Adults

No registration necessary, unless specified. We add events often. Make sure you check back for the most up-to-date calendar!
Questions? Please reach out to Melissa, Adult Programming Librarian, at  608-437-5021, ext 4109, or melissa.roelli [at] mounthorebwi.info.

Upcoming Events

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Book Cover of Storied Life of AJ Fikry

Tuesday, December 3, 10am

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Everyone is welcome at our monthly book club. We meet the 1st Tuesday of the month at from 10-11am. Light refreshments are provided.  Pick up a copy of the month's title at the Circulation Desk. Large print is available. 

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Tuesday, January 7, 10am

The Address, Fiona Davis

Everyone is welcome at our monthly book club. We meet the 1st Tuesday of the month at from 10-11am. Light refreshments are provided.  Pick up a copy of the month's title at the Circulation Desk. Large print is available. 

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Photo of Bess and Mimi Cooking

Saturday, January 18, 10am

Featuring Bess Miller and Mimi Phan-Dinh of Halo Halo Food Cart

Registration Required. Sign Up opens December 30. 

A delight to learn from, Bess and Mimi spend Saturday morning sharing their cooking talents with us. Yum!
 
Bess and Mimi will teach how to make:
  • Soup: Silk Tofu with Mushrooms 
  • Shrimp Pad Thai
 
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Tuesday, January 21, 1pm

Chad Lewis

Are you ready to (safely) follow in the footsteps of America’s infamous gangsters as they turned Wisconsin into the land of crime during the Prohibition days? Chad Lewis, researcher, author and lecturer, fills our afternoon with tales of deadly bank robberies, explosive shootouts, brutal murders and daring kidnappings. Discover the secret locations where gangster history will never die.

 

 

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House of Broken Angels Book Cover

Tuesday, February 4, 10am

The House of Broken Angels, Luis Alberto Urrea

Everyone is welcome at our monthly book club. We meet the 1st Tuesday of the month at from 10-11am. Light refreshments are provided.  Pick up a copy of the month's title at the Circulation Desk. Large print is available. 

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Saturday, February 15, 10am

Registration Required. Opens January 3!

Chase away the winter blues with a little friendly competition! Create a team of 2-5 people and complete against other groups in the library's Great Puzzle Race! Each team will receive the same 500 piece puzzle to work on. When we say "go," you'll race to be the team that completes the puzzle first! First and second place prizes will be awarded, not to mention bragging rights. This event is geared for ages 10+.  Teams must register in advance. 

  • Teams must be between 2 -5 people. 
  • Each team will have their own table to work at.
  • No puzzle mats or other puzzling tools allowed. Each group will receive the same puzzle and the competition will end at 3 pm. Whoever finishes their puzzle first, or whoever is closest at 3pm, will be declared the winner. First and second place prizes will be awarded.
  • Team members must be at least 10 years old. 

 

 

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Saturday, March 15, 10am

Featuring Slip Jig

Enjoy music and stories of the Emerald Isles. Playing fiery and haunting Celtic tunes on a variety of traditional instruments,Slip Jig will have you in the mood to celebrate St Patrick's Day - even if you're not Irish! 

 

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Monday, March 17, 6:30pm

Registration required. Sign up opens February 24. 

Huma Siddiqui brings her signature spices, talent and humor to our library once again. She is a fan favorite! 

Menu coming soon! 

 

 

Hola!

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Conversational Spanish Practice on Wednesdays

MahJongg Wednesdays

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MahJongg Tiles

Weekly MahJongg at the library! 

Wednesdays, 1:30pm. We play American MahJongg. Beginners are welcome! Please come the first Wednesday of the month for instruction. 

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