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Spring Gardening with Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Wake your garden up and get ready for a new growing season! Winter is hard on a garden, the soil, and plants. In addition, spring brings with it a host of tasks that need attention.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wake your garden up and get ready for a new growing season! Winter is hard on a garden, the soil, and plants. In addition, spring brings with it a host of tasks that need attention.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Academy Talk: Finding Home Among the Stars

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adult

Note: The program will be offered in person and online. Register in advance HERE.

Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Note: The program will be offered in person and online. Register in advance HERE.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

WinterGreen

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mead Library at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Craft, Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Teen, Tween, Adult
Let's chase away the winter blues and welcome the greens of spring!

Mead Public Library and our community partners will celebrate the start of spring by hosting a day of free, hands-on, green-themed activities, p

Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Mead Library
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Teen, Tween, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Lecture, Workshop

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at 920-459-3400.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Event Details:
Let's chase away the winter blues and welcome the greens of spring!

Mead Public Library and our community partners will celebrate the start of spring by hosting a day of free, hands-on, green-themed activities, p

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Alice's Ordinary People

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Loft at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Lecture, Meeting
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Group of civil rights activists including Alice
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film Screening, Lecture, Meeting
Event Details:
Group of civil rights activists including Alice

Closed-Friday Before Easter

All Day
Mead Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library

Staff In-Service

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Mead Public Library

The Library will be closed from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for Staff In-Service Training.  Library services will be available after 1:00 pm.

Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for Staff In-Service Training.  Library services will be available after 1:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gardening 101 with Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

This introduction to gardening class will assist you in developing your green thumb!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introduction to gardening class will assist you in developing your green thumb!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Guest Lecture "Abraham and Mary Lincoln's Psychologies of Death"

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everyone

The lecture will take place from 6:00 to 7:30, with a Q&A session to follow.

Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The lecture will take place from 6:00 to 7:30, with a Q&A session to follow.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Gardening 102 with Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

This intermediate gardening class introduces advanced gardening topics like landscape design, 30 different garden types, permaculture, shade vs. sun gardening, pest management, weed management, and common plant diseases.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This intermediate gardening class introduces advanced gardening topics like landscape design, 30 different garden types, permaculture, shade vs. sun gardening, pest management, weed management, and common plant diseases.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Guest Lecture: "Lincoln: Spiritualism and Seances in the White House"

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everyone

The lecture will take place from 6:00 to 7:30, with a Q&A session to follow.

Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The lecture will take place from 6:00 to 7:30, with a Q&A session to follow.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Guest Lecture "Lincoln: Dreams, Omens, and Ghosts"

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everyone

The lecture will take place from 6:00 to 7:30, with a Q&A session to follow.

Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The lecture will take place from 6:00 to 7:30, with a Q&A session to follow.

Closed- Memorial Day

All Day
Mead Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Guest Lecture "Lincoln: Caskets, Funerals, and Burials"

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everyone

The lecture will take place from 6:00 to 7:30, with a Q&A session to follow.

Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

The lecture will take place from 6:00 to 7:30, with a Q&A session to follow.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Heirloom Gardening with Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

An heirloom is generally considered something worth passing down. An heirloom seed, therefore, is seed from a plant that has been passed from one generation to another, carefully grown and saved because it is considered valuable.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at 920-459-3400.

Event Details:

An heirloom is generally considered something worth passing down. An heirloom seed, therefore, is seed from a plant that has been passed from one generation to another, carefully grown and saved because it is considered valuable.

Closed-Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Mead Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cut Flower Gardens with Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Cut flower gardens grow flowers as crops, with a focus on production and quantity.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at 920-459-3400.

Event Details:

Cut flower gardens grow flowers as crops, with a focus on production and quantity.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Geology: Exploring Minerals, Fossils, and Gemstones

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Everyone

Delve into the science of geology and hobby of rock collecting with Wisconsin geologist Jason Rehorst. 

During this hour and half talk, we will explore:

Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Delve into the science of geology and hobby of rock collecting with Wisconsin geologist Jason Rehorst. 

During this hour and half talk, we will explore:

This event is in the "Adult" group

Carnivorous Plants 101 with Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Rocca Meeting Room at Mead Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Step into the fascinating world of nature’s most captivating hunters!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at 920-459-3400.

Event Details:

Step into the fascinating world of nature’s most captivating hunters!

Closed- Labor Day

All Day
Mead Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library

Staff In-Service

All Day
Mead Public Library

The library will be closed for staff in-service training.

Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed for staff in-service training.

Closed- Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Mead Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library

Closed- Day after Thanksgiving

All Day
Mead Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library

Christmas Eve

All Day
Mead Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library

Closed- Christmas Day

All Day
Mead Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Mead Public Library