Walter E. Olson Memorial Library: January 8, 2025

The Library is open for in-person visits and curbside service. As always, Wi-Fi access and digital services are available 24/7. Have questions? Find answers at olsonlibrary.org, contact the Library at 715-479-8070, or olsonlibrary@gmail.com.
Here’s what else you need to know about current Library happenings:
• Attention cookie bakers of all ages! Register for OML’s upcoming Cookie Bake Off contest, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18. Prizes will be awarded in Youth and Adult categories. Sign up now by phone, in person, or at tinyurl.com/5avk33f8. Tasters, more details to come!
• Did you get a new device for Christmas? Have a technology question? The Library offers free tech help appointments! Check out the Library website or get in touch to schedule.
• Thursdays, 4:30 - 6 p.m.: Silent Book Club. Never find the time to read? Put our weekly Silent Book Club on your schedule. Bring your current read (or find one here), then take some time for yourself.
• Monday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. – Nicolet Academic Success Center services resume for the new semester. Get help with GED and college prep, computer skills, academic support, and more. Information at 715-365-4455.
• Monday, Jan. 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m.: Memory Café. Memory Café is an opportunity for people living with memory loss and dementia, and their care partners, to enjoy regular, social interaction and refreshments with others to laugh, to learn, and create community. Questions? Contact Leah Baughman, Dementia Specialist for the Vilas County ADRC at (715) 479-3625.
• Saturday, Jan. 25, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.: Check out the Library’s new Historical Fiction Book Club! This month, we’re reading “The Girl on the Carpathia” by Eileen Enwright Hodgetts.
• Monday, Jan. 27, 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Gather your team — or compete solo — in the Library’s latest puzzle competition! You’ll have up to 90 minutes to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Background vibes and snacks provided!

Weekly offerings

• Mondays & Wednesdays – 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Nicolet Academic Success Center. Get help with GED and college prep, computer skills, academic support and more. Information at 715-365-4455.
• Mondays, 2 - 3:30 p.m. – Hone your skills at Ukulele Practice. Don’t play? Bring another instrument — or your voice — and join us!
• Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Story Time with Ms. Tori. Bring your grown-up for stories, songs and fun!
• Thursdays, 9 - 11 a.m. – Aunt Gracie’s Sewing Circle
• Thursdays, 4:30 - 6 p.m. – Silent Book Club
• Fridays, 10 - 11 a.m. – Wiggle, Giggle & Shake music and movement program for children ages 0-5.

Monthly offerings

• Compassus Grief Support Group (1st Thursdays, 1 - 2 p.m.) – Jan. 2 (Feb. 6)
• Free Mending Day (1st Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) – Jan. 4 (Feb. 1)
• Eagle River Genealogical Society (1st Mondays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.) – Jan. 13 (Feb. 3)
• Memory Café (New schedule - 2nd Mondays, 10 - 11:30 a.m.) – Jan. 18 (Feb. 10)
• Growing Together Family Support Group (second Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.) – Jan. 9 (Feb. 13)
Find books, puzzles, movies and more! A reminder that the Walter Olson Library Friends (W.O.L.F.) has ongoing book sales in the Library lobby. For information, or to join W.O.L.F., contact the Library.