Calling all kids and teens! We've got a craft class just for you! Join us for a new project & snacks every week. We will meet after school at the library from 3:30-4:30. 

NOTE:

The button below links to the first event in the series for April. This class meets every Thursday. Be sure to check the website for any updates on your desired date.

East Troy Lions Public Library Description

Hangout with other students your age (ages 11-18) every Thursday at 3:15. There’s a new theme every week:

• Week 1 - Game Night (Roleplaying, Trading Cards, Board Games, Video Games)

• Week 2 - Create Night

• Week 3 - Trivia & Tasting

• Week 4 - Study Zone

• Week 5 - Library Scavenger Hunt

Come learn about the amazing architects who studied with Wright and later left their own marks on organic architecture and American culture. 

About the presenter:
Timothy Totten is a master storyteller specializing in the life and work of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.  Totten has studied the subject for more than 35 years and shares his unique presentations with audiences at museums, libraries, and universities across the country, as well as symposiums and events at Wright sites like Hollyhock House, Robie House, B. Harley Bradley House, and Florida Southern College. Totten is a parallel entrepreneur, leading three companies and a non-profit.  Even with a busy schedule, he manages to sleep at least 8 hours a week.

Note:

This program is tagged for “adults” but if you have a high school student who’s particularly interested in architecture, it might be a good opportunity!

Walworth Memorial Library Book Club:

Monthly Book Club meeting on the fourth Wednesday of the month, in the Community Room. 4:30pm-5:30pm

Goodreads Description of Betty, by Tiffany McDaniel: (view)
Nominee for Readers' Favorite Historical Fiction (2020)

A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians in which a young girl discovers stark truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life.

"A girl comes of age against the knife."

So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in a bathtub in 1954 to a Cherokee father and white mother, Betty is the sixth of eight siblings. The world they inhabit is one of poverty and violence--both from outside the family, and also, devastatingly, from within. The lush landscape, rich with birdsong, wild fruit, and blazing stars, becomes a kind of refuge for Betty, but when her family's darkest secrets are brought to light, she has no choice but to reckon with the brutal history hiding in the hills, as well as the heart-wrenching cruelties and incredible characters she encounters in her rural town of Breathed, Ohio.

But despite the hardship she faces, Betty is resilient. Her curiosity about the natural world, her fierce love for her sisters, and her father's brilliant stories are kindling for the fire of her own imagination, and in the face of all she bears witness to, Betty discovers an escape: she begins to write. She recounts the horrors of her family's past and present with pen and paper and buries them deep in the dirt--moments that has stung her so deeply, she could not tell them, until now.

Inspired by the life of her own mother, Tiffany McDaniel sets out to free the past by telling this heartbreaking yet magical story--a remarkable novel that establishes her as one of the freshest and most important voices in American fiction.

Matheson Memorial Library Description

Age Group: 14+

Join TAB and make a difference in YOUR library! TAB members participate in planning and running programs, fundraisers, and more for teens at the library. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, earn volunteer hours, and build leadership and planning skills. TAB members are eligible for the Library Foundation scholarship through EASD.

Sign up here for Youth Services news

Join us at the library for a game of chess. This event is open to players of all ages, from 8 to 108, who are familiar with the game. We have a limited number of chess boards available, so if you can, please bring your own. Please note that there won't be anyone to provide instructions; participants should already know how to play in a peaceful manner.

NOTE:

This event is part of a series. The Learn More button below goes to the first event in the series (Apr 2). Please check the library’s website for potential updates to your desired date (April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30).

Matheson Memorial Library Description

Families with homeschooled children of all ages are invited to join us at the library for socializing, activities, crafts, and new books!

Sign up for reminders here.

Description

Journey back into Earth's ancient history and discover the life that once lived in the Upper Midwest.

Program will discuss the rocks that are found in Wisconsin and Illinois and what they tell about ancient organisms that once roamed the area. Attendees will also learn about new fossil finds and the museums that they can be found in. From the beginnings of life to the megafauna of the Ice Age, fossils bear evidence of the dramatic changes that have taken place in the Midwest over the last 4.6 Billion Years.

