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Upcoming Events

Finding Balance in a Busy Family

Thursday, December 13, 6:30 pm

Hosted by the Mount Horeb Mental Health & Wellness Coalition

Join us for Part 2 of the "Moving Into Mindfulness Series" as you continue to learn how to connect more deeply with self and others this holiday season and into the New Year. The Part 2 presentation of the series is "Finding Balance in a Busy Family" on December 13th, 6:30-7:30 pm at the Mt Horeb Library.

Childcare will be provided.

Tia Fagan, Marca Hughes, and Angele Mlsna, of the Wisconsin Eudaimonia Center, will help you find a better balance between the areas in your life that seem to pull you in different directions by accessing body, mind, and spirit through yoga, teachings, and art. Learn tools to find peace in the chaos through mindfulness, create space in your schedule, and how to make time for yourself in a busy family.

Book Club

Monday, January 7, 11:00 am

book picture Join us for a welcoming, engaging book club. We meet the 1st Monday of the month at 10am. Coffee, tea and light snacks are provided. The books are usually announced one-two months in advance. Ask for a copy of the month's book at our Circulation Desk.

January's book group is our annual "book potluck." You don't bring food, but you bring a book recommendation or two or three! (You don't need a physical copy of the book - just the title and author.) This is a lovely way to get a list of books you might want to read through 2019.

Gaelic Harp and Tea

Monday, January 21, 1:00 pm

With harpist Jeff Pockat

Enjoy tea and treats as you relax and take in the beautiful sounds of the ancient Gaelic Harp. Jeff Pockat plays traditional and original tunes and shares the history of this instrument.

Hardanger Fiddle Concert

Saturday, February 2, 10:00 am

With Ladies of the Fjord: Carlyce Skjervem & Karen Rebholz

Alluring tunes played on the national instrument of Norway will brighten your day. Fiddle builder Karen Rebholz also provides a beautiful hardanger fiddle building display.

Book Club

Monday, February 4, 10:00 am

Join us for a welcoming, engaging book club. We meet the 1st Monday of the month at 10am. Coffee, tea and light snacks are provided. The books are usually announced one-two months in advance. Ask for a copy of the month's book at our Circulation Desk.

February Discussion: The Wangs vs the World, Jade Chang

Tacos with Flair*

Saturday, February 23, 10:00 am

With Huma Siddiqui, chef and owner of White Jasmine

Using spices that bring the dish to a delectable new level, Huma Siddiqui teaches how to make healthy fish tacos. Flavored with unique spice blends and topped with pineapple and bean salsa this class is sure to add another popular recipe to your repertoire. Huma is the founder of White Jasmine, and uses her culinary knowledge from her journey through four continents to bring a fusion style of flavors from her home land in Pakistan.

Registration Required.

Genealogy Scanning Kit

Monday, February 25, 12:00 pm

old photos February 25-March 2

Digitize your family photos, slides and documents. Registration required. Call 608-437-5021 to reserve your time slot. Staff cannot scan the items for you, but will gladly get you started. You will need your USB for saving photos. If scanning slides, we recommend bringing your own memory card as this makes the process faster.

Available Equipment:

A high speed duplex scanner that scans both sides of the page, up to 8.5” x 14”, at the same time.
A film scanner for scanning slides, negatives and prints up to 5” x 7”.
A hand held scanner for scanning documents that do not fit in regular scanning beds, such as old books.

Alpine Dreaming with Jim Leary

Thursday, February 28, 6:30 pm

With Folklorist Jim Leary and guest musician

***JUST ANNOUNCED-- Jim Leary received a 2019 Grammy Nomination for the notes on this CD! ***

In 1920, Ferdinand Ingold, a Swiss settler in Monroe, WI, launched one of the first American record labels established by an immigrant for his own community. Though nearly lost, the songs the Helvetia label produced were recently located and remastered in the album Alpine Dreaming. This recording recalls a bygone era and resonates with those who seek New World lives while remembering their homelands. Folklorist Jim Leary brings this music and its importance to light.

Book Club

Monday, March 4, 10:00 am

Join us for a welcoming, engaging book club. We meet the 1st Monday of the month at 10am. Coffee, tea and light snacks are provided. The books are usually announced one-two months in advance. Ask for a copy of the month's book at our Circulation Desk.

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Trinity Irish Dancers

Saturday, March 9, 10:00 am

Incredible footwork filled with rhythm and tradition leads us into the St. Patrick’s Day season! All ages welcome and encouraged to attend.

We look forward to seeing you at the library! Registration for events is always appreciated, but not required unless otherwise noted. (Events marked with an * require registration). To register, please call (608) 437-5021. Questions? Please contact our adult programming librarian, Melissa Roelli at (608) 437-5021, ext. 109.

Along with the exciting and enriching programs listed to the left, the library offers a variety of other resources for adults. A few are listed below.

Download the free Libby app and read books and listen to audiobooks on your phone or other devices.

Using a computer? Try Overdrive instead. (They are very similar. Libby is just a bit easier to use on devices.)

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

** Please note -- There is no DWD assistance at our library in December. 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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