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Library Happenings in January

Posted by Bob Pfeiffer, Library Director on Jan. 3, 2009

The Friends of the South Milwaukee Public Library will be holding their Monday morning book sales on January 5, February 2, March 2, May 4, August 10, October 5 and December 7.  The sales run from 9:30 to 11 am.  The Saturday book sales will be held on April 11, September 19 and November 21 from 9:30 am to 3 pm.

Sign up for the winter story time begins on Monday, January 5.  People may register in person in the Youth Room or call 768-8195, ext. 3.  Story time begins on Tuesday, January 20 at 10:30 am.  Open to all residents.

Hey kids!  Join the Milwaukee Bucks Reading Challenge!  Kids in 4^th through 10 grades are eligible.  You score a point for each page you read from a book.  Score 500 points and you will earn a voucher good for a Bucks home game either Friday, March 13^th at 7:30 against the New Orleans Hornets or Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 against the Portland Trailblazers.  Read 750 pages and your name will be entered into a drawing for an official Milwaukee Bucks autographed basketball.  Sign up in the Youth Room.  Become an ALL STAR READER!  Program ends on Monday, February 23^rd.

Mad Science will present the “Wacky Winter Science” program on Wednesday, January 14^th at 4 pm at the South Milwaukee Public Library.  Call 768-8195, ext 3 to register or register in person.  Program is limited to 30 children.

The Library is collecting non perishable food items for Human Concerns.  We have a container in the lobby of the library for people to deposit the items.

Potisk Chiropractic and Wellness Center and the South Milwaukee Public Library is please to present two programs on wellness in January.

Monday, January 12 at 6:30 PM Dr. Scheuing will give a talk on treating and managing chronic pain.  On Monday, January 19 at 12 noon Dr. Neville will give a talk on weightloss: making your health a priority. 

The programs are free and last about 45 minutes.  Call 768-8195, ext 2 to register.