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March 2019

Hydrangeas are a favorite subject amongst gardeners. While many believe that the Wisconsin climate may be too harsh, there are

some great varieties that will prosper in our gardens.

Master Gardener Marilyn Saffert will show you how to select, plant, and care for these beautiful blooming bushes.

No registration required. Co-sponsored by Eau Claire Garden Club.

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Wednesday, April 10 6 p.m. Eau Claire Room

Reading and Discussion with Poet

Jennifer L. Knox

The Surprises of PoetryWriters Read

Jennifer L. Knox’s fourth and most recent book, Days of Shame and Failure, “hits, with deceptive ease, all the poetic marks a reader could want: intellectual curiosity,

emotional impact, beautiful language, surprising revelation and arresting imagery.” – The New York Times Book Review

No registration required.Co-sponsored by Chippewa Valley Writers Guild and UW–Eau Claire English Department.

HydrangeasSaturday, March 16

11 a.m. & repeated at 2 p.m. • Eau Claire Room

Programs & Events ••• MARCH 2019

LOOKING AHEAD

For more information on programs, registration, or to request accommodations, visit us online at www.ecpubliclibrary.info, stop by Information & Reference at the library, call 715-839-5004, or send an email to librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us.

To see a complete list of Dabble Box events, go to www.ecpubliclibrary.info/dabble

or pick up a paper schedule at the library.

Dabble Box Featured projectMarch: Design a Simple Web PageStep-by-step instructions for designing

a basic HTML web page.

IditaREAD: Adult Winter Reading Program February 1–March 29Read or listen to three books and write a short book review for a chance to win prizes. Grand prize is a gift card for a Triple Play membership, a one-year pass to Children's Museum, Beaver Creek Reserve and Chippewa Valley Museum for two adults and all kids under 18 in the same household. See how many entries you can complete before the race ends! To register, go to www.ecpubliclibrary.info/iditaread or call 715-839-5004.

Diversity Challenge 2019This program encourages readers to diversify their reading choices. Read or listen to a book from all 12 categories to receive a free book and enter the grand prize drawing for a Kindle Fire at the end of 2019. Each month that a participant reads from one of the categories, they earn a chance to enter a monthly prize drawing. Visit www.ecpubliclibrary.info/diversity or call 715-839-5004.

Thomas Hardy: The Pictures of His WorldTuesdays, February 19, 26 and March 5, 12 10:30–11:45 a.m. • Eau Claire RoomIn this four-part series, participants will study Thomas Hardy as a "modernist" writer and will talk about his short stories and their portraits of commonplace people in sometimes extraordinary situations. Registration is closed.

Writers GroupThursday, March 7 • 2 p.m. • Chippewa RoomFor more information, call Sandy at 715-309-2084.

Late LabThursday, March 7 • 6–8 p.m. • Dabble BoxDevelop your own project at this staffed makerspace lab for grown-ups.

Sashay ScarfSaturday, March 9 • 11 a.m.–1 p.m. • Dabble BoxLearn how to finger knit (or crochet) a Sashay scarf. All materials provided. For ages 18 and older. Registration is required. Go to www.ecpubliclibrary.info/sashay.

Books & "Beasts"Saturday, March 9 • 2–4 p.m. • Eau Claire RoomVolunteers from the Eau Claire County Humane Association will bring animals for possible adoption. The Friends of the Library will offer animal-themed books for sale. All ages are welcome to attend.

Tame Your Tech Tuesday, March 12 • 2–4 p.m. • Dabble Box Stop by to get individual training on your personal electronic devices and other computer questions.

Adventures in History Book Club Tuesday, March 12 • 6:30 p.m.• Chippewa Valley MuseumBook for discussion is Never Caught by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. Readers from all backgrounds welcome.

Mystery Readers Book GroupTuesday, March 19 • 10:15 a.m. • Chippewa RoomBook for discussion will be What the Dead Leave Behind by David Housewright. No registration required.

Health Online: Finding Information You Can TrustTuesday, March 19 • 6 p.m. • Eau Claire RoomFree workshop to help you use the Internet to find good health information. A light meal will be included. Registration is required. Go to www.ecpubliclibrary.info/health.

Writers Read: Honoring Lawrence Ferlinghetti Thursday, March 21 • 6 p.m. • Eau Claire RoomBring your favorite Beat poem or write your own Beat style poem or very short prose to read aloud. Sign-up begins at 5:45.

Friends of the Library Book GroupTuesday, March 26 • 7 p.m. • Chippewa Room Book for discussion is Monsters in the Hallway by Jim Kosmo. For information, call 715-456-4132.

Friends of the Library Book SaleFriday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27 • 10 a.m.–4 p.m.Sunday, April 28 • 1–4 p.m.

Our Magnificent and Vulnerable Great LakesWednesday, May 1 • 7 p.m. Presented by Jane Elder, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, and U.S. Co-lead on the Great Lakes Water Quality Board Emerging issues Working Group.

One Book, One CommunityApril 29–May 4 A reading program designed to encourage literacy and community involvement by reading a single book which highlights issues relative to our community. Book for discussion is The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan.

Kids & Teens ••• MARCH 2019

For more information and registration, please stop by Youth Services on your next visit to the library, call 715-839-5007, email ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us, or visit our website at www.ecpubliclibrary.info and select “Teens” or “Kids.”