About the presenter:
Jason Rehorst is a Wisconsin geologist / paleontologist who curates many educational exhibits throughout Wisconsin and Illinois after his long-time employment at a large museum of natural history. Rehorst has been interested in minerals and fossils since when, as a young boy, he would pick up small stones and pebbles for his collection on family outings. He pursued his love of geology in college while studying geophysics with an emphasis on paleontology. He worked as a curatorial assistant in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum. After college he was able to hone his geology knowledge while working in a natural history museum for 15 years. He now shares his love of the geological sciences and the Earth's ancient history by making portions of his large personal collection available for public viewing through educational traveling displays, public lectures and programs. In addition, he assists local museums throughout the region in organizing exhibits regarding geology as well as other historical topics.

Please join us for a fun social morning of making art! This friendly group welcomes new members to come work on their own projects while enjoying the social atmosphere. No registration necessary.

Each Tuesday from 10AM-12PM in the Community Room. 

The Podcast Club is a way for students to have a voice in the day-to-day school life. They produce the daily announcements, create their own student-led content on a variety of topics, and work with community members to help tell the unique and incredible story of Williams Bay!

Grades: 9-12

Note:

The daily announcement portion of the podcast relates direction to high school students of Williams Bay but homeschool students are welcome to participate, discuss and take part in producing short-form video segments. Basic video production skills are taught including lighting, audio, filming etc.

Notification Required:

If your student is interested in participating, contact Emily Sanders, the Youth Services Librarian at Barrett Memorial Library for instructions on how to get into the building (Williams Bay Elementary) and sign-in.

Meetings Mon & Thurs at the Williams Bay Elementary Stage

Aram Public Library Description

Gather some friends and head to the library to prove your pop culture prowess!  The questions will range from 1980s to current day...so show us what ya got while snacking on tasty treats!

Who will emerge victorious and win a sweet prize?!

Please note: this event will be held at the 404 E. Walworth location.

Calling all kids and teens! We've got a craft class just for you! Join us for a new project & snacks every week. We will meet after school at the library from 3:30-4:30. 

NOTE:

The button below links to the first event in the series for April. This class meets every Thursday. Be sure to check the website for any updates on your desired date.

East Troy Lions Public Library Description

Hangout with other students your age (ages 11-18) every Thursday at 3:15. There’s a new theme every week:

• Week 1 - Game Night (Roleplaying, Trading Cards, Board Games, Video Games)

• Week 2 - Create Night

• Week 3 - Trivia & Tasting

• Week 4 - Study Zone

• Week 5 - Library Scavenger Hunt

The Podcast Club is a way for students to have a voice in the day-to-day school life. They produce the daily announcements, create their own student-led content on a variety of topics, and work with community members to help tell the unique and incredible story of Williams Bay!

Grades: 9-12

Note:

The daily announcement portion of the podcast relates direction to high school students of Williams Bay but homeschool students are welcome to participate, discuss and take part in producing short-form video segments. Basic video production skills are taught including lighting, audio, filming etc.

Notification Required:

If your student is interested in participating, contact Emily Sanders, the Youth Services Librarian at Barrett Memorial Library for instructions on how to get into the building (Williams Bay Elementary) and sign-in.

Meetings Mon & Thurs at the Williams Bay Elementary Stage

Join us at the library for a game of chess. This event is open to players of all ages, from 8 to 108, who are familiar with the game. We have a limited number of chess boards available, so if you can, please bring your own. Please note that there won't be anyone to provide instructions; participants should already know how to play in a peaceful manner.

NOTE:

This event is part of a series. The Learn More button below goes to the first event in the series (Apr 2). Please check the library’s website for potential updates to your desired date (April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30).

Aram Public Library Description

TAB is back in action. While we are in our temporary space, TAB will be meeting in the Phoenix Middle School library at 4:30pm on April 15 and May 20th. 

Calling all teens!  Aram Public Library has a Teen Advisory Board - - and we want you to join! 

This is your chance to plan your own events, let us know what you'd like to see at the library, and just hang out with friends while eating tasty snacks!  Plus, it's a fun way to get community service and an extra-curricular for college apps and resumes! 

Questions or comments?  Reach out on social media or email aramkids@aramlibrary.org

East Troy Lions Public Library Description

The writer’s workshop is hosted every 3rd Tuesday of the month and is lead by Juliane Carlile. Practice and elevate your writing skills. Work from prompts and discuss your writing with fellow participant.

