July 2019
Tween, Teen and Adult Murder Mystery Game
On Saturday July 20th, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we will have another Murder Mystery Game for mature Tweens, Teens and Adults. The name of this game is “It’s the Pits.“ The scene is June 1895 at the site of an archaeological dig. Queen Victoria is on the throne and Arthur("Art") E. Faxe, the eccentric Englishman has invited eight guests to participate in an archaeological "dig" at a site in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Turkey). Faxe and his guests take…
Find out more »Dive Into Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) with Anne Moser/WI Water Library
Monday July 22nd 3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m. Dive Into Remotely Operated Vehicles with Anne Moser! Children ages 8 and above can learn about underwater robots and the engineering process while learning about Great Lakes maritime history and underwater exploration with remotely operated vehicles (ROV). This hands-on program gives the children time to get their hands wet and to try to create and drive their own ROV. Please bring an adult with you. Please sign up at the library to participate in…
Find out more »Summer History Series
Join the Olson Memorial Library and the Eagle River Historical Society for a monthly walk down memory lane - the fourth Tuesday of the month from June - September. Karen Sailer and Craig Moore will share a glimpse into the past of the Eagle River area and give local history buffs some new stories to share!
Find out more »The Buzz on Bees with Todd Wilfer
On Tuesday July 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the program Here’s the Buzz on Bees with Todd Wilfer will be presented. Meet in the Young Adult Area for the first part of the program. Then, we will go to the northeast corner of the library grounds. If it is raining, we will continue the program inside. Have you ever wondered what bees are up to inside their hives? Check out the portable, visible hive brought to us by…
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Wednesday Story Time–Fishes
On Wednesday July 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, we will have Story Hour and Family Playgroup in the Kids’ Area. Our theme will be Fish. We will read Swimmy, Fish Eyes and Jangles. We will sing songs, have action rhymes and make a craft. Please bring an adult with you to share the fun.
Find out more »Thursday Movies – Ralph Breaks the Internet
Join us for at the movies every Thursday morning this summer. Popcorn provided - of course! Ralph Breaks the Internet Six years after the events of "Wreck-It Ralph," Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure. Rated PG. Running time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Find out more »Our Great Lakes in the 21st Century: Challenges & Opportunities
The Great Lakes contain 20% of the world’s fresh water, and more than 7 million people today face challenges with access to clean and safe water. Join Wisconsin Water Librarian Anne Moser to learn about the current science, challenges, and possibilities facing our precious Great Lakes.
Find out more »STEAM Friday – Leaf Printing
On Friday July 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the Community Room , join us for a STEAM session provided by Trees for Tomorrow staff called Leaf Printing. Learn about the trees in our neighborhood and how to identify them, and their uses. We will collect various leaves and use them to make prints to take home. Learn basic tree and leaf identification. Participants will then create beautiful prints with paint and the leaves they collect. Paint and…
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Angela Denker: Red State Christians
In 2016, Donald Trump won more Evangelical Christian votes than any candidate in history. Angela Denker set out on a year-long journey across the U.S.A. to uncover why. Join veteran journalist and Lutheran pastor Angela Denker to learn what she discovered through her interviews and research, how to talk to people with different political opinions, and how Wisconsin will play a part in the 2020 presidential elections.
Find out more »Harry Potter Week July 29th through August 3rd
The week of July 29th through August 3rd is designated by our library as Harry Potter Week. We will have drawings and trivia opportunities all week. Drop in every day to see what character we are featuring--Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Professor McGonigal, Ginny Weasley and many more. Participate in the trivia of the day and earn an entry for the drawing to win Harry Potter-related items. Watch the Harry Potter movie of the week Monday night…
Find out more »Family Movie Night – Pick Your Favorite Harry Potter
Join us for at the movies the last Monday of the month this summer. Popcorn provided - of course! In honor of Harry Potter's birthday (July 31st), we'll be watching one of the Harry Potter movies. Vote for your favorite here, then come and find out which movie is OML's favorite! Loading...
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Harry Potter Birthday Party
You are invited to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday! Come in costume or use one of our dress robes get your picture taken for our magical photo gallery. In addition to Hogwarts trivia, guests are entered into a drawing for Harry Potter items, which will be held on Monday August 5th.
