Waterford Public Library

101 North River Street

Waterford, WI 53185 262-534-3988

www.waterford.lib.wi.us

Author Carrie Cross presents: Skylar Robbins and the Mystery of Shadow Hills

Friday, August 7 at 10:00am Join us as Ms. Cross talks

about being an author, performs a reading from

her book and explores the world of detectives with

some fun crafts and activities. Recommended

for ages 8 and up.

*Please pre-register for these programs*

Essential Oils* Monday, Aug. 3 at 6:30pm

Learn about essential oils and how they can help you enhance your

well-being with Sandy Plautz.

Photoshop 101 with Kathy Kohl* Tuesdays, Aug. 11, 18 & 25

at 6:00pm Bring your photos to a three part series of classes and learn the

basics of Photoshop.

Riverside Chiropractic* Monday, August 31 at 7:00pm Dr. Jenny will discuss informed choices about vaccinations and

immunizations.

American Barn Stories & Other Tales From the Heartlands*

Thursday, September 10 at 6:30pm This family friendly program has

aired and been enjoyed by thousands on PBS since 2006. Tom Laughlin will share some barn stories, and talk about the process of

producing the program. Muzika Trio

Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1:00pm Hosted by the Friends of the

Waterford Public Library, Muzika Trio features a violinist, cellist and pianist who will perform a

variety of works.

Teen Volunteer Luncheon Thursday, August 6 at 12:00pm

If you volunteered this summer or if you want to in the future, sign up to join us for

this special luncheon celebrating our volunteers. Children ages 12 and up are welcome to attend.

Lake Michigan Day is August 14.

Stop in and check out a book from

our display honoring Lake Michigan!

Family Movie Nights

will be scheduled this

fall. Follow us on

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up-to-date on the latest

scheduled programs.

for children under 3

Each 20-minute session has a different theme and fun things for toddlers to do such as sign language, songs, finger

plays, movement activities and stories.

Lap-Sit is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays on the following days. There

are different themes each week.

September 9 or 10 and 16 or 17

The group meets at 9:30am and no registration is required.

for ages 3, 4, 5

Preschool Storytimes are held on

Wednesdays and Thursdays on the

following dates—

September 9 or 10 and 16 or 17

Three, four and five year-olds are

welcome on Wednesday or Thursday

at 10:30am. The sessions run for 30

minutes and include sign language,

stories, songs, finger plays, a craft and

movement activities. Sign up in the

library, online or by phone.

Registration is required!

Sensational Snakes

Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00am

This program will incorporate Libba Moore Gray’s book, Small Green Snake and will introduce children to the world of the often misunderstood snake.

Participate in the telling of this “scaly” story and spend time being “ophiologists” (snake

scientists). Get answers in hands-on stations following the storytelling portion of the program. A visit with a live snake will

be a highlight of the program. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 10.

The Waterford Public

Library will be closed

September 5 & 7.

Read to Chester

Tuesdays,

August 4, 11 or 18

at 10:00-10:45am

Individual children and/or

families can sign up for

one 15-minute block of

time once during August.

Chester is a sweet Cairn

Terrier/Dachshund mix who loves kids

and loves to be read to.

Mondays, Aug. 3, 10 & 17 at 9:30am Linda Breuer from Love, Inc. will lead this

3-week program for parents and their preschool children. ABC Music and Me

provides a fun way to sing, listen, move, play, learn and build literacy

skills. There is no cost.

Reading Buddies

Thursdays, August 13 & 20 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Kids ages 10 and under will read with a teenage volunteer for 15 minutes. This is a great

opportunity for kids to continue to read throughout the summer.

Registration is required!

Saturday, August 8 at 10:00am Celebrate the graduates of the Imagination Library program!

Children will participate in a storytime with kindergarten teachers talking about

kindergarten! A craft, snack and awards ceremony will follow the storytime. Open to

all children entering kindergarten.

Building Blocks

Storytime will return

starting September 14 Thursday, Sept. 24 at 2:00pm

Children under 5 with an

accompanying adult are

welcome to join this play group.

Several sensory activities and

toys will be available for children

to interact and play with.

Some activities may be messy.

Please dress accordingly.

Sign up sheets for this activity

will be available by mid-August.