Volume 4 | Issue 1
Winter 2018
From Fromthe theStacks Stacks The Quarterly Newsletter of the West Allis Public Library
this issue Staff Spotlight… The idea behind this section is to help you, our patrons, learn a little bit more about the friendly faces at the West Allis Public Library.
Meet Alyssa… Alyssa is the library intern at the West Allis Public Library. She is in grad school working on her Master’s in Library and Information Science. Brief bio… Alyssa is from a small town in Northwestern Wisconsin and moved to Milwaukee for school. She has two sisters, a brother, and two adorable nephews. Library Duties… As an intern Alyssa completes many tasks for the librarians on staff. She has assisted at the reference desk, with programs, displays, in the circulation room, and she creates the online enewsletter as well as assists with this paper version. Hobbies… Alyssa enjoys reading, Netflix, and spending time with friends and family. Favorite Books… The Host by Stephanie Meyer Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Library Happenings p. 1 Library Events p. 2 Helpful Library Information p. 3 New Books p. 5 The Teen Space p. 6
The Friends of the West Allis Public Library The Library that you’ve come to appreciate wouldn’t be the same without the generous volunteer work of the Friends of the West Allis Public Library. The advocacy and effort of the Friends guarantee adequate support for the many wonderful programs offered at the Library.
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00pm | Library Constitution Room. We provide the coloring pages and materials, you provide the creativity. No registration required. January 11th February 8th March 8th
To continue their efforts, the Friends are always looking for new members.
Tax season is upon us. Forms have been ordered, but just a reminder that our tax form supply will once again be quite limited this year. Like last year, we will receive limited quantities of the Federal 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ forms. There will also be a very limited number of instruction booklets available. Basic Wisconsin forms and booklets will also be available. If there are additional forms you would like printed, please see the librarians at the Information Desk. Please be aware that any forms we print for you are ten cents per page.
Check out the Friends of the Library newsletter for more details and to fill out a membership application.
The West Allis Public Library Leisure Learners Programs are for adults who enjoy viewing films and slideshows relating to travel, history, and other subjects of general interest. Programs are held the second and fourth Monday of each month in the Constitution Room of the West Allis Public Library. Presentations begin at 10am and last approximately one hour.
Every second Saturday of the month, the Friends of the West Allis Public Library
January 8, 2018: A Farm Winter with Jerry Apps: Remembering Country Winters (DVD Presentation)
graciously volunteer to make their monthly
In this heartwarming presentation, Jerry Apps shares his memories of the Wisconsin winters he lived through on the farm during the Great Depression and World War II.
book sales possible. Stop by the library
January 22, 2018: Secrets beneath the Ice (DVD Presentation)
atrium from 10am-3pm to see what’s for
What lies beneath the ice of Antarctica? It all looked calm on the surface until 2002 when an ice shelf the size of Manhattan collapsed into the ocean over the span of a month.
sale this month. Book sales will be held on the following Saturdays: January 13
February 10
March 10
These book sales wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of all of the wonderful volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer, stop by the Adult Information Desk for more information.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming book sales!
February 12, 2018: Leonardo: The Man Who Saved Science Leonardo Da Vinci is well known for his sketch books, his inventions and his genius. New evidence suggests that the machines in his sketch books may not have been invention but copies from centuries before his time. February 26, 2018: Schuster’s & Gimbels Schuster Boosters, Gimbels Days! Meet at the place where the streetcar bends the corner and the elevator girls are always smiling. For well over a century, Milwaukee shoppers have had Gimbels or Schuster’s on the brain. Enjoy this loving trip through the history of these beloved stores, from their arrival in Milwaukee in the 1880’s through the 1962 merger and beyond. Presented by Paul Geenen. March 12, 2018: Milwaukee’s Women in History The accomplishments of Milwaukee’s women are frequently untold in history books. Well, not any longer! Come and join historical educator, Anita Pietrykowski, as she talks about the lives of some of the remarkable women from Milwaukee’s past who are buried at Forest Home Cemetery. March 26, 2018: Milwaukee Mayhem: Murder and Mystery in the Cream City’s First Century Wish you knew more about Milwaukee’s history than the official textbooks? Join Matthew Prigge as he explores the less typical stories about Milwaukee’s past; the vices, tensions and untold stories.
