BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T163000 DTSTAMP:20240227T143036Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/make-a-pinecone-bird-feeder/ SUMMARY:Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder DESCRIPTION:\n\nLearn how to make a simple bird-feeder to feed feathered fr iends in your backyard this winter! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/02/Make-a-Pinecone-Birdfeeder-Feb.jpg CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T093000 DTSTAMP:20240227T142915Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/play-and-learn/ SUMMARY:Play and Learn DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin as at Markesan Public Library for Play &\; Learn! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/02/Play-Learn-Feb-2024.png CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T093000 DTSTAMP:20240327T190806Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/play-learn-2024-03-27/ SUMMARY:Play &\; Learn DESCRIPTION:\nChildren's Wisconsin will be here with fun games and activiti es best suited for birth to 6 years old.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/02/markesan-interior-03.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T190000 DTSTAMP:20240309T193041Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/the-five-wishes-of-mr-murray-mcbrid e-by-joe-siple/ SUMMARY:The Book Thief | by Markus Zusak DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 27th @ 6:00 pm for an en gaging discussion about "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. Copies are avail able in regular print\, large print\, and audiobook editions in a special display in our fiction section. You can click here to place a hold\, or w e can place a hold for you -- call us at (920) 398-3434 and ask!\n\n\n\n"T he Book Thief" is Zusak's best-selling novel following a young girl\, Lies el\, whose life in Germany is upended during World War II. Death narrates her story as she finds a new family and life (including a habit of stealin g books)\, gathering love and strength to face the continued griefs and tr oubles brought by the war. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/02/March-Book-Club-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T093000 DTSTAMP:20240327T190806Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/play-learn-2024-04-10/ SUMMARY:Play &\; Learn DESCRIPTION:\nChildren's Wisconsin will be here with fun games and activiti es best suited for birth to 6 years old.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/02/markesan-interior-03.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T110000 DTSTAMP:20240410T193829Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/monarchs-and-milkweed-4-h-cloverbud -workshop/ SUMMARY:Monarchs and Milkweed 4-H Cloverbud Workshop DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, April 20 at 10:00 am\, kids in grades K - 2 will get to hear a monarch story\, make milkweed seeds bombs\, and bu tterfly squish paintings! Provided by the Green Lake County Extension Offi ce. All are welcome\; you don't need to be a 4-H member to attend.\n\n\n\n Sign up in advance is appreciated\, but not required\, so we can make s ure to have enough supplies. Sign up at the library\, by emailing brandon. springer@wisc.edu\, or by calling the Green Lake County Extension Office a t (920) 294-4032\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/04/Monarchs-Milkweed-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T170000 DTSTAMP:20240417T181752Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/crafternoon-group/ SUMMARY:Crafternoon Group DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOur Crafternoon Group will meet on Monday\, April 22n d from 3:00 - 5:00 pm! Crafters are invited to bring their supplies\, and work on your projects alongside fellow crafters! Drop in anytime\, and and stay as long as you would like. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/04/Crafternoon-April-1920-x-1080-px.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T190000 DTSTAMP:20240418T161845Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/the-sweetness-at-the-bottom-of-the- pie/ SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, April 24 at 6:00 pm\, the Book Club wi ll meet for a discussion about "The Given Day" by Dennis Lehane. Copies ar e available in regular print\, large print\, and audiobook editions in a s pecial display in our fiction section. You can \;click here to place a hold\, \;or we can place a hold for you -- call us at (920) 398-3434 and ask!\n\n\n\n"Set in Boston at the end of the First World War\, New Yor k Times best-selling author Dennis Lehane's long-awaited eighth novel unfl inchingly captures the political and social unrest of a nation caught at t he crossroads between past and future.\n\n\n\nThe Given Day tells the stor y of two families—one black\, one white—swept up in a maelstrom of rev olutionaries and anarchists\, immigrants and ward bosses\, Brahmins and or dinary citizens\, all engaged in a battle for survival and power. Beat cop Danny Coughlin\, the son of one of the city's most beloved and powerful p olice captains\, joins a burgeoning union movement and the hunt for violen t radicals. Luther Laurence\, on the run after a deadly confrontation with a crime boss in Tulsa\, works for the Coughlin family and tries desperate ly to find his way home to his pregnant wife.\n\n\n\nHere\, too\, are some of the most influential figures of the era—Babe Ruth\; Eugene O'Neill\; leftist activist Jack Reed\; NAACP founder W. E. B. DuBois\; Mitchell Pal mer\, Woodrow Wilson's ruthless Red-chasing attorney general\; cunning Mas sachusetts governor Calvin Coolidge\; and an ambitious young Department of Justice lawyer named John Hoover.