Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative is hosting a workshop title “Are You an Entrepreneur?” in Salem next week. Thinking about starting a business? Decide if entrepreneurship is right for you. Participants will evaluate their skills and readiness for business ownership and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting a business. There is no fee to participate [...]
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Community Library branches to close Friday and Monday for New Year holiday
Community Library branches at Salem and Silver Lake will be closed from Friday, Dec. 30, through Monday, Jan. 2, in observance of the New Year Holiday. Normal hours at both locations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The Community Library branch located in Twin Lakes still remains closed for remodeling.
Twin Lakes library rehab nearing completion, says village president
The renovation of the Twin Lakes branch of the Community Library is proceeding well, Twin Lakes village President Howard Skinner reported to the Village Board Monday night. Skinner said he visited the site Monday and found much of the work completed or nearly so. The library may be able to begin moving material and furnishings back into the library [...]
Library branches to close for Thanksgiving
Community Library branches at Salem and Silver Lake will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal hours at these locations will resume on Friday, Nov. 25. The Community Library branch located at Twin Lakes still remains closed for remodeling.
Friends of the Community Library to host book sale in Twin Lakes
The Friends of the Community Library will hold their next book sale at 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 4 from noon to 3:30 p.m. Everything will be on sale for $5 per bag.
Twin Lakes Community Library closing for expansion; Silver Lake expanding hours
The Community Library in Twin Lakes will be closed for a remodeling and expansion project starting on Sunday, Sept. 18. A re-opening date is pending; however, library officials anticipate being able to re-open the end of November or the very beginning of December. Patrons are encouraged to visit the other Community Library locations in Salem and in [...]
Community Library branches to close for Labor Day
All Community Library branches — Salem, Silver Lake, and Twin Lakes — will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Normal hours at all locations will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Community Library in Salem closed for lot maintenance Saturday
The Community Library in Salem will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 6 for parking lot maintenance. The parking lot and book drop will be unavailable at Salem on Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7; however, there are book drops located in Paddock Lake, Silver Lake, and Twin Lakes. The book drop in Paddock Lake [...]
Twin Lakes to remain in Community Library System
After hearing the decision on the renewal of the Sand Bar restaurant and tavern license, record crowds dissipated, leaving just two citizens to hear the fate of the Randall/Twin Lakes Library. In a 6-1 vote with Trustee Shirley Bower voting for the withdrawal, the Village Board decided against withdrawing from the Community Library System and [...]
Workshop on helping grieving children is Monday
A workshop entitled “How to Help a Grieving Child” will be held by MargaretAnn’s Place, Wisconsin’s Center of Hope for Grieving Children, on Monday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at the Salem Community Library, 24615 89th St., Salem. The workshop, designed for parents, caregivers, and educators, will cover such topics as how children express grief, [...]
State DPI recommends against separate Twin Lakes library
An opinion from the state Department of Public Instruction finds “it would not be desirable for the village of Twin Lakes to establish a public library independent” of the joint Community Library the village now belongs to. The opinion, rendered by Mike Cross, DPI director of Public Library Development, was a required part of Twin Lakes investigating [...]
Puppet program set for Community Library, Salem
A Puppet Show program will take place Wednesday, May 25 at the Community Library, Salem site, 24615 89th St., Salem. Come join a talented cast of puppets and storytellers at this evening puppet show. After the performance, use the puppets yourself. All ages are welcome. The program will take place from 6:30 to 7 p.m. No registration [...]
Community Library closed on Memorial Day
All Community Library branches — Salem, Silver Lake, and Twin Lakes — will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours at all locations will resume on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Library to host Mad Hatter Tea Party
A Mad Hatter Tea Party will take place at Community Library-Salem site, 24615 89th St., on Saturday, May 21. Come in your best tea party clothes or come as a mad hatter in this celebration of Alice in Wonderland. Participants will play some games, and tea and light snacks will be served. The program is for ages 6 [...]
Silver Lake library board member urges local branch use
Mike Faber, one of Silver Lake’s Community Library Board members, on Wednesday night urged village residents to use the branch in Silver Lake. Use of all three branches — in Salem, Silver Lake and Twin Lakes – is being reviewed currently, Faber said. If the Silver Lake branch does not show enough use, it might be closed, he said in [...]
Decorate flip-flops at Community Library
Flip-flop Decorating will be the topic of a workshop at the Community Library-Twin Lakes site, 110 S. Lake Ave., on Wednesday, May 18. Participants can get ready for summer by glamming up their flip-flops. Please bring your own pair of clean flip-flops. Other supplies will be provided. The program is for ages 8 to 12 and will take place [...]
