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Volume 26, No. 6, June 2017
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Register now for the Summer Reading Program and win prizes for reading

Mead Public Library’s Summer Reading Program has begun, with cardholders from newborns on up eligible to participate.

Kids can earn free books, coupons and other rewards for reading or being read to. Meanwhile, participants of all ages will be entered into prize drawings for reading. 

Prizes include a Blue Harbor gift card, new bicycle, Xbox One, Kindle Fire, LEGOs and more. 

The program also includes family events throughout the summer.

For more information or to register, click here or stop by the library. A library card is required to sign up. The program runs until Sept. 5. 
Library Services Update
TumbleBooks offers FREE eBooks, videos and games

Kids can watch animated eBooks, view National Geographic videos, play educational games and much more using TumbleBooks.

Access is FREE with your library card. For desktop users, visit www.meadpl.org/kids.

To access on a mobile device, download the TumbleBooks app.
Stream millions of songs, without ads, using Freegal
Library cardholders can stream millions of songs for FREE and without ads using Freegal.

Download the app to your phone or stream from your desktop computer.


Mead launches Civic Lab series 
Mead Public Library will launch its new Civic Lab series in June featuring programs, materials and activities focused on a variety of complex political, cultural and social issues.

The series will kick off with a book discussion and panel talk that will dig into the phenomenon of “fake news,” with a look at media, journalism and how information is shared.

The book discussion begins at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, at Paradigm Coffee & Music in Sheboygan, and will feature “The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media.” Copies are available for checkout in the library at the second-floor Help Desk.

A panel discussion, titled “Truth, Lies and Clickbait: Media Literacy for a New Era,” will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 15, in the Rocca Meeting Room at the library. 

Panelists include Nhia Yang, David Gallianetti and Kevin Anderson. 

The public can also visit the second floor to checkout related materials, leave anonymous notes expressing views on the topic or engage in Fireside
Conversations near the library’s fireplace. 
Zoozort coming June 14

Kids can visit with live animals from around the world and learn about habitat, nutrition and conservation during a visit from Zoozort.

Shows start at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, in the Rocca Meeting Room.

Seating is limited. Tickets will be given out one hour before each session on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Up & Coming Events at Mead

CIVIC LAB

Featuring an ongoing series of programs, materials and activities on a variety of complex political, cultural and social issues. This summer we’ll dig into the phenomenon of “fake news” with a look at media, journalism and how information is shared.

Book Discussion, 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, Paradigm Coffee & Music, 1202 N. 8th St., Sheboygan, “The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media.” Books available for checkout at the second-floor Help Desk.

Panel Discussion: Truth, Lies and Clickbait: Media Literacy for a New Era, 6 p.m., Thursday, June 15, Rocca Meeting Room. Panelists include Nhia Yang, David Gallianetti and Kevin Anderson. Moderated by Anthony Sigismondi.

Also, visit the second floor to checkout materials and leave an anonymous note expressing your views on the topic or engage in Fireside Conversations near our fireplace. 

LATE @ THE LIBRARY: ULTIMATE MAKER PARTY

After hours program for adults 21+, where attendees can explore different maker
activities, ranging from arts and crafts to tech, while enjoying music, popcorn and a cash bar from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 28, at the library. In collaboration with Bookworm
Gardens, MAKER Break, the Etude Group and Red Raider Robotics.

ALL AGES

Make It @ Mead, different drop-in projects each month, supplies provided, 5-7 p.m., first Thursdays, Imaginarium.
- June 1: Stepping Stones
- July 6: Patriotic Luminaries
- Aug. 3: Coasters

Tinker Time, self-guided open studio session in the Imaginarium. Supplies and equipment available, or bring your own. Children under 14 must be with an adult.
- 5-7 p.m., first and third Tuesdays; 2:30-4:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays; 9 a.m.-noon, first Saturdays (June 3- Aug. 29)
- MAKER Break, 12-4 p.m., Mondays (June 19-July 31)

Dennis McNett Workshop, noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, Imaginarium. Join John Michael Kohler Arts Center Connecting Communities artist Dennis McNett in completing works supporting his story of the Serpent of Sheboygan. In what will be his final visit to Sheboygan, workshop participants will create flags and banners for the Wolfbat tribes appearance at the concluding celebration on June 22, at the opening night of the Levitt Amp Sheboygan Music Series.  Drop-in session. Open to all ages.

Library Night in the ARTery: Literary Creature Kites, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 22, at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Join us for a fun-filled family evening as we make and fly kites during the Levitt Amp Summer Concert Series.

KIDS

Zoozort, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, Rocca Meeting Room. Kids can visit with live animals from around the world and learn about habitat, nutrition and 
conservation during a visit from Zoozort. Seating is limited. Tickets will be given out one hour before each session on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Wii Gaming, drop-in gaming for grades 2-6 will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Story Garden on the following Thursdays: June 15, 22 & 29; July 6, 13, 20 & 27; Aug. 3 & 10.

LEGO Club, drop in and build using the library’s LEGO supply anytime from 10 a.m. to noon in the Children’s Activity Room on the following Mondays: June 19, July 17 & Aug. 7. For kids in grades K-6.

Summer Storytime, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays (except July 4) from June 20 to Aug. 1, in the Story Garden. Kids of all ages are welcome. Featuring stories, music, rhymes and activities.

