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❄️ Find your winter escape at the Library! ❄️
Snowflakes swirl, pages turn, and stories sparkle at the library this season. Step inside from the winter chill and discover cozy reads, merry programs, and a touch of holiday magic waiting just for you. Read on to see what's happening this month at your library!
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Jigsaw Contest 🧩
📅 Saturday, December 6
🕛 10:30 AM
📍 Village Center Meeting Room (Downstairs)
🎫 Registration required and team space is limited.
Register your team here!
Assemble your squad. Shorewood Public Library presents a puzzle race for the ages! Teams of 1-4 people will compete to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle fastest.
The deadline to register your team is December 4 (or when all spots are filled). No walk-ins will be permitted. The first three teams to complete their puzzle will win a Board Game Barrister gift card (& bragging rights). The Jigsaw Contest is open to teams of all ages.
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Wisconsin Digital Library/ Libby Expansion Coming in 2026! 🎉
Throughout 2025, library staff explored ways to expand access to digital books and audiobooks while staying within budget. We’re excited to announce that Shorewood Public Library will join other Milwaukee County libraries in launching a new Lucky Day digital collection through the Wisconsin Digital Library in the Libby app. This collection will feature popular, high-demand titles—especially audiobooks—available with no holds or wait times and for all ages.
This change begins January 1, 2026. We’re sharing the news early so residents are informed and ready for the exciting improvements ahead. While it won’t eliminate all wait times in Libby, it will offer faster access, better meet reading and listening needs, and provide a stronger digital experience for our community.
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Patron Picks 2025
In the holiday season's spirit of community and generosity, we invite you to help us create a special list of our library patrons’ favorite books of 2025.
Share your love of reading with our community by clicking the button below to complete a short online form with your favorite book from the past year.
We’ll feature the full list of your recommendations in our February 2026
e-newsletter! 🎇
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Friday, December 12:
Library Closed for Staff Training
The library will be closed from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM on Friday, December 12 so all staff may participate in a professional development opportunity.
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Christmas and New Year's Holidays:
Library Closed
The library will be closed all day Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1 for Christmas and New Year's Eve and Day.
As a reminder, our CountyCat Catalog is always open for browsing and finding your next great read! We also have many digital resources you can use at home ❄️
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Georgia O'Keeffe: Matron Saint of the Brush
📅 Monday, December 1
🕛 6:00 PM
📍 Village Center Meeting Room (Downstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Experience the visionary world of Georgia O’Keeffe in this inspiring art history lecture from the Cornerstone History Symposium with Professor Karri L. Fritz-Klaus.
Discover how this Wisconsin native transformed nature’s details—bones, trees, flowers, and sky—into powerful abstract art that invites us to look closer and see more deeply.
This lecture is part of a five-part symposium. Stay tuned for Van Gogh on Monday, January 5, 2026! 🌃
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Libby Basics
📅 Tuesday, December 2
🕛 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (30-minute one-on-one sessions)
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 Registration required.
How to Sign Up: Call us at (414) 847-2670 or visit one of our Information Desks
Get Started with Libby!
Discover how to borrow ebooks and audiobooks with the Libby app. Register for a 30-minute one-on-one session to learn the basics, ask questions, and start reading or listening!
Appointments are available the first Tuesday of each month at these times: 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 AM. Please note: You're welcome to bring a phone or tablet you'd use with Libby, but it is not required!
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Drop-In D&D
📅 Tuesdays,
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
🕛 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Curious about role playing games? Looking for a friendly local group? Have a character concept you’re dying to try out? Join our campaign!
We're hosting 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons every Tuesday from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. First-time players are welcome!
Questions? Email shorewood@mcfls.org
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Shorewood Shuffles
📅 Thursdays,
December 4 and December 18
🕛 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Do you enjoy board games? Looking to learn how to play something new? Join us for casual evenings of board game fun on select Thursdays.
Various games will be provided, and everybody is encouraged to bring their own games too. Both experienced and new board game enthusiasts ages 16 and up are welcome!
This program has been made possible in part by the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library.
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📅 Tuesday, December 9
🕛 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Village Center Conference Room (Downstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Discover the wonders within. “Know Your Body 101” is an all-ages exploration of the human body, from bones to brains and muscles to mitochondria.
Taught by Emily Klik, LMT, CST, this fascinating course reveals the hidden systems that keep you moving, breathing, and thinking.
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Craft & Chat
📅 Tuesday, December 30
🕛 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Looking to relax, create, and connect?
Join Craft & Chat - a welcoming space where adults of all skill levels can bring a project, share ideas, and enjoy some crafty fun together!
We'll gather on the last Tuesday of each month for our Craft & Chat sessions.
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All-Ages Story Time
📅 Every other Thursday,
December 4 and December 18
🕛 9:30 AM
📍 Village Center Meeting Room (Downstairs)
Join us for this 30 minute story time geared toward children ages 6 months to 6 years but is open to all ages, with an adult (siblings are welcome).
We will share stories, songs, bubbles, and much more! 🫧🎵
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LEGO Club
📅 Every other Monday,
December 8 and December 22
🕛 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Join us to build awesome creations using our large LEGO collection! Each session we will provide a prompt or challenge to spark ideas. Participants can use these prompts or they can work on their own ideas to build their own masterpiece.
This program is geared toward children ages 4-12, with an adult (siblings are welcome). Drop in anytime during our designated meeting time and have some fun building!
