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Volume 5, Issue 12 · December 2011

'Tis the Season

The holiday season is here and we invite you to the library to check out our holiday offerings this month. We have special holiday books on display, perfect for reading this season. Take a break from shopping or wrapping or baking and curl up with a good book. Tuesday morning story hours here at the library and Wednesday morning story hours in Lake Delton will be sure to delight the little ones with stories and crafts celebrating the season. And read below to find out all about our special December programs. ‘Tis the Season to enjoy the library.

December Special Saturday and Tuesday Programs

Join the library staff for special Saturday and Tuesday activities this December to make your holiday preparations and celebrations even more delightful.
Bring the whole family to the library on Saturday, December 3 at 10 a.m. to meet Youth Services Library Assistant, Jody DelaGardelle, and enjoy a program for all ages featuring stories by Jan Brett, a Scavenger Hunt and Cookie Decorating. On Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to Noon join us for a game day for adults and kids of all ages. The cold weather is here so stop in the library for some hot competition and some hot chocolate. Bring a friend or bring the whole family and if you have a favorite game to share bring that too! On Tuesday, December 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. our Tuesday Tue-Do will be in celebration of the snowman. Come in and make a one-of -a -kind frosty friend! Adults only please. Saturday, December 17 is Movie Day at the library at 10 a.m. You don’t want to miss a minute of the brief and winsome Prep & Landing with two short features. We’ll make the popcorn as you enjoy watching the original installment in this Disney animated holiday series.
While children play with their new toys, adults are invited to burn off some of those holiday calories with a brisk Tuesday Tue-Do Game Day, Tuesday, December 27,1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We expect a lively time chatting, laughing , and playing a variety of table games. Saturday, December 31 from 10 a.m. to Noon we will have a Make-and-Take craft to help you bid farewell to the Old Year and welcome in the New. It will be suitable for all ages and the library will provide the necessary materials.

‘Tis the Season for Library Fun!

Welcome Jody

In November, Jody DelaGardelle joined the Kilbourn Public Library staff as the new Youth Services Library Assistant.
Jody comes from Indiana where she was a Youth Services Librarian for eight years. She has experience working with babies, toddlers, school age children as well as young adults. Jody enjoyed service in the social media and electronic resources committees for her previous library in Muncie, Indiana.
Jody grew up in the Chicago area and has a degree in Communications from Michigan State University. She has experience in marketing, advertising and was a home educator for 13 years. Her husband George works at Foremost Farms in Baraboo. The have four (nearly) grown children living in the Dells, Indianapolis, Muncie and Kansas City. They have lived in Michigan, Iowa, Indiana and are now happy to reside in Wisconsin closer to family in Northeast Iowa, Chicago and Door County.
Welcome Jody!

Literacy Council Book Drive

The Wisconsin Dells Literacy Council needs your help to make the holidays a little more special for area children. Please donate your new or gently used children’s books. The Literacy Council and the St. Vincent de Paul Society will distribute the books to needy children in the area. Books can be dropped off here at the library anytime before December 16. What a great way to share the holiday spirit by giving the gift of reading to children! The literacy council is a great organization that provides a tremendous service to the community. Besides their annual book drive, the literacy council also donates books to new mothers from the area, provides tutoring for area adults who need help with reading or English as a second language, supports the library with literacy materials, holds training and classes for tutors and students and provides a language learning lab here at the library. Currently the literacy council is looking for new members to act as tutors or to serve on the board. Call the library if you are interested. We will let you know how you can join and make a difference in someone’s life and a difference in the community.

Holiday Reading for Book Club

This month the Kilbourn Public Library book club is doing something special. Each member will be choosing from a selection of holiday books that are available at the library. Members will read their chosen book and tell other members about it at the December meeting. Anyone is welcome to join in this holiday book reading. Just stop by the library and pick a book.
The book club will meet on Monday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, December 21 at 1:30 p.m. If you haven’t had a chance to attend a book club meeting this is a great month to do so. Join us either of these days, hear about the books we read and enjoy some holiday cheer. New members are always welcome.