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Tuesday, March 31, 1-5pm

With Ho-Chunk Cultural Artist Lillian White Eagle  

*Registration Required. CLASS IS FULL. Add your name to the waitlist here.

For ages 6+. This is a four-hour workshop. During this workshop, we will be creating a beaded keychain and learning One Needle Basic Flat Stitch. Lillian’s beadwork reflects both tradition and innovation, honoring her Ho-Chunk heritage while expressing her creative vision. Join this workshop to create your own creative vision with guidance from Lillian White Eagle. 

Lillian White Eagle is an Indigenous Ho-Chunk artist, dancer, mother, runner and educator. She teaches beadwork and indigenous powwow dancing classes; sharing her knowledge and skills with others. 

Lillian comes from a family of skilled artists, with her mother, Jennifer White Eagle, being an experienced seamstress, and Ho-Chunk finger weaving specialist. Lillian and Jennifer have taught classes for the Madison Metropolitan School District, and BadgerRock Middle School. Lillian is also a roster artist and teacher with Little Eagle Arts Foundation. 

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Tuesday, April 7, 10am

I Have Some Questions for You, Rebecca Makkai

Everyone is welcome at our monthly book club. We meet the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10-11am. Light refreshments are provided. Pick up a copy of the month's title at the Circulation Desk. Large print is available.

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Saturday, April 18, 10am*

With Huma Siddiqui-Seitz

Registration Required. Sign up here.  Opens April 1. 

Huma Siddiqui-Seitz founded White Jasmine, after journeying through four continents: Asia, North Africa, Europe and the US; experiencing the different cultures, people, and foods they had to offer. Even now, years later, just a little bite of a meal from Asia or a taste of North Africa reminds her of her time there. She began to wonder, "what if I could achieve a similar effect for people who didn’t have the time, resources, or freedom to travel the world? What if I could bring the world to them?" She is a popular cooking instructor who brings not only talent, but humor and depth to her presentations. You don't want to miss this! 

Class Menu:
Mediterranean Chicken with olives, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, spices
Orzo salad - Orzo, english cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, lemon and pesto dressing

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Tuesday, April 28, 6:30pm

Part of our Disagree BETTER Series. 

Michael Wagner, Professor of Journalism, UW-Madison

In a time when news is everywhere, all the time, it's important to think about the news we see, and how we interpret it. This talk with UW-Professor Michael Wagner reviews research on fake news, fact-checking, selective exposure to like-minded media outlets and describes the implications for democracy.

Michael W. Wagner is William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair of the Wisconsin Idea and Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he directs the Center for Communication and Civic Renewal. His work, exploring how individual interactions in the information ecology affect what people believe, what they want, and what they do has been published in prestigious journals such as Science, Journal of Communication, the International Journal of Press/Politics and in books he has co-authored at Cambridge University Press, CQ Press, and Sage Press.

Saturday, May 2, 9am-4:30pm  (Lunch Provided.)   Registration Required. Sign up here. (Opens March 9)

Are you ready to learn how to lead conversations in a more productive way? Deliberative dialogue moderator training will introduce participants to a nationally recognized model of civil dialogue designed to address difficult issues in local communities.

Deliberative Dialogue is a decision making process composed of analyzing three or more approaches to a particular issue, learning how and why people value different actions, and seeking common ground to address the issue.

Workshop Highlights

• Experience firsthand a deliberative dialogue
• Understand the purpose and appropriate use of deliberative dialogue
• Learn the structure and format of deliberative dialogue
• Gain facilitation and notetaking skills

• Practice moderating techniques in a safe environment with peers

   

With Eric Giordano, founding executive director of the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS), a unit of the Universities of Wisconsin. He and the WIPPS staff bring the resources of the university to address community identified needs through research and dialogue strategies.  Eric specializes in deliberative dialogue and inquiry, group facilitation, conflict management, and survey and focus group research and analysis. Eric has a tenured appointment as an associate professor at UW-Stevens Point and received his Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. 

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Monday, May 4, 6:30pm  

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Is your drywall work less than perfect? This comprehensive class takes the frustration out of drywall projects. We’ll cover everything from the basics to advanced techniques, including proper tool usage, selecting the right materials for any situation, and mastering the tricks of the trade for smooth finishes and invisible repairs. Gain the confidence and skills to tackle any drywall job with ease, saving time and money in the long run. Perfect for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts of all skill levels.

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Tuesday, May 5, 10am

River of the Gods, Candice Millard

Everyone is welcome at our monthly book club. We meet the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10-11am. Light refreshments are provided. Pick up a copy of the month's title at the Circulation Desk. Large print is available.