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📅 Wednesday, December 10
🕛 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Join us for an afternoon of friendly Switch gaming competition! We will have a few games to play on our big screen in the Library Program Room.
This program is geared for children ages 8-11. Drop-in anytime during our session to play a round and have some fun!
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📅 Thursday, December 11
🕛 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Village Center Meeting Room (Downstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Join us and the Shorewood Waters Project for a fun, eco-friendly activity!
Learn how to turn a t-shirt into a durable, reusable cloth bag that's perfect for replacing single-use plastic bags.
Bring your own t-shirt, or use one we’ll provide. Come get creative and take home a bag you’ll love to use!
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French Club for Kids
📅 Thursdays, December 11 and December 18
No Club December 4
🕛 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Parlez-vous français?
Join us for French Club for Kids, a fun, interactive way to learn French at the library! We’ll explore colors, numbers, and animals through songs, crafts, games, speaking, and writing. There’s even a pretend "restaurant"!
This program is geared towards children ages 6-12 and led by Madame Diane, a seasoned French instructor from the Milwaukee area. À bientôt!
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📅 Tuesday, December 16
🕛 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
📍 Village Center Meeting Room (Downstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Join us for a memorable Storytime with Milwaukee Ballet dancers! Along with reading a story, the dancers will teach basic ballet steps, celebrating the music and movement that makes ballet special.
This program is geared toward children ages 2-6 years but is open to all ages, with an adult (siblings are welcome).
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📅 Tuesday, December 2
🕛 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
This our monthly meeting for current members or teens who are interested in joining.We need your ideas to help us plan future programs and advise us on changes you want to see in the library and in the community! We will meet the first Tuesday of every month and snacks will be provided.
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Teen DIY Craft Club
📅 Wednesdays,
December 3 and December 17
🕛 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Hang out, make a mess, and get creative!
Bring your current projects from home or make something new with supplies provided by the library.
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Teen Book Club
📅 Saturday, December 13
🕛 10:15 AM
📍 Library Program Room (Upstairs)
🎫 No registration required
Our Teen Book Club is reading Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross this month! Join us to chat about the book, discover new books, and meet new friends - no sign-up needed! Copies of this month's book are available for checkout at the front desk at the Shorewood Public Library, just ask for the Teen Book Club book!
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🎨 Hobbies and Crafts Source
A vibrant collection of magazines, recipes, and step-by-step videos packed with hands-on projects and imaginative DIY ideas perfect for sparking creativity and encouraging new hobbies.
Explore a wide range of subjects, from arts and crafts, collecting, cooking and baking, holiday crafts, home and garden projects, indoor and outdoor recreation, needlework and textiles, performing arts, and even science and technology.
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2025 Holiday Book Talk with Daniel Goldin 📚
On Saturday, November 8, the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library held their annual Holiday Book Talk—an event made even more special by the return of Boswell Book Company proprietor Daniel Goldin.
Daniel brought his signature enthusiasm and encyclopedic book knowledge as he highlighted three dozen of his newest favorites.
Ready to discover your next great read? Explore his recommendations below!
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Bizarre History of Wisconsin 👽
In early November, we were delighted to host Chad Lewis—researcher, author, and lecturer on all things strange and unusual—for a captivating presentation on the old and peculiar tales woven into Wisconsin’s past.
A big thank you to Chad for sharing his expertise on the state’s most bizarre oddities, medical marvels, and forgotten folklore, and to everyone who joined us in exploring Wisconsin’s wonderfully weird history!
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See all of our upcoming December programs in our online events calendar! You can filter by age group, view events in a list format, or do a keyword search to find a specific event you're looking for.
Click a button below for all December events by age group:
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Our Book Clubs are welcoming gatherings for book lovers to explore diverse genres, share insights, and foster a sense of community!
Book Clubs take place in the Library Program Room. No registration required.
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December's PM Book Club pick is an eloquent meditation on space and life on our planet. Check out Orbital by Samantha Harvey and join the conversation on Wednesday, December 3
at 7:00 PM.
| |  | December's AM Book Club pick is a novel about memory, consciousness, and our place in the natural world. Check out Tinkers by Paul Harding and join the conversation on Thursday, December 18 at 11:00 AM. | | | |
This month, we're sharing books that would make great gifts 🎁
Check them out at the library!
| | "A good book gift for really anyone. It's a children's novel, and although the language and story reflect that purpose, the writing is engaging and intelligent enough to draw in readers of any age. Dairman's development with her characters is astonishingly patient and rewarding. Finishing the book might even bring a tear to your eye, but most definitely a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart." | | "Light enough for readers who don't generally enjoy nonfiction, serious enough for those who dislike fiction, and we all use punctuation. It's a helpful topic for anyone to consider!" | | |
The Library Book
by Susan Orlean
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Ginseng Roots
by Craig Thompson
| "I love everything he writes, he's a local author, and this book is an amazing combination of biography and Wisconsin farming history." | | |
Friends of the Shorewood Public Library provides financial and volunteer support to Shorewood Public Library. They are wonderful advocates and strive to ensure the library remains a vital and essential part of village life.
Do you love Shorewood Public Library? Click a button below to see how you can join the Friends, or check out the Friends' online bookstore!
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SHOREWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
3920 North Murray Avenue
Shorewood, WI 53211
414 847-2670
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