\n\n\n\nCoursing through some of the piv otal events of the time—including the Spanish Influenza pandemic—and c ulminating in the Boston Police Strike of 1919\, The Given Day explores th e crippling violence and irrepressible exuberance of a country at war with \, and in the thrall of\, itself."\n\n\n\n(From \;GoodReads)\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/04/April-Book-Club-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T100000 DTSTAMP:20240506T181321Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-2024-05-01/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\nChildren's stories and crafts with Miss Kristina! \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/02/markesan-interior-03.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T163000 DTSTAMP:20240425T164149Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/lego-club-2/ SUMMARY:Lego Club DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, May 6\, kids are welcome to Lego Club any time between 3:30 - 4:30 pm! We’ll provide lots of Legos\, you bring you r creativity! Make amazing Lego creations with your friends after school i n the children's section\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/04/Lego-Club-FB-event-cover-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T100000 DTSTAMP:20240506T181321Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-2024-05-15/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\nChildren's stories and crafts with Miss Kristina! \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/02/markesan-interior-03.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T173000 DTSTAMP:20240425T170404Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/cookbook-club-markesan-menus/ SUMMARY:Markesan Menus | Potluck Tasting DESCRIPTION:\nPotluck Tasting on Wednesday\, May 15 at 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nRecip e selection starting week of April 29\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for go od food and friendship with the Markesan Menu’s May Event on Wednesday May 15th at 4:30 PM\, for our group potluck and tasting. Recipe selectio ns will begin the week of April 29th. We will be focusing our recipes thi s month on farm fresh style dishes from – Wisconsin Field to Fork recip e book or choosing a selection from a fan favorite – Taste of Home’s Sides\, Salads &\; More. The library will provide brats and hot dogs t o enhance all the side dishes and make sure no one leaves hungry.\n\n\n\nI f interested\, please stop into the library and look through the recipe bo oks (available at the checkout desk) and find something you might like to try and make for the potluck tasting. For additional information check wit h our staff or call us at 920-398-3434.\n\n\n\nWe look forward to eating w ith you and discovering a new favorite recipe!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/03/pLEASE-jOIN-uS-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults,Cookbook Club LOCATION:Markesan Public Library\, 75 N. Bridge Street\, Markesan\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=75 N. Bridge Street\, Marke san\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Markesan Public Library:geo :0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T183000 DTSTAMP:20240514T175202Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/what-is-dementia/ SUMMARY:What is Dementia? DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, May 22nd at 5:30 pm\, there will be a presentation\, “What is Dementia?” led by Lisa Zimmerman\, Green Lake County Dementia Care Specialist. Learn about the impact of dementia\, the different types of dementia\, stages and risk factors\, current research a nd treatments\, and resources available. This is a FREE program\, but regi stration is required. You can register at the library by calling us at (92 0) 398-3434\, or by contacting Lisa Zimmerman at (920) 294-4070 by emailin g her at lzimmerman@greenlakecountywi.gov. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/05/What-is-Dementia-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T140000 DTSTAMP:20240529T142221Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/beekeeping-for-beginners/ SUMMARY:Beekeeping for Beginners DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, June 3rd at 2:00 pm\, learn about the bas ics of beekeeping from Jack and Sandy Bremer of "Grandpa Jack's Bees"!\n\n \n\nIf you have any questions\, please call the library at (920) 398-3434. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/05/Beekeeping-presentation-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T140000 DTSTAMP:20240530T160907Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-fireflies/ SUMMARY:Story Hour &\; Craft DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, June 5th at 10:00 am\, kids are invite d to Story Hour with Miss Kristina!\n\n\n\nThen\, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm\ , kids can make a special firefly craft!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/05/Story-hour-craft-June-5.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T150000 DTSTAMP:20240531T210201Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/make-smores/ SUMMARY:Make S'Mores! DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, June 6 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm\, kids can come to the library to make s'mores! \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/05/Smores.