We will discuss An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. 
With author Carrie Meyer 
Jerry Apps, Once a Professor: A memoir of teaching in turbulent times. Beloved Wisconsin author and storyteller Jerry Apps talks about his years teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. From 1957 to 1995, Apps experienced the protests and riots of the 60s, conflicts surrounding tenure and faculty governance, and the constant pressure to secure funding. Through it all, he formed a personal philosophy of education. This morning is sure to make you smile, think and recall your own memories of education. Spending time listening to Jerry is a true delight.
Not a Sound by Heather Gudenkauf
Sharpen your writing skills during this four-week writing series. Alex Bledsoe, author of the Tufa novels, Eddie LaCrosse series and more (
Did you know you can access the online genealogy research tool Ancestry for free in the library? Lori Bessler, from the Wisconsin Historical Society Speakers Bureau, shares tips on using this extensive database. Registration appreciated.
For decades, animal behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell grappled privately with intense fear, anxiety, and guilt. She was forced to face her past by her love for Will, a young border collie whose frequent, unpredictable outbreaks of fear and fury shake Patricia to her core and trigger memories of three harrowing traumas and a shameful secret. In order to save her dog from his problem behaviors, Patricia had to first address her own long-buried emotional pain. As she did, she learned that willpower alone is not enough to heal. She recounts the compelling story of her past and how Will helped her recover through her latest book, The Education of Will: A Mutual Memoir of a Woman and a Dog.
Try your hand at making your own herbal salves and lotions with Linda Conroy of Moonwise Herbs. Registration Required. Space is limited. Please call 437-5021 to reserve your place. Though this program is part of our Big Read programming, all are welcome to attend, even if not participating in the Big Read.
Tara Westover, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Educated, joins us live via Skype (video). Educated is our library's Big Read selection for 2018.
Americans spend billions and billions of dollars annually on tax-supported, public education. Why? What are the true purposes of public education? Historian of education and assistant professor Kyle Steele (UW Oshkosh) will lead a discussion, ranging from the Founding Fathers to the near-present, that will use our past to contextualize--and perhaps even answer--these questions.
Learn about safe uses for herbs in medical treatment today. Dr. Greta Kuphal, UW-Health, brings samples, talks about formulations, and discusses what to look for in a good product.
Stress Happens! Dr. McGrath will discuss a range of strategies you can use to increase your resilience during times when the stress level in your life goes up. Robert McGrath, Psy D, ABPP is a licensed psychologist providing Mind/Body Wellness Services at University Health Services. Robert has expertise in health psychology, positive psychology, authentic happiness, mind/body wellness and stress management.
Discover the sources of culinary traditions throughout Wisconsin. (Beyond delicious fish fries and cheese!) Food samples provided! Registration required. Funded in part by Beyond the Page.
With Kevin Hampton, Curator of History at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Get a jumpstart on managing your stress and increasing your resiliency while learning to incorporate meaning and presence into your preparations, activities, and gatherings. Taught by Social Worker and Certified Wellness Coach Jennifer Dean. Registration required. Funded in part by Beyond the Page.
Chef Tom Wolowik teaches the secrets of delectable seafood dishes - just in time to impress for the holidays! Registration required.
We look forward to seeing you at the library! Registration for events is always appreciated, but not required unless otherwise noted. (Events are also marked with an *). To register, please call (608) 437-5021. Questions? Please contact our adult programming librarian, Melissa Roelli, at
or (608) 437-5021, ext. 109.
Summer Mini Read
Community Discussion July 16.
"Oluo offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing head-on such issues as privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the “N” word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap between people of color and white Americans struggling with race complexities, Oluo answers the questions readers don’t dare ask, and explains the concepts that continue to elude everyday Americans." --from publisher Seal Press
Books available for check out at the library. Limited copies available. Please ask for one at the Circulation Desk. We believe this will be popular so if you finish the book before the discussion, please return it so others can check it out. (There are multiple copies in the library system as well. Feel free to put one on hold!)
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Monday, July 16, 6:30pm at the Mt. Horeb Public Library: Community Book Discussion. All are welcome, even if you didn't have a chance to read the book! Registration always appreciated (call 437-5021), but not required.
2018 Big Read
Educated by Tara Westover
"Westover has somehow managed not only to capture her unsurpassably exceptional upbringing, but to make her current situation seem not so exceptional at all,
and resonant for many others."— NEW YORK TIMES
"Tara Westover is living proof that some people are flat-out, boots-always-laced-up indomitable. Her new book, Educated...is a heartbreaking, heartwarming, best-in-years memoir about striding beyond the limitations of birth and environment into a better life.— USA TODAY
Each fall we encourage our community to read the same book and talk about it. Usually kept a secret until late summer, we decided to release the title early this year! The 2018 selection is Educated, a memoir by Tara Westover. Growing up in a secluded survivalist home, Tara Westover had no birth certificate, had never seen a doctor and received no formal education. She helped her family prepare for the end of the world and assisted her mom with herbalism and midwifery. However, as she grew and endured harrowing ordeals at home, she realized she could gain education outside of what her family was giving her. She taught herself enough math, science and English to take the ACT and attend college. She went on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. Her story is truly remarkable. This book will make you question family relationships, education and more. We cannot wait to talk about it with you!
The Friends of the Library generously donate 50 copies of our Big Read book for us to give away to our community. The book giveaway will take place Saturday, September 8, 2018. As always, we will have a variety of programs relating to the themes covered in the book. These events will be announced later this summer.
Along with the exciting and enriching programs listed to the right, the library offers a variety of other resources for adults. A few are listed below.
Memory Loss Caregiver Kits
Created to support caregivers helping people with memory loss, our newest kits are filled with a variety of books, pictures, videos, music and other items designed to evoke memories and invite sharing. Five separate kits, each with a different theme, are available to check out.
Free Career Assistance at the Library from Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
1st and 3rd Fridays, 1pm-4 pm
The Mount Horeb Public Library is excited to partner with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Jennifer Seese, DWD, will be at the library the first and third Fridays of the month from 1 pm - 4 pm.
Some Fridays will feature a program followed by personal assistance, other Fridays will be all one-on-one appointments. Community members are invited to stop in the library during these times to receive help with their specific career development needs. The meeting times are first come, first served, or by appointment by calling the library Help Desk at 437-5021.
Anyone looking for help with their career is encouraged to take part.
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