May 2024 @ Black Earth Public Library
Programs, events, and more happening at the library in May!
Library News
Thank you for making our eclipse programming a huge success! Thanks to the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, we provided over 400 pairs of eclipse viewing glasses in our community and hosted over 300 people for our viewing parties.
Strategic planning is underway! The Black Earth Public Library is working on our strategic plan, which will drive our services and goals for the next five years, and we need your help! Fill out this survey to let us know what you like about the library, and what you’d like to see us focus on in the future to better serve you and others in the community. The survey is open through May 31st and should take less than 5 minutes to fill out.
Tenemos la encuesta sobre los servicios de la biblioteca en español también! Está abierto por 31 de mayo. Debe pasar menos de cinco minutos y todas las preguntas son opcionales.
Survey in English
Encuesta en Español
Kids
May Activity Grab Bags for Kids
A new bag containing activity sheets, stickers, and a craft will be available starting Wednesday, May 1. Stop by the library or call 608-767-4905 to have a bag set aside.
Storytime
Tuesday, May 7 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun activities with friends! Best for babies and toddlers, but the whole family is always welcome.
Toddler Art
Tuesday, May 7 from 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Come create, explore, and play at the library! Our art experiments for little hands are designed to encourage curiosity and build motor skills. Enjoy the process and come dressed for a mess.
Teens
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, May 21 at 4-5pm in Black Earth Municipal Building
Teen Advisory Board is open to students in grades 6-12 and meets monthly to plan upcoming programs and eat snacks! New members always welcome.
Adults
Spice of the Month Club
The library is now offering the "Spice of the Month Club.” Each month we will be providing "take-and-make" kits featuring a different spice, herb, or blend. Each kit will include information about the featured spice, two simple recipe suggestions, and enough spice to make both of the recipes included. The kits are free, but supplies are limited. Please, only one kit per household. For May we’ll be offering turmeric.
Blood Pressure Monitoring with Mount Horeb Family Pharmacy
Thursday, May 9 at 11:30am-1:30pm in Black Earth Municipal Building
Drop-in to the library to meet with a pharmacist from Mount Horeb Family Pharmacy and get a blood pressure reading from a professional! Learn about the risks, and about the Libraries with Heart program offered by Black Earth Public Library, sponsored by the Wisconsin chapter of the American Heart Association. Get a blood pressure reading after Coffee with a Cop on Thursday May 9, 11:30am-1:30pm in the Community Room at the Black Earth Municipal Building. Free. No registration required.
UnBook Club
Saturday, May 11 at 2:30 p.m. in Veterans Park (rain location: Black Earth Municipal Building)
This book club has no required reading - just come hang out and talk about what you've been reading lately! Join the Facebook group to keep the conversation going between meetings, to get updates, and to get a list of books discussed at each meeting.
Adult Craft Night: Book Page Flower Wall Hanging
Thursday, May 16 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Join us for our next Adult Craft Night where we'll be making flower wall hangings out of book pages. It'll make a perfect addition to your spring decor. All the supplies and instructions will be provided for this free event, and no registration is required.
Summer Sneak Peek - all ages
“Adventure Begins at Your Library” Summer Library Program
Get your Summer Library Program bag, and join our Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge beginning June 1. Visit blackearthlibrary.org for more information, and for details about our upcoming summer events! We’ll have activities, logs, and bags for all ages from babies to adults, and chances to win prizes all summer long.
This Month’s Adult Display
Asian-American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May Notary Office Hours
Need a notary? Our notary services are offered by our Director and she will be available at the following times in May:
Wednesday, May 8: 3pm-7pm
Saturday, May 11: 10am-2pm
Tuesday, May 14: 3pm-7pm
Wednesday, May 22: 3pm-7pm
For notary services outside of office hours, call ahead at 608-767-4905 to ensure the notary is available. Notary services are offered free of charge. Always bring a photo ID for notarizations.
Coming Soon
Author Night with Mary Behan
Afro-Colombian Music Showcase with Angela Puerta
Adventure Begins at Your Library (Summer Library Program)
Zoo to You with Henry Vilas Zoo