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T170000 DTSTAMP:20240601T001038Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/cotton-candy-at-the-library/ SUMMARY:Cotton candy at the library DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, June 11th from 2:00 - 5:00 pm\, kids can stop at the library for a special treat!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/05/Cotton-Candy-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T150000 DTSTAMP:20240606T021647Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/make-a-summer-memories-jar/ SUMMARY:Make a Summer Memories Jar DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, June 12 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm\, kids can make a special summer memories jar at the library!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/06/Summer-Memories-Jar-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T150000 DTSTAMP:20240612T174549Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/ice-cream/ SUMMARY:Ice Cream DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, June 13 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm\, kids can get an ice cream treat at the library!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/06/Ice-Cream-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T153000 DTSTAMP:20240606T032843Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/j-r-aquatic-animal-rescue-presentat ion/ SUMMARY:J &\; R Aquatic Animal Rescue Presentation DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, June 17 at 3:30 pm\, the experts from J & amp\; R Aquatic Animal Rescue will be here with some of their amazing resc ued critters. Meet these fascinating animals\, and learn more about what i t takes to responsibly care for them. A great event for all ages!\n\n\n\nV isit their website to learn more about their work and see some of their ad optable animals. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/06/J-R-Aquatic-Animal-Rescue.jpg CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T140000 DTSTAMP:20240606T022646Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-craft/ SUMMARY:Story Hour &\; Craft DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, June 19th at 10:00 am\, children are i nvited to Story Hour with Miss Kristina! She'll read fun parrot stories: " The Parrot Tico Tango" by Anna Witte and "Pepi sings a new song" by Laura Ljungkvist.\n\n\n\nThen\, stay (or drop in) from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm to mak e an owl craft and dirt cake!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/06/Story-hour-craft-June-19.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T150000 DTSTAMP:20240618T145534Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-pro gram-voucher-distribution/ SUMMARY:Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Voucher Distribution DESCRIPTION:\nOn Wednesday\, June 26th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm\, we will be a host site for voucher distribution for the Senior Farmers Market Nutritio n Program. Eligible seniors can receive vouchers that can be used to purch ase locally grown produce at approved farmers markets and roadside stands. If you can’t come on that date and time\, there are more voucher distri bution days and locations around the county. You can find more voucher dis tribution days on the Green Lake County Health and Human Services – Agin g/Long-Term Care Unit Facebook page. \n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/06/Senior-Farmers-Market-Nutrition-Program-poster-2024.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T140000 DTSTAMP:20240613T160241Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/author-visit-amber-sawyer-racehorse -derek-bormac-n/ SUMMARY:Author Visit: Amber Sawyer &\; racehorse Derek Bormac N DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, June 26th at 2:00 pm\, author Amber Sa wyer will be visiting with her retired racehorse\, Derek Bormac N! Amber S awyer wrote a beautifully illustrated picture book “Love to Race” abou t Derek Bormac N’s incredible story of injury and recovery to eventually become one of the oldest winning harness racehorses in the country! You c an find “Love to Race” at the library\, or place a hold here.\n\n\n\n\ n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/06/Author-Visit-Amber-Sawyer-racehorse-Derek-Bormac-N-EDIT.jpg CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T170000 DTSTAMP:20240624T195700Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/make-a-slap-bracelet/ SUMMARY:Make a Slap Bracelet DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, June 27 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm\, kids can drop in to make their own slap bracelet!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/06/Slap-Bracelet-Craft-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T100000 DTSTAMP:20240703T045241Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-2/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, July 3 @ 10:00 am\, kids are welcome t o hear fun stories with Miss Kristina!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/07/Story-Hour-July-3.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240711T170000 DTSTAMP:20240703T044358Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/grand-river-marsh-turkey-club-prese ntation/ SUMMARY:Grand River Marsh Turkey Club Presentation DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, July 11 at 5:00 pm\, the Grand River Ma rsh Turkey Club will be giving a presentation on turkey hunting\, and what it's like to be a member of their great organization. