WHPA Description

WHPA board meetings are open to all current WHPA members in good standing.

Members are invited to attend quarterly Board Meetings regularly (January, April, July, and October) to see what goes on behind the scenes and stay informed – we have a great time at our board meetings and would love to have you join the fun!

2025 board meetings will be held:

• Monday, January 27, beginning at 5:30 PM.

• Monday, April 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM

• Monday, July 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM

• Monday, October 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM

Current WHPA members who are interested in getting more involved with the organization should begin by attending WHPA Board meetings regularly.

Irvin Young Memorial Library Description

Children are invited to paint a flowerpot during the Whitewater Storytelling Festival! Available while supplies last.

The Whitewater Storytelling Festival promises entertainment for attendees of all ages, with talented storytellers and musicians for the young and young-at-heart. From children’s stories and interactive activities that will spark the creativity of the little ones, to all-ages storytelling sessions that will captivate audiences of every generation, this festival truly has something for everyone.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore a diverse art exhibit as well as vendor market showcasing unique products that carry their very own stories, adding a touch of narrative charm to your shopping experience.

Above all, the Whitewater Storytelling Festival is a celebration of the magic of storytelling.  This event celebrates storytelling through arts, crafts, tellers, and food and how storytellers take us to worlds beyond our very own.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Lake Geneva Public Library Description

Join us at the library for a game of chess. This event is open to players of all ages, from 8 to 108, who are familiar with the game. We have a limited number of chess boards available, so if you can, please bring your own. Please note that there won't be anyone to provide instructions; participants should already know how to play in a peaceful manner.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Lake Geneva Public Library Description

Join the Lake Geneva Public Library, Barrett Memorial Library (Williams Bay), and Fontana Public Library at Lodge Geneva National (formerly The Ridge Hotel) for a special presentation on Yerkes Observatory by Dr. Amanda Bauer.

Dr. Amanda Bauer is the Montgomery Foundation Deputy Director + Head of Science & Education and received her PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Texas at Austin, studying variations in how galaxies form, how they live their lives, and how they evolve into the diverse array of galaxy species we see today. Amanda aims to engage diverse communities with inclusive stories of technology and space plus inspire moments of discovery in our everyday lives.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn all about Yerkes, it's significance and future, and ask our expert your questions about astrophysics!

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

East Troy Lions Library Description

Join us the Friends of the ETLPL annual book sale.  Books, baked goods, and crafts will be available for purchase.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Barrett Memorial Library Description

Calling all kids and teens! We've got a craft class just for you! Join us for a new project every week. We will meet after school at the library from 3:30-4:30. 

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Cravath Lakefront Community Center Description

For homeschool families! Drop in between 1:00-3:00 p.m. to play fun games that teach kids about financial literacy topics, including needs vs. wants, currency recognition, money math, managing income and expenses, understanding profit vs. loss, what a budget is, and more! Best for ages 5 and up. 

Learn more about the games in advance by visiting this link.

Note that due to library construction, this event will take place at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, located at 341 S. Fremont Street.

There is no cost or registration.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Related Homeschool Extensions

Phoenix Middle School Library Description

TAB is back in action. While we are in our temporary space, TAB will be meeting in the Phoenix Middle School library at 4:30pm on April 15 and May 20th. 

Calling all teens!  Aram Public Library has a Teen Advisory Board and we want you to join! 

This is your chance to plan your own events, let us know what you'd like to see at the library, and just hang out with friends while eating tasty snacks!  Plus, it's a fun way to get community service and an extra-curricular for college apps and resumes! 

Questions or comments?  Reach out on social media or email aramkids@aramlibrary.org

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

East Troy Lions Library Description

Practice and elevate your writing skills.  Work from prompts and discuss your writing with fellow participants.  Lead by Julianne Carlile.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Barrett Memorial Library Description

TAB is a teen leadership group at the library. Students grades 8-12 work together to support the library and to bring exciting, memorable experiences to our community. Meetings on the 3rd Tues of each month after school at the library.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

East Troy Lions Library Description

Each month, Miss Maria will lead the group in a discussion and an activity about the first book in various book series. Books will be available at the library several weeks before the meeting.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Matheson Memorial Library Description

Join TAB and make a difference in YOUR library! TAB members participate in planning and running programs, fundraisers, and more for teens at the library. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends, earn volunteer hours, and build leadership and planning skills. TAB members are eligible for the Library Foundation scholarship through EASD.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Aram Public Library Description

"The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining & Style"

Our featured speaker, Veronica Hinke, author of Titanic: the Official Cookbook will share the ship's tragic history focusing on the foods the passengers may have eaten.

This program will feature a cheese tasting. Please register.