Animanga ClubSunday, March 10 • 1:30–2:30 p.m. • Chippewa RoomJoin us for Animanga Club to discuss what’s what in manga and Anime, play games, and watch Anime favorites. Registration and parent permission slip required.

Teen Litwits Book ClubTuesday, March 12 • 6:30 p.m. • Dabble BoxTalk about books you love (or hate) with other teens.Book for discussion is The Crossover by Kwame Alexander.Registration is requested for each program.

DIY Pop SocketsThursday, March 14 • 6:30–7:30p.m. • Dabble BoxLove Pop Sockets? Drop in to the Dabble Box and create your own at Teen Dabble. Pre-made images will be available for use, or design your own. All materials provided, while supplies last.

Teen Dabble Mug ManiaThursday, March 21 • 6:30–7:30p.m. • Dabble BoxTransfer your photos, drawings, or other images onto a mug to create your new favorite hot beverage container. Bring your own digital photos or select from provided images. All materials provided, while supplies last. Space is limited, so save your spot today!

TEEN EVENTS Grades 6–12

Registration is required for most teen events. Register online at ecpubliclibrary.info/teens or call Youth Services at 715-839-5007.

LEGO Club: A Family Drop-In ProgramSundays, March 3, 17 & 31 • 1:30–4 p.m. Youth Services Program Room We provide the LEGOs, you bring your imagination!

Free Vision Screening! Saturday, March 16 • 10–11:30 a.m. Youth Services A free vision screening will be available for children, provided by Lions Clubs of the Greater Eau Claire Area.

ARTmobileSaturday, March 16 1–4 p.m. Youth Services Program RoomWork on art projects with staff from Pablo Center at the Confluence. Suitable for all ages.

SPECIAL SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES ¦LIBRARY-WIDE SCAVENGER HUNT AVAILABLE ALL WEEK!

BEAT THE BOXMonday, March 25 • 1–3 p.m. Dabble Box (Grades 6–12)It starts with a story. It ends with a box. Follow the clues, break into the box, and find out how the story ends. May be played individually or in groups.

LIFE–SIZED SELF-PORTRAITSMonday, March 25 • Drop-in 1–4 p.m. Youth Services Program RoomMake a super-sized self-portrait from butcher paper, fabric, markers, yarn, and much more.

BE(TWEEN) CODERSTuesday, March 26 • 1:30–3 p.m. Dabble Box (Grades 3–6)Curious about coding? This program is great for beginner or moderately experienced coders. Explore websites, meet other coders, and have fun. Space is limited. Stop by the Youth Services desk to reserve your spot.

TWEEN SCENEWednesday, March 27 • Drop-in 3:30–5:30 p.m. (Grades 3–6) Dabble BoxStarting this week, each Wednesday will feature a new maker activity. Grab a friend and check it out!

STITCH A KEYCHAINThursday, March 28 • 1:30–2:30 p.m. Youth Services Program RoomBring the whole family to make a custom keychain with plastic canvas and yarn. All materials provided, while supplies last.

PRESCHOOL PROMFriday, March 29 • 4–5:30 p.m. Eau Claire RoomJoin us for an early evening of elegance at this family dance. Create a craft corsage, dance with your loved ones, and leave with memories for a lifetime. Hors d'oeuvres served.

TRY IT LABSaturday, March 30 • Drop-in 1–4 p.m. Youth Services Program RoomJoin us for an afternoon of hands-on engineering fun inspired by Andrea Beatty's Questioneers series.

Bouncing Babies Wednesdays For pre-walkers, starting at birth.Little Movers ThursdaysFor babies who love to move. Lap Tots MondaysFor one- and two-year-olds.Toddler Tales TuesdaysFor two- and three-year-olds. Preschool FridaysFor three- and four-year-olds.Family Storytime SaturdaysSuitable for the entire family.

All storytimes feature stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays, flannels, and music and movement. No registration required.

10:15 a.m. • Youth Services Program Room

STORYTIMEJanuary 7 –April 6

In the Gallery

APRIL 7–MAY 28Wisconsin ArtsWest 40Wisconsin ArtsWest, the library’s annual juried art exhibit, will open on Sunday, April 7, with a reception for the artists to be held on Thursday, April 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Best of Show and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes will be announced at the reception. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. Jurors for ArtsWest 40 are Franklin Zetzman, professor at UW–Madison, and Lynn Zetzman, director of Aylward Gallery, UW–Fox Valley.

The first ArtsWest show opened September 12, 1979. With ArtsWest Two in April 1981, it became a spring show and has been held annually since then. Since its inception, ArtsWest has provided a venue for thousands of artists to exhibit their talent and creativity, as well as the opportunity for everyone in the community to experience and support the arts in a uniquely personal way.

FEBRUARY 3–MARCH 25A ReRETROSPECTIVE Exhibit by Mark Anderson

The paintings in this exhibit represent a collection of ideas created from observing things that people generally ignore in everyday life. They are based on Mark Anderson's travels to New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and around the Eau Claire area. His work covers a wide variety of subject matter including calligraphic shapes, architectural forms, still life, and semi-abstract portraits of people and nature in a vast palette of colors. Mark is a longtime resident of Wisconsin.

40ArtsWest WISCONSIN

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public LibraryEau Claire, Wisconsin715-839-5004

Reception & Presentation of AwardsThursday, April 11, 20197–8:30 p.m.

Entry information available at www.ecpubliclibrary.info and at area public libraries and UW art departments. Artwork for consideration must be submitted by January 14, 2019.