Lakeview Branch Library
246-4547
Hours: Mondays–Fridays: 10 am–8 pm
Saturdays: 9 am–5 pm
The Friends of Lakeview Branch Library hold their next Quarterly Book Sale Saturday, March 18, 9 am‒4 pm, with a members-only sale Friday, March 17, 6‒7:45 pm, and a Saturday Bag sale 2‒4 p.m. There are always great bargains and all proceeds fund library programs.
English Class for Parents
Tuesdays, Jan. 17‒April 4
Dinner 5 pm, class 5:30‒7:30 pm
Parents will learn English communication skills to talk about school, reading with children and more. Free children care and dinner provided each week. For more information, call 244-3911.
Clases de Inglés Para Padres
Cada Martes, 17 de Enero‒4 Abril
Cena a las 5 pm, y clases de 5:30‒7:30 pm
Los participantes aprenderán a comunicarse mejor en inglés, a hablar sobre la escuela, sobre leer con los niños, y más. Cena gratuita cada semana a las 5 pm, y cuidado de niños disponible! Para más información, llame a 244-3911.
Book Baby
Wednesdays, Jan. 25‒Feb. 22, 11:30 am
(babies ages 0‒15 months)
Enjoy short stories and songs, and then stay for play and conversation.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, Jan. 25‒March 29, 10 am and 10:45 am
(children ages 16‒35 months)
Enjoy stories, songs and activities. One adult per child recommended. Please note: class size may be limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up a nametag from the librarian before storytime.
Drop-in Preschool Storytime
Mondays, Jan. 23‒Feb. 27, 10:30 am
(children ages 3‒5, siblings welcome)
A happy blend of stories, fingerplays and songs that help preschool children develop print and phonological awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge and narrative skills. Groups are welcome, no registration is required.
WonderWorks for the Whole Family
Saturday, March 11, 10:30 am
(children ages 3‒10 and their caregivers)
Explore science, technology, engineering and math through play and books.
Minecraft Club
Mondays, Jan. 23‒May 22, 2:30‒4:30 pm
(ages 17 and under)
Grab your friends for multiplayer Minecraft fun at the library. No account is necessary. Bring your own computer or use one of ours.
LEGO Buildathon
Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:30‒11:30 am
Join us for two hours of building fun, including LEGO blocks, LEGO coloring sheets, foam blocks and lots of time for building.
Library LEGO Club
Tuesdays, Feb. 21 and March 21, 4‒5 pm
We provide a theme each month, with stories and pictures to inspire the imagination. Join other LEGO fans and build your own unique creation.
Terrific Tuesdays
Tuesdays, Jan. 10‒May 30, 4‒5 pm
Join us for all sorts of creative projects. There will be arts and crafts, cooking, games and more.
Read to a Dog
Saturdays, Feb. 11 and March 11, 2 pm
Bring a favorite book (or find one in the library) and read aloud to a furry friend. Time slots are available on a first come, first served basis.
Movement in Your World Family Dance
Mondays, March 6‒27, 10:30 am
(children ages 2‒5 and parents)
Join the Madison Ballet for a fun, creative movement experience for the whole family. In this 30-minute class, children and parents dance together while focusing on body awareness, motor skills and individual expression through movement. Registration begins Feb. 20.
Library Laboratory
Fridays, Feb. 3 and March 31, 3‒5 pm
(children ages 7‒12)
Explore hands-on artistic, creative and techie tools for building, creating and playing with a different focus each week. Flex your tinkering brain muscles with new inventions, problems and puzzles. Drop-in and stay as long as you like. Supervised younger siblings are welcome.
Lakeview Chess Club
Second and fourth Mondays, 6 pm
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Valentine Cards and Garlands
Thursday, Feb. 2, 5:30‒7:30 pm
This class is limited to 15 people. Register by calling 246-4547. Craft something for your favorite Valentine. Local gift shop Anthology will provide decorative papers, rubber stamps, German paper scraps, twinkling watercolors, washi tape, paper punches, ribbons, buttons, glitter and more for you to create cards and garlands for the upcoming holiday. Experiment with hand lettering, pop-ups and other fun techniques that the shop owner can teach you.
One-On-One Writing Assistance
Mondays, Jan. 23‒March 13 and March 27, 4‒7 pm
(No Writing Assistance March 20)
Free one-hour sessions for writing help, including resumes, cover letters, online job searches, applications and any creative writing. Funded through a grant and staffed by UW Writing Assistance staff. Call 246-4547 to sign up.
Computer and eBook Assistance
Mondays 10 am‒12 pm, Thursdays 1‒3 pm, Saturdays 9‒11 am, by appointment
We offer free one-on-one sessions for help with basic computer and internet literacy, including online job searching and applications, using email and Facebook, and e-reader setup and assistance. Call 246-4547 to make an appointment.
Adult Evening Book Group
First Thursday, 6:30 pm
Feb. 2, “The Martian” by Andy Weir
March 2, “Bread & Butter” by Michelle Wildgen
Copies are available at the library. Join our fireside book discussion. Refreshments are provided.
Adult Noon Book Group
Second Thursday, 12 pm
Feb. 9, “The Lottery” by Patricia Wood
March 9, “The Other Typist” by Suzanne Rindell
Copies are available at the library. Discuss books and eat treats. It’s a really good group.
Adult Mystery Book Group
Third Thursday, 6:30 pm
Feb. 16, “The Gods of Gotham” by Lyndsay Faye
March 16, “Wicked Autumn” by G. M. Malliet
Copies are available at the library. Join us around the fireplace to discuss mystery books.
Scrabble for Adults
Every Wednesday, 10 am
Sharpen your mind with a group that makes it fun.
Knitting at the Library
Every Wednesday, 6 pm
Drop-in knitting—learn a new craft or work on that unfinished project with other neighborhood knitters.
Math Help
Tuesdays, 3:30‒5:30 pm
Drop in for math help.
The Lakeview Library now has a TI‒84 Plus Graphing Calculator available for 28-day checkout. All you need is a library card in good standing and an ID. Just ask at the information desk.