Library group gearing up for December book sale

Gearing up for its annual December book sale, the Friends of the Oscar Grady Library is accepting gently used books, DVDs and puzzles.

The sale will be held at the library in Saukville from Wednesday, Dec. 2, through Saturday, Dec. 5, with hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Proceeds from the sale benefit library programs and services. Donations for the sale may be dropped off at the library.

The Christmas season is still a ways away, but the Oscar Grady Library is already planning an appearance by Santa from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.

In addition to meeting Mr. Claus, children will be able to make “Grinch Dust” and color gingerbread kids that will be displayed at the library.

Registration is not required for the free event.

Ahead of the holidays, the library has a full calendar of events in November, which for adults include chair yoga at 11:15 a.m. on Mondays.

Led by certified yoga instructor Anita Odekirk, the 30-minute sessions include gentle stretching while seated designed to improve flexibility and enhance well-being for people of all fitness levels.

Registration can be done at www.oscargradylibrary.org, at the registration desk or by calling (262) 284-6022.

The Morning Fiction Book Club will discuss “Canary Girls” by Jennifer Chiaverini when it meets at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5.

Copies of books discussed by book clubs are available for checkout at the library.

The Ozaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center will host a TimeSlips storytelling session at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.

The creative storytelling program is designed to enhance the quality of life for people with dementia by focusing on imagination rather than memory and is an opportunity for family members and friends to share stories.

Registration is appreciated but drop-ins are welcome.

The Fiber Arts Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 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.

The Friends of the Oscar Grady Library will hold its quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the library.

The group is scheduled to vote on revisions to its bylaws.

Nonmembers are welcome to attend the meeting and join the group by filling out a membership form.

At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Evening Book Club will discuss “Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA” by Amaryllis Fox.

“The Faraway Inn” by Sarah Beth Durst will be discussed by the Love and Lore Book Club when it meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18.

The Page-to-Screen Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, to unravel Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.”

The group will explore the original novella and compare it with the countless adaptations of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge.

The Afternoon Fiber Arts Group will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Like the evening version of this program, participants work on individual projects they bring with them in a group environment.

Library events for children include fall storytimes at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 24.

The storytimes are geared toward children ages 2 to 5. They are free and registration is not required.

The Fall Brick Lab will be open to children at 3:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 25.

The Brick Lab will give children in kindergarten through fifth grade the opportunity to socialize, tackle fun building challenges each week and be creative. Participants will have their creations displayed at the library.

The Oscar Grady Library is at 151 S. Main St.