GERMANTOWN: A HISTORY PRESENTED BY BILL GAY (Tuesday, September 17 @ 6:00 p.m.)
Whether you’re an old-timer or a transplant, you’ll learn new things about Germantown and the original settlement of Dheinsville. The chairman of the Germantown High School English department for thirty-five years, Bill retired to devote himself to writing, travel, and volunteering. He is a life member of three historical societies, and plays the piano when he is not reading, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Bill’s third book on the history of Germantown will be released this fall.
CRAFTS FOR TEENS & GROWN-UPS (1:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
The library will be offering craft and activity workshop for adults and those ages 12+. Crafts vary in length of completion, but you are welcome to drop anytime during the time slots. Space is very limited. Registration is required and closes a week prior to each program. Please visit the Adult Reference Desk, call the library at (262) 253-7760 or email Trisha at smithp@germantownlibrarywi.org to register.
- Monday, September 16: Card Making
- Wednesday, October 9: Rustic Wooden Pumpkins
- Thursday, November 14: String Art
- Monday, December 2, 9 & 16: Holiday Crafts
CRAFTS FOR TEENS & GROWN-UPS (1:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
The library will be offering craft and activity workshop for adults and those ages 12+. Crafts vary in length of completion, but you are welcome to drop anytime during the time slots. Space is very limited. Registration is required and closes a week prior to each program. Please visit the Adult Reference Desk, call the library at (262) 253-7760 or email Trisha at smithp@germantownlibrarywi.org to register.
- Monday, September 16: Card Making
- Wednesday, October 9: Rustic Wooden Pumpkins
- Thursday, November 14: String Art
- Monday, December 2, 9 & 16: Holiday Crafts
VOLUNTEERING IS “EASY AS PIE!” (Monday, September 16 @ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.)
Becoming a volunteer with Interfaith Caregivers is “Easy as Pie!” Stop by our table in the lobby and find out how easy it is and enjoy a piece of pie on us! We guarantee that the “sweetest” part of volunteering for Interfaith won’t be the pie, it will be the difference you’ve made by helping someone in your community. The senior you will help will be so grateful, you’ll be back for another serving. Learning about Interfaith Caregivers and what you can do to make a difference in Washington County.
ANCORA STRING QUARTET (Tuesday, September 10 @ 6:00 p.m.)
The Ancora String Quartet returns to the library this fall. Verdi, Puccini, and Donizetti: three great Italian composers known for their many masterpiece operas. However, each one also wrote beautiful works for string quartet as well. This fall, the Ancora Quartet’s program consists of three such works: Verdi’s String Quartet in E minor, Donizetti’s Quartet No. 7 in F Minor, and Puccini’s “Chrysanthemums” in C-sharp minor. Come hear how vocal and dramatic four string players can be!
