Services for Children

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Saturday, September 14
Book Giveaway begins at 9am. 
The Kick-Off Program, The Global Cold War,  begins at 9:30am. 

Connect with ideas and your community during our annual Big Read programming series! Each fall we select a title we encourage everyone to read and talk about. We give away 65 books, thanks to the Friends of the Library, and host a variety of programs that expand on the book's themes. 

The 2024 Adult Title is Wise Gals by Natalia Holt. This book features the never-before-told story of a small cadre of influential female spies in the precarious early days of the CIA—women who helped create the template for cutting-edge espionage in the treacherous post-WWII era

We recommend arriving early to receive your copy!

“From my experience as Director of the CIA, it was clear that both men and women played critical roles in defending our nation. Unfortunately, history and legend focuses largely on the men who were part of the CIA – “male, pale and Yale” summarized the makeup of early spies.  But the reality is that both men and women made up the “silent warriors” who put their lives on the line to gather intelligence.  There always were influential female spies who led dangerous missions behind enemy lines.  Because of the great research by author Nathalia Holt, their story is finally being told in Wise Gals.  Their patriotism will be an inspiration to both men and women who want to serve this country.” –Leon Panetta, former Director of the CIA (2009-11) and U. S. Secretary of Defense (2011-13)

For young readers:

Little Read: Code Breaker, Spy Hunter by Laurie Wallmark 

Middle Read: The Enigma Girls by Candace Fleming

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Fall Storytime Session: September 16-November 21

All Ages Storytime - Mondays @ 10 am & Thursdays @ 6:30 pm 

For children and their caregivers. Celebrate stories as we share books, rhymes, music and movement in a format appropriate for young children. This program runs approximately 30 minutes and will be the same for both the Monday morning and Thursday evening session. 

Fall Storytime Session: September 16-November 21

Thursdays, 10:00-10:30 am

Enjoy fun ways to develop early literacy skills in young children with music, dancing, singing and exploration of simple musical concepts. Recommended for ages 1-4, siblings welcome. Great for wigglers! 

Monday, September 23, 3:45-4:45 pm

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Hello! My name is Shannon Elliott-Chalgren. I am so grateful for the opportunity to teach some yoga at the Mount Horeb Public Library! I love to share, learn and grow yoga with others. 

Please join me at the Mount Horeb Public Library in the meeting room on Monday, September 23 for some yoga from 3:45-4:45 pm! We will explore some philosophy, history, poses, breath work, mindfulness, gratitude and fun games together. All experience levels welcome! Please, wear some clothing you can move around in and bring a beach towel or yoga mat if you have one. I will have a journal for each participant, or bring one you love from home. Open to ages 9-12. Sign up for your spot here.