on the Rock River Basin

This month, Aram Public Library is joining the Young Auditorium and libraries in Rock, Walworth and Jefferson Counties to celebrate the work of Mark Twain.  Here’s what’s happening at Aram Public Library:

No Foolin’ – A Free Book!

Monday, April 2 during library hours you can pick up a free copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the classic by Mark Twain.  We have editions for children as well as adults.  You can also register to win tickets to one of two performances at Young Auditorium:

• Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 - “And Glory Shone All Around” - The Rose Ensemble; a joyful program that is a musical evolution across time.
• Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 - Hal Holbrook - “Mark Twain Tonight!”

Book vs. Movie - Saturday, April 28  from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Tom and Huck (Rated PG) based on the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.  Read the book, watch the movie.  Which did you like better and why?  Bring your lunch; dessert and beverage will be provided. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Mississippi River Recipes - Monday, April 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Registration is required for this culinary voyage down the Mighty Mississippi.   Provide a regional recipe from one of the states that borders on the Mississippi River: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, or Louisiana.  On April 30, we’ll taste our way from north to south, and everyone will receive a recipe collection to take home.  Please bring your written recipe to the library or e-mail it to sbergstrom@aramlibrary.org  by April 20.

A full schedule of events in all three counties is available at the library, or visit the Big Read local events web site.

Couponing Workshop – Tuesdays, April 3, 10 and 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Judy Williams, the Racine Coupon Lady, is coming to Delavan to show you how to save money by using coupons!  This three-session workshop covers topics such as organizing  coupons, coupon timing strategies, taking advantage of store incentives, recognizing rock-bottom prices, and stocking up.  Each hour-long session includes time for Judy to answer your questions.  You don’t have to be an “extreme couponer” in order to realize savings – this easy-to-follow program allows you to revise your shopping strategies and see significant results with minimal time and effort.  Contact the library (728-3111 or sbergstrom@aramlibrary.org) to register.

Buying and Selling on eBay – Wednesday, April 11 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of shopping on eBay including registering, searching for the items you want, and how to bid or buy.  Find out what is involved in selling items on-line, and review the precautions you should take to safeguard your personal information.  Participants must have basic mouse and keyboarding skills and a personal e-mail account.  Space is limited; registration required.

Teen Book Club – Thursday, April 12 from 4 to 5p.m. - - Feed by M.T. Anderson

In a future where most people have computer implants in their heads to control their environment, a boy meets an unusual girl who is in serious trouble.

Tweenage Wasteland – Wednesday, April 18 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Help fellow budding architects construct the ultimate city using only recyclable materials and a bit of adhesive.  All materials provided. (Ages 9-12)

Adult Book Discussion – Thursday, April 19 from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein

The epic saga of an earthling, born and educated on Mars, who arrives on our planet with superhuman powers and a total ignorance of the mores of man.

Eggs-cellent Carton Creations – Saturday, April 21 from 1 to 2 p.m.

When you look at an empty egg carton, what do you see?  If you’re like us, you see POSSIBILITIES.  Join us for the chance to give an old egg carton a second life…as a dragon!  Or maybe a caterpillar!  It’s up to you to decide.  Let your imagination run wild while creating your very own carton critter.  All materials provided. (For families with kids of all ages)

Digital Photography Workshop – Tuesdays, April 24, May 1 and May 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Not sure what to do with the pictures on your digital camera!  Find out at this three-part workshop! You’ll learn how to transfer pictures from your camera to the computer, how to do basic photo editing, how to e-mail photos to your friends and family, and how to start on on-line photo album.  Space is limited; please register by April 20.

Wake Up Your Garden – Wednesday, April 25 at 2 p.m.

The gardening season is here again!  Get your garden ready for spring planting and summer beauty with tips and advice from UW Extension Horticulturist Chrissy Regester.

Stuffed Animal Story Time & Sleepover – Thursday, April 26 at 6 p.m.

Ever wonder what stuffed animals do at night while you’re sleeping?  Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special pajama story time.  Afterwards, leave them at the library for a sleepover where secret cameras will catch them as they check out all the fun things to do at the library.  Pick up your friend (and a photo of their nighttime adventures) after 3 p.m. on Friday, April 27.

The Library will be closed April 6.

###

March 2012

FOR FAMILIES (ALL AGES)

Storytime with Miss Kris: 

·         Tiny Tots, for children from birth to 3 years old, meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. 

