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We were pleased to host Assistant State Superintendent Darrell Williams for a tour of our beautiful library. Dr. Williams said, “Our libraries are one of the most important places in our schools and communities."  We couldn't agree more!

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Cedarburg Writes is here! This year's theme: "Spooky Stories." Good luck and have fun!

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Embark on a scientific journey into the world of legendary creatures yet to be discovered by modern science, you never know what you may find! Thursday, October 17 at 6:30pm. 

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Returns this fall at the library! Please check our calendar for detailed information on each month's topic.

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Cedarburg Reads and Writes

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Upcoming Events
Sep 19
The Wild Robot Book Chat
Sep 19, 2024 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sep 21
Death Cafe
Sep 21, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Black Caesars and foxy Cleopatras : a history o... Henderson, Odie. View New Books
Counting winter Carlstrom, Nancy White, au... View New Books
Digital dharma : how AI can elevate spiritual i... Chopra, Deepak. View New Books
Don't wait till you're dead : spirits' advice f... Fraser, Matt. View New Books
Fodor's Maui : With Molokai & Lanai Fodor's Travel Guides (COR... View New Books
Gun digest 2025 View New Books
Honk honk, beep beep, putter putt! Khan, Rukhsana/Prabhat, Ch... View New Books
The house without lights : a glowing celebratio... Faruqi, Reem/Alam, Nadia (... View New Books
Lovely one : a memoir Jackson, Ketanji Brown, 19... View New Books
Out of the darkness : the mystery of Aaron Rodg... O'Connor, Ian. View New Books
Right thing, right now : good values, good char... Holiday, Ryan. View New Books
Something lost, something gained : reflections ... Clinton, Hillary Rodham, a... View New Books
Tablets shattered : the end of an American Jewi... Leifer, Joshua. View New Books
That librarian : the fight against book banning... Jones, Amanda (Librarian),... View New Books
This thread of gold : a celebration of Black wo... White, Catherine Joy, auth... View New Books
We solve murders Osman, Richard, 1970- auth... View New Books
Chester Barkingham saves the country Falatko,Julie/Byrne, Eva (... View New Books
Death at the sign of the rook Atkinson, Kate. View New Books
Good lookin' cookin' : a year of meals : a life... Parton, Dolly. View New Books
Here one moment : a novel Moriarty, Liane. View New Books
The life impossible Haig, Matt, 1975- author. View New Books
PictureFace Lizzy Gad, Josh, 1981- author. View New Books
The soldier's friend : Walt Whitman's extraordi... Golio, Gary/Lewis, E.B. (I... View New Books
What time the Sexton's spade doth rust Bradley, Alan, 1938- autho... View New Books
Who could ever love you : a family memoir Trump, Mary L.. View New Books
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Rooted : the American legacy of land theft and ... Baker, Brea. View New Books
Safe enough : and other stories Child, Lee. View New Books
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Us in ruins Moore, Rachel (YA novelist... View New Books
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Kids Event

The Wild Robot Book Chat

Sep 19 4:30 - 5:30pm

Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is–but she knows she needs to survive. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home–until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her... Chat with others about the book, enjoy snacks and be entered to win a movie theater gift card to see the movie – coming September 27. Recommended for ages 8+

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First Day Critter Jitters
Yellow Bus
I Got the School Spirit
First Week of School
We Are a Class
Butterflies on the First Day of School
Home in a Lunchbox
Mr. S
Bus Safety
Playground Safety
Lena's shoes are nervous
School's first day of school

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Tweens Event

The Wild Robot Book Chat

Sep 19 4:30 - 5:30pm

Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is–but she knows she needs to survive. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home–until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her... Chat with others about the book, enjoy snacks and be entered to win a movie theater gift card to see the movie – coming September 27. Recommended for ages 8+

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The library hosts programs for all ages! Click our events calendar to see our upcoming events for children.
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    Tween and Teen Events
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    The library hosts programs for all ages! Click our events calendar to see our upcoming events for children.

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    Teens Event

    The Wild Robot Book Chat

    Sep 19 4:30 - 5:30pm

    Can a robot survive in the wilderness? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is–but she knows she needs to survive. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home–until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her... Chat with others about the book, enjoy snacks and be entered to win a movie theater gift card to see the movie – coming September 27. Recommended for ages 8+

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    Teens Post
    The library hosts programs for all ages! Click our events calendar to see our upcoming events for children.
    March 12, 2024 Kasey St. Clair
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      Tween and Teen Events
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      The library hosts programs for all ages! Click our events calendar to see our upcoming events for children.

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      Adults Event

      CPL Needle Arts Club

      Sep 25 1:00 - 3:00pm Community Room

      CPL Needle Arts Club will gather in the Community Room inside the library every Wednesday from 1-3pm! Please note that our club operates on a self-guided basis, meaning there is no formal instruction provided during meetings. This club is for ages 18 and up.

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      October is coming to a close, and 2022 Cedarburg Reads along with it! This was the first year that a writing contest was held along with the community read, and winners were announced at the author event on October 25.
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        Successful Wrap Up of 2022 Cedarburg Reads...and Writes!
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        October is coming to a close, and 2022 Cedarburg Reads along with it! This was the first year that a writing contest was held along with the community read, and winners were announced at the author event on October 25.

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        CPL Radio & Podcast

        CPL Radio Online is an internet community radio station located within the Cedarburg Public Library. We offer 24/7 music and local programming.

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        First Day Critter Jitters It's almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Sloth worries about getting there on time, snake can't seem to get his backpack fastened onto his body, and bunny is afraid she'll want to hop around instead of sitting still. When they all arrive at their classroom, though, they're in for a surprise: Somebody else is nervous too. It's their teacher, the armadillo! He has rolled in as a ball, and it takes him a while to relax and unfurl. But by the next day, the animals have all figured out how to help one another through their jitters. School isn't so scary after al view item
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        Back to School

        Explore our "Back to School" picture book collection! Filled with fun stories and vibrant illustrations, these books help young kids get excited about the new school year and ease any first-day jitters.

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