PORTAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY CHRONICLE: Programs offered in July

The Summer Library program will end on July 20th. We had a record number of participants this summer and we want to thank all the adults, teens, and children who participated. We have some fantastic prizes for our final giveaways, so everyone must turn in their completed reading cards by the last day to be eligible for the drawings. Good luck to all.

Join us in the kids department at 10am on Thursdays for family camping bingo. Play as long or as little as you like. Tons of fun prizes for everyone who owns a bingo.

The Children’s Library Summer Program Closing Night will be held on July 18 at 6 p.m. Artist Jolie Canoli’s captivating show, filled with puppets and catchy original songs, will celebrate the uniqueness and dear love of children. Join us in the Children’s Department for this special event.

Our monthly Chat & Create program is for all Portage adult craft/art/knitting/discussion enthusiasts. Our next meeting will be from 9:30-11:30 on Fridays. We provide coffee and treats; you bring your current project and good conversation.

A monthly calendar of programs and events is available at portagelibrary.us or pick up a copy at the library.

The Community Summer Lunch Program is available Monday through Friday through August 30 at these locations and times: 11:05 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Goodyear Park; 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Library; 11:40 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Park; and 12:15 p.m. to 12:35 p.m. at Sanborn Park.

Meals must be taken on site and are free and open to all youth aged 18 and under. Youth also receive a packed lunch on Fridays with lunch.

A Second Harvest FoodShare Assistance representative will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays, July 12 and 26, at the library. Stop by and talk to them to see if you qualify for FoodShare, a Wisconsin welfare program that will help stretch your monthly budget for groceries.

The Ice Age Trail Alliance has donated a Trail Explorers Backpack that contains everything you need to explore Wisconsin’s flora and fauna on the trail. If you plan to hike the Portage section of the trail, stop by the library to check out the take-home backpack. It’s stocked with maps, guidebooks, binoculars and a first aid kit.

Never forget your library card again. You can now access your library card through the LinkCAT app. Come see us to ask how.

The Friends of the Portage Public Library will be holding a brat sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 3 at Festival Foods. Grab a brat, become a member of the Friends and support the library. The Friends are a dynamic organization focused on supporting library programming and enriching the community through their volunteer efforts and activities.

For more information, call the Portage Public Library at 608-742-4959, visit portagelibrary.us or find them on Facebook and Instagram.