February Library Events

Carla Luna and The Writer's Journey

“I should write a book!”

If you’re making this resolution again…here’s some help.

Join Author Carla Luna as she shares her journey into writing books.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 6:30-7:45pm

https://cedarburglibrary.libcal.com/event/8487426

Historical Stitching with Carol Alexander Coutts - Huck Weaving

Join Carol Alexander Coutts of "A Stitch Back in Time" as she presents her Historical Stitching Series. Carol will share her life-long love of stitching not only in teaching her techniques and skills to complete wonderful projects, but will add to your experience by including the historical background of these techniques.

Discover the joy of simple but elegant historical hand stitching techniques. All of the projects are wonderful keepsakes or will make beautiful gifts.

This afternoon, Swedish (Huck) Weaving will be featured. You can learn this technique to make a beautiful towel, dresser scarf, or placemat. No previous stitching or sewing skills are required but please bring a small pair of scissors.

Tuesday, February 15, 1-3pm

Cost for materials is $18 and will be collected at the beginning of the class by the instructor.

Registration required. Please use the online reservation tool or call 262-375-7640 ext. 200 to register. If you have any questions, please contact Deb Bauer, Community & Adult Services Librarian, at 262-375-7640 ext. 206 or at dbauer@cedarburglibrary.org.

https://cedarburglibrary.libcal.com/event/8802414

Winter CPL Adult Book Club

The February 2022 book club selection is The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin. Discussion will be led by Community & Adult Services Librarian Deb Bauer. Copies of the book in multiple formats are available by request through the Monarch catalog or at the Circulation Desk at the beginning of February in limited quantities.

This is a story of courage, of children forced to grow up too soon, tied to the land because of their parents' choices. It is a story of love taking root in the hard prairie ground, and of families being torn asunder by a ferocious storm that is little remembered today--because so many of its victims were immigrants to this country.

“In this piercingly detailed drama, riveting in its action and psychology, Benjamin reveals the grim aspects of homesteading, from brutal deprivations to violent racism toward Native Americans and African Americans, while orchestrating, with grace and resonance, transformative moral awakenings and sustaining love.”—Booklist (starred review)

Thursday, February 24, 6:30pm

Please register online or call the Information Desk at 262-375-7640 ext. 200.

https://cedarburglibrary.libcal.com/event/8732863