February brings many fun activities and new books to the library.  We are very thankful for our Friends of the Library and the money they raise during the book sales to help with much needed funding for programs and new books.  Make sure to stop in and buy a book or two!

Linda Eastwood, Library Director

It's National Library Lovers' Month. Take a look at some of our featured events for February. 

Featured Events for Adults:
Local Author Talk: Love Hard
Yoga and Chinese Medicine Workshop
StoryCorps DIY Evening Open House
Monarch Memory Cafe
Mother Earth is Calling: Environmental Panel Discussion
Leap Year Challenge with Catherine Thomas

Featured Events for Kids and Teens:
Preschool Storytime
Toddler Storytime
Youth Fiber Arts Club (ages 9-17)
Anime Club (ages 11+)
Bracelet Making (Taylor's Version) (ages 8+)

Find more fun events in February on our events page.

Winter Used Book Sale - February 12-17

Cedarburg Friends of the Library will be having their wonderful Used Book Sale this month, in the run-up to Winter Festival. Come in out of the cold and browse our boxes and shelves for your next great read! Buy a book for a really great price and find a cozy corner in the library or a Cedarburg café to enjoy some well-deserved reading time!

Week of February 12-17, during library hours.

Events for Adults

Author Talk: Love Hard

Local Mequon mom and author, Deb Mueller, will be doing an Author Talk and book signing for her new book, Love Hard.

This powerful memoir chronicles a mother's resilient journey through the roller coaster of loving and parenting a child with mental health issues.

Thurs. Feb. 8, 6:30pm

Yoga and Chinese Medicine Workshop

Join Akalai Hanui to learn about the body's meridian lines, and how to target them using yoga asana and acupressure. Find out what are meridian lines, what can happen when Qi energy becomes stuck, and how to move stagnant energy in this practical workshop. Please bring a yoga mat! 

Sat. Feb. 10, 10:30am

StoryCorps Evening

Open House

We are hosting a February evening open house to introduce StoryCorps: Cedarburg Stories, an oral history collection project. The idea is to preserve community stories by recording meaningful conversations of Cedarburg inhabitants about memories, stories, and local history. Your story can be archived and/or shared with your friends and family. Find out what this involves by dropping by on Feb. 13.

Tues. Feb. 13, 6:00pm

Monarch Memory Café

The Monarch Library Memory Café will be in Cedarburg this month. This is a place where people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, early-stage Alzheimers, or a related dementia can join in with their care partners to socialize and have fun with other people on a similar journey. Register with Sarah at 262 284 8120.

Mon. Feb. 19, 1:00p

Mother Earth is Calling

A nonpartisan informational panel discussion with Q&A on environmentally-friendly gardening and water use. Our esteemed speakers include Professor Glenn Herold, Horticulturist, and Cheryl Nenn, Riverkeepers.

This event is organized and hosted by the League of Women Voters of Ozaukee and Washington Counties Youth Vote Group.

Thurs. Feb. 22, 6:00pm

The Leap Year Challenge: Reframing February with Catherine Thomas

We are experiencing a pervasive epidemic without a vaccine: loneliness. While February traditionally focuses on romantic love, alternate ways to achieve meaningful connection will be explored, allowing EVERYONE to benefit.

· how connection can be experienced by everyone through nature/impromptu encounters/awareness of self.

· Participants will be empowered to leave the talk with tools to increase their feeling of belonging in the world.

Sat. Feb. 24, 2:00pm

Events for Kids and Teens

Preschool Storytime

Join Miss Heidi for 9 weeks of Preschool storytime. This program is intended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Enjoy this fun program with short stories, action rhymes, flannel stories, music, plus an activity to take home.

Thurs. Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00am

Toddler Time

Your child will experience literature through interactive play, games, music, and more with Miss Heidi! During these 9 week unique storytelling sessions, you will have the opportunity to get involved in assisting your child with the activities, which can also be played at home for a fun family learning activity. There will also be an activity to take home. 

Tues. Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:00am

Youth Fiber Arts Club - NEW!

Calling all creative thinkers and fiber arts enthusiasts! Join us to explore needle-based fiber arts such as hand-stitching, embroidery, knitting, crocheting and upcycled fashion. Creative materials and tools will be available, no experience necessary.

Tues. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:30pm

Anime Club

Watch a sampling of popular anime series on Crunchyroll. Drop in any time during the program. Snacks and covered drinks permitted. The anime selection is aimed for teens in grades 6–12 and may not be suitable for younger children.

Sat. Feb. 17, 11:00am

Bracelet Making (Taylor's Version)

Join us for a fun hangout session, Taylor's Version! Listen to her latest albums and make or trade Eras Tour bracelets. If you have extra beads and bracelet-making supplies to share, please bring them! Ages 8+.

Thurs. Feb. 15, 3:30pm

New Fortune: Dine Out, Do Good

Take a break from cooking at home on Wednesday, February 7 by dining out at New Fortune! Your dining experience will contribute to the Cedarburg Friends of the Library, ensuring vibrant programs and resources for our community. Let's create a virtual feast of community support!

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