Find out more »August 2019
Thursday Movies – Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
Join us for at the movies every Thursday morning this summer. Popcorn provided - of course! Teen Titans Go! To the Movies A villain's maniacal plan for world domination sidetracks five teenage superheroes who dream of Hollywood stardom. Rated PG. Running time: 1 hour 24 minutes
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
On Thursday August 1st, the Evening Book Discussion Group will meet to discuss the book A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War By Adam Makos. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the Library know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »STEAM Friday – Science Magic
Please note, this event will start at 11am - one hour later than usual! Join us this summer for STEAM Fridays! Each week, we'll host a children's program as part of our summer reading program. Al Sawicki, scientist and magician, will present Science Magic. When Al’s around, you can expect to see things like flying toilet paper, giant smoke rings, leaf blower magic, tornado paper fans, air pressure eggs, flying beach balls, water suspension, and more! Come to the Community…
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Thursday Movies – Paddington 2
Join us for at the movies every Thursday morning this summer. Popcorn provided - of course! Paddington 2 Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen. Rated PG. Running time: 1 hour 43 minutes
Find out more »Afternoon Book Group : And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet in the Community Room to discuss the book And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »STEAM Friday – Wildlife Signs
On Friday August 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., we will have another STEAM activity. Come to the Olson Library ready to investigate wildlife signs in your neighborhood and the surrounding Northwoods. In this hands-on activity, participants will learn how to identify tracks, scat, calls, and other signs of common Northwoods animals. We will include the option to hike in the Library's neighborhood or towards the wild area by the Court House to look for animal signs. Please dress…
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Second Saturday Mending
Do you have a loose button or a popped seam you’re not sure how to fix? Don’t throw it away, MEND it! Bring your loved but worn (and clean!) clothes to the library for mending. We will provide know-how as well as a sewing machine, needles, thread and limited notions. Sponsored by The Sewing Machine Project, the Cranberry Country Quilters, & the Friends of the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library
Find out more »Fact & Fiction Book Group
This month’s book is Martha Washington: First Lady of Liberty by Helen Bryan. Martha Washington was a central figure in some of the most important events in American History. Travel with her from the wealthiest plantations to the rigors of winter camps during the Revolution. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Memory Cafe
Memory Café is held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The cafes are monthly social get-togethers for persons with dementia or memory loss AND their caregivers, family, and friends.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Thursday Movies – The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Join us for at the movies every Thursday morning this summer. Popcorn provided - of course! The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. Rated PG. Running time: 1 hour 47 minutes
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »STEAM Friday – Lego Palooza!
Come to the library's Community Room on Friday August 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a session of LEGO challenges for all ages. We have the challenges for making various LEGO shapes, figures and the like. You bring your ideas and skill at solving the challenges. Make your idea of a space station; make your idea of a rocket ship. How about an alien? How about a balloon powers car? How about a collaborative effort to build a…
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Thursday Movies – Mary Poppins Returns
Join us for at the movies every Thursday morning this summer. Popcorn provided - of course! Mary Poppins Returns Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's children through a difficult time in their lives. Rated PG. Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Find out more »STEAM Friday – Taking Flight
Come to the library's Community Room from 10;00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and experience more flight and space adventures. We will be making parachutes, pop rockets, flying saucers and more stomp rockets. If you have made a stomp rocket launcher of your own, please bring it with you. We will be working outside for some of the session, so please dress for the weather. Kids age 10 and younger, please bring an adult with you to share the fun.
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Code Club
Code Club meets at Olson Library on the 4th Friday of each month. Kids - and adults - are invited to come and learn computer coding skills with instructors Tim Kadlec and Dereck Pennycuff. Computer science is a 21st-century skill that enables kids to be creators, rather than just consumers, of technology. Its emphasis on problem solving is applicable across disciplines!
Find out more »Family Movie Night – Mary Poppins (1964)
Join us for at the movies the last Monday of the month this summer. Popcorn provided - of course! Mary Poppins In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father. Rated G. Running time: 2 hours 19 minutes
Find out more »Summer History Series
Join the Olson Memorial Library and the Eagle River Historical Society for a monthly walk down memory lane - the fourth Tuesday of the month from June - September. Karen Sailer and Craig Moore will share a glimpse into the past of the Eagle River area and give local history buffs some new stories to share!
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »September 2019
Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
On the 1st Thursday of the month, the Evening Book Discussion Group meets to discuss a selected book. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the Library know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Fact & Fiction Book Group
This month’s book is Girl in Disguise by Greer Macallister. For the first female Pinckerton detective, respect is hard to come by...danger is not. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Memory Cafe
Memory Café is held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The cafes are monthly social get-togethers for persons with dementia or memory loss AND their caregivers, family, and friends.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Afternoon Book Group : Victoria & Albert A Royal Love Affair by Daisy Goodwin
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet in the Community Room to discuss the book Victoria & Albert A Royal Love Affair by Daisy Goodwin. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Second Saturday Mending
Do you have a loose button or a popped seam you’re not sure how to fix? Don’t throw it away, MEND it! Bring your loved but worn (and clean!) clothes to the library for mending. We will provide know-how as well as a sewing machine, needles, thread and limited notions. Sponsored by The Sewing Machine Project, the Cranberry Country Quilters, & the Friends of the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Summer History Series
Join the Olson Memorial Library and the Eagle River Historical Society for a monthly walk down memory lane - the fourth Tuesday of the month from June - September. Karen Sailer and Craig Moore will share a glimpse into the past of the Eagle River area and give local history buffs some new stories to share!
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Free Ukulele Lessons!
We're thrilled to welcome our resident ukulele instructor Cooksey, of the Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews, back to OML for another summer of free Friday lessons! Aspiring musicians of all ages are welcome to attend, and we're even providing the ukuleles! Stick around after Cooksey's class for a jam session with our very own Northwoods Ukers.