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/07/Grand-River-Marsh-Turkey-Club-Presentation.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T160000 DTSTAMP:20240703T042151Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/card-making-class-birthday-cards/ SUMMARY:Card Making Class: Birthday cards DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, July 15 at 4:00 pm\, experienced card-mak er Pam Werth will lead a class on how to make several beautiful birthday c ards. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/07/Card-Making-Class-July-Facebook-Cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T100000 DTSTAMP:20240703T040621Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, July 17 @ 10:00 am\, kids are welcome to hear fun stories with Miss Kristina! \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/07/Story-Hour-July-17.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T160000 DTSTAMP:20240708T175439Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/water-quality-program-with-4-h/ SUMMARY:Water Quality Program with 4-H DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, July 22 at 4:00 pm\, kids can come to the library to learn about water quality\, and make their own water table mod el with food! Led by Brandon Springer from Green Lake County 4-H.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/07/Water-Quality-4-H-FB-event-cover-EDIT.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T100000 DTSTAMP:20240730T041555Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-3/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\nOn Wednesday\, August 7 at 10:00 am\, kids can come to the li brary for fun stories with Miss Kristina! \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/07/Story-Hour-August-7.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T170000 DTSTAMP:20240731T204337Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/markesan-slow-roll/ SUMMARY:Markesan Slow Roll DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, August 8 at 5:00 pm\, riders of all age s are invited to come to the Markesan Slow Roll! This is an easy\, family- friendly ride starting in the parking lot across the street from the Marke san Elementary School\, and will finish at the Markesan High School parkin g lot. Cool drinks will be provided at the finish!\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please call the library at (920) 398-3434.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/07/Markesan-Slow-Roll-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:General LOCATION:Parking lot across from Markesan Elementary School\, 200 S Margare t Street\, Markesan\, Wisconsin\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 S Margaret Street\, Mar kesan\, Wisconsin\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Parking lot a cross from Markesan Elementary School:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T153000 DTSTAMP:20240809T234348Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/tai-chi-class/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi Class DESCRIPTION:\nOn Tuesday\, August 20\, join a free tai chi class from 2:00 - 3:30 pm! There will be a break during the class for tea and conversation .\n\n\n\nWhile this class is free\, it is not a drop-in class. Interested participants must plan to attend most or all of the classes that will be h eld on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:30 pm from August 20 to Septem ber 26.\n\n\n\nFor more information or to register\, you can contact Amand a Kutcher\, Health Promotions Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Res ource Center at (920) 787-6666\, or call the library at (920) 398-3434.\n\ n\n\nTai chi is a graceful\, slow-moving exercise that helps build balance and leg strength\, along with mental focus. It is an excellent activity t o help prevent falls\, which can have long-term negative impacts\, especia lly for adults 65 years and older.\n\n\n\nThese classes are organized by t he Aging and Disability Resource Center.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/1.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240821T100000 DTSTAMP:20240807T211523Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-4/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, August 21 at 10:00 am\, kids can enjoy fun stories with Miss Kristina! \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/Story-Hour-August-21.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T153000 DTSTAMP:20240809T233451Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/tai-chi-class-2/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi Class DESCRIPTION:\nOn Thursday\, August 22\, join a free tai chi class from 2:00 - 3:30 pm! There will be a break during the class for tea and conversatio n.\n\n\n\nWhile this class is free\, it is not a drop-in class. Interested participants must plan to attend most or all of the classes that will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:30 pm from August 20 to Septe mber 26.\n\n\n\nFor more information or to register\, you can contact Aman da Kutcher\, Health Promotions Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Re source Center at (920) 787-6666\, or call the library at (920) 398-3434.\n \n\n\nThese classes are organized by the Aging and Disability Resource Cen ter.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/2.