Library Closure

All Chippewa River District Library locations will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning at 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29.

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Cookbooks & Foodie Fiction

All Day 11/1 - 11/27
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
All Branches
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:

Check out a cookbook or a fictional book with a food related title and be entered to win a $50 gift card to GreenTree Co-op Grocery. One winner per branch! For all ages.

Duck Hunt in the Library

All Day 11/1 - 11/27
Kids
All Branches
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Kids
Program Description:

While you hunt for your next great read, find rubber ducks hidden in the children's area at your branch library. Kids may participate in the hunt once per week for prizes. Stop by your branch library and join in the fun!

Babytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special storytime just for babies and young toddlers. 

Special Storytime: Kids Yoga!

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Elementary Readers Book Club: The Vanderbeekers

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Zoom
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:

A monthly book club for upper elementary students!

We will be providing free copies to participants that register at least a week in advance, while supplies last.

Create, Make & Take

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library afterward to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Family Storytime @ FJML

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Babytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special storytime just for babies and young toddlers. 

Family Storytime @ VML

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Ugly Christmas Apparel Embellishment

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Everyone, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Don your ugly Christmas apparel! Drop in between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. to bedazzle your holiday outfit to blingy perfection! Participants must bring their own clothing. Crafting supplies are provided while supplies last. 

Family Storytime @ FJML

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Babytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special storytime just for babies and young toddlers. 

Special Storytime: Dog Days!

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Winter Themed Family Photos

All Day 12/6 - 12/8
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

It's the perfect time to capture your family's holiday photo! Drop by the Veterans Memorial Library Annex Meeting Room during open business hours for a family photo opportunity with a winter-themed background. 

Rainbow Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This storytime is for all ages. 

Children's Book Sale

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Browse children's picture books and nonfiction books. You might find the perfect book for giving in our selection! All books will be 25¢! The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library will use all proceeds from the sale to support VML.

Children's Book Sale

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Browse children's picture books and nonfiction books. You might find the perfect book for giving in our selection! All books will be 25¢! The Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library will use all proceeds from the sale to support VML.

The 12 Days of Bookmas

9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
All Branches
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Program Description:

Enjoy some quality time with your family while fostering a love of reading with this advent-inspired kit. You will receive 12 mystery picture books to unwrap and read with your child each night before bed.

Family Storytime @ FJML

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Family Storytime @ SCL

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5. 

Babytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for a special storytime just for babies and young toddlers. 

Special Storytime: Dog Days!

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description:

Babies to preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This storytime is for children ages 0 to 5.