Register for programs online at communitylib.org or contact either branch. All Community Library programs are open to the public. A special thank you to our Friends of Community Library for its connuous support and funding of youth programs. Locations & Hours Mission Statement The mission of our Library is to create a sense of community and to provide free access to materials and services which improve minds, enrich lives, and fulfill cultural, civic, educaonal and recreaonal needs. July Programs Imagine Your Story: Summer Reading Program Summer is the perfect me to build, create and have fun with friends and family. Community Library is a great place to help your imaginaon take off. Our theme this summer is Imagine Your Story. Registraon begins June 8 and ends August 1. To log your hours, register on Beanstack at communitylib.beanstack.com. All ages are welcome to join, and will be categorized in the program as follows: Preschool (Birth to Age 5) Elementary School (Going into Kindergarten to Grade 5) Middle School (Going into Grades 6-8) High School (Going into Grades 9-12) Adults 18+ To earn points, acvies for parcipants will include reading, puzzles, book reviews and more. The more points you earn increases your chances to win prizes. Kids, Teens & Adults 2 Storytimes 2 Kids 2-3 Teens 3 Adults 4-5 Friends 6 Library Programs are Virtual this Summer Community Library is excited to offer virtual programs this summer. We have acvies for all ages and interests, some of which include: reading, book discussions, arts & craſts, gardening, sewing and technology. In this program guide, you will find the complete list of virtual acvies. As always, we have eBooks, magazines, music, and movies available through our great selecon of electronic databases. OverDrive, Hoopla, RB Digital and Freegal are available to you through our website. Remember to register for Imagine Your Story Summer Reading program and log in all of your reading and acvies through Beanstack. Don’t forget, we're sll offering curbside pickup by appointment. Salem Branch 24615 89th Street (262) 843-3348 Building hours will vary this summer. Please call, email or check our website for updates. Twin Lakes Branch 110 S. Lake Avenue (262) 877-4281 Building hours will vary this summer. Please call, email or check our website for updates.
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Register for programs online at communitylib.org or contact either branch. All Community Library programs are open to the public.
A special thank you to our Friends of Community Library for its continuous support and funding of youth programs.
Locations & Hours
Mission Statement
The mission of our Library is to create a sense of community and to provide free access to materials and services which improve minds, enrich lives, and fulfill cultural, civic, educational and recreational needs.
July Programs Imagine Your Story:
Summer Reading Program
Summer is the perfect time to build, create and have fun with friends and family. Community Library is a great place to help your imagination take off. Our theme this summer is Imagine Your Story. Registration begins June 8 and ends August 1. To log your hours, register on Beanstack at communitylib.beanstack.com. All ages are welcome to join, and will be categorized in the program as follows:
Preschool (Birth to Age 5)
Elementary School (Going into Kindergarten to Grade 5)
Middle School (Going into Grades 6-8)
High School (Going into Grades 9-12)
Adults 18+ To earn points, activities for participants will include reading, puzzles, book reviews and more. The more points you earn increases your chances to win prizes.
Kids, Teens & Adults
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Storytimes 2
Kids 2-3
Teens 3
Adults 4-5
Friends 6
Library Programs are Virtual this Summer
Community Library is excited to offer virtual programs this summer. We have activities for all ages and interests, some of which include: reading, book discussions, arts & crafts, gardening, sewing and technology. In this program guide, you will find the complete list of virtual activities. As always, we have eBooks, magazines, music, and movies
available through our great selection of electronic databases. OverDrive, Hoopla, RB Digital and Freegal are available to you through our website. Remember to register for Imagine Your Story Summer Reading program and log in all of your reading and activities through Beanstack. Don’t forget, we're still offering curbside pickup by appointment.
Salem Branch 24615 89th Street (262) 843-3348
Building hours will vary this summer. Please call, email or check our website for updates.
Twin Lakes Branch 110 S. Lake Avenue (262) 877-4281
Building hours will vary this summer. Please call, email or check our website for updates.
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Storytimes
Virtual Family Trivia: Marvel Superheroes
Registration required by Monday, July 27
Form a team with your family and compete in our virtual trivia challenge via video conferencing platform.
Tuesday, July 28 | 6:30pm-7:30pm
Video Storytime
Join us on Facebook for stories and rhymes with Miss Corinne.
Tuesdays | July 7, 14, 21, 28 10am or 2pm | Facebook
Garden Magic
Join our Youth Services staff as they update you on the plants growing in our Children’s Garden. They will bring you garden news and read a few books every Thursday live on Facebook.
