Irvin L. Young Library

NEW AT THE LIBRARY

Our Convert and Archive Memories (CAM) service is live! We will be offering a paid service to patrons to convert their videos, photos, and music for them from old formats to newer, digital formats. There is an order form with pricing at the front desk. The things we can convert are photos, negatives, and 35mm slides; 33/45/78 rpm vinyl records and cassette tapes; VHS and camcorder tapes.  Pricing is by the hour as all conversions must be done in real time.  The cost is $18 per hour; $9 per half-hour.  Patrons may still do their own conversions for free.  This service is being offered to those who would like their items converted but do not have the time to do it themselves.  We cannot convert copyrighted material such as favorite movies that are still in VHS format.

LUCKY DAY

You know how you wait and wait and wait for that bestseller that you really want to read to become available and maybe you put a hold on it and maybe you don’t? Well, if you’re lucky, you may find a copy on our Lucky Day cart and you can just take it home right away. These copies can’t be placed on hold; you just have to come in and see what you might find waiting.  Look for the yellow cart with the shamrocks on it!

Upcoming Events 

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE SPRING HOLIDAY

Monday, April 2 – Itty Bitty Art Program, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 3 – Rhyme Time, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 4 – Jam Sesh, 5:30-7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Night Book Club, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 5 – Growing Readers, 9:30 a.m.; Whitewater Knitting, 6:30 p.m.

S.H.E.L.F. Sock Drive!  The Society of House Elves Living Free (S.H.E.L.F.) has banded together at the library to host a sock drive for the Twin Oaks Shelter.  Show some love and donate new men’s, women’s, and children’s socks.  Leave donations with Dobby in the Lobby or place in your returned books!

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Scientifically Ever-After

Monday, February 26^th 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Help your favorite fairytale characters conquer the world with science and art.  Children age 5+ are invited to this hands-on workshop.  Solve fairytale conundrums with different STEAM activities.  No registration required.  Caregiver must be present.  Supplies are first come, first serve.

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Rhyme Time

Ages Birth-3 years

Tuesday, February 27^th 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Rhyme Time offers caregivers and children the perfect opportunity to engage with songs, rhymes, and simple stories.  Each 20-30 minute class period is followed by a play time.

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Young Adult Advisory Council

Ages 11-18 years

Tuesday, February 27^th 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Youth age 11-18 are invited to make friends, eat food, and have a positive impact within their community.  Under the direction of the Youth Educational Services Librarian, YAAC members select and review books, movies, and music for the young adult area; design and implement library programs and services for teens; and positively represent the library to their peers.  Interested teens should contact Deana Rolfsmeyer (drolfsmeyer@whitewater-wi.gov) for an application.

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Wednesday, February 28

Crime Club, 7:00 p.m.

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Dr. Seuss is on the Loose!

Thursday, March 1^st – Saturday, March 31^st

Dr. Seuss is on the loose at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library!  Throughout the month of March there will be Dr. Seuss related crafts and activities in the Children’s Department and the Maker Space.  Activities are open to all ages!

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Growing Readers

Ages 3-5 years

Thursday, March 1^st 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Growing Readers allows children and their favorite adult to engage with songs, rhymes, stories, and play.  Each session includes picture books, movement activities, and nursery rhymes.  Each 30 minute class period is followed by art or activities and a play time.

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Breakfast at the Big Screen

Friday, March 2^nd 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy your break from school with a movie and breakfast at the library!  In this week’s feature, a young boy programs a robot to help him save the world!  Breakfast is provided by the library.  All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

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Winter Reading Program

Please note that the Winter Reading Program ends on Friday, March 2^nd at 5:30.  No raffle slips will be accepted after that.

UW-Madison professor Dr. Paula Niedenthal will talk about the functions of emotions for people and their social interactions. She will discuss the value of the expression emotions such as fear, anger, and especially happiness.  This program is free and open to everyone.

Rhyme Time

Ages Birth-3 years

Tuesday, February 20^th 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Rhyme Time offers caregivers and children the perfect opportunity to engage with songs, rhymes, and simple stories.  Each 20-30 minute class period is followed by a play time.

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Growing Readers

Ages 3-5 years

Thursday, February 22^nd 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Growing Readers allows children and their favorite adult to engage with songs, rhymes, stories, and play.  Each session includes picture books, movement activities, and nursery rhymes.  Each 30 minute class period is followed by art or activities and a play time.

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Stories at the Market

Saturday, February 24^th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Read a story with Miss Deana at the Whitewater Winter Market!  Participants will receive an extra raffle for the Winter Read Program.  This event is open to all ages and no registration is required.

 

 

 

 

Rhyme Time

Ages Birth-3 years

Tuesday, February 13^th 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Rhyme Time offers caregivers and children the perfect opportunity to engage with songs, rhymes, and simple stories.  Each 20-30 minute class period is followed by a play time.

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Pokémon Club

Ages 6-12 years

Tuesday, February 13^th 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Pokémon enthusiasts ages 6-12 years are invited to meet other fans and show off their cards at Pokémon Club.  Participants are invited to battle their Pokémon or trade cards at their own discretion.  For those who wish to battle, there are trainer decks available for checkout.  Remember your library card!  No registration is required for this program. Please note that this event now takes place in the Children’s Department.

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Growing Readers

Ages 3-5 years

Thursday, February 15^th 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Growing Readers allows children and their favorite adult to engage with songs, rhymes, stories, and play.  Each session includes picture books, movement activities, and nursery rhymes.  Each 30 minute class period is followed by art or activities and a play time.

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Book Boogie

Ages 2-5 years

Saturday, February 17^th 10:30 a.m.

It’s time to shake, wiggle, and jive at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library’s Book Boogie! Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us on the third Saturday of the month for a book-based dance party!  Bring your dancing shoes.  No registration is required.

 

 

 

Rhyme Time

Ages Birth-3 years

Tuesday, February 6^th 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Rhyme Time offers caregivers and children the perfect opportunity to engage with songs, rhymes, and simple stories.  Each 20-30 minute class period is followed by a play time.

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Growing Readers

Ages 3-5 years

Thursday, February 8^th 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Growing Readers allows children and their favorite adult to engage with songs, rhymes, stories, and play.  Each session includes picture books, movement activities, and nursery rhymes.  Each 30 minute class period is followed by art or activities and a play time.

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Stories at the Market

Saturday, February 10^th 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Read a story with Miss Deana at the Whitewater Winter Market!  Participants will receive an extra raffle for the Winter Read Program.  This event is open to all ages and no registration is required.

 

This February, all 24 public libraries of Jefferson and Waukesha Counties are showing our citizens how libraries transform lives and make our communities stronger through a range of programs and initiatives. The Libraries Transform campaign is an initiative of the Bridges Library System inspired by the American Library Association.  The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is a member of the Bridges Library System.

Even if you haven’t been to the library in a while, we invite you to visit us. Each library is hosting a unique program during the month of February. Pick up a brochure at your local library for a list of special programs and a passport to use when attending programs.  You will be entered into a prize drawing if you attend programs at 3 or more libraries in Jefferson or Waukesha counties.

For more information and a complete listing of programs at all of the libraries in the Bridges Library System, please visit:  https://bridgeslibrarysystem.org/