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West Allis Public Library @WAllisLibrary

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Joined January 2013
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Stop by the library tent for some fun prizes!!!
City of West Allis@westalliswigov
24 Jul 2023
Things are just getting started at West Allis Night Out at the West Allis Farmers Market! We’re here til 9pm with games, bounce houses, kids activities, K9s, horses, food trucks, a dunk tank, vendors, and so much more! Watch our stories for live coverage!
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What a fun week at the library featuring some slithery friends from @SchlitzAudubon! More info is on our website: westalliswi.evanced.info/sig…
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Certified plant-based health coach Michele Stamn will talk about her transition to a plant-based diet. Learn tips and tricks for making this healthy way of eating fun, easy and delicious. Join us Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30pm for a presentation and samples of plant-based recipes.
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These are adorable! Learn how to make them with Creativebug and your library card, which grants free access to their incredible library of crafting resources. :)
Creativebug@creativebug
18 Jul 2023
Learn to make these delightful animal placemats with Sanae Ishida! In this class, Sanae will demonstrate how to draft, cut and sew your placements to make your own custom patterns based on the animal of your choice. Watch class: buff.ly/3po4s1t
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And we'll be there too!!!!!
City of West Allis@westalliswigov
12 Jul 2023
West Allis Night Out is coming up on July 24 from 5-9pm at the West Allis Farmers Market! This year's event will feature kids' activities, food trucks, raffles, local vendors, SWAT, K9, D.A.R.E. Officer, bike helmet giveaways, and so much more! Details: westalliswi.gov/CivicAlerts.…
West Allis Night Out - Monday, July 24 from 5-9pm at the West Allis Farmers Market at 65th & National Avenue.

ALT West Allis Night Out - Monday, July 24 from 5-9pm at the West Allis Farmers Market at 65th & National Avenue.

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Channel your inner Papa and join us for a writing sesh this Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30pm! #writing #promptly #writingexercises
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Lot's happening at the library this week. Check it out--and be sure to enter the raffle for a State Fair prize pack at EACH event you attend!
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Poetry Foundation@PoetryFound
12 Jul 2023
🔆 We're officially in the "dog days of summer," the time between July 3 and August 11 when the sun occupies the same region of the sky as Sirius, aka the "dog star." 🌟 Make the most of the season by exploring our collection of summer poems: bit.ly/3tDKQTT
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This is your reminder to take time for self-care. Join us Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30pm for poses focused on keeping your back healthy. We'll meet on the grass between the library parking lot and Library Square. Please bring a yoga mat. #yoga #wellness #yogagotyourback
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Academy of American Poets
@POETSorg
10 Jul 2023
The house was quiet and the world was calm. The reader became the book; and summer night Was like the conscious being of the book. —Wallace Stevens poets.org/poem/house-was-qui…

The House Was Quiet and the World Was Calm

The house was quiet and the world was calm. The reader became the book; and summer night Was like the conscious being of the book. The house was quiet and the world was calm. The words were spoken as...

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Get on the hold list for Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow today! We share why we love the character of Sadie in this clip. Listen to the whole episode at anchor.fm/beyondthedesk or wherever you listen to podcasts. #bookpodcast #readingrecommendations
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Happy Fourth! Have a safe holiday. We'll see you tomorrow.
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It's a slow but fun week here. Have a safe holiday and see you at the library!
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Poem Today@poemtoday
30 Jun 2023
A Day Is Vast A day is vast. Until noon. Then it’s over. Yesterday’s pondwater braided still wet in my hair. I don’t know what time is. You can’t ever find it. But you can lose it. Jane Hirshfield
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Today's #BookfaceFriday is "While My Sister Sleeps" by Barbara Delinksy. This copy is in Large Print--did you know Large Print has benefits for many people? It can reduce eye strain produced by looking at digital devices and boosts the reading comprehension of struggling readers.
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Cheers to summer reading! Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Program at the Information Desk or at westallislibrary.beanstack.o…. If you read five books, you can pick out a book. If you read 10 books, you can get a pint glass. You could also win one of our top prizes. #SummerReading
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We will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. We'll reopen July 5 at 9:30 AM.
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Have you ever wished you had time to write without distractions? Join us Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30pm to write in a supportive community. Adults and teens 16 and older are invited to begin stories, true or fiction, using prompts, or writing exercises. #promptly #writingexercises
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On Wednesday, July 5 at 6:30pm, we'll discuss American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar at Su Plus Two, 7028 W. Greenfield Ave. Books can be found at the library. Place a hold at countycat.mcfls.org or use Libby for digital copies. #yabcforadults #bookclubpick
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We’ll focus on poses for relieving back pain Wednesday, July 12 at 6:30pm. Meet on the grass between the library parking lot and Library Square. Please bring a yoga mat. If inclement weather occurs, we’ll meet in the Constitution Room. #yoga #yogaforbackcare
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