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What’s Happening at Caestecker Public Library

We are excited for the beginning of the first Wisconsin Reads, a brand new statewide digital book club! There will be no wait time on the ebook or digital audiobook through the Wisconsin Digital Library (Libby) until March 14th. Happy reading! 📚

Wednesday morning Storytime by the boat is canceled this week. As always, you're still welcome to bring the kiddos and explore our drop in activities, the different play stations, and check out some books to take home and enjoy. This morning's Play and Build session is ready to go. If you're up for braving the cold you can look forward to a toasty playroom and yummy snacks from the Friends of the Library.

🐜Here are the poster contest winners of 2026! We received 97 wonderful posters, and deciding on the winners was quite the challenge! This year's theme was "Soil. Where it all Begins". We voted on message, creativity, and neatness. We are very impressed with all the posters received, and two of the county's posters are going to State in March! Thank you to all of our student artists for submitting, and the teachers who support our...

Sometimes you have to make your own warmth! The Knitters are coming though the door and will be meeting in the Hickory Room until noon. The fireplace is on, the sun is streaming through the windows, and the stories are plentiful. Come visit!

The Caestecker Library’s own Knitting Group   will be displaying their masterful works in the Hickory room this month! Come see what the club has been working on during their weekly meetings and get inspired. Our Knitting Group is always welcome to new members at any skill level. Come to learn new skills, work on a project, and stay for laughs and conversation. The Friends of the Library have another book sale set for Wednesday, November...

This week we’re celebrating all things Freeland Film Festival. The film festival is an amazing gathering of talented people, gripping stories, art and music, and informative discussions all held in Green Lake from September 12-14. The Caestecker Library is one of the venues, and we are looking forward to being part of this exciting event. Tickets and full festival details can be found at freeland.org/film-festival.html . Here’s what’s happening at the library on Saturday, September...

The summer isn’t over yet and we have plenty to keep you busy with at the library. Visit soon to see live monarch caterpillars in all stages of growth and development. We also have a butterfly craft and coloring sheets for the littles. New books, DVDs, puzzles, and board games are being processed almost every day, and we hope you will visit to peruse the new sections—and old favorites— often. This weekend is the annual...

Summer Reading programming begins at the Caestecker Library next week! We are so excited to share all the fun things we have lined up for the summer. Missoula Children’s Theater is coming to town for a week of a wonderful week of theater education at Thrasher Opera House. During the week, Missoula Actor/Directors serve as ambassadors for the arts and offer workshops to community partners. The workshops act as an excellent primer for kids who...

With programs every weekday, drop-in activities and crafts, community art experiences, life-sized Candyland, concerts, live animals, Rona our new R.E.A.D.® Therapy dog, STEAM activities, physical exercise, learning through play, and more the library is the place to be this summer. Activities typically start at 10:00 am on weekdays, with our wrap up Bubble Bonanza on Saturday, July 26 th from 10:00 am -noon. Printed brochures are ready to find their place on you refrigerator door....

As National Volunteer Week arrives, it’s a fitting time to acknowledge the vital contributions of the dedicated individuals who support the Caestecker Public Library. Their consistent efforts often form the steady heartbeat that keeps so much of what we offer running smoothly and effectively. Thanks to the commitment of our volunteers, the library doors are open on Sundays, providing important weekend access for our community. Their care also extends to our welcoming atmosphere, from the...

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. We invite the community to join the celebration! Whether you’re a longtime patron or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the...

Hello Friends, Happy April! This is a month of celebration and gratitude. I will begin with gratitude and a special remembrance. You may have heard that the library’s long-time library custodian, Norm Sonderman, passed away unexpectedly a few weeks ago. I am thankful for Norm’s thirteen years of hard work and good humor at the library. He is, and will continue to be, missed by many. At our March Friends of the Library Board meeting,...

Norm and Toby enjoy time together at the kid's computer at the Caestecker Library on January 3, 2020. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Norm Sonderman on March 10, 2025. Norm was a valued member of the Caestecker Public Library team since 2013, serving as our building custodian. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes, keeping our library clean, setting up meeting rooms for events, clearing snow and ice from our sidewalks, and...

Friday Movie Matinees starting at 2:00 pm continue this month at the Caestecker Public Library with Here starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright on March 14 th . Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the 2024 follow up film to the 1988 original, on March 21 st .  Come see films on the big screen with free popcorn to enjoy. If you’ve ever wanted to join a book club, now is the perfect time to pick up a copy...

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Revolutionary Mary

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A Hatful of Dreams

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