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Foreword: June 13, 2016

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Our Summer Reading Program has begun and we are so excited about how many people have signed up so far!  If you have not yet signed up, stop by the Black Creek Village Library today to do so! If you read the most in your category you could win a $100 gift card to the store of your choice!

Don’t forget on Wednesday June, 15th at 3:15PM – 3:45PM we will be hosting everyone’s favorite mascot - Fang from the Timber Rattlers! Come out and give a big high-five to Fang!

Our reading dog Tonka starts his visits this week! He is here Mondays from 1:00PM to 2:30PM. He has plenty of spots available to sign up for.  Everyone is welcome to sign up! Remember, sign up is required to reserve your time. You can register in person at the library, over the telephone, or by email at bcl@mail.owls.lib.wi.us.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Cookie Decorating for Kids on Wednesday June, 22nd. It runs from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and is for kids age 6 to 12. Kids under the age of 8 are required to have an adult attend with them. We are requesting registration so we can make sure that we have enough cookies for everyone.

This Week’s Programming Schedule:

Monday, June 13. Paws to Read 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Wednesday, June 15. Visit From Fang 3:15PM – 3:45PM.
Thursday, June 16. Knitting 6PM.
Friday, June 17. Baby/Toddler Storytime 10:15AM.
Friday, June 17. Preschool Storytime 10:30AM – 11:00AM.
Friday, June 17. Funday Friday: Lego Makers Challenge 2:00PM – 4:00PM.

Library Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Foreword: May 23, 2016

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There are only 16 days left until the start of our Summer Reading Program. The theme for this year is “On Your Mark, Get Set… Read.” We have information packets here at the library as well as our calendar of events all set to go, so stop by and pick one up today! Summer Reading sign up starts June 7th!

Kids, don’t forget to sign up with our reading dog Tonka! He will be here this summer on Mondays from 1:00PM to 2:30. His first day with us is June 13th. Registration is required and you can sign up and pick your time slot in person at the library, over the telephone, or by email at bcl@mail.owls.lib.wi.us. He will have 7 time slots available each time he visits us.  Tonka loves to listen to books and is very excited to have kids come and read to him each week!

We had a wonderful time at our Page Turner’s Book group last Thursday. Everyone enjoyed the book “Murder Freshly Baked” by Vanetta Chapman, and we had a great discussion about it. However, with the arrival of the warmer weather will be taking a break from our Page Turner’s Book group; we will start up again in the fall.

Don’t forget to sign up for our FREE event on how to make Cornhusk dolls on June 8th at 5:30PM! Seating is very limited, and registration is required. You can sign up in person, by phone, or email at bcl@mail.owls.lib.wi.us.

This Week’s Programming Schedule:

Thursday, May 26. Knitting 6PM.
Friday, May 27. Baby/Toddler Storytime 10:15AM.
Friday, May 27. Preschool Storytime 10:30AM – 11:00AM.
Friday, May 27. Funday Friday 3:15PM – 4:30PM.

Library Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Foreword: May 16, 2016

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There are just FOUR days left for you to come in and checkout the Friends of the Black Creek Village Library Tupperware fundraiser! There are a lot of wonderful things to choose from, and the Friends of the Black Creek Library get 40% of the proceeds to benefit the Youth Programming! You can come to the Black Creek Village Library to browse the catalog, and place your order. We can accept Cash or Checks only. Sale ends on May 19th.

Speaking of our wonderful Friends of the Library group; they are sponsoring a Father’s day raffle basket! Filled with fun items for dad, this basket will make a wonderful Father’s day gift. Tickets are $.25 or 5 for $1.00. Stop by to check the basket out, and buy a couple of tickets! Winner will be drawn on June 17th.

Have you heard about our current offering? When you purchase one of our Black Creek Village Library mugs for only $5.00; you will also receive up to $5.00 off of your late fees! Sorry, previous mug purchases not valid for this promotion. However, if you don’t have any late fees at the moment; you can still purchase a mug and receive five $1.00 credits toward late fees later.

Plus, don’t forget about our FREE event to learn how to make Cornhusk dolls on June 8th at 5:30PM! Seating is limited to the first 35 people who sign up, so come on in and sign up for this unique opportunity today!

This Week’s Programming Schedule:

Thursday, May 19. Knitting 6PM.
Friday, May 20. Baby/Toddler Storytime 10:15AM.
Friday, May 20. Preschool Storytime 10:30AM – 11:00AM.
Friday, May 20. Funday Friday 3:15PM – 4:30PM.

Library Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Foreword: May 9, 2016

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Our Friends of the Black Creek Village Library are having a Tupperware fundraiser to benefit our youth programming! You can come to the Black Creek Village Library to browse the catalog, and place your order. There are a lot of wonderful things to choose from, and the Friends of the Black Creek Library get 40% of the proceeds! We can accept cash or checks only. This awesome program runs until May 19th. There is no time to delay, so get your orders in today!

Did you know that we are hiring?  If you or someone you know is interested in applying for our Evening Clerk Position stop by the library or check out our website for details! Applications will be accepted until this Friday, May 13th.

We are running an awesome promotion! When you purchase an “I Love Black Creek Village Library” mug for only $5.00; you will receive up to $5.00 off of your late fees! Sorry, previous mug purchases not valid for this promotion.

Don’t forget about our FREE event to learn how to make Cornhusk dolls on June 8th at 5:30PM! Seating is limited to the first 35 people who sign up, so come on in and sign up for this unique opportunity today!

This Week’s Programming Schedule:

Thursday, May 12. Knitting 6PM.
Friday, May 13. Baby/Toddler Storytime 10:15AM.
Friday, May 13. Preschool Storytime 10:30AM.
Friday, May 13. Funday Friday 3:15PM.

Library Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Foreword: May 2, 2016

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This is your last week to take part in the Friends of the Library Mother’s Day basket giveaway. We are drawing the winner on Friday May 6th.  Mother’s Day is May 8th! Tickets cost only $.25 each or 5 for $1.00.

In just a few short weeks summer will be upon us and we have a lot of fun events planned; including the program “Paws to Read” where children can come and read to our therapy dog friend Tonka! Tonka will be visiting us on Mondays this summer between 1:00PM and 2:30PM. If you are interested in having your child read with Tonka you can stop by the library and sign up today! His first session is on June 13th!

Our Page Turners reading group is reading “Murder Simply Baked” by Vannetta Chapman. It is an Amish murder mystery, and a very good read. We would love for you to join us! The next meeting is May 19th at 1:00PM. We have books here at the library for you to borrow.

Don’t forget about our FREE event to learn how to make Cornhusk dolls on June 8th at 5:30PM! Seating is limited to the first 35 people who sign up, so come on in and sign up for this unique opportunity today!

One last thing; we are hiring! If you are interested in applying for our Evening Clerk Position stop by the library or check out our website for details!

This Week’s Programming Schedule:

Thursday, May 5. Knitting 6PM.
Friday, May 6. Baby/Toddler Storytime 10:15AM.
Friday, May 6. Preschool Storytime 10:30AM.
Friday, May 6. Funday Friday 3:15PM.

Library Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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