April 14, 1912. It was an unforgettable night. In the last hours before the Titanic struck the iceberg, passengers in all classes were enjoying unprecedented luxuries. Innovations in food, drink, and Décor made this voyage the apogee of Edwardian elegance. Veronica Hinke’s painstaking research and deft touch bring the Titanic’s tragic but eternally glamorous maiden voyage back to life. In addition to stirring accounts of individual tragedy and survival, it offers tried-and-true recipes, newly invented styles, and classic cocktails to reproduce a glittering world of sophistication at sea." 

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

East Troy Lions Library Description

Trivia and Tasting

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Lake Geneva Public Library Description

Join us for a game of D&D right here in the library!
Ages 12-17

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Learn at Home

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Lake Geneva Public Library Description

Join us at the library for a game of chess. This event is open to players of all ages, from 8 to 108, who are familiar with the game. We have a limited number of chess boards available, so if you can, please bring your own. Please note that there won't be anyone to provide instructions; participants should already know how to play in a peaceful manner.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Gift Ideas for Young Chess Lovers!

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East Troy Lions Library Description

Almost every Wednesday afternoon, we have a special treat for Lego fans here at the Library - a Lego Building Club.  We provide the Legos, both standard size and Duplo, and our builders provide the imagination.  This is a drop-in, no registration required, program, so just come on by.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

LEGO Fan? New sets!

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Walworth Memorial Library Description

The staff at Walworth Memorial Library enjoys providing family friendly events.New programs are always being added.

The Fiber Arts Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month 
(Jan-Nov) in our Community Room, 10am-2pm.
New members welcome to attend. 

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Lake Geneva Public Library Description

Let’s party like it’s 1935! Erector Sets were invented in 1913 and remained a popular children’s toy well into the 1930s. 

Come to the library and participate in this engaging engineering activity that sparked the imaginations of countless children.

Please register with Wendy at wfinley@lglibrary.org

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status

Explore at home…

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Aram Public Library Description

Our May Cook the Book guest is ...

Jesse from Fire2Fork joins APL with Pasta!

Join us for this Cook the Book program - all skills sets - making pasta. There will be tastings and of course, time for questions!  Mangia bene e vivi a lungo!

Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J Ryan Stradel paired with the cookbook America - Farm to Table by Mario Batali.

Join us each month for a Cook the Book program.  We select a book and recipe and, unlike other programs, you won't have to cook, just show up and taste the recipe!

No registration necessary.  

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Books Mentioned

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Aram Public Library Description

Join us for the Aram Public Library Adult & Teen Crafting evening. This is an in-person directed crafting class that meets once a month to make a seasonal project. All materials and supplies are provided by the Friends of Aram Public Library. The class will be held at the Town Bank Community Room at 824 E Geneva Street Suite E which is just a few doors down from the library’s temporary location. Registration is required.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

East Troy Lions Library Description

Bring a friend and your Pokemon cards.  

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Learn to play

East Troy Lions Library Description

Learn, teach, socialize, and craft.  All skill levels welcome. Bring your latest crafting project to work on or just bring yourself and we'll show you how to get started.  Materials available for beginners.  Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday's of each month.  Call 262-642-6262 for more information.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

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Join us at the library for a game of chess. This event is open to players of all ages, from 8 to 108, who are familiar with the game. We have a limited number of chess boards available, so if you can, please bring your own. Please note that there won't be anyone to provide instructions; participants should already know how to play in a peaceful manner.

NOTE:

This event is part of a series. The Learn More button below goes to the first event in the series (May 7). Please check the library’s website for potential updates to your desired date (May 7, 14, 21…).

Upcoming Gaming

East Troy Lions Public Library Description

Almost every Wednesday afternoon, we have a special treat for Lego fans here at the Library - a Lego Building Club.  We provide the Legos, both standard size and Duplo, and our builders provide the imagination.  This is a drop-in, no registration required, program, so just come on by.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming LEGO Clubs

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Aram Public Library Description

The RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City.

Stewardess Violet Jessop survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 and the sinking of the Titanic's identical sister ship, the Britannic, in 1914. Through a historical portrayal, Leslie Goddard shares Jessop unforgettable stories of the disasters and describes life behind-the-scenes on the most glamorous luxury liners of their day.

Based on Jessop’s memoir, Titanic Survivor, published in 1998.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming History

East Troy Lions Public Library Description

Hangout with other students your age (ages 11-18) every Thursday at 3:15. There’s a new theme every week:

• Week 1 - Game Night (Roleplaying, Trading Cards, Board Games, Video Games)

• Week 2 - Create Night

• Week 3 - Trivia & Tasting

• Week 4 - Study Zone

• Week 5 - Library Scavenger Hunt

Join us at the library for a game of chess. This event is open to players of all ages, from 8 to 108, who are familiar with the game. We have a limited number of chess boards available, so if you can, please bring your own. Please note that there won't be anyone to provide instructions; participants should already know how to play in a peaceful manner.

NOTE:

This event is part of a series. The Learn More button below goes to the first event in the series (Apr 2). Please check the library’s website for potential updates to your desired date (April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30).