Whitewater library slates June activities
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 W. Center St., Whitewater, has announced its June programming and events.
Plant swap
A plant swap will take place on the library’s outdoor patio Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Do you want to re-home some of your houseplants? Do you have too many cuttings or babies from your current plants? Bring them to the Library and meet other houseplant lovers!
Don’t have any plants? Stop by and choose a new plant for your home. All are welcome.
Be sure to check out some houseplant books from the library while you are there!
Participants are encouraged to drop off plants for the swap in the weeks leading up to this program. For more info contact Torrie Thomas 262-473-0530.
Parenting seminars
The Watertown Family Center and Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation will present “The Power of Positive Parenting Virtual Seminar Series” Tuesday, June 15, 22 and 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Register for the Zoom session at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq-yvALlV8y9JJ_fnp73H8lgHTJi9u_oaUysh9GMlXD3ffSw/viewform.
These seminars will help you get to know the core principles of positive parenting and will teach practical ways to deal with everyday challenges.
You can register for one, two, or all three seminars and enjoy them from the comfort of your own home. Following your registration, you will receive information on how to access the virtual seminar(s) through Zoom.
On Tuesday, June 15, in “The Power of Positive Parenting,’ parents will be introduced to the five key principles of positive parenting.
On Tuesday, June 22, in “Raising Confident, Competent Children,’ parents will be introduced to six core building blocks for children to become confident and successful at school and beyond. This includes strategies for having a healthy self-esteem, being a good problem solver, and becoming independent.
On Tuesday, June 29, in “Raising Resilient Children,’ parents will be introduced to six core building blocks for children to manage their feelings and become resilient in dealing with life stress. This includes expressing feelings appropriately, developing coping skills, and dealing with stressful life events.
Watercolor workshop
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library and Association of Wisconsin Artists-Bridging Generations will present a watercolor workshop outside on the library lawn at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 19.
Children and teens are invited to attend a free outdoor watercolor workshop. Learn about the color wheel, the difference between warm and cool colors, and create a beautiful work of art to bring home. Participants will receive a frame for their artwork, and an AWA ribbon.
Space is limited! Participants must register for this workshop at https://forms.gle/EstFXeaVYd4oUTTq7.
Teen drawing
Dan Gogh will present a virtual Zoom teen drawing workshop, “Drawing 101,” at 6 p.m. Monday, June 28.
Register at https://forms.gle/vYrdbBJeVzmzt2WH6.
If you can draw basic shapes like a square, circle, and a triangle, you can draw just about anything! In this workshop, you’ll be taught how to think about what you are drawing and how to look for the basic shapes in a more complex object. You’ll finish a drawing of a familiar object that is fairly complex, but you’ll discover how much easier it is when you see the shapes!
Fiber therapy
Fiber Therapy Craft Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at the library.
Register at whitewaterlibrary.org for an invite to this virtual meet-up.
Do you dabble in the fiber arts? Join this virtual craft circle! Whether you knit, crochet, or stitch, you’re invited to unwind and unravel with fellow crafters. Share what you’re working on and learn from others. Beginners and experts are welcome.
This is not a formal class, and attendees must supply their own crafting materials.
Children’s Crafts
The library offers a new craft for kids every other week! Just stop by the Library, grab your take-and-make craft kit, and follow along with the craft video! Videos can be found on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Children’s crafts are available the weeks of: June 7 and 21 and July 6 and 19.
Adult Crafts
The library offers a new craft for adults every other week! Just stop by the Library, grab your take-and-make craft kit, and follow along with the craft video! Videos can be found on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Crafts for adults are available the weeks of June 14 and 28 and July 12 and 26.
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