Summer reading programs set at all Taylor County libraries
Jean M. Thomsen Memorial Library 105 N. Gershwin St., Stetsonville, WI 54480 The library director will be at Huey’s Hideaway on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. all summer. There will be activities and/or reading time at 3 p.m. June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7 and July 14.
Frances L. Simek Memorial Library 400 N. Main St., Medford, WI 54451 Monday Storytimes at 1:30 p.m. on June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, and July 7.
Wednesday Performers at 1:30 p.m. with music by Duke Otherwise on May 28, comedy by Jeff McMullen on June 4, live reptiles by Snake Discovery on June 11, Dragon Training Academy on June 18, Magician Rondini on June 25, steam activities by Taylor County 4-H on July 2, and live animals with Mischief Menagerie on June 9.
Toddler exercise program Shakes and Wiggles Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. on June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, and July 9.
School age fun activities on Thunder Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. on June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, and July 10.
LEGO Block Heads Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. on June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1 and July 8.
End of Summer Program Party on July 23 from noon-2 p.m. featuring foam zone, pizza, prizes, ice cream and games.
Western Taylor County Public Library 380 E. Main St., Gilman, WI 54433 Summer reading program on Wednesday at the Gilman Park Pavilion (unless otherwise noted) from 10-11 a.m. with live reptiles by Snake Discovery on June 11, Painting Extravaganza on June 18, Julie Diepenbrock with 4-H exploring colors in a magic milk experiment on June 25, North Lakeland Discovery Center with Environmental Easel on July 9, Balloon Animal Workshop on July 16, and Fire Safety with the Gilman Fire Department on July 23. Registration is available at the school or library.
Rib Lake Public Library 645 Pearl St., Rib Lake, WI 54470 Summer reading challenge for all ages begins June 2 and ends August 1. Register for the summer challenge and plant the color wheel all day on June 3, StoryWalk with Ms. Krista at the corner of 102 and Kennedy street at 10:30 a.m. on June 10, color fun with the 4-H at 10:30 a.m. on June 17, teen program create your signature color-color and moods and play-doh OH MY at 2:30 p.m. on June 19, Snake Discovery at the Rib Lake Elementary Gym at 12:30 p.m. on June 24, process art week from June 30 to July 3, make mini kites at 10:30 a.m. on July 8, create your own stamp and letter boxing on your own from July 14 to July 18, take and paint week for all ages with adults doing mocktails and masterpieces and kids doing sip and paint from July 21 to July 25, and the summer reading celebration with a concert at the bandshell, face painting and pizza at 6 p.m. on July 22.
Westboro Public Library N8855 Second St., Westboro, WI 54490 Story Time Tuesdays are at 11 a.m. with stories, songs, and activities for little bookworms and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) club for ages five and up is on Tuesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. A Summer Reading Ice Cream Party is on Saturday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to noon with a sundae bar, games, crafts, and summer reading certificates for super readers.
Through its Charitable Contributions Program, Prevail Bank awarded a $2,000 donation to Huey’s Hideaway Children’s Museum to help repair the building’s elevator— an essential feature for maintaining accessibility for all visitors. Huey’s Hideaway is one of 29 nonprofit organizations selected to receive funding from Prevail Bank this spring. In total, $82,500 was distributed to organizations that support low-to-moderate income households, boost local economies, provide financial education, and improve quality of life for underserved populations across the communities Prevail Bank serves. Monica Spinler, Executive Director of Huey’s Hideaway (second from the left), accepted the check from Prevail Bank professionals (L to R): Alycia Rehbein, Relationship Banker; Kara Westrich, Universal Banker; Andrew Henline, Teller; and Yolanda Montes, Branch Manager. SUBMITTED
