Owen Public Library Newsletter
2024
Chippewa Valley Book Festival 2024
Brought to you by the O-W Book Club
Streaming Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Owen City Hall, 833 W. 3rd St., Owen
Time | Speaker | Book | Notes |
9:30 a.m. | B.J. Hollars | Wisconsin for Kenneday | History |
11:00 a.m. | Mary Bergin | Small-Town Wisconsin | Travel |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Bring $$$ if you want to order out for pizza or sandwiches. |
1:00 p.m. | Amy Pease | Northwoods | Mystery/Suspense |
2:30 p.m. | Joshua Moehling | Ben Packard series #1 There He Kept Her & #2 Where the Dead Sleep | Mystery/Suspense |
4:00 p.m. | Lori M. Lee | Pahua and #1 The Soul Stealer #2 The Dragon’s Secret | Children’s fantasy inspired by Hmong Folklore |
The O-W Book Club is hosting this event. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Come and go as you would like.
The books discussed are available on a first-come, first served basis at the library. More copies can be requested through interlibrary loan. For more information on the festival, visit https://www.cvbookfest.org/.
Our local book supplier is Dotter’s Books, https://dottersbooks.com/.
Owen Public Library
414 Central Ave, Owen
715-229-2939
owenpubliclibrary.org
Join us at the library for Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Thursday, October 31 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Bring the kids or sign up to bring your decorated car and treats to hand out. This year we’d also appreciate some volunteers who would bring games or activities for the kids. Please contact the library if you are interested in helping with Trunk or Treat. You can stop by during business hours (Noon till 6:00, Monday through Friday), call us at 715-229-2939 or send an email to director@owen.lib.wi.us. We are also happy to accept donations of individually wrapped candy or money for the event.
Lunch and Learn
For those 60 years and older, join us for a monthly get-together as we discuss interesting topics or try games and activities. Stay after for a delicious meal (60 and older) provided by the ADRC Nutrition Program. You must reserve your meal by noon the Tuesday before Lunch and Learn. You can reserve your meal by calling (715)743-5166. A donation of $4.50 per meal is appreciated. If you have questions please call Loralee at the Owen Public Library at 715-229-2939. This program is sponsored by the Owen Public Library and the Clark County ADRC.
Lunch and Learn will be held the 4th Wednesday of every month at 10:30 at the Owen Community Center (formerly the Senior Center), 112 E. 5th Street, Owen. The next Lunch & Learn will be October 23.
Looking Ahead
Santa Day
Santa Day is coming again to O-W high school on December 14. Watch for our table where we plan to sell library tote bags to raise money for a new roof. This is our fourth year of fundraising and we still have a long way to go toward the estimated $30,000 that we need. And if you buy a bag, you’ll have something to carry all your other purchases in! We’re still looking into pricing on the bags but will have more info soon.
Holiday Hours
The library is open Monday through Friday from noon until 6:00 p.m. Exceptions for the holidays will include:
- Thursday, November 28, closed for Thanksgiving
- Tuesday, December 24, closing at 3:00 for Christmas Eve
- Wednesday, December 25, closed for Christmas Day
- Wednesday, January 1, closed for New Year’s Day.