It’s A Wonderful Life!

Come see us this Saturday, December 3rd from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the It’s Wonderful Life event! There will be fun events all over Main St. Here at the Library we’ll have elf storytime, crafts, a family picture spot, book bingo, and more! Stop in for an itinerary of our events and to see when the storytimes will be.

Starry Night on the Marsh

Mark your calendars! Starry Night on the Marsh is coming Friday, September 9th starting at 6 pm. Make sure to stay for the telescope viewing!

This family-friendly event, which focuses on nocturnal animals and astronomy, starts promptly at 6:00, and it promises a full schedule of fun activities, interesting presentations, and hands-on experience opportunities. DNR staff at Horicon Marsh, Friends of Horicon Marsh volunteers and seven Dodge County libraries will provide a wide array of activities and crafts.
Activities include an owl pellet dissection, trivia games, constellation crafts, star-parachute games and more! The Marsh will give a presentation on nocturnal animals at 6:30, and members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation will discuss telescopes and the night sky at 7:15. Starting at 8:00, members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation will share telescopes for public viewing of the night sky (weather permitting). Bake sale items and snacks will be available as well.
Don’t miss this fun and educational event! Participating libraries include libraries from the following communities: Beaver Dam, Brownsville, Horicon, Hustisford, Juneau, Lomira, and Mayville.
The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located at N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI. For more information, you can contact the Mayville Public Library or DNR Wildlife Educator, Liz Herzmann at 920-387-7893 or Elizabeth.herzmann@wisconsin.gov

Farmlife: Quilt Blocks of Memories

The Quilt Blocks of Memories
Where did your family come from? Many Dodge county families trace their history to the Baltic area in northern Europe (now northern Poland and Germany). The family of Martin Frederick Christian emigrated from that area in 1843, before Wisconsin became a state. The Theresa township family farm on Allen Road, purchased by his grandson Wilhelm, has been home to 4 generations of family members. Diane Christian Boehm (author of Farm Life: The Quilt Blocks of Memories) and Rob Bowe (author of many Pionier articles on the history of local families and the region) will present their family stories and the writing questions that led to their research and publications.
Join us for the presentation on September 1st at 6:30 pm.

Ice Cream Celebration

Join us on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:30 pm for our Ice Cream Celebration event! Come make ice cream in a bag, with Dodge County Dairy Ambassador Brenda Conley. We’ll have fun crafts and listen to a story! An allergy friendly option will be available upon request, while supplies last.

Oceans of Possibilities Scavenger Hunt

Oceans of Possibilities Scavenger Hunt is coming up! Come to the library on Friday, July 22 to get your hunt sheet and map with participating businesses. Scout around town and find all the escaped ocean animals hiding out at the businesses. Complete your hunt sheet with who is where, and then turn it in at the library to win a prize! You will also get an entry in the a special Scavenger Hunt Prize Drawing! All ages are welcome to participate. Completed forms must be returned to the Mayville Library no later than Monday, August 1.

Pirates Lost at Sea – Talewise Science & Stories

Wednesday, July 20th at 1:30 pm come see Talewise Science and Stories – Pirates Lost at Sea! The adventure takes place at the Mayville Park Pavilion. All ages welcome to attend!
Ahoy there, matey! Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island. With mutiny and high-tide looming, they must rescue their salty captain and find a way to repair their ship before all hope is lost … at sea!
Throughout the story, we’ll explore the incredible science behind clouds, physical and chemical changes, air pressure, and more! Volunteers from the audience will help us conduct several hands-on science experiments that ‘ARRR’ sure to amaze you!