Baby Time on May 9 at Community Library-Salem
Baby Time will come to the Community Library-Salem site, 24615 89th St., on May 9 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Bring your baby and join others for songs and stories designed just for babies. Ages 0 to 3. No registration is required.
Magic: The Gathering to be featured at library
Playing of Magic: The Gathering will be featured at the Community Library-Twin Lakes site, 110 S. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes on Saturday, May 14. Use your skills and knowledge to play against others in a friendly game of Magic: The Gathering. The program is for ages 9 and up and will take place from 1 to [...]
Make a sock puppet at the library
Sock Puppets will be the subject of a workshop on Wednesday, May 11 at the Community Library-Twin Lakes site, 110 S. Lake Ave. Twin Lakes. Participants will transform an ordinary sock into an incredible puppet. Clean socks will be provided. The program is for children ages 6 to 8 and will take place from 4 to [...]
Puppet program set for Community Library, Salem
A Puppet Show program will take place Wednesday, April 27 at the Community Library, Salem site, 24615 89th St., Salem. Come join a talented cast of puppets and storytellers at this evening puppet show. After the performance, use the puppets yourself. All ages are welcome. The program will take place from 6:30 to 7 p.m. No registration [...]
Egyptology program set for Community Library, Twin Lakes
Egyptology will be the subject of a program to be held Saturday, April 30 at the Community Library, Twin Lakes site, 110 S. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. Participants will explore the mysterious world of ancient Egypt, make some Egyptian art while listening to Egyptian music and try some Egyptian foods. The program is for ages 6 to [...]
Twin Lakes to seek DPI opinion on establishing village library
The Twin Lakes Sewer, Health and Environment, Youth and Library Committee agreed Wednesday to seek an opinion from the state Department of Public Instruction about the viability of starting a village library. Seeking the opinion is a requirement if the village decides it wants to separate from the joint Community Library, explained village administrator David Cox. He was speaking at a committee meeting Wednesday [...]
Panda Parties coming to Community Library sites
Panda Party is the name of a program coming to two of the Community Library locations this month. Participants will hear some panda stories and do a cute panda craft to take home. Dates and locations are: Tuesday, April 26 at 24615 89th St., Salem. Thursday, April 28 at 110 S. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. The program [...]
Foil art is focus of workshop at Community Library, Twin Lakes
Foil art will be the topic of a workshop Wednesday, April 20 at the Community Library Twin Lakes site, 110 S. Lake Ave. Participants will see the amazing ways foil can be used to create art. The program is for ages 9 to 11 years old. Time is 4 to 5:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 877-4281.
Dinosaurs featured at library programs
Dinorama! is the name of a program coming to two of the Community Library locations this month. The program will offer dino tales and some dino activities. Dates and locations are: Tuesday, April 12 at 24615 89th St., Salem. Thursday, April 14 at 110 S. Lake Ave., Twin Lakes. The program is for ages 2 to [...]
Library program to make paper flowers
Paper Flower Making will be the subject of a program on Thursday, April 7 at the Community Library, 24615 89th St., Salem. The program is for ages 8 to 12 year old. The time is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration is required. Call 843-3348.
Will there be two libraries in Twin Lakes?
Even if Twin Lakes exits from the Community Library system, current plans call for the Community Library to continue to have a branch in Twin Lakes, Marlene Goodson, Paddock Lake village president and Community Library board member revealed Monday. The statement was made at a Paddock Lake Village Board meeting Wednesday. The Twin Lakes Village Board has [...]
Free income tax filing help available
United Way of Kenosha County in partnership with Carthage College, UW-Parkside and the Kenosha County Job Center are excited to announce the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for 2011. The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) individuals and families who cannot prepare their [...]
No decision yet on Twin Lakes status with Community Library
The Twin Lakes Village Board seemed poised Wednesday to withdraw from the joint Community Library system, but ultimately deferred a vote after some trustees raised questions and said they would like to see a more definite plan for transition in place. Twin Lakes is currently one of five municipalities that jointly operate the Community Library. The library maintains sites in Salem, Silver Lake and [...]
Units responding to library for medical call
At 12:12 p.m., units from Salem Fire/rescue are responding to a report of a man feeling ill at the Community Library site in Salem, Highway 83 and AH. UPDATE 12:15 p.m. — Dispatch reports to responding unit that patient is a 40-something year old male who may be having a problem related to medication. View [...]