NOTE:

This is an adult program but if you have a high schooler that loves writing and would like to sharpen their skills, this might be a great opportunity to find a local mentor!

Please join us for a fun social morning of making art! This friendly group welcomes new members to come work on their own projects while enjoying the social atmosphere. No registration necessary.

Each Tuesday from 10AM-12PM in the Community Room. 

East Troy Lions Public Library Description

All trading card players are welcome the 2nd and 4th Monday’s of each month. Bring your friends and your cards!

The Podcast Club is a way for students to have a voice in the day-to-day school life. They produce the daily announcements, create their own student-led content on a variety of topics, and work with community members to help tell the unique and incredible story of Williams Bay!

Grades: 9-12

Note:

The daily announcement portion of the podcast relates direction to high school students of Williams Bay but homeschool students are welcome to participate, discuss and take part in producing short-form video segments. Basic video production skills are taught including lighting, audio, filming etc.

Notification Required:

If your student is interested in participating, contact Emily Sanders, the Youth Services Librarian at Barrett Memorial Library for instructions on how to get into the building (Williams Bay Elementary) and sign-in.

Meetings Mon & Thurs at the Williams Bay Elementary Stage

East Troy Lions Public Library Description

Learn, teach, socialize, and craft. Teens are welcome!

Materials are available for beginners but you’re encouraged to bring your own projects as well! Yarn & Stitch is offered the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month.

Calling all kids and teens! We've got a craft class just for you! Join us for a new project & snacks every week. We will meet after school at the library from 3:30-4:30. 

NOTE:

The button below links to the first event in the series for April. This class meets every Thursday. Be sure to check the website for any updates on your desired date.

East Troy Lions Public Library Description

Hangout with other students your age (ages 11-18) every Thursday at 3:15. There’s a new theme every week:

• Week 1 - Game Night (Roleplaying, Trading Cards, Board Games, Video Games)

• Week 2 - Create Night

• Week 3 - Trivia & Tasting

• Week 4 - Study Zone

• Week 5 - Library Scavenger Hunt

Matheson Memorial Library Description

School-age kids and teens are invited to register to get started on quilting and practice their sewing machine skills. Basic sewing machine skills and the use of an iron are required for this project. Staff will provide hands-on instruction, access to sewing machines, tools, and fabric, and assist kids with their projects as needed. Kids are welcome to bring their own (working) machine. Caregivers are required to accompany and assist young children who cannot work independently.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Please register HERE

The Podcast Club is a way for students to have a voice in the day-to-day school life. They produce the daily announcements, create their own student-led content on a variety of topics, and work with community members to help tell the unique and incredible story of Williams Bay!

Grades: 9-12

Note:

The daily announcement portion of the podcast relates direction to high school students of Williams Bay but homeschool students are welcome to participate, discuss and take part in producing short-form video segments. Basic video production skills are taught including lighting, audio, filming etc.

Notification Required:

If your student is interested in participating, contact Emily Sanders, the Youth Services Librarian at Barrett Memorial Library for instructions on how to get into the building (Williams Bay Elementary) and sign-in.

Meetings Mon & Thurs at the Williams Bay Elementary Stage

Join us for a game of D&D right here in the library!
Ages 12-17

Join us at the library for a game of chess. This event is open to players of all ages, from 8 to 108, who are familiar with the game. We have a limited number of chess boards available, so if you can, please bring your own. Please note that there won't be anyone to provide instructions; participants should already know how to play in a peaceful manner.

NOTE:

This event is part of a series. The Learn More button below goes to the first event in the series (Apr 2). Please check the library’s website for potential updates to your desired date (April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30).

The Fiber Arts Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month 

(Jan-Nov) in our Community Room, 10am-2pm.

New members welcome to attend. 

Matheson Memorial Library Description

Families with homeschooled children of all ages are invited to join us at the library for socializing, activities, crafts, and new books!

Sign up for reminders here.

Create an adorable cottagecore mushroom bookmark! We'll learn basic needle-felting techniques and will use wool to shape a small mushroom.

Felting needles are very sharp! This class is suitable for participants who can braid yarn and safely use sharp tools.