·         Preschool Storytime, for children age 3 to kindergarten, meets Fridays at 10 a.m. 

Storytime with Miss Kris is an awesome opportunity for children and caregivers to spend quality time together.  Each session includes stories, games, music and movement, plus early literacy and social skill building activities.  This month, both groups will be learning about trains, springtime, St. Patrick’s Day, and house pets. 

Young Artist Reception – Thursday, March 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Aram Public Library children’s department becomes an art gallery this month!  We’ll be displaying student work selected by art teachers from four local schools, in celebration of Youth Art Month.  The show opens on March 1 with a reception for the artists and their teachers from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  Artwork will be on display throughout the month of March.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss  – Saturday, March 3 at 1 p.m.

March the third is the wonderful, marvelous, very special day
Where we'll celebrate Dr. Seuss with food and with play.
You're sure to have fun and you'll laugh, loud and hearty,
When you join us at the library for a Seuss birthday party.

LEGO Club (age 6 and up) – Mondays, March 5 and 19 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Give our LEGO blocks a workout building anything from a dinosaur to a space ship.  Work in teams or individually, give your creation a name, then see it displayed in the children’s library! 

Exploration Art Studio (preschool to 3^rd grade) –

Tuesday, March 6 from 4 to 5p.m.

Is there anything more fun than play dough? We'll make play dough art, provide tools for building with play dough, and we'll have different kinds of play dough for interactive fun. We'll get messy, and all participants will get to take some play dough home with them, too.

FOR TWEENS (AGES 9-12)

Tween Game Day– Wednesday, March 21 from 4 to 5 p.m.  

If you love games—and, let’s be honest, who doesn’t?—then this is the event for you!  We have board games, a Wii, open playing space . . . all that’s missing is YOU.

FOR TEENS (AGES 13+)

Teen Book Club  – Thursday, March 8 from 4 to 5 p.m.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

In a future North America, where the rulers of Panem maintain control through an annual televised survival competition pitting young people from each of the twelve districts against one another, sixteen-year-old Katniss's skills are put to the test when she voluntarily takes her younger sister's place.

Teen Hunger Games Party  (ages  13+)– Friday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m.

Do you love the Hunger Games as much as we do?  Can’t wait to see the new movie?  Join us for food, games, and the chance to win fabulous prizes!

FOR ADULTS

Basic E-mail – Wednesday, March 14 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn to set up an e-mail account, send and receive an e-mail message, add attachments to your messages, manage your account, and organize your mail.  Class size is limited, please register.

Adult Book Club – Thursday, March 15 from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins

This is the inside story of how America turned from a respected republic into a feared empire. John Perkins should know; he was an economic hit man. His job was to convince countries that are strategically important to the U.S., from Indonesia to Panama, to accept enormous loans for infrastructure development and to make sure that the lucrative projects were contracted to Halliburton, Bechtel, Brown and Root, and other United States engineering and construction companies. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to attend.

Book-to-Movie Film Series – Saturday, March 24 from 12 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (English version, rated R) based on the book by Stieg Larsson.  Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering on the island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger clan. Her body was never found and her beloved uncle is convinced she was murdered and that the killer is a member of his own tightly knit but dysfunctional family. He employs disgraced investigative journalist Mickael Blomkvist and the tattooed and troubled yet resourceful computer hacker Lisbeth Salander to investigate. Bring a lunch; we’ll provide dessert and a beverage.

English Conversation Group – Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.

For students learning English as a second language, this is a chance for you to practice your everyday conversation skills with Walworth County Literacy Council tutors.

February's almost over, but . . .

. . . there are still a few things happening at Aram Public Library!

Monday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. we have our LEGO Club for age 6 and older.  What can you make from the library-supplied LEGO blocks?

Storytime with Miss Kris takes place on Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.

The Literacy Council's ESL class meets Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. to practice English conversation. 

Knitting Club meets Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

Our Book vs. Movie feature film Saturday, Feb. 25 at noon is "The Lincoln Lawyer" starring Matthew McConaughey.  This film is based on a book, available at the library, by Michael Connelly.  The movie is rated R and will run from 12 to 2 p.m.  You're invited to bring a lunch and enjoy the dessert and beverage provided by the library.

The Friends of Aram Public Library meets on Monday, February 27 at 9:30 a.m.  If you're thinking of getting involved in activities that support the library, this is the group for you.  New faces and new ideas are always welcome.