What’s Happening at the Library in November

Submitted by Anna Linzmeier – Children’s Services – Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library

It’s November and Great Things Are Happening at the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library! We have a lot of activities going on this month and a whole lot to be thankful for…Great Patrons, Great Supporters, Great Volunteers, Great Staff, a Great Library, and a Great Community!

In this season of thankfulness, we want to THANK YOU for everything you do to help make this community a Great Place! Please, come join us at the library for our Annual “Great Things Are Happening Here” Event on Sunday, November 4th, from 1-4 p.m. It’s a great time to enjoy some refreshments, learn about, recognize, and thank some of the many great organizations that make Marshfield a Great Place. Various groups will give performances and demonstrations, including Magician Scott Obermann!  Be sure to join us throughout November for the other Great programs and activities we have to offer!

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY

Tuesday, November 6, 6:30-7:30 pm – Earth: The Beautiful Planet is a one-hour program that will start off with a feeling that you are stargazing by a campfire and then delve into the beginnings of our universe. David Daniels will explore our solar system and end up at this planet we call earth. This is a creative, visual feast for your eyes and brain!

Tuesday, November 13, 6–6:45 pm – LEGO Night! Come and create with LEGOs. The rule of the game is to use your imagination. The library will provide the LEGOs. Leave yours at home. This is a family event.

Tuesday, November 20, 6-6:45 pm – Code Busters! Learn what it takes to write your own computer program. Work alone, with a friend, or maybe Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa. Open to all abilities and interest levels. This is a family event.

Tuesday, November 27, 6-6:45 pm – Craft Night! Join us for an evening of crafting fun.  This is a family event. We will be doing three crafts.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

M.A.R.S.H. – (Mentors Are Really Supportive and Helpful)

This is an after-school group, sponsored by the Personal Development Center and Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library, whose goal is to provide educational lessons on social skills, connect children with a role model/mentor, and provide fun after school activities.  If you have any questions, please call PDC Orenda Center at 715-384-2971 and ask for the Youth Advocate, or email [email protected]. Below are the November M.A.R.S.H dates:

Monday, November 5 & Monday, November 12, 3:30–5:00 pm – M.A.R.S.H. – Communication

Monday, November 26, 3:30–5:00 pm – M.A.R.S.H. – Problem Solving

ALSO…Join our Hosts in the JP Adler Family Room, every Wednesday and Friday, 3-5:30 pm, for friends, food and fun!  This is open to Upper Elementary, Middle and High School Students.

JOIN US FOR “MONSTER MADNESS” ON BLACK FRIDAY!!!

Friday, November 23, is going to be “MONSTER MADNESS” day in the Children’s Department!  We are going to show a Monster of a Movie with snacks and have Monster Crafts!  There may even be some “door buster” specials!  Time of the movie is TBA.

STORY TIME!!  No registration is required…come when you can!

Every Monday, 10-10:30 am – Story time for all ages.

Thursdays, November 8, 15, 29, 6:15-6:45 pm – Story time for all ages.

Fridays, November 9, 16, 23, 30, 10-10:30 am – Toddler story time.

For more information about any of our programs, or if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us at 715-387-8494 Ext. 3 or email us [email protected].

GOBBLE UP A GOOD BOOK!!

Check out our large selection of Thanksgiving Holiday Books…

You’ll find something to be Thankful for!!