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T153000 DTSTAMP:20240809T233636Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/tai-chi-class-3/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi Class DESCRIPTION:\nOn Tuesday\, August 27\, join a free tai chi class from 2:00 - 3:30 pm! There will be a break during the class for tea and conversation .\n\n\n\nWhile this class is free\, it is not a drop-in class. Interested participants must plan to attend most or all of the classes that will be h eld on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:30 pm from August 20 to Septem ber 26.\n\n\n\nFor more information or to register\, you can contact Amand a Kutcher\, Health Promotions Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Res ource Center at (920) 787-6666\, or call the library at (920) 398-3434.\n\ n\n\nThese classes are organized by the Aging and Disability Resource Cent er.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/3.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T153000 DTSTAMP:20240809T233805Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/tai-chi-class-4/ SUMMARY:Tai Chi Class DESCRIPTION:\nOn Thursday\, August 29\, join a free tai chi class from 2:00 - 3:30 pm! There will be a break during the class for tea and conversatio n.\n\n\n\nWhile this class is free\, it is not a drop-in class. Interested participants must plan to attend most or all of the classes that will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:30 pm from August 20 to Septe mber 26.\n\n\n\nFor more information or to register\, you can contact Aman da Kutcher\, Health Promotions Coordinator for the Aging and Disability Re source Center at (920) 787-6666\, or call the library at (920) 398-3434.\n \n\n\nThese classes are organized by the Aging and Disability Resource Cen ter.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/08/4.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T173000 DTSTAMP:20240907T142218Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/markesan-menus-potluck-tasting/ SUMMARY:Markesan Menus Potluck Tasting DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nMarkesan Menus is back! This is our cookbook club\, w here you select recipes in advance from our specially chosen cookbooks\, a nd then bring a sample to pass at a potluck tasting! It’s a great chance to enjoy new recipes with fellow culinary enthusiasts.\n\n\n\nBeginning T uesday\, September 3\, you can choose recipes from "Plantifully Simple" by Kiki Nelson and "Weight Watchers: Flavor Pop"\, which are both available at the checkout desk.\n\n\n\nThe potluck tasting will be on Wednesday\, Se ptember 11 at 4:30 pm.\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please call the library at (920) 398-3434.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/09/Markesan-Menus-FB-event-cover-Sept-EDIT.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults,Cookbook Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T171500 DTSTAMP:20240910T201258Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/game-night/ SUMMARY:Game Night DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nCome to Game Night on Tuesday\, September 17 from 4:1 5 - 5:15 pm! We'll have a variety of fun games to play\, all geared toward s those 12 years old and older!\n\n\n\nCan't come\, but looking for a new game to play? Click here to see all the games we have here for you to chec k out. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/09/Game-Night-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T100000 DTSTAMP:20240907T141947Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-5/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, September 18 at 10:00 am\, kids are in vited to Story Hour with Miss Kristina! This week\, they'll get to hear fu n stories about dinosaurs!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/09/Story-Hour-Sept-18.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T180000 DTSTAMP:20240907T142836Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/book-club-remarkably-bright-creatur es/ SUMMARY:Book Club | Remarkably Bright Creatures DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, Sept. 25 at 6:00 pm\, the Book Club wi ll meet for a discussion about "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Copies are available in regular print\, large print\, and audiobook editions in a special display in our fiction section. You can click here to place a hold (https://tinyurl.com/yckvb68h)\, or we can place a hold fo r you -- call us at (920) 398-3434 and ask!\n\n\n\nSee less\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/09/Sept-Book-Club-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults,Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T170000 DTSTAMP:20240916T204116Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/fall-charcuterie-class/ SUMMARY:Fall Charcuterie Class DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, September 30 at 5:00 pm\, experienced che f Amber Sawyer will lead a Fall Charcuterie Class\, demonstrating how to m ake a festive charcuterie board and a fall-themed cheesecake! And yes\, yo u’ll get to sample these tasty creations! Space is limited\; sign up in advance to save your spot by calling the library at (920) 398-3434. \n\n\n \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/09/Fall-Charcuterie-Class-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Adults END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T100000 DTSTAMP:20240925T160920Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-6/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, October 2 at 10:00 am\, kids can come to Story Hour with Miss Kristina\, and hear fun stories about dragons!