Christmas Book Flood

Participate in the Icelandic book flood tradition — Jolabokaflod — by giving books and treats to your loved ones on Christmas Eve.

The library has $5 bundles of books and treats on sale starting November 27.

This fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of the Library (FOGL). Proceeds go to FOGL in support of library initiatives.

Maintaining Your Festive Houseplants Webinar: Wednesday, December 6, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join us in the community room for this informative webinar session from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Horticulture Extension Webinar Program.

Festive houseplants are common gifts that you may give or receive. Learn how to keep a poinsettia, Christmas cactus, Norfolk Island Pine, and other favorite gift plants thriving. We’ll cover requirements including light, watering, fertilizer, and humidity.

Managing a Hobby Greenhouse: Wednesday, December 13, 11:00-12:00 p.m.

Johanna Oosterwyk, Manager of the D.C. Smith Greenhouse at UW-Madison, explains the challenges of creating a greenhouse. Some of the factors to take into account include temperature, humidity, and the amount of light needed for the plants.

Join us in the community room for this informative webinar session from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Horticulture Extension Webinar Program.

Adult Book Discussion: The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Tuesday, December 19, 6:30-7:30 pm

Join us in the community room as we discuss The Christmas Book by Jenny Colgan.

Carmen is out of a job just in time for the holidays, with little cash and few options, she is forced to move in with her perfect sister where she takes a job at a book store that desperately needs her help- and helps her in return.

Thrown rather suddenly into the inner working of Mr. McCredie’s ancient bookshop on the pictuesque streets of historic Edinburgh, Carmen is intrigued despite herself. The store is dusty and disorganized but charming. Can she breathe new life into the store in time for Christmas shopping?

What will happen when a famous author takes a sudden interest in the bookshop—– and Carmen?  And will the Christmas spirit be enough to help heal her fractured family?

Reserved copies of The Christmas Book Shop by Jenny Colgan are available for checkout at Oscar Grady Library or by reserve using the Monarch Catalog: www.monarchcatalog.org.

All are welcome.