March Events at the Library

As we all eagerly await Spring to have sprung, why not head into the library and explore some of the programs we’re offering this month? It’s a great way to spend time with community and expand your knowledge!

MONTHLY EVENTS Gentle Taiji for Seniors Mondays from 9 to 10 am in the community room at the Gays Mills Community Commerce Center. No experience necessary.  Story Hour Wednesday, March 5th and 19th,starting at 10:30 join Mr. Dave and share in stories, songs, snacks, and crafts. Monthly Movie Showing Friday, March 7th at 7:00 pm. This month’s selection is “Far From Heaven”, which tells the story of a privileged suburban family whose lives are filled with daily family etiquette, social events at the club, and an overall desire to keep up with the Joneses. The family is turned upside down when both husband and wife are faced with choices that not only create a gossip mill for the entire community but also change their entire lives forever. The movie is free. Fresh popcorn and other treats are provided by the KEX at special low prices, and of course you are welcome to bring your own. Killer Crafts Monday, March 10th, 7:00 to 8:30pm. Bring a project to work on, or play with the materials we have on hand. Monthly Book Discussion Wednesday, March 12th, 7 pm. We will be discussing “Becoming”,  Michelle Obama’s memoir. Contact the library for a copy of the book, and come prepared to share your thoughts, observations, and experiences. Keeping it Creative: Project-a-Month Club for Teens and Adults Tuesday, March 25th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the Gays Mills Public Library Kindness rocks! And just to prove it we will be painting kindness rocks to leave around town for others to find. If you can bring some nice, flat rocks to paint that would be great. We will also have some to share, and will provide paints and brushes.

March Special Programs Special Movie Presentation and Discussion Sunday, March 9th, from 2:00 to 5:00pm Celebrate International Women’s Day and join us for a FREE screening of “Taking Root: the Vision of Wangari Maathai”  in the Community Room of the Gays Mills Community Commerce Center.“Taking Root” tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy—a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration.The Kickapoo Exchange Natural Foods Co-op and Singing Trees Farm will lead a discussion about empowering women after the movie. “Power” drinks and “power” foods will be served.This event is sponsored by the Kickapoo Exchange, Singing Trees Farm, and the Gays Mills Public Library. Crochet Club Saturday, March 15th, 11:00 am. No experience necessary. If you are working on a project, bring it along. If you are new to crocheting, we will get you started. If possible, bring along a size H or G crochet hook, and yarns to work with. If there is enough interest, we will meet monthly and have projects to work on together. Donations of hooks and materials would be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the library

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Thanks to our wonderful community, we’re thrilled to share that we’re closing in on $1,000 in donations for our endowment campaign! Every contribution brings us closer to securing a strong future for our library.

🌟 Our Goal: Raise $3,750 by June 30, 2025, which will then be tripled—yielding a lasting endowment of $11,250 to help fund library programs, resources, and services for years to come!

📖 How You Can Help: With your donation, we can reach this goal together. Whether it’s $5, $50, or $500, every dollar makes a difference.

💛 Donate today and help us build a vibrant library for our community’s future!

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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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