Announcements

Temporary Changes to Outdoor Book Drop & 24/7 Holds Pickup

The outdoor book returns will closed for about 2 weeks starting Wednesday, Nov. 5, due to roof work at the library. In the meantime, please use the temporary outdoor book drop, which is set up along the walkway leading to the building.*

The 24/7 Holds Pickup will remain open but users will have to park in the lot and walk to the pickup kiosk.

*Please note that the temporary book drop will be unavailable from 5 p.m. on Saturday until 9 a.m., Monday.

Upcoming Events

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Cricut Snippets: Debossing & Embossing

11:30am–12:30pm
Teen, Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Technology Class
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:

Learn how to use the Cricut for debossing and embossing, and get badged on the Cricut.

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

Guided Maker Time

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Teen, Adult

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:

Adults and teens, age 11+, are invited to stop by to learn about the Imaginarium makerspace, the equipment badging process, or work on a project of their own with a volunteer available to assist with the makerspace equipment. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Public Conference Room #2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

This event is in the "Adult" group

Monday Matinee

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Enjoy a matinee movie each Monday in Mead's fabulous Rocca Room. Here is the Fall lineup:

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

Cricut Snippets: Debossing & Embossing

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Craft, Technology Class
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:

Learn how to use the Cricut for debossing and embossing, and get badged on the Cricut.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Non-Fiction Book Discussion

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Public Conference Room #1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join Leighanne Metter-Jensen to discuss a different non-fiction book each month. Book selections can be checked out at the first floor desk the month prior to discussion.

Here's the Fall lineup:

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

Sheboygan Ukulele Club with Lil' Rev

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Club, Music
Event Details:

Join the Sheboygan Ukulele Club and Lil' Rev for this free-form meeting of ukulele enthusiasts. Participants can bring their uke or uke-like instrument to this jammy and joyful club meeting. All experience levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Drop in Tech Help

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class

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:

One-on-one help from Mead volunteers. Learn how to:

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

Book to Art Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Craft

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:

READ. TALK. MAKE. Create hands-on projects while discussing the book of the month with the Book to Art Club.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Dean Robbins discusses his essay collection Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me, offering a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Jackie Rob

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

Stitch Together

4:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Club, Craft, Sewing

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:

Sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, and stitching enthusiasts of all kinds can meet up for crafting and conversation. BRING YOUR OWN project to work on. 

All skill levels are welcome. Help each other out with tips and ideas.

This event is in the "Adult" group

In the Weeds Book Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Public Conference Room #2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

In the Weeds Book Club is brought to you by Sheboygan Active Transportation in collaboration with Paradigm Coffee & Music and Mead Library.

This is a book club that is meant to get “into the weeds” on topics of interes

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Music, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun Intermediate strum-along class celebrating the music of Woody Guthrie arranged for ukulele. Live and Streamed. To join the stream visit Mead Library's Facebook page by clicking HERE.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Sewing, 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:

Learn to sew a heat-proof, iron tote and travel ironing pad combo. Supplies provided. Bring your sewing machine or share ours. 

Basic hand and machine sewing skills are required before taking this workshop.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Monday Matinee

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Event Details:

Enjoy a matinee movie each Monday in Mead's fabulous Rocca Room. Here is the Fall lineup:

This event is in the "Adult" group

Shade Gardening with Christina

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Craft, Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's more beautiful in the dark! The most unique plants grow in the shade! Tap into unutilized or underutilized areas of your yard and garden and add interest, creativity, and a sense of discovery.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Fiction Book Discussion

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join retired librarian Kim on third Mondays to discuss a different fiction book each month. Reserve copies are available at the first floor desk a month in advance of meetings. 

Here's the Fall lineup:

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

Open Makerspace

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Teen, Adult

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:

Teens aged 11 and above, as well as adults, are invited to stop by to learn about the Imaginarium makerspace, the equipment badging process, or work on a project of their own with a staff member or volunteer available to assist with the makerspace

This event is in the "Adult" group

Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Public Conference Room #2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Public Conference Room #1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Sharpen and energize your writing with the Sheboygan County Writers Club Critique Group. Writers should bring 5-6 copies of a writing sample in the genre of their choice, 1000 word maximum.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tech Help @ UpTown

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Get one-on-one tech support from Mead's library staff at UpTown Social.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: Rocca Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

This month's Near North Neighborhood Association meeting will be held at Mead Library. Join us for a tour of the building and then meet with Near North alderperson Michael Close to discuss the waterfront project. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mead Public Library
Room: The Loft
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Music, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

1/20: Learn To Play Sitting On Top of The World (An 8 Bar Blues) 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Movie Madness Film Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us third Thursdays each month at Craft 30 (908 Michigan Ave) for a book club-like discussion of a film. This is the perfect discussion group for people who want to join in the fun but may not have enough time to read an entire book.