Fall lecture series will explore U.S. foreign policy and global affairs
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This fall, join experts from Wisconsin universities and beyond for the Great Decisions lecture series, featuring a six-part exploration of U.S. foreign policy and global affairs.
The lectures run from
6:30-8 p.m., every Thursday, from Sept. 13 to Oct. 18, in the Rocca Room.
Optional briefing books are available for check out or purchase at the second-floor Research Desk. The program is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women
Sheboygan.
Topics include:
- Sept. 13: Turkey - A Partner in Crisis
- Sept. 20: The Waning of Pax Americana
- Sept. 27: Global Health - Progress & Challenges
- Oct. 4: Media & Foreign Policy
- Oct. 11: Russia’s Foreign Policy
- Oct. 18: China & America: The New Geopolitical Equation
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Stay active this fall with Mead's new Family Movement Series
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Stay active this fall with free family workshops in the Children's Library in yoga, zumba, belly dancing and African dance.
The workshops will be held from
10-11 a.m. Saturdays, in the Story Garden,
and are recommended for ages 5 and up. Bring a mat for our yoga sessions.
- Sept. 22: African drum/dance
- Sept. 29: Yoga
- Oct. 6: Belly dancing
- Oct. 20: Zumba
- Oct. 27: African drum/dance
- Nov. 10: Yoga
- Nov. 17: Belly dancing
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Special events for adults
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A Big Year in Birding
This fall, the Sheboygan County Audubon Society and Mead Library will lead fun, educational activities and outings for all ages in preparation for the 2019 Big Year, which is an informal competition among birders to see how many species of birds they can see or hear within a single calendar year. Open to all ages.
- Sept. 15: Bird Watching Walk, starting at North Point Park, 8-9 a.m.
- Sept. 15: Bird Journal Making, 10 a.m.-noon, Imaginarium
- Oct. 2: Books on Tap Book Discussion, featuring “The Big Year,” by Mark Obmascik, 6-7:30 p.m., Urbane Bar & Grill.
- Oct. 6: Family Birding Basics with Janet Raddatz, 2-3:30 p.m., The Loft
- Nov. 13: Fall Birding Expedition: Owls at Kohler Andrae State Park, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Banned Books Week Book Talk
Celebrate your freedom to read during this guided book discussion about banned books and intellectual freedom with Joyce Latham, associate professor of Library and Information Sciences at UW-Milwaukee.
Featured books are “Huckleberry Finn,” “And Tango Makes Three,” and the “Harry Potter” series.
The event will be held from
6:30-7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the Rocca Room.
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Baby & Me Storytime
Babies ages newborn to 24 months can bring their favorite adult to this interactive 20-minute early childhood literacy class, featuring simple books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Caregivers will learn ways to incorporate these practices into their child’s daily routine. Socialization and free play to follow,
9:30-10 a.m., Mondays, Sept. 10 through Nov. 26 (no class Nov. 19), Story Garden.
Preschool Storytime
Kids ages 3-5, caregivers and younger siblings are invited to this interactive 30-minute early literacy class featuring books, music and movement, with a craft or literacy activity to follow,
9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 12 through Nov. 28 (no class Nov. 21), Story Garden.
Little Listeners
Children 2 and up can learn early literacy skills through books, fingerplays, music and activities,
9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Sept. 13 through Nov. 29 (no class Nov. 22), Story Garden.
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Sundown Storytime
Features stories, music and activities for kids of all ages and caregivers. Pajamas welcome!
6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 13 through Nov. 29 (no class Nov. 22), Story Garden.
- Sept. 13: Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda with Mental Health America
- Sept. 20: Superheroes with the Optimist Club
- Sept. 27: Featuring “Alex McGreen and the Tale of the Mysterious Kale” author Rayna Andrews and healthy snacks with NOURISH
- Oct. 4: Reading by “Pout-Pout Fish” author Deborah Diesen (The Loft)
- Oct. 11: Anh’s Anger with Mental Health America
- Oct. 18: Who’s Who at the Zoo with the Optimist Club
- Oct. 25: Back to Summer Camp with the YMCA
- Nov. 1: Out of this World! with Spaceport Sheboygan
- Nov. 8: I am Peace with Mental Health America
- Nov. 15: You Are What You Eat with the Optimist Club
- Nov. 29: Birds and Reptiles with the Lakeshore Avian & Reptile Rescue & Sanctuary (Rocca Room)
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Virtual Library Cards now available to SASD students
Sheboygan Area School District students can now use their student ID numbers to gain instant access to free streaming services, e-books, online classes and other digital resources offered at Mead Library.
These resources are available through the library’s new Virtual Library Card program and are accessible anywhere, at any time and never incur fines or late fees.
accessing digital resources through Mead.
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Mead adds library safety specialist
Mead has hired Dawn Klister to serve as the library's Community Resource and Public Safety Specialist.
This newly created position oversees the daily safety operations of the library and strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for all.
The library had previously contracted security operations out to a third party. By bringing this service in-house, the library aims to establish strong relationships with area social service agencies, law enforcement and other community organizations in order to effectively work with populations in need.
Klister has a background in law enforcement and security and previously worked at Safe Harbor and Lakeland University.
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Learn more about upcoming events
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For a complete list of storytimes, book clubs, workshops and other events this fall at Mead, visit our online
events calendar
,
or pick up a
printed copy
of our events guide during your next visit to the library.
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All of our programs are free, thanks to funding from the Friends of Mead Public Library, the Mead Public Library Foundation, the Kohler Foundation, Inc.
,
and grants.
To request ADA accommodations, send an email to: [email protected] at least a week in advance.
Mead staff may take photographs and video at programs for publicity. Notify a staff member if you do not want to participate.
HOURS
Hours
Mon.-.Thurs. - 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri. & Sat. - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun. - 1 to 5 p.m.
Library Closed — Sept. 3
Thanks to the Friends of Mead Public Library for sponsoring the distribution of this e-newsletter.
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