Strong Bodies Meetup. Wednesdays @ 4:30pm. June 5 through July 31. Gym.
Saturday, July 27 @ 10am. Canvas Creations: Cattails Paintscape
In partnership with the Lakeland Art League the library will host an acrylic painting class to promote art in the community. This class is occurring during the League’s Art Exhibit at the library, don’t forget to check it out! Registration is required as spots are limited. 715-356-4437 / public.library@minocqualibrary.org
Monday, August 5 @ 10am. Ukulele Play Along!
Calling all ukulele players! Join us for this informal get together with other ukulele players as we practice our tunes, share playing tips, and introduce attendees to new music. Bring your own uke or use a library one! Beginners welcome 🙂
Tuesday, August 6 @ 1:30pm. Mindfulness: The Opportunities in Not Knowing
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment, cultivating awareness and acceptance of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. Join us as Kathy Mitchell guides us through mindfulness skills to live well every day.
Trivia Night @ the Library, 1st Tuesday of the Month, 5:30pm, August 6
Don’t miss out! Trivia Night for adults. Bring a team or join a team! Snacks for all and a prize for the winning team. No registration needed.
Lakeland Area Genealogy Society, 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 1:30pm, August 13
The Lakeland Area Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting at the Minocqua Public Library on August 13 at 1:30 p.m. This month’s program will be a video entitled “Shared DNA matches-the only DNA tool you will ever need” presented by Diahan Southard. This program will provide valuable information to those who have already taken a DNA test and want to make the best use of the test results. For those who have not yet taken a DNA test, they will discover how a DNA test can be used to enhance their genealogy research. Future programs include “Resources for Beginning German Research” followed by a question and answer session, “Where did you find that? Effective Searches on Family Search.org” and “Forensic Genealogy: Law & Order Meets Family History”.
Visitors are always welcome to join us.
American Family Stories | Joe McHugh | August 15 | 5:30pm
Noted storyteller Joe McHugh has traveled the backroads of America meeting people and recording their family stories. Many of these stories have been featured on programs for public radio, NPR’s Morning Edition, and Voice of America.
Monday, August 19 @ 10am-12pm. Internet Safety w/ Bug Tussel University
Learn steps and strategies you can take to protect your information and improve your safety while using the internet.
Thursday, August 22 @ 6pm. Night at the Minocqua Museum, Open House. At Minocqua Museum, 503 Flambeau Street, Minocqua
Join us for a fantastic night to explore the exhibits at the museum! Each exhibit tells the unique story of our local community, and the cozy atmosphere makes it easy to connect with the exhibits and appreciate the local heritage.
Friday, August 23 @ 11am-12pm. Community Bingo!
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” and win some prizes at this fun-filled event. Our professional Bingo caller will guide you through multiple rounds of the classic game, and there will be plenty of opportunities to win big. Coffee and donuts will be provided!
Thursday, August 29 @ 5:30pm. Lakeland Historical Discussions: The Minocqua Fire of 1912.
Presented by Dan Scrobell, local history enthusiast. In 1912, a fire which started across from where the post office sits today destroyed most of the buildings along Front Street. Much of the town’s business district was destroyed by a major fire in 1912. Many of the buildings on the main street today were designed and built after the fire.
Fiber Friends | Wednesdays | 12-3pm
All crafting and crafters are welcome! Drop in to spend time together while working on your project(s).
Reading with Libby, by appointment
Make an appointment for one-on-one instructions on how to install and read with Libby. Bring your own device!
Phones ~ Tablets ~ e-Readers
Podcast Recordings
4/25/24: The Controversies Surrounding Sister Margaret Walsh and Her St. Augustine Hospital, Dan Scrobell
Video Recordings
6/27/24: The Bridges of Minocqua, Dan Scrobell
Adult Book Clubs
Our virtual and in-person adult book clubs are free, open to the public, no registration required. Join in anytime!
To get email updates about the book clubs and an invite to attend meetings online, send an email to: chultman@minocqualibrary.org
LitLovers Book Club (meets 2nd Monday at 1:00pm)
Lit Lovers Book List 2024
January 8, Homecoming by Kate Morton
February 12, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
March 11, The Midwest Survival Guide by Charlie Berens
April 8, Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
May 13, This Chair Rocks by Ashton Applewhite
June 10, Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
July 8, Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
August 12, Into the Forest by Rebecca Frankel
September 9, Elevation by Stephen King
October 14, First Ladies by Marie Benedict
November 11, Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Open Book Club (meets 4th Monday at 6:00pm)
Open Book Club 2024
January 22, Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
February 26, A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
March 25, Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker
April 22, It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
May 20, (4th Monday falls on Memorial Day) Small Game by Blair Braverman
June 24, It Happened at Whisper Lake by Ceone Fenn
July 22, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
August 26, Vanderbilt by Anderson Cooper
September 23, The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
October 28, The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
November 25, Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
New Fiction (click item to place a hold)
New DVDs (click item to place a hold)
Library to YOU
Can’t come to the library? We can come to you! The Minocqua Public Library’s outreach program, Library to YOU, provides service to seniors and individuals who are unable to visit the library. Available materials include books (large print and regular print), audio books, videos, magazines, and music.
Currently, the library stops twice each month at Minocqua Health & Rehabilitation Center in Minocqua, as well as One Penny Place, Wood Court Apartments, Country Terrace, Lake Shore Assisted Living and Milestone Senior Living in Woodruff. Individuals not living in these facilities may contact the library to arrange for service.
For more information, contact Kelly at the library (715.356.4437) or by email: outreach@minocqualibrary.org
