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Join us for the quarterly meeting of The Friends of the Library.

It is held in the library basement and we welcome everybody!

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We are celebrating Independent Bookstore Day this year with the first annual Western Wisconsin Book Crawl!Between April 18th and April 26th, visit any of the five participating bookstores and get 10% off a purchase...PLUS visit all five stores to enter for a chance to win a combined $125 in gift cards -- that's a $25 gift card from each of the participating stores!! Keep an eye on the Facebook event for details.
Eau Claire
Amanita Books S. 1500 Hastings Way
Dotters Books 307 South Barstow
Hudson
Chapter 2 Books 226 Locust St.
Menomonie
Dragon Tale Books 216 Main St.
River Falls
Fox Den Books 117 S. Main St.
My fellow Menomonie businesses will have additional sales when you show your book crawl postcard.
In no particular order:
Town & Country Antiques 10% off any item $20 or more plus 20% off all Vendor SNG books
Artisan Alley & Gifts 10% off a purchase of $20 or more
Fiber Lab 15% discount off regularly priced items
Mike's Art & Design Supply 20% off a purchase of regularly priced items
Silver Dollar Half-price Appetizers
Parrot Bay Tanning 50% off daily moisturizers
Simple Sports Buy One Get One half price on disc golf discs.
Ted's Pizza Palace $3.00 off any XL Pizza
Triangle Antiques 10% off
Anshus Jewelers Free checking and cleaning of rings
The Den $1 off a purchase
Rising Sun Yoga & Rock Shop Free crystal with purchase
C&J's Candy Store & Scoop Shoppe 10% off a purchase over $25
Cobblestone 25% off at the best available rate stay during crawl
Mood Boutique 15% off entire purchase
Artysta Floral surprise

Visit Alma, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 7th from 10am-4pm for Castlerock Museum's annual Fire in the Shire event, a citywide celebration of all things medieval.

The highlight of the day will be the various demonstrations taking place on the street in front of the museum. Kazimir the Hungry will be breathing fire and swallowing swords at 10am, 12:20pm and 3:10pm. The Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association will demonstrate the longsword at 10:30am, rapier, dagger, and smallsword at 11:40am, the quarterstaff and poleaxe at 1:20pm, and messer and sword and buckler at 2:30pm. Visitors can learn about Armor through the Ages at 11:10am. Clann Tartan will do a pike demo at 12:50pm and a non-firing matchlock demo at 2pm.

There will be ongoing displays by Clann Tartan, A Life Medieval, and Hangin' with the Bard in the museum courtyard. Bardmageddon will perform in the museum theater at 1pm and 3pm and One Eye Dave's Hotdogs will provide concessions. The museum closes at 4pm.

Admission wristbands are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Visitors in ancient, medieval, or renaissance era dress get $2 off and children four and under are free.

Visitors interested in searching for the fabled Holy Grail in the shops of the shire can enter a drawing to win the treasured artifact along with $100 Alma Dollars. The drawing will be held at 3:40pm at the Castle. Participating businesses include Fire & Ice, Alma Leather, Water Lily Gifts, Wings Over Alma, Happy Hub, Alma Bakery, Stump Town Gallery, Riverside Bait & Liquor, Unparalleled Farms, and The Garden Gate.

There will be plenty of merry making with the Midwest Renaissance Actors Guild and Luna Ruh Belly Dancers performing on Main Street.

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Make recycled paper infused with seeds that can be transformed into greeting cards (mother's day, birthdays, thank you, or get well) -- a beautiful gift for family and friends. Placed in soil and watered, the seeds will sprout and the paper will decompose. It's simple to make and great for the earth!

If this planned activity doesn't interest you, there are plenty of other things that might, including micro:bit hands-on, our Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

Free for Members
Non-Members: $8 Adults, Students/Seniors: $5

Design and build a gravity-powered derby car out of Lego components and test it on our Derby Race Track. Test out various modifications and see how they affect performance and speed.

If this planned activity doesn't interest you, there are plenty of other things that might, including micro:bit hands-on, our Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

Free for Members
Non-Members: $8 Adults, Students/Seniors: $5

A fun-filled and action-packed evening of STEAM activities for students and parents alike. Don't miss this great introduction to the resources available at Fulton's Workshop.

If this planned activity doesn't interest you, there are plenty of other things that might, including micro:bit hands-on, our Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

How tall can you build a free-standing newspaper tower? Can it support a stuffie (or other object)? Building a newspaper tower is a quick and fun way to experiment with structure and form. Become a civil engineer and test out your ideas to make the strongest tall structure.

If this planned activity doesn't interest you, there are plenty of other things that might, including micro:bit hands-on, our Lego Wall, cardboard construction, magnet wall challenge, wind tunnel and many more. Come and explore! From 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rassbach Heritage Museum in Menomonie's Wakanda Park.

Free for Members
Non-Members: $8 Adults, Students/Seniors: $5

The Wisconsin History Makers Tour https://historicalmuseum.wisconsinhistory.org/history-makers-tour/ brings history directly to the Rassbach Heritage Museum through pop-up exhibits, object displays, public programs, outdoor installations, and other activities.

Here in Wisconsin, people come together across cultures with dance. The state has a long history of supporting the art form as a means of social and personal expression. Many folk dances come from our vibrant immigrant communities, including Mexican, Bavarian, Norwegian, Swedish, Scottish, Irish, Polish, Italian and many other dance traditions.

