Library programs include story times for children, author talk and book club for adults

 A variety of programs, including book clubs, wellness talks and the recipe and Lego clubs, will be held at the Oscar Grady Library in Saukville in April.

Morning story times with Miss Julie will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays through April 23.

The sessions include rhymes, silly songs, dancing and stories for children ages 2 to 5-year olds.

Registration is encouraged either in person at the library or by calling  (262) 284-6022. 

Families are invited to evening story times with Miss Julie from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 24.

The stories, songs and activities revolve around a new theme each week. Children may come dressed in their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal if they would like.

Advance registration is encouraged either in person or by calling (262) 284-6022.

The Lego Club for children in kindergarten through fourth grade meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 24.

Those attending will have the chance to socialize while being creative and enjoying Lego challenges.

Participants may show off their creation, which could be displayed at the library.

The Recipe Club will host an “Egg Extravaganza” from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 11.

Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and a copy of the recipe to share.

Local author Gary Beaumier will read poems from his most recent book, “Tales of the After Life,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11.

Beaumier, who has written two books of poetry and once taught poetry in a women’s prison, has also been a boat builder, teacher, garbage man, bookstore manager and gandydancer.

“Horse: A Novel”  by Geraldine Brooks will be discussed by the Adult Book Club from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the community room.

The  book is based on the true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington and deals with topics that include love, obsession and reckoning with racism. The story alternates between past and present day, weaving the stories of an enslaved rider in 1850 Kentucky, a gallery owner in 1954 New York City and a Smithsonian scientist in 2019 Washington D.C.

Copies are available at the circulation desk or through the Monarch catalog.

  Insufficient sleep is the topic for the 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, wellness talks with Advocate Aurora Healthcare in the community room.

One in three American adults struggle with insufficient sleep, a statistic that will be addressed by Kelly Barboza, an Ozaukee County community nurse educator, will explore barriers to quality sleep and actionable steps to enhance rest.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18.

Internet safety for youths will be discussed by the Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18.

The topics will include online gaming, downloading apps, sharing photos and clicking on links, as well as laws that give parents control over what information a business can collect about a child and how that information can be used.

Setting up a small business and commercial lending, as well as the ins and outs of acquiring a commercial loan, will be discussed by a representative of Kohler Credit Union from 5 to 6 p.m, April 25.

The library is also offering Adventure Passes to places such as the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Riveredge Nature Center, Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World, Above and Beyond Children’s Museum and Bookworm Gardens with a valid Monarch Library System card.

Also available are water park super passes for Ozaukee County pools.

The library is offering a book subscription monthly series for teens and adults.

Those who sign up will receive three handpicked books tailored to their preferences along with occasional mystery gifts.

Each monthly subscription box will be available for pick up on the first Wednesday of each month from the 24-hour access lockers next to the library building.

Subscription members will be notified via text or email when their books are ready. Patrons may keep the books for five weeks and return them to any Monarch Library System library.

Applications are available on the library website, oscargradylibrary.org.