Adults

Join the Carpe Librum Book Club in discussing this month's darkly funny and emotional title, The Wedding People by Alison Espach! 

Phoebe arrives at an inn in Rhode Island alone after hitting rock bottom. She's immediately mistaken for one of the "the wedding people" but she's actually the only guest at the inn who isn't in town for the big event. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every problem that might go wrong at her wedding—every problem except Phoebe's existence, which makes it all the more surprising when the two women strike up a friendship.

Carpe Librum is our monthly adult fiction book club. New members are always welcome to attend, whether you decide to come every month or just when the title catches your eye. Copies of each month's title are available at the library circulation desk roughly one month before the posted discussion date. Email kmckewin [at] rgpl.org (kmckewin[at]rgpl[dot]org) with questions.

Come to the library once a month to work on your fiber arts project and chat with fellow crafters! All fiber and fabric arts projects are welcome—knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, etc. This is a drop-in program that anyone is welcome to attend. Bring yourself and whatever your latest project is—we look forward to seeing you!

Ever wonder what a prescribed burn is and what it does for the land? Join us for an informative presentation from Robert Baller, a prescribed fire educator for the Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Counsel and a member of the Wisconsin Prairie Enthusiasts. This program will provide a short introduction to prescribed fires in Southern Wisconsin, including what the environmental benefits of prescribed burns are, how these fires work, and how to contact the right organizations to safely conduct a prescribed burn. There will be plenty of time for questions after the presentation.

No registration required.

Hear from two local authors at this reading!

Tammy Haack is a Cross Plains local and mental health advocate. Her self-published book "Get Out of Your Way: Live Your Life for You" discusses her personal journey towards improved mental health and personal fulfillment, sharing insights and advice from her own life. Tammy will read passages from her book and discuss the importance of mental health awareness.

Laurie Boehlke is a lifelong reader, gardener, and animal lover from Jefferson County. Her self-published picture book, "Born In A Barn" is a story of friendship and family. Laurie will read her book and host a short coloring activity for children during Tammy's presentation.

Each author will have 30 minutes for their readings and Q&A sessions. Copies of their book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Join us for another season of morning movies at the library! Free coffee, tea, and popcorn are available at each showing. Our line up for the fall includes:

September: The Phoenician Scheme (2025). Wes Anderson's newest dark comedy follows a wealthy business man and his daughter as he tries to embark on a new path in life, only to become the target of scheming tycoons and determined assassins. Rated PG-13. Run time 1 hour and 41 minutes.

October: Beetlejuice (1988). After a happily married couple dies in a car accident, they haunt their former home. When the new family ruins the home with renovations, they ask a devilish spirit for help scaring them off. Rated PG. Run time 1 hour and 33 minutes.

November: Wicked (2024). Watch (or re-watch) the first installment of Wicked before seeing Part 2 in theaters! This film adaption of the 2003 musical stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda. Rated PG. Run time 2 hours and 40 minutes. 

*Note that November's screening is one week earlier than normal due to Thanksgiving holiday closures.

Join fellow home cooks and culinary enthusiasts for a monthly discussion of different spices and cuisines! Each month, we'll be discussing a featured spice, including its history, cultural significance, and common uses. At each meeting, you'll have a chance to pick up a sample of the next month's spice, including a selection of recipes to try it in. Attendees are welcome to use the spice at home however they choose to over the next month and come back to discuss how it went, what recipes they tried, and learn what other attendees did. 

Our featured spices for fall 2025 include:

• October 15: Cardamom
• November 12: Nutmeg
• December 10: Ginger

Spice kits for the October 15 meeting will be available for pick-up at the library's circulation desk beginning on September 15. After that, spice kits for the next month will be distributed at each meeting, with leftover kits being made available at the circulation desk the following day. Kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Anyone is welcome to attend the monthly discussions even if they didn't pick up that month's spice kit. The kits will feature 2-4 recipes that utilize the month's spice, and enough sample of the featured spice to make 2 of the recipes.