Do you enjoy the projects at the Youth Services craft tables? These projects will now be available in “brown bag kits for
kids” outside each library door. We respectfully ask that you limit one per child per week for kids ages 4-11. Some bags may contain small parts, so parental supervision is recommended. First come, first served until all bags are gone.
Mondays | July 6, 13, 20, 27 | 2pm while supplies last
Minecraft Mania: Survival Challenge
Ages 8-15 | Registration required by Wednesday, July 15
Calling Minecrafters of all skill levels to a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Presented by Clean Minecraft Videos. Participants need a device that can access Zoom and a device that can access Minecraft. (If playing on a laptop/computer, this can be the same device.) A limited number of Minecraft (laptop) accounts are available for temporary/one-time use if you don't have your own account.
Thursday, July 16 | 1pm-2:30pm
Fairy Tale Writing Contest
Ages 8-12 & 13-18
“Once upon a time…” Your job is to finish the story! Your fairy tale should be typed and 1-5 pages in length. Include your first and last name, age and phone number or email address. Feel free to include illustrations (not required). Email completed essays to Mr. Jared ([email protected]) or turn in at either Community Library location by Friday, July 31. Winners will be announced on our website and Facebook in August. An Amazon gift card will be awarded to 1st place in each age category. Winners will be judged on their creativity and writing skills within their age category. All participants will receive a free book.
July 1 – July 31
Snapology: Dragon Masters
Ages 5-12 | Registration required by Wednesday, July 8
Journey into the world of LEGO fairy tales by exploring dragons and the features that make these creatures so terrifying and fascinating. Presented via Zoom by Snapology, McHenry, IL.
Join our tween book club as we read and discuss a fantastic book over Zoom. To register, contact Jared at [email protected]. This
group is for students who attend our area schools or are homeschooled.
Tuesdays | July 7, 14, 21, 28 | 3pm-4:15pm | Zoom
Kids
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LEGO Challenge #1 | Zipline
Build a vehicle that will carry a LEGO person down a zipline. The zipline would be from the top of a door frame to the floor below. Can you make the vehicle move faster by tweaking it or making the line tauter?
July 5-11 | Submit photos or videos by July 13
LEGO Challenge #2 | Balloon Powered Vehicle
Build a vehicle that will travel by balloon power. Measure the distance your vehicle travels and include that information with the photo or video!
How high can you build a tower? Using a 4”x 4” base as your starting point and build a tower as tall as your ceiling. You may need to get adult help to use a ladder! Good luck to the architects of the future.
July 26-Aug. 1 | Submit photos or videos by Aug. 3
LEGO Challenge #3 | Getting Spacey /
Build a LEGO spacecraft that is not made using a kit. Do you have what it takes to become a NASA engineer? Show the world your mad engineering skills! Gain tips by seeing what the competition and other LEGO engineers have put together.
July 19-25 | Submit photos or videos by July 27
Weekly Minute-to-Win-It Challenges
Ages 12-18
Compete against other teens in a weekly challenge. All you have to do is submit a video of yourself completing the challenge in 60 seconds or less. The most successful competitor every week will receive a $5 Amazon gift card. Check our Facebook page for weekly instructions.
Wednesdays, starting July 1
Minecraft Mania: Survival Challenge
Ages 8-15 | Registration required by Wednesday, July 15
Calling Minecrafters of all skill levels to a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Presented by Clean Minecraft Videos. Participants need a device that can access Zoom and a device that can access Minecraft. (If playing on a laptop/computer, this can be the same device.) A limited number of Minecraft (laptop) accounts are available for temporary/one-time use if you don't have your own account.
Thursday, July 16 | 1pm-2:30pm
Fairy Tale Writing Contest
Ages 8-12 & 13-18
“Once upon a time…” Your job is to finish the story! Your fairy tale should be typed and 1-5 pages in length. Include your first and last name, age and phone number or email address. Feel free to include illustrations (not required). Email completed essays to Mr. Jared ([email protected]) or turn in at either Community Library location by Friday, July 31. Winners will be announced on our website and Facebook in August. An Amazon gift card will be awarded to 1st place in each age category. Winners will be judged on their creativity and writing skills within their age category. All participants will receive a free book.
July 1 – July 31
Zoom Murder Mystery Party
Ages 12-18 | Registration required by Saturday, July 18
Don’t miss the murder mystery game everyone is dying to attend…without leaving the house. Everyone’s a suspect and it’s your job to solve the case. Presented by The Murder Mystery Co. (Rated PG-10: suitable for most audiences, includes mild adult humor and murder)
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Adults
Arts and Crafts
Crafts to Go for Adults
Registration required
Adults are invited to register to pick up a Crafts to Go kit that can be assembled at home following our directions.