\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/09/Story-Hour-Sept-18-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T151500 DTSTAMP:20240925T163047Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/birdwatching-for-beginners/ SUMMARY:Birdwatching for Beginners DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, October 3rd\, we are celebrating Global Bird Day early with events especially for bird watchers! \n\n\n\nAt 3:15 pm\, we'll have a screening of "Flyways"\, a PBS documentary following bir d researchers and citizen scientists around the world who work to study an d protect migratory shorebirds on their incredible long-distance journeys.  \;Light refreshments provided. \n\n\n\nThen\, at 4:00 pm\, experience d birder Mr. Jon Roti Roti from the Green Lake Bird and Nature Club will l ead a workshop on "Birdwatching for Beginners." \; Learn the basics of bird identification\, how to use binoculars\, and more. We'll have our ne w bird watching kits available for you to use and check out afterwards!&nb sp\; \;\n\n\n\nCome to either event\, or both of them! \;\n\n\n\nF unding for these events and the new birdwatching kits was provided by a gr ant through the Flyways Citizen Science Program\, a collaboration between SciStarter and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios. This event is part of a nationwi de effort to engage communities in the study and preservation of bird migr ation routes\, known as flyways. \n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/09/Birding-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T093000 DTSTAMP:20241004T221638Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/play-learn-2/ SUMMARY:Play &\; Learn DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nPlay &\; Learn is back in the library! At 9:30 am on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (alternating weeks with Story Hour)\, families with children ages 6 and younger can enjoy fun game s and activities to promote learning through play! Play &\; Learn is pr ovided by Children’s Wisconsin.\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T093000 DTSTAMP:20241008T190319Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/play-learn-3/ SUMMARY:Play &\; Learn DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nPlay &\; Learn is back in the library! At 9:30 am on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (alternating weeks with Story Hour)\, families with children ages 6 and younger can enjoy fun game s and activities to promote learning through play! Play &\; Learn is pr ovided by Children’s Wisconsin.\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/10/Play-Learn-Oct-2024.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T173000 DTSTAMP:20241007T174408Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/pumpkin-painting-pet-ghosts-craft-c lass/ SUMMARY:*New Date*: Pumpkin Painting &\; Pet Ghosts Craft Class DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, October 24 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm\, kids a re invited to paint pumpkins and make pet ghosts in a special spooky craft class! All supplies are provided. Children younger than 12 must be accomp anied by an adult. Please sign up in advance\, so we have enough supplies for all by calling the library at (920) 398-3434.\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/10/Pumpkin-PaintingPet-ghost-FB-event-cover-EDIT.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids,Teens END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T180000 DTSTAMP:20241007T174938Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/book-club-the-secret-life-of-bees/ SUMMARY:Book Club: Lone Women DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, October 30 at 6:00 pm\, the Book Club will meet for a discussion about "Lone Women" by Victor LaValle. Copies ar e available at the checkout desk. You can click here to place a hold\, o r we can place a hold for you -- call us at (920) 398-3434 and ask!\n\n\n\ n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/05/Oct-Book-Club-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Book Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241031T190000 DTSTAMP:20241017T160447Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-library/ SUMMARY:Trick or treat at the library DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Halloween (Thursday\, October 31)\, little ghouls and goblins are invited to the library to trick or treat! You can come in anytime during library open hours (10:00 am – 7:00 pm).\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/10/trick-or-treat-at-the-library-FB-event-cover-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T180000 DTSTAMP:20241104T184157Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/dinosaur-election-day/ SUMMARY:Dinosaur Election Day DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, November 5\, stop anytime between 10:00 am - 6:00 pm to vote for your favorite dinosaur!\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/11/Dinosaur-Election-day-FB-event-cover.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@markesanlibrary.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T100000 DTSTAMP:20241104T184347Z URL:https://markesanlibrary.org/events/story-hour-7/ SUMMARY:Story Hour DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, November 6 at 10:00 am\, kids can enjo y fun stories during Story Hour with Miss Kristina!\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://markesanlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2 024/10/Story-Hour-Nov.jpg CATEGORIES:Kids END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR