Week Calendar

Babies newborn to 24 months are invited to bring their favorite adult to this fun and interactive 20-minute program.  We will share simple books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes and fingerplays.  Caregivers will learn ways to incorporate

A fun and interactive 30-minute storytime featuring books, music, and movement for preschoolers and their families. A simple craft or literacy activity is provided after each session.

Early Literacy Story Time with fingerplays & songs

A fun and interactive 30-minute storytime featuring books, music, and movement for preschoolers and their families. A simple craft or literacy activity is provided after each session.

Early Literacy Story Time

Play. Discover. Create. Collaborate.

In the style of Antique Roadshow, attendees can bring in a photo of their mystery birds and the Sheboygan County Audubon Society members will help identify them.

Be a good steward of the gifts you've been given and learn how to make giving an act that benefits you and the people and causes you care about.

Join us to learn a new language! In this workshop for adults, ASL Instructor Billy Mauldin will provide an introduction to basic American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. 

Join us for Teen Craft time in the Imaginarium, first Wednesdays, 2:30pm - 4pm.

Yarn Eggs

March 7: THE LIBRARY by Susan Orlean
April 4: VICTORY by Joseph Conrad 
May 2: PACHINKO by Min Jin Leet
The discussion will be led by professor emeritus Joe Milicia.

Call 920-459-3400 ex. 2002 for more information.

Ready for some epic reads? This book club will look at famous epics, literary classics, and great works across cultures. Tales of adventure, drama, comedy, and humanity - there's a reason these stories are still being read today!

Drop in for different hands-on STEAM activities each week.  

Open to all ages, but children under age 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

My Little Bean Sprout House

Drop-in recommended for grades K-6. Create a new LEGO project monthly. Work alone or with others. The library has a supply of LEGOs, so no need to bring your own.

January 2nd, February 6th, March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st

This presentation will cover all aspects of funeral pre-planning, with time for questions and answers.

Participate in an interactive, true/false game that emphasizes the basics of personal finance and good financial practices.  Participants will be exposed to concepts such as net worth, the stock market, risk, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, dive

Regardless of when someone plans to retire, Social Security will likely be an important part of the road ahead.  But many don't understand the "rules of the road" when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits.  This workshop will

Drop in for self-guided open studio time.
Explore Adobe Creative Suite 6, Arduino, LilyPad, Makey Makey, littleBits, LEGO Mindstorms and more!
Relax with some coloring.

Making the most of Social Security is all about timing.  When is the best time to apply for benefits....the best time to stop working.....the best time to take withdrawals from 401(k)s and IRSAs?  Learn how you can determine the timing t

Come hear Jerry Jones give a summary of the Junor Achievement course "JA Career Success" which equips students with the knowledge required to get and keep a job in high-growth industries.  Students will explore the crucial workplace skills em

Learn why you should start serving clean food to your family and where you can find it without breaking your budget.  This seminar is good for ages 18-80.   What you learn can be passed on to others and positively impact the lives o

Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the United States.  The more you learn about it, the less vulnerable you are.  Jeff Kersten, Agency Liaison with the Wisconsin Bureau Of Consumer Protection will explain th

A different project every month for all ages. We will provide the supplies, but feel free to supplement with your own supplies.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. While supplies last.

March 7- Sharpie Tiles

This presentation will highlight the min financial habits of millionaires in the United States and how these habits helped these individuals become millionaires.  What kind of vehicles do millionaires drive?  Where do they shop?  Ho

This presentation will be an explanation of options available today, including using the Affordable Care Act, short term coverage and other options so you can retire when you want to.

Mead staff will be hosting a book discussion at Urbane Bar & Grill which is located at 1231 North 8th Street.

Your credit score will determine landing the best mortgage product and rate.  The right credit score can save you thousands of dollars and getting your loan approved.  Learn about the inpact of credit and the mortgage programs that

Come learn the basics on how to navigate the complicated world of student loan payments, consolidation, and even potential forgiveness and discharge!

Social Security makes up 40% of the average retiree's income, yet a 2018 audit discovered that Social security underpaid  benefits for 82% of dually-entitled widows.  If you are currently retired, or plan on retiring  in the near fu

Join the Mead Library Poetry Circle with Karl Elder, Professor of Creative Writing and Poet in Residence at Lakeland University.  Bring along poetry from any time period to read and discuss, including your own works.  All are welcome!&nb

Be a good steward of the gifts you've been given and learn how to make giving an act that benefits you and the people and causes you care about.

Do you love film?

Travel back in time to 1850 and hear tales, play games, and sing songs from the past with educator Mary Burkey from The Wade House.  

Join us at the 8th Street Ale Haus on first Mondays for Li-BREWERY Trivia Takeover! Quizmaster Agnes Stacks is a relic of bygone libraries but she sure loves trivia, and shushing people.

How much should I save?  Wht types of accounts should I have?  Be confident in what you're saving for retirement when you learn to build a strong and adaptable financial strategy.

Do I need a trust to avoid probate?  How can I transfer my home and retain my rights?  How do I save my assets for my family?  Can my family avoid guardianship court?  Have an attorney explain it for you.