Monday, July 6 | No Sew Scented Sachets Friday, July 24 | Paintbrush Santa Christmas in July Craft
Winston Churchill Historical Portrayal by Terry Lynch
Registration required
Bulldog Winston Churchill was one of the most influential people of the 20th century. From his participation in the Boer War as a military journalist, to his time as first lord of
the Admiralty, his career in Parliament and finally his becoming British Prime Minister in 1940, Churchill saw England through some of the darkest days of WWII. Hear the story of the life and career of this larger-than-life character, as presented by Terry Lynch. This is a pre-recorded performance.
Monday, July 13 | Video link will be emailed
Little Fashionista on the Prairie Illustrated Lecture by Laura F. Keys
Registration required
Have you ever found yourself wondering what Laura Ingalls Wilder actually wore during her
time on the prairie? If you imagine a parade of calico dresses capped with a pink sunbonnet over braided pigtails cascading down her back, you might want to rethink that. Don’t fret, though - this lecture is here to help!
Wednesday, July 29 | 6:30pm | Live event via Zoom
First Thursday Book Discussion
We have temporarily moved our once-a-month book club online. You may join along with us on the Goodreads website. Please email Irene at [email protected] for details and an invite to the group.
Make Mine a Mystery Book Discussion
We have temporarily moved our once-a-month mystery book club online. You may join along with us on the Goodreads website. Please email Irene at [email protected] for details and an invite to the group.
Book Discussions
Hexagon Box with 3D Flower
Registration required
Learn how to make a paper box with a 3D flower topper. Pick up a kit at the library and
then follow along with our video instruction to create your box. You will need to supply your own glue for this make-at-home project.
Friday, July 31 | Video link will be emailed
How to Draw Realistic Owls: An Online Workshop
Registration required
In this prerecorded video lesson by art teacher Christine Thornton, you will discover
how to draw realistic owls complete with correct proportions. You will warm up by drawing owl eyes, then choose your favorite owl to make into a final drawing. We’ll use simple drawing supplies such as pencil, eraser and drawing paper. Whatever you have at home, we’ll make it work!
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Getting to Know Goodreads
Join us as we teach you to use Goodreads.com. Goodreads is the world’s largest site for book recommendations by readers. Track the books you're reading, have read and want to read.
Monday, July 20 | YouTube link will be posted to website and Facebook
SHARE Catalog Basics
Get to know our online catalog and learn how to place holds, check your account and more.
Monday, July 20 | YouTube link will be posted to website and Facebook
Apps for Better Photos
Learn about apps that will help to take better photos.
Monday, July 27 | YouTube link will be posted to website and Facebook
Getting Started with RB Digital
Learn how to use RBdigital, the Community Library's digital resource for magazines. You'll learn how to make an account, subscribe to magazines and read and save articles for later.
Monday, July 20 | YouTube link will be posted to website and Facebook
Introduction to Google Docs
Learn the basics of the three most heavily used apps, word processor (Docs), spreadsheet (Sheets), and presentation, (Slides).
Monday, July 27 | YouTube link will be posted to website and Facebook
Amee Janus | President Beth Hendrix | Vice President Gloria Walter | Secretary Duane Kellor | Treasurer Kathey Czischke Kevin Fitzgerald Bill Hopkins Nancy Kemp
The Board meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30pm unless otherwise noted.
July Salem
LIBRARY DIRECTOR LeeAnn Briese
Community Library
Paddock Lake - Randall Salem Lakes - Twin Lakes
LIBRARY CLOSINGS New Year’s Day | January 1 Memorial Day | May 25 Independence Day | July 4 Labor Day | September 7 Thanksgiving Day | November 26 Christmas Eve | December 24 Christmas Day | December 25 New Year’s Eve | December 31
Youth Services Programs
In its ongoing support of the Library, the Friends' Board voted to donate $5,000 to contribute towards Youth Services programming for 2020.
Funds will be used to sponsor youth program materials and program presenters. The Friends are pleased to be able to contribute to a vital part of the Library’s services.
Friends of Community Library
Mission Statement
The mission of the Friends of Community Library is to:
Build a strong membership of enthusiastic Friends dedicated to furthering
the purposes of the library.
Supplement what cannot be provided by the Library’s budget with funds, materials, equipment and services.
The Board meets on the second Monday of each month. For more information, please send emails to [email protected]
