October 2024 Programming at the Library

Story Hour: Bring your little ones for stories, songs, and fun on Wednesday, October 2nd, and Wednesday, October 16th, at 10:30 a.m.

Friday Night Movie and Discussion: Join us on Friday, October 4th, at 7:00 p.m. for a screening of the inspiring film October Sky (1999) (PG). Fresh popcorn and treats will be provided by Kickapoo Exchange Natural Foods Coop. Sponsored by the Friends of the Gays Mills Public Library.

Gentle Tai Chi for Seniors: Start your week with relaxation and gentle exercise every Monday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. This ongoing class is designed to improve balance, body awareness, and overall well-being.

Book Discussion: Join us on Wednesday, October 9th, at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion of The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum, a gripping story of food safety in America.

Killer Crafts: For adults who enjoy crafting and true crime, join us on Monday, October 14th, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Listen to a true crime podcast while working on your latest craft project.

EV Workshop: Drive into the Future: Discover the world of electric vehicles with an interactive tour on Saturday, October 19th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Learn about the benefits of EVs and see them up close!

Smartphones: Cloud Computing and Photography

Tuesday, September 24th, 5:30-6:30pm

Thursdays, September 19th and 26th, 5:30-6:30pm

Join local technology and engineering specialist Andy Marshall for a fun and engaging series of hands-on workshops for adults where you’ll learn some basic computing skills using your smartphone. The workshop will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. starting August 27^th  until September 24^th. Please call the library at 735-4331, or respond to this email to register for these FREE workshops. You don’t have to make all the dates, and drop-ins are welcome.

Basic smartphone and cloud storage use:

So now you have a smartphone. Congratulations!  You now have a computer, camera, satellite navigation, level, and so much more!  Our workshops will help you make use of this amazing device.  To get started, you’ll learn how to power on and off your smartphone, as well as:

-Make a phone call

-Store contacts (friends and family’s phone numbers, email addresses, house addresses etc.)

-Take and find photos 

-Connect to Wi-Fi (to conserve your monthly data)

-Store/retrieve stuff in the cloud (and what is the “cloud” anyway?)

Smartphone photography:

-How to more quickly launch and take a photo (for those moments when your subject isn’t patient)

-Taking night time photos including the beautiful night sky

-Improving your photos after you’ve taken them

-Sharing your photos with others

Gentle Tai Chi for Seniors – Ongoing Program

Mondays, 9-10am

We’re making the “Gentle Tai Chi for Seniors” class a regular, ongoing program that meets every Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the community room of the Gays Mills Community Commerce Center. It is FREE to all participants.Students will learn qigong, silk reeling, and relaxation exercises in a welcoming and supportive environment. No experience necessary.Library Director David Gibbs has been practicing taijiquan for over 25 years and teaching for almost eight years. David studied Hunyuan Chen Style Taijiquan in San Francisco, CA with Master Zhang Xue Xin from 1999 until 2009. He attended Master Zhang’s class in Golden Gate Park and also took private lessons.

   Also at the library:

• On-Line: Check out the Gays Mills Public Library’s Online Resources at gaysmillslibrary.org. Overdrive and Libby offer eBooks, Audio Books and Videos. Consumer Reports is available online. BadgerLink databases are available for your research use, including: Business, Health and Medical Databases, Kidsearch, Auto Repair Reference Center, NoveList, Science and History Reference Centers, and more!
• Public WiFi at the Community Commerce Center: Take advantage of the strong public WiFi signal around the building. Use the PrivateLibrary network, no password needed. The best spots are from the east side parking lot, and from behind the building overlooking the slough. There are benches out back as well. Here is a link to a map of all public WiFi locations in Wisconsin: https://maps.psc.wi.gov/apps/PublicWiFiLocations

The Gays Mills Public Library is nestled along the banks of the Kickapoo River in Crawford County, Wisconsin. The library strives to serve the recreational, cultural and informational needs of residents and visitors with a wide variety of materials.

Big windows with beautiful views invite lingering over a magazine or a puzzle. Broadband Internet access throughout the library meets the needs of a rural population for social connection and information. Visit us soon and visit us often.

 

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