Friends of Waterford Public Library would like to thank the businesses that became a Friend in 2023. The Friends' mission is to enhance the library's collections and programs, as well as volunteering with special projects and planning fundraisers. Thank you for being a Friend!
Happy Mother's Day! Here's to all the moms out there--foster moms, chosen moms, step-moms, moms with children here, not-yet moms, those without moms, the should-be moms, the grieving moms, and the solo moms!💐
#happymothersday2023#waterfordpubliclibrary
On Friday, May 5 Alphabet Lab celebrated its completion with an ABC party! Special guest Kelly Klein (center), co-owner of Reads by the River Books and Gifts, generously sponsored Alphabet Lab and stopped by to present the check at the celebration.
#earlyliteracymatters
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cinco de Mayo is a commemoration of the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Want to learn more? Stop by the library and let us help you!
#felìzcincodemayo#connectwithyourlibrary#WaterfordWI
Which type of reader are you? No matter the type, we can help you find what you're looking for! Try going to the SHARE catalog and searching for a subject you're interested in, a favorite author, or peruse what's new in fiction or non-fiction.
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Stop by the library to pick up your one-day state park pass! Each pass is valid for one car to visit any state park, forest, or recreation area in Wisconsin. Parks are open from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm every day of the week. Happy exploring!
#morethanbooks#wistateparks
Today marks the first day of National Library Week and is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions, and promote library use and support.
#theresmoretothestory#LibrariesTransform#WaterfordWI
It is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we want to say a HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers at Waterford Public Library! We appreciate you sharing your time and talents with the library!
#NationalVolunteerMonth#volunteerspirit#WaterfordWI
On Monday afternoon the library hosted a Fenstersterne or "window stars" workshop. Tom H., a retired art teacher, picked up this hobby during COVID-19 shutdown measures and wanted to share his joy with others.
#windowstars#LibrariesTransform#volunteersrock🌟
Join us for a two-hour workshop making window stars on Monday, April 17 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm! Instruction will be provided for making stars from two different designs, which are made of unique, imported kite paper. Registration is required.
#windowstars#LibrariesTransform
Happy International Women's Day 2023! This year's theme is "DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality." At our library we offer Gale Courses, and they have computer and technology classes suiting skill levels from beginner to advanced.
#EmbraceEquity
Join us for a light read and discussion this month of Freya Sampson's "The Last Chance Library" on Wednesday, March 29 at 5:30 pm. Please register to participate by going to the programs and events tab on the library's website.
#thelastchancelibrarybook#bookclubbook
The library is closed today to due inclement weather. Don't let the ice stop you from perusing SHARE for some great new material, watching a movie on hoopla, or listening to an audiobook on Libby in the comfort of your home!
#icestorm#connectwithyourlibrary🔌 #WaterfordWI
These beautiful "Fenstersterne" or "window stars" are brightening up our overcast days! The stars were folded out of special paper by a volunteer, and he hung them on our windows yesterday morning for all to enjoy.
#LibrariesTransform#fenstersterne#windowstars
Thank you for your feedback, questions, and concerns as the library works through this transitional period. The Library Board continues to monitor and will review the library’s open hours at the next board meeting in February.
#LibrariesTransform#keeponreading📚 #WaterfordWI
The library will be closed on Monday, October 10 for staff development training. You may access online resources, renew items, and place holds at any time by visiting our website. Thank you for your patience as we continue to learn and grow in our pursuit to better serve you!