Did you know…
Zinio for Libraries is now RBdigital Magazines. The name of the service has changed, but the website and available titles are all the same. RBdigital also comes with an all-new app for Apple, Android and Kindle Fire HD/HDX ready for download right now. Search for "RBdigital" in your app store. RBdigital Magazines is an online service that allows you to download digital copies of popular magazines to your computer, tablet, or mobile device. These digital magazines are yours to keep and back issues are also available. See the CountyCat webpage for a direct link to RBdigital or download the app to your tablet or smart phone. Create an account and start browsing the magazines available today! Ask at the Adult Information Desk for more information.
The West Allis Public Library has access to interesting online resources that can help you research just about anything. From auto repair manuals to school papers, our databases are sure to help you find the information you’re looking for. Just head to the Library website and click on the subscription databases link under
West Allis Public Library provides access to….
Are you looking for something new to read? Be sure to sign up for our SelectReads newsletter. Choose the topics you’re interested in and we’ll send you a monthly list of the new books published in that genre.
Wisconsin Newspapers Digital Research Site, Provided by Badgerlink. Did you know that you can download the CountyCat app on your smartphone or tablet to request, renew, and even check out library materials? Forget your library card at home? Log into CountyCat on your smartphone. Once you log in to the CountyCat app, the “My Account” option generates your library card barcode, which you can scan to checkout your items. For more information, stop by the Adult Information Desk.
Gale Courses provides access to online instructor-led courses on topics ranging from Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to GED, ACT/SAT, GRE, LSAT, and Praxis study materials to healthcare-related professional development. Gale Courses is a great way to enhance those resume skills. If you have any questions, stop by the Adult Information Desk.
Want to know what staff is reading? The West Allis Public Library Staff reads blog is available online. Updates come every Friday with plenty of suggestions for new books. You can find our blog at: waplstaffreads.blogspot.com
The West Allis Public Library will be offering the Book a Librarian program again starting in February. Need help setting up and using an email address? Working on your resume and need help formatting it? These are questions we get everyday but don’t always have time to help with. Now you can book one-on-one time with a librarian for help. We’ll try our best to find a convenient time to meet, provide guidance, and answer questions you may have. Schedule a free session by stopping at the Adult Information Desk or calling 414.302.8500.
Produced by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, this site offers access to its 235 daily and weekly member newspapers. Newspaper content is available beginning with April 2005 and recent issues are included following a three month embargo period. Each edition is provided in full, cover to cover, in a PDF, searchable format.
The West Allis Public Library will be closed: Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day
The Great Alone: A Novel by Kristin Hannah
Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say by Kelly Corrigan From the bestselling author of Glitter and Glue and The Middle Place, comes a new discussion on love and connection. Corrigan discusses the way people express their love and maintain connections with those important people in twelve essays.
A POW and Vietnam War veteran Ernt Allbright returns home to his wife and daughter altered. In an effort to make things better he impulsively moves his family to Alaska, the last frontier. Follow his family as they try to cope with his raging emotions and survive in a new and dangerous world.
The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power, From the Freemasons to Facebook by Niall Ferguson Ferguson discusses the history of networks—from ancient times to the present– and connects them to the modern day hierarchies. The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life by Deepak Chopra, M.D. Chopra discusses the connection between the immune system and lifelong health, as well as a program for self-healing and lifelong wellness.
Sunburn: A Novel by Laura Lippman This book follows lovers, Adam and Polly, over the course of a summer. There are lies to unravel , a mysterious murder, and their lives become dangerously intertwined. Will love prevail?
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks This psychological thriller explores the depths of envy and marriage and leave you guessing until the very end. For fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. Every Note Played by Lisa Genova
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin Explore the border between reality and belief as you follow four siblings who have been told their futures.
Wallis In Love: The Untold Life of the Duchess of Windsor, the Woman Who Changed the Monarchy by Andrew Morton Morton explores the life and adventures of Wallis Simpson before her fateful meeting with Edward VIII, King of England. Learn more about Simpson’s personality and motivations in this timely biography.
In the Enemy’s House: The Secret Saga of the FBI Agent and the Code Breaker Who Caught the Russian Spies by Howard Blum
This story explores the depths of forgiveness and finding peace through the marriage of a concert pianist with ALS and his disillusioned wife. Being called ‘poignant and powerful’ this book takes a heartbreaking look at regret and forgiveness.
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Follow linguist and code breaker Meredith Garner and FBI Supervisor Bob Lamphere as they collaborate to uncover Russian spy rings in the U.S. during the Cold War.
