Upcoming Events

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Perler Bead Crafting

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Drop in between 3-5 p.m. at Shepherd Community Library and make a Perler bead craft. Choose your design or use a template provided by the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Wednesday - Intro to Excel

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Learn the basics of spreadsheets and their many uses, Excel's basic functions, and practice creating simple data formulas with Excel.

Chippewa Valley Audubon Society

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Vernal Pools, Coral Reefs of the Northern Forests. Autumn Baker from Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, who also serves as a Program Coordinator for the Vernal

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

CRDL Teen Take & Make: CD Scratch Art

All Day
Teens, Middle School, High School
All Branches
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Program Description:

Express yourself with CD scratch art! We'll provide all the necessary supplies to upcycle old music CDs into something beautiful to display.

This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.

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 story learning experience just for babies and young toddlers. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.

Story Learning with Christie

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 learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Blue Jays Gaming Group

3:15pm - 5:15pm
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Shepherd Community Library
Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Gaming
Program Description:

Join us for after-school gaming fun at your Shepherd Community Library once a month! We'll also have electronic gaming & options for simple tabletop or card games. This program is for students in grades 4 & up.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Story and Craft Kit: I Got The Rhythm

All Day
Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Veterans Memorial Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Join us for a unique program just for preschool and early elementary families!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Lego Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Technology Class, Workshop
Program Description:

It's time to challenge yourself to build something extraordinary. Get yourself to the library and get creative! Join us for a LEGO build to create your masterpiece.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of Veterans Memorial Library Board Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

Chippewa River District Library Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Veterans Memorial Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.

Story Learning with Maggie

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 learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.

Story Learning with Tony

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 learn through stories, songs, and dancing while building vital early literacy skills! This story experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Brown Bag Book Discussion Group

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:

Monthly book discussion group. Please feel free to bring your lunch!

This month's book is Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon    
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Wednesday - Intermediate Excel

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Burgess Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Building off the Intro to Excel class, we will continue by learning how to format charts, move between worksheets, formulas, functions, and sorting.

This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.

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 story learning experience just for babies and young toddlers. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.

Story Learning with Christie: 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 story learning experience is for children ages 0 to 5. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Elementary Readers Book Club: Matilda

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Family Lab
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Program Description:

This is a monthly book club for upper elementary students! This month, we will meet in person for a pizza party, followed by a lighthearted book discussion. Recommended for grades 3-5.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

MIDDLE SCHOOL READING MASTERS: PAY THE PIPER

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Middle School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Founders Room
Age Group: Teens, Middle School
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:

Join us as we read Pay the Piper: A Rock 'N' Roll Fairy Tale by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library Links: Indoor Mini Golf

All Day 3/21 - 3/23
Everyone
Veterans Memorial Library
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Program Description:

Using past program décor, donated and discarded books, and recycled supplies, we will create a unique and exciting indoor mini-golf experience! Unlimited gameplay is available on a first-come, first-served basis during open business hours.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Marc the Balloon Meister: Balloon Twisting Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kids
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Program Description:

Learn how to make balloon animals and the basics of balloon art in this fun and interactive class! The 90-minute workshop is taught by Marc, the Balloon Meister. Balloons and pumps are provided.

Registration is REQUIRED. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Space Exploration with Sloan Museum of Discovery

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Program Description:

Ready for an out-of-this-world adventure?

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Cellophane Shadows with Sloan Museum of Discovery

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Veterans Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Program Description:

Learn with our friends at the Sloan Museum of Discovery as we investigate the science behind light, reflection, and shadows with flashlights, mirrors, and shadow puppets.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

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 to pick up a kit version of this month's craft.