Next week at the library
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, Reedsburg Public Library staff would like to remind customers that we will be open on Saturday, July 3, but closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The rest of the week boasts a full schedule of activities for youth and families. Check the homepage at www.reedsburglibrary.org and click on the “Welcome to your library!” icon to see the Week at a Glance.
Next Thursday, July 8, is a special day in Loganville when youth services librarians Miss Jess and Miss Maxine host a mobile checkout location at the Loganville Village Hall parking lot from 10 to 11 a.m. This Loganville Little Library Day allows Loganville-area residents to pick up their holds and return library materials closer to home. Library cards can also be obtained at this time with a photo identification and proof of a current address.
In preparation for Little Library Day Loganville-area residents may wish to request specific materials to be made available for them to pick up. Holds can be placed in advance on the LINKcat catalog, and a curbside reservation scheduled up to three days before the visit with a note indicating that items will be picked up in Loganville. Alternatively, requests for materials may be made over the phone by calling 768-READ (7323).
Five to 10 items may be requested per person for pickup with at least a day’s notice. Craft kits for the weekly online Storytime On-the-Go are also available at Little Library Day. Next month, Miss Jess and Miss Maxine hope to bring Reedsburg Public Library’s iconic worm races to the final session on Aug. 5.
On Friday, July 9, Storytime On-the-Go will be available on the Facebook platform at 10 a.m. Craft kits for the session may be picked up at the library or via curbside service.
Babygarten Lapsit also takes place on Fridays in the library’s Community Room at 10 a.m. for newborns to toddlers and their caregivers. Registration is required to ensure social distancing.
Friday, Teen Time is scheduled for 1 p.m., for those entering grades five through 12, featuring crafts including the making of snappy sharks and alligators.
The next session of Preschool Players will meet on July 13 and 14 for rehearsals at 4 to 4:45 p.m., with a performance on July 15 at 6:30 p.m. This year’s play is “The Very Lazy Ladybug.” Spaces are still available for this popular program for children ages 4 and 5. In the rehearsal sessions, children are assigned their costumes, make a ladybug craft, and practice the lines for their role in this delightful story. Sign up is available through the link on the library’s homepage or call the library at 768-READ (7323).
Readers of all ages are still encouraged to sign up for the Summer Literacy Challenges on Beanstack. At this point in the summer, 54 adults and 123 youth are signed up and making progress toward their goal. So far 2,031 books have been logged! Go to the library’s homepage and click on Beanstack at the top of the page to get started.
For questions about any library program or service, call the library at 768-READ or email info@reedsburglibrary.org.
