Walter E. Olson Memorial Library - November 20, 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:
• Friday, Nov. 22, 2 - 4 p.m.: Gratitude Rocks. Join us for a rock painting session, where we’ll take time to remember the things we’re grateful for.
• Monday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m.: We’re showing “The Fall Guy”! Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, a stuntman has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy, and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.
• The Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving. Don’t forget — the digital library is open 24/7. Access Libby, CreativeBug, Kanopy and more at olsonlibrary.org/digital_resources.

• Monday, Dec. 2, 4:30 - 6 p.m.: Eagle River Genealogical Society. Connect with others doing family history work to build skills, find new resources, and tackle tricky questions. 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, Dec. 5, 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 715-301-7218 to learn more.
• Thursday, Dec. 5, 1 - 3 p.m.: Envision Your Best Self - Make a 2025 Vision Board. Get creative and be inspired to create your own collage of images, words, and other materials that represent your goals and aspirations for the new year.
• Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Monthly Mending Day. Call or stop by to sign up so we know how many menders we need! 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.

Weekly offerings

• Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Nicolet Academic Success Center at OML. This drop-in service can assist you with a range of skills from GED prep to financial literacy. Call 715-365-4455 or visit tinyurl.com/3nmr6dv7 for more info.
• Mondays, 2:30 - 4 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

• Eagle River Genealogical Society (1st Mondays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) – Dec. 2 (Jan. 6)
• Compassus Grief Support Group (1st Thursdays, 1 - 2 p.m.) – Dec. 5 (Jan. 2)
• Free Mending Day (1st Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) – Dec. 7 (Jan. 4)
• Growing Together Family Support Group (2nd Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.) – Dec. 12 (Jan. 9)

• Memory Café (3rd Mondays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.) – Dec. 16 (Jan. 20)
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 information, or to join W.O.L.F., contact the Library.