KIDS | TEENS | ADULTS

Winter Read - through March 16
A program for children and adults to win prizes for reading. The rules are simple: read a book and enter to win one of many great gift baskets. Winter Read is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

KIDS
Preschool Storytimes
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool storytimes are filled with stories, finger plays, action rhymes, music,
and crafts, aimed at children 3-6 years old. Pick up a bookmark at the library
with all the storytime themes. January 31 - Backwards & Mixed-Up, February 7 - Lucy Cousins Stories, February 14 - Valentine’s Day, February 21 - Parties, February 28 - Letter T

Insect Ambassadors-Saturday, February 4 at 1 p.m.
The Insect Ambassadors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will present live and preserved arthropods to teach members of the audience about insects, where they live, how they survive and the positive things they do for our environment.

Early Release Lego Build Day-Thursday, February 23 from 2-3 p.m.
Create your own masterpiece! Legos will be provided. No personal Legos please!

No-School Make and Take Cookie Factory - Friday, February 24 at 1 p.m.
Decorate your own sugar cookies and a gift bag to share the treats with a friend or your family. Registration is required and all materials are provided.

TEENS
Runescape Afterhours
Friday, February 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Runescape is a multiplayer, interactive online role-playing game set in a medieval fantasy realm. Come to the library afterhours to explore and complete quests in different kingdoms, regions, and cities. Registration is required. Ages 10 and up.

Milton’s Teens’ Top Ten
Milton youth can vote their favorite novel into a top spot! Milton’s Teens’ Top Ten will showcase the top ten young adult novels according to Milton’s teen readers. A list of the nominees is available now and voting will begin in February.

Facebook “Where’s Domo” Contest -February 6 – 15
Follow Domo’s journey through Milton on Facebook and correctly guess his daily location. There will be daily drawings for prizes. For ages 11-17. Must be a member of the Milton Public Library Teen Zone of Facebook to participate.

After-School Anime - Tuesday, February 21 at 4 p.m.
The Library’s monthly showing of an anime movie for tweens and teens 11-17. Snacks will be provided. Call the library for the movie title.

ADULTS

What’s it Worth? Antique and Collectibles Event
Monday, January 30 from 5-8 p.m.
Mark Moran, a former editor for antiques and collectible books and
a guest expert on the Antiques Roadshow, will appraise your object for free at this event. Registration is required. Freewill donations are accepted. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Public Library.

Coupon 101 Workshop - February 8 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Interested in using coupons to make the most of your income, but need some help getting started? Attend a free class to learn about: finding and organizing coupons, maximizing their value, planning shopping trips, and much more!

Mystery Book Club
Enjoyable and informal discussions with Milton mystery buff, Ethel Himmel.
This group generally meets on the third Wednesdayof the month at 6:30 p.m.
If you need a book, stop at the library. Anyone who has read the book is
welcome to attend.

Schedule for 2012:
February 15 - The Body in the Snowdrift by Katherine Hall Page
March 21 - Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
April 18 - Seventh-Inning Stretch by Elizabeth Gunn
May 16 - Hoodwink by Bill Pronzini
June 20 - A Royal Pain by Bowen Rhys
July 18 - Blowback by Peter May
August 15 - Dissolution by C. J. Sansom
September 19 - The Queen by Steven James
October 17 - A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly
November 21 - Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett

Basketry Group
Saturdays 10 a.m.
We will weave in the community room during regular library hours. Weavers of
all skill levels are welcome to join. There is no fee to attend. Bring your own tools
and supplies. Contact Linda Meyer at 608-208-1017 or hotlinda3000@yahoo.com
for more information.

Free Computer Classes -
Registration is required. All classes are taught by Arrowhead Library System
computer trainer Sheryl Oberle. Call or visit the library if you have questions
about the classes or would like to register.

Introduction to Computers - Wednesday, February 1 from 10 a.m.-12 noon

Word Processing Basics - Wednesday, February 1 from 1-3 p.m.

Individual Instruction, 1 hour sessions
Wednesday, February 1 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, February 15 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Internet Basics - Monday, March 5 from 10 a.m.-12 noon

Spreadsheet Basics 2007 - Monday, March 5 from 1-3 p.m.

Job Searching - Monday, March 5 from 4-6 p.m.