Walter E. Olson Memorial Library: December 25, 2024

The Library is open for in-person visits and curbside service. As always, Wi-Fi access and digital services are available 24/7. Have questions? Find answers at olsonlibrary.org and contact the library at 715-479-8070 or olsonlibrary@gmail.com.
Here’s what else you need to know about current Library happenings:
• The Library will be closing at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year, but the digital library never closes! Browse digital books, audiobooks and popular magazines at wplc.overdrive.com or by using the Libby app. You can also find streaming video, crafting tutorials, language classes and more at olsonlibrary.org/digital_resources.
• Attention cookie bakers of all ages! Register for OML’s upcoming Cookie Bake Off contest, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18. Prizes will be awarded in Youth and Adult categories. Sign up now by phone, in person, or at tinyurl.com/5avk33f8. Tasters, more details to come.
• Thursday, Jan. 2, 1 p.m.: Compassus Grief Support Group. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Compassus offers a monthly support group that can help. Call 715-301-7210 to learn more.

• Saturday, Jan. 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Monthly Mending Day. Call or stop by to sign up! Bring your clean clothes (or a well-loved toy) to the Library for free mending by our wonderful volunteers. You can even check out a sewing machine if you want to do your own mending or crafting projects.
• Monday, Jan. 6, 4:30 p.m.: Eagle River Genealogical Society. Connect with others doing family history work to build skills, find new resources, and tackle tricky questions. This month’s meeting will be devoted to learning about the David Rumsey Map Collection. Don’t forget you can access local history materials — including microfilm of the VCNR going back to the 1890s and Family Search Affiliate Library records — at OML.
• Thursday, Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m.: Growing Together, a free monthly program for children and their grown-ups from Vilas Public Health. Each month the Library will do a craft/activity, learn about area resources, and build connections within and between families. RSVP at surveymonkey.com/r/5TSYKXK so they have enough supplies!

Weekly offerings

• Mondays, 2 - 3:30 p.m. – Hone your skills at Ukulele Practice. Don’t play? Bring another instrument — or your voice — and join us!

• Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Story Time with Ms. Tori. Bring your grown-up for stories, songs and fun!
• Thursdays, 9 - 11 a.m. – Aunt Gracie’s Sewing Circle
• Fridays, 10 - 11 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle & Shake music and movement program for children ages 0-5.

Monthly offerings

• Compassus Grief Support Group (1st Thursdays, 1 - 2 p.m.) – Jan. 2 (Feb. 6)

• Free Mending Day (1st Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) – Jan. 4 (Feb. 1)
• Eagle River Genealogical Society (1st Mondays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) – Jan. 6 (Feb. 3)
• Growing Together Family Support Group (2nd Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.) – Jan. 9 (Feb. 13)
Find books, puzzles, movies and more! A reminder that the Walter Olson Library Friends (W.O.L.F.) has ongoing book sales in the library lobby. For more information, or to join W.O.L.F., contact the Library.