Native Nations in the state also celebrate their culture through dances that act as communal spiritual and symbolic rituals. From colorful costumes and fancy footwear to unique musical instruments, each dance style has an ambience of its own and brings joy to its participants. Learn more through the images, activities, and objects here on display!

Days/Hours:

* Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Thursday: 2 - 8 p.m.
* Closed Sundays & Mondays

The History Makers Tour is presented by Culver's and is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Grant Number: MA-253159-OMS-23.

Join us in Wakanda Park to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As is our tradition, admission will be free (donations appreciated) and we'll have plenty to see and do in the museum and Fulton's Workshop. There'll be a new city celebration in the park this year so be sure to stop by and see us as you check that out.

Grades 3 and up
1 to 5 p.m. | July 14-17

Construct a tabletop arcade game and program a Microbit to light it up, or help keep score.

Combine simple everyday materials with technology to create an arcade machine (think pinball or skeeball) that lights up! Participants will construct the tabletop machine from scratch, and learn how to program a microbit to light it up, or help keep score. On the last day we'll invite families to come and try out the creations! Participants will take their microbit home to keep learning how to code!

$100 per participant includes materials

Registration on Zephy at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-camp-cardboard-arcade-and-microb…

The Wisconsin History Makers Tour brings history directly to the Rassbach Heritage Museum through pop-up exhibits, object displays, public programs, outdoor installations, and other activities.

Here in Wisconsin, people come together across cultures with dance. The state has a long history of supporting the art form as a means of social and personal expression. Many folk dances come from our vibrant immigrant communities, including Mexican, Bavarian, Norwegian, Swedish, Scottish, Irish, Polish, Italian and many other dance traditions.

Native Nations in the state also celebrate their culture through dances that act as communal spiritual and symbolic rituals. From colorful costumes and fancy footwear to unique musical instruments, each dance style has an ambience of its own and brings joy to its participants. Learn more through the images, activities, and objects here on display!

Days/Hours:

* Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Thursday: 2 - 8 p.m.
* Closed Sundays & Mondays

The History Makers Tour is presented by Culver's and is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Grant Number: MA-253159-OMS-23

Join us Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Spring Valley Golf Course for a fun-filled day of golf, games, raffle prizes, and more!

🕚 11 AM Check-in
🕛 12 PM Shotgun Start

⛳️$400 per team of 4
⛳️$300 hole sponsor
⛳️$600 team/hole sponsor

Registration Includes:
• 18 Holes of Golf
• Golf Cart
• Catered Dinner
• Swag Bag
• 5 Raffle Tickets

🏆 Prizes for 1st & 2nd Place

📍345 Hidden Fox Court, Spring Valley, WI 54767
📞 Questions? Call Katie Larsen at (715) 505-7324

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Grades 2 to 5
8 a.m. to Noon | June 16-19

Using provided robotics sets and materials, participants collaboratively explore various topics and build their own LEGO models. In the SUBMERGED℠ challenge, FIRST LEGO League teams will use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learning and ideas to the surface as they sea into the future. This camp includes science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics with teamwork and Lego. You won't want to miss it!

$100 per participant includes materials

Registration on Zephy at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-camp-lego-league

Grades 2 to 5
8 a.m. to Noon | June 16-19

Using provided robotics sets and materials, participants collaboratively explore various topics and build their own LEGO models. In the SUBMERGED℠ challenge, FIRST LEGO League teams will use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learning and ideas to the surface as they sea into the future. This camp includes science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics with teamwork and Lego. You won't want to miss it!

$100 per participant includes materials

Registration on Zephy at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-camp-lego-league

Grades 2 to 5
8 a.m. to Noon | June 16-19

Using provided robotics sets and materials, participants collaboratively explore various topics and build their own LEGO models. In the SUBMERGED℠ challenge, FIRST LEGO League teams will use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learning and ideas to the surface as they sea into the future. This camp includes science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics with teamwork and Lego. You won't want to miss it!

$100 per participant includes materials

Registration on Zephy at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-camp-lego-league

Grades 2 to 5
8 a.m. to Noon | June 16-19

Using provided robotics sets and materials, participants collaboratively explore various topics and build their own LEGO models. In the SUBMERGED℠ challenge, FIRST LEGO League teams will use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learning and ideas to the surface as they sea into the future. This camp includes science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics with teamwork and Lego. You won't want to miss it!

$100 per participant includes materials

Registration on Zephy at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-camp-lego-league

Grades 2 and up
8 a.m. to Noon | July 14-17

Use basic materials to create awesome costumes! In the span of four days participants will design, build and develop armor from cardboard, EVA foam and other materials. Learn how to transfer an idea from paper to fit your body, cut, bend and score cardboard to create strong shapes, and use common items to create amazing props. Acitivities will involve creativity, problem solving and play-testing! At the end of the class we'll have a green screen set up for you to showcase your creation.

$100 per participant includes materials

Registration on Zephy at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-camp-cardboard-cosplay

Grades 2 and up
8 a.m. to Noon | July 14-17

Use basic materials to create awesome costumes! In the span of four days participants will design, build and develop armor from cardboard, EVA foam and other materials. Learn how to transfer an idea from paper to fit your body, cut, bend and score cardboard to create strong shapes, and use common items to create amazing props. Acitivities will involve creativity, problem solving and play-testing! At the end of the class we'll have a green screen set up for you to showcase your creation.

$100 per participant includes materials

Registration on Zephy at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/summer-camp-cardboard-cosplay