Kids Craft Corner, featuring a monthly make-and-take craft project on a drop-in basis from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room on the following Wednesdays: June 21, July 5 & Aug. 2. While supplies last.

Bubbleology, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, Rocca Meeting Room. Kids can explore the science of bubbles with Dr. Angelika Henke of Elementastic Science. Seating is limited. Tickets will be given out one hour before each session on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tom Pease, the popular children’s singer/entertainer, will perform at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, in the Rocca Meeting Room. Seating is limited. Tickets will be given out at 9 a.m. for the first show and one hour before the subsequent shows on a first-come, first-served basis.

Block Party, kids up to sixth grade and their families can have constructive fun with blocks, LEGOs, boxes and other building materials set up at stations throughout the Children’s Library anytime between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Coloring Stations will be set up in the Children’s Library throughout August, and kids can participate in a coloring contest.

ADULTS/TEENS

Featuring... Kim Geiser, Hello Happiness Coloring Party for Adults, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, Imaginarium. Local artist, Hello Happiness shop owner and coloring book author/illustrator Kim Geiser will lead adults in a discussion of her work as a maker as they color and paint her designs. Adults only. Preregistration required at the
www.meadpl.org events calendar.

Movie Night, watch the film “Hidden Figures” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, in the Rocca Meeting Room.

Scrappy Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 24, Imaginarium. Bring in photos and supplies for a morning of scrapbooking.

Featuring... Suw Charman-Anderson: Amigurumi Women in STEM, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8, Imaginarium. Pay homage to some of the most prominent women in the history of science, technology, engineering and math using tamigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting dolls. Led by Suw Charman-Anderson, founder of Ada Lovelace Day. Ages 12 and up. Preregistration required at the www.meadpl.org events calendar.

JUST FOR TEENS

Teen Craft in the Imaginarium, 2-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 21: Perler Beads & Button Maker
- Wednesday, July 19: Hands-On with Robots
- Wednesday, Aug. 16: Sharpie Tie Dye

Gaming for Teens, Thursdays at 2 p.m. in the Maas Teen Learning Center
- June 22: XBOX One Jack Box Games
- June 29: Mario Kart 8 Tournament
- July 6: XBOX One Jack Box Games
- July 13: Smash Bros. Wii U Tournament
- July 20: Board games with the Game Board
- July 27: You Don’t Know Jack Tournament
- Aug. 3: XBOX One Jack Box Games
- Aug. 10: Wii Bowling Tournament

Movies for Teens, all films PG-13 or younger. Visit www.meadpl.org for movie titles.
- Monday Double Features, featuring a mix of new and old films; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 12 & 26; July 3, 10 & 24; Aug. 7.
- Tuesday Movie Matinées, featuring new releases; 2 p.m. on June 20 & 27; July 11, 18 & 25; Aug. 1, 8 & 15.
- Friday Retro Movies, featuring movies from the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s; 2 p.m. on June 9, 16 & 30; July 7, 14, 21 & 28; Aug. 4, 11 & 18.

BOOK GROUPS

For adults (unless otherwise noted), no registration required. Pick up a copy of the book at the second floor service desk or reserve/purchase yourself.

Books on Tap, 6 p.m. at Urbane Bar & Grill, 1231 N. 8th St., Sheboygan.
- Tuesday, June 6, “State of Wonder” 
- Tuesday, Aug. 1, “The Little Paris Bookshop”

Book to Art Club, explore literature through discussion and hands-on projects. Held at 6 p.m. in the ARTery at the John Michael Kohler Art Center and Bookworm Gardens. For teens and adults.
- Thursday, June 8:  “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” (ARTery)
- Tuesday, July 11: “Lab Girl” (Bookworm Gardens)
- Thursday, Aug. 10: “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” (ARTery)

Silent Book Club, drop in for a book club without assigned reading or the pressure of having something to say. Bring your own book, relax and read with other book lovers.
- Bring a bag lunch and read from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., every Tuesday, in The Loft. 
- Read from 5:15-6:15 p.m. (followed by social time), third Tuesdays, at Paradigm Coffee & Music, 1202 N. 8th St., Sheboygan. 

Moonlight and Murder, 6 p.m. at Luz de Luna, 920 Michigan Ave., Sheboygan. Enjoy a little mystery and suspense, along with book discussions, socializing, tapas and drinks.
- Wednesday, June 28, “First Grave on the Right”
- Wednesday, Aug. 23, “The Day of the Jackal”

Romance on the Rocks, 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, at Luz de Luna, 920 Michigan Ave., Sheboygan, “Austenland.” Enjoy some romance this summer, along with book discussions, socializing, tapas and drinks. 

COMMUNITY BUILDING PUZZLE

Help us build our community by decorating a puzzle piece that represents you and adding it to our growing wall puzzle in the Imaginarium. One piece per person. Open to all ages.
 
  All of our programs are free, thanks to funding from the Friends of Mead Public Library, the Mead Public Library Foundation, and the Kohler Foundation, Inc., and grants as specified. To request ADA accommodations, email to: [email protected] at least a week in advance. Mead Library may take photographs and video at programs. Notify a staff member if you do not want to participate.

Summer Hours 
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9-5   *  Tuesday & Thursday  9-8   *   Saturday 9-1 *   Closed Sundays (May-Sept.)
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