Friends book sale highlights May events at Saukville library

The Friends of the Oscar Grady Library in Saukville will kick off May with its annual book sale to benefit library programs and services.

The sale, which features gently used books for readers of all ages, will run from Wednesday, May 6, through Saturday, May 9 at the library, 151 S. Main St.

It will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

While the friends group is busy selling books, the library has a full calendar of activities this month that for adults include Oscar Grady Weekly Walks at 9 a.m. on Mondays, May 11 and 18.

A library staff member will meet participants on the library patio and lead them on a one-mile, two-hour walk through the neighborhood. The walks, which offer opportunities not just for exercise but also socialization, will be held rain or shine.

A StrongBodies miniseries will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mondays, May 11 and 18, and at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays, May 13, 20 and 27.

An evidence-based strength training program developed at Tufts University and extended to Wisconsin communities through UW-Extension, StrongBodies uses light hand weights for progressive weight training and is designed to help older adults improve bone density, muscle mass and balance.

Participants are urged to attend both sessions each week to realize the full benefits of the program or, if they’re not able to make it to the library, follow along with the intermediate StrongBodies program online at PBS.org.

Gentle chair yoga will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, May 13, 20 and 27.

Library Director Emily Laws will lead participants through 30 minutes of relaxing chair stretches and deep breathing using the Down Dog app on the library’s big screen.

Tech help will be available at the library at noon on Monday, May 11.

People who, for instance, have questions about how to use new devices, want to learn how to use social media or have other technology related questions should bring their fully charged devices and passwords to the library.

The Morning Fiction Book Club will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, to discuss “Britt Marie Was Here” by Fredrik Backman. Copies of the book are available for check out at the library.

The Fiber Arts Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, to work on individual projects in a group environment. Participants should bring their own projects to work on. There is no instructor, but the group offers an opportunity to share ideas, tips and inspiration.

At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, the Evening Nonfiction Book Club will meet to discuss “Mill Town: Reckoning with What Remains” by Kerri Arsenault. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.

The Love and Lore Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, to discuss “The Serpent and the Wings of Night” by Carissa Broadbent. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the library.

This patron-hosted group is for book lovers in their 20s looking for conversation, connections and captivating reads.

The Afternoon Fiber Arts Group will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, May 22. Like the evening version of this program, participants work on individual projects they bring with them in a group environment.

The Page to Screen Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, to delve into “Unbroken,” the story of Olympic running and World War II bombardier Louis Zamperini and compare Laura Hillenbrand’s best-selling non-fiction account with the 2014 film directed by Angelina Jolie.

Events for teenagers include a meeting of the Teen Advisory Board Book Club at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9.

Club members will vote on the next three books the group will read and discuss while enjoying snacks.

A K-Pop All Bops No Skip No School Friday program at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, will give participants the opportunity to design their own K-Pop pickets, flex their knowledge of K-Pop trivia and snack on Korean treats. They will also learn must-know shuffle dance moves, meet their fandom squad and rep their bias with pride.

The event is open to youngsters ages 11 to 17.

Library events for children include a Giggle Grooves toddler and preschool dance party at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19.

Giggle Grooves is an interactive music program for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.