The Library Is for Everyone
May is Global Accessibility Awareness Month, so we're highlighting a few features and resources we provide to help make the Library more accessible and to support those with disabilities, Alzheimer's, and Dementia.
Last year, all Library staff members went through Dementia-friendly training with the ADRC. Through this training, staff learned how to recognize, respect, and support individuals with Dementia who are seeking library services. We are proud to be recognized as a Dementia-friendly facility and strive to be safe space for all.
Hearing loops are installed at all public desks (Youth Services, Adult Reference, and Circulation) as well as in the Community Room. Hearing loops allow those with hearing aids or cochlear implants to receive sound directly to their device.
Our Memory Care Collection contains a selection of puzzles, activities, books, and games especially designed to support those with memory loss or Dementia. You can view this collection in our catalog here.
We are proud to be part of the Purple Springs Memory Café Project, which facilitates monthly informal social gatherings for those living with early-stage memory loss and their care partner. Our Memory Cafe meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM, rotating locations between the libraries of Mukwonago, Eagle, Muskego, and New Berlin. Learn more about the Library Memory Project here.
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How Do I...
Take a Class for Free Online Through the Library
Did you know that you can take classes online, at your own pace, for free through the Library? Udemy is a source for literally thousands of online courses. You can take a class on virtually anything: cooking, coding, business skills, foreign languages, art specialties, personal hobbies, home workouts, and more.
The best part is, with your library membership you can enroll for these courses free of charge! We recommend accessing Udemy first on the computer to create your account. Once your account is created, then you can either access Udemy on the computer, or download the "Udemy Business" app to access your courses from anywhere!
What We’re Reading
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Sara, one of our Circulation Aides, just finished Less by Andrew Sean Greer. She enjoyed following the character on a piece-meal trip around the world that he takes to try and run away from his problems. Of course, they only follow him and he gets into all sorts of odd situations.
If you enjoyed this book, you may also like:
- How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
- The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley
- A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
- Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Featured Event
Library Concert Series - Fareed Haque
The Library is excited to welcome classical guitarist, Fareed Haque, to the Library on Friday, May 9, at 6:30 PM. Voted Best World Guitarist, Guitar Player Magazine 2009, 2004 Acoustic Album of the Year, 2007 Independent Music Award, and Best New World Music, Haque will share new music using a guitar crafted in Barcelona!
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