Find out more »Code Club
Code Club meets at Olson Library on the 4th Friday of each month. Kids - and adults - are invited to come and learn computer coding skills with instructors Tim Kadlec and Dereck Pennycuff. Computer science is a 21st-century skill that enables kids to be creators, rather than just consumers, of technology. Its emphasis on problem solving is applicable across disciplines!
Find out more »October 2019
Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
On the 1st Thursday of the month, the Evening Book Discussion Group meets to discuss a selected book. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the Library know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Memory Cafe
Memory Café is held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The cafes are monthly social get-togethers for persons with dementia or memory loss AND their caregivers, family, and friends.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Afternoon Book Group : We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet in the Community Room to discuss the book We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »Second Saturday Mending
Do you have a loose button or a popped seam you’re not sure how to fix? Don’t throw it away, MEND it! Bring your loved but worn (and clean!) clothes to the library for mending. We will provide know-how as well as a sewing machine, needles, thread and limited notions. Sponsored by The Sewing Machine Project, the Cranberry Country Quilters, & the Friends of the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library
Find out more »Fact & Fiction Book Group
This month’s book is Seven Locks by Christine Wade. Set in the Catskills in the med 1700’s, a husband mysteriously disappears with out a trace. The book explores family love, secrets and misunderstandings. It begins with a mystery and ends with a literary twist. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Code Club
Code Club meets at Olson Library on the 4th Friday of each month. Kids - and adults - are invited to come and learn computer coding skills with instructors Tim Kadlec and Dereck Pennycuff. Computer science is a 21st-century skill that enables kids to be creators, rather than just consumers, of technology. Its emphasis on problem solving is applicable across disciplines!
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »November 2019
Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
On the 1st Thursday of the month, the Evening Book Discussion Group meets to discuss a selected book. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the Library know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »Second Saturday Mending
Do you have a loose button or a popped seam you’re not sure how to fix? Don’t throw it away, MEND it! Bring your loved but worn (and clean!) clothes to the library for mending. We will provide know-how as well as a sewing machine, needles, thread and limited notions. Sponsored by The Sewing Machine Project, the Cranberry Country Quilters, & the Friends of the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library
Find out more »Fact & Fiction Book Group
This month’s book is My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira. A young midwife dreams of becoming a surgeon and travels to Washington D.C. to help tend the legions of Civil War wounded. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Memory Cafe
Memory Café is held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The cafes are monthly social get-togethers for persons with dementia or memory loss AND their caregivers, family, and friends.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Afternoon Book Group : The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet in the Community Room to discuss the book The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »
Library Closed for Thanksgiving
The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 for Thanksgiving. Use our book drop to return items while we're closed, or the Merlin catalog to place holds, check your record, or renew items you've checked out. While we're closed, check out our always-accessible OverDrive ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. The library will resume normal hours on Saturday, November 24.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »December 2019
Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
On the 1st Thursday of the month, the Evening Book Discussion Group meets to discuss a selected book. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the Library know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Fact & Fiction Book Group
This month’s book is The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor. A story of love and survival inspired by resistance fighters during WWII in Austria and the mysterious love letter that connects generations. All interested readers are invited to attend and participate in the discussion. Please let the staff know if you need a copy of the book to read.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
Find out more »Second Saturday Mending
Do you have a loose button or a popped seam you’re not sure how to fix? Don’t throw it away, MEND it! Bring your loved but worn (and clean!) clothes to the library for mending. We will provide know-how as well as a sewing machine, needles, thread and limited notions. Sponsored by The Sewing Machine Project, the Cranberry Country Quilters, & the Friends of the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Free Career Assistance
Free Career Assistance by Northern Advantage Job Center will be offered at the Library on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of the month. Need help looking for a job, filling out an application, building a resume or writing a cover letter? The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library is excited to partner with the Northern Advantage Job Center to offer one-on-one assistance with job searching, resume writing, interview skills and more! Make an appointment to see Employment and Training Specialist Jenny Kowalczyk…
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Library Closed for Winter Holiday
The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library will be closed December 24 and December 25 for the winter holiday. Use our book drop to return items while we're closed, or the Merlin catalog to place holds, check your record, or renew items you've checked out. While we're closed, check out our always-accessible OverDrive ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. The library will resume normal hours after December 25.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
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Library Closing early for New Year’s Eve (Hours 9 AM to Noon)
The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library will be closing at Noon on December 31st for New Year's Eve. Use our book drop to return items while we're closed, or the Merlin catalog to place holds, check your record, or renew items you've checked out. While we're closed, check out our always-accessible OverDrive ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. The library will resume normal hours after January 1.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »January 2020
Library Closed for New Year’s Day
The Walter E. Olson Memorial Library will be closed on January 1 for New Year's Day. Use our book drop to return items while we're closed, or the Merlin catalog to place holds, check your record, or renew items you've checked out. While we're closed, check out our always-accessible OverDrive ebooks and downloadable audiobooks. The library will resume normal hours after January 1.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
Read to one of our Therapy Dog friends every Tuesday! Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and sign up in advance to ensure that you get a turn. The Read to a Dog program encourages children to practice their reading skills with a furry friend and build reading confidence.
Find out more »