Library News
eBook News
The library system's Overdrive eBook collection is now compatible with the Kindle, Nook, and Reader as well as other mobile devices. To get started right away go to the Digital Download Center.
Art at the Library
Claudia Daniel
December 5th to February 24th
Township resident, Claudia Daniel, is our featured artist from December 5th through January 13th. Claudia is inspired by the rich colors found in nature which are evident in her work. Her show includes ceramic jewelry, handmade books and surfaces, and paintings. Please stop by the library and enjoy!
Woodcarving by Steve Field
Cross Plains resident, Steve Field, is a self-taught woodcarver who began his woodcarving career in 1988. He uses power tools to carve birds, animals, and fish out of basswood and tupelo. Once the carving is done, each object is painted and a habitat is created for displaying the piece.
Steve taught woodcarving through the Madison Area Technical College in Middleton and Cross Plains from 1990 to 2005, and is an award-winning carver who competes in the open or masters class in local and national competitions. Steve and his highly-acclaimed art have been featured in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine which featured a photograph of one of his carvings on their magazine cover.
The show runs through February 24th.
Green Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 7 @ 6:30 PM
Community Rooms
Please enter through the side doors.
Film: FRESH
Fresh celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet. Also screening the Wisconsin short, Sugaring.
Valentine's Day: a Celebration of Chocolate!
Which book characters do you love?
Make a valentine for a favorite character from a book you've read and bring it to the library. Then we will enter your name for a chance to win a box of delicious Belgian chocolates on Valentine's Day! Be sure and include the name of the character and the book, and we'll display your valentine with the book.
Then join us on Valentine's Day, for our next . . .
School's Out Afternoon Movie
Tuesday, February 14th, 1:00-3:00 PM
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
When Willy Wonka decides to let five children into his chocolate factory, he decides to release five golden tickets in five separate chocolate bars, causing complete mayhem. The tickets start to be found, with the fifth going to a very special boy, called Charlie Bucket. With his Grandpa, Charlie joins the rest of the children to experience the most amazing factory ever. But not everything goes to plan within the factory. Based on the book by Roald Dahl.
Runtime 115 minutes and yes, there will be chocolate!
No golden tickets will be handed out, but one lucky winner who entered the book character valentine drawing will win a lovely box of Belgian chocolates.
To register please call the library at 798-3881, or contact Catherine.
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