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Hooper by Geoff Herbach, (Feb. 2018) An orphan uses his skills as a basketball player to start a new life, in a new country. Adam’s new life is in danger after a run-in with the police. He’ll have a choice to make: family or basketball…From the author that brought you the Stupid Fast series. The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (Mar. 2018) An Afro-Latina heroine struggles to find her place in her Harlem neighborhood—until she’s invited to join the slam-poetry club at school. Batman: Nightwalker (DC Icon Series) By Marie Lu (Jan. 2018) The Nightwalkers are taking down Gotham City’s elite, Bruce Wayne is in their crosshairs. Follow Bruce as he completes community service at Arkham Asylum and tries to save his city. Truly Devious: A Mystery by Maureen Johnson (Jan. 2018) Ellingham Academy, a famous private school, holds many secrets and new student Stevie Bell has every intention of seeking them out. She will have to balance school, friends, and a dangerous murderer.
Check out some of the cool things being offered to teens at the West Allis Public Library!
January 26th | February 23rd | March 23rd | Library Constitution Room | 3:30 - 5:30PM Come hang out at the library! We’ll open our Constitution room for those patrons ages 12-18, or in grades 6-12. We’ll have games, snacks, and maybe a craft. All you do is show up and hang out!
MORE NEW BOOKS... Break Us by Jennifer Brown (Feb. 2018)
Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman (Feb. 2018)
The last book in the Shade Me series, is said to be ‘nail-biting,’ and that it will leave you breathless.
Tess has disgraced herself and her family with her wild actions and is sent to join a nunnery. Tess decides she wants something different in life. Jump back into the world you discovered in Seraphina to join new heroine Tess on an epic adventure.
Join Nikki Kill as she tries to solve a cold case about her mother’s death.
January 18th : Pokèmon March 15th : Nintendo 6:30-8:00 PM | Library Constitution Room Attention all Pokèmon Trainers, fans and hangers on: we are going to celebrate all things Pokèmon at our Random Fandom! Test your knowledge of trivia, characters and maybe even take home a prize! Join us in March as we pay tribute to Nintendo! Any fans out there come join us for this Random Fandom event! Random Fandom is for grades 4-12.
Check out our
Teen Blog As always, whether you’re looking for new books or staying up-to-date on events, you can do so by checking out our teen blog. Not only can you check out upcoming events, you will find book reviews, book to movie trailers, and many other cool bookish things! waplteens.blogspot.com
February 13th | 6:30-8:00pm | Library Constitution Room Are you all about the love, hearts and joy that the Valentine’s Day is about? Or does it make you want to paint it all black. Either way we will have something for you! This Love it or Hate it Event is for students in grades 4-12.
Winter Storytime Registration begins
All of the happenings going on upstairs in the
Tuesday, January 3rd
West Allis Public Library. In person, phone,
Saturdays, 2:00-3:00pm
Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm
K5 and older. A free building program.
January 15th - March 26th All ages (children 6 and under must have an adult with them). Join us for a weekly craft, while supplies last.
January 6th February 3rd March 3rd
K5-5th Graders. Thursdays, 6:30-7:15pm Each month we craft, build, or experiment with something new. January 25th : 3-D Snowflake Making February 22nd : Snowman Art March 22nd : Make your own Zoetrope
Reading with your child, even at a young age, can build literacy skills. Help your child build a great foundation before they even start school. Sign up for the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program today! Ask a children’s librarian for more information about signing up.
All ages (Children 6 and under must have an adult with them). Kids are welcome to bring a blanket or pillow. January 22nd : 2:00pm The Lego Ninjago Movie, Rated PG, 101 min. February 19th : 2:00pm, My Little Pony: the Movie, rated PG; 99 min.
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books
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storytime
skating
mittens
sledding
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All Ages Event: Winter Reading! January 2nd—March 2nd
All Ages Event: Harry Potter Book Night! Thursday, February 1st, 6:30pm, Library Constitution Room
4-12th grade: Love it or Hate it: Valentine’s Day! Tuesday, February 13th, 6:30-8:00pm, Library Constitution Room
Coloring Club January 11th, February 8th, & March 8th, 6:30pm, Library Constitution Room
From the Stacks Volume 4 | Issue 1 Winter 2018
West Allis Public Library 7421 W. National Avenue West Allis, WI 53214 Phone: (414) 302.8503 Website: westallislibrary.org
Library Hours: Monday: 9 am-9 pm Tuesday: 12 pm-9 pm Wednesday: 9 am-9 pm Thursday: 12 pm-9 pm Friday: 9 am-6 pm Saturday: 9 am-6 pm Sundays: 1 pm-5 pm (October through April)
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