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The Hales Corners Library is hosting an exciting new book club beginning in January of 2008 and we want you to be a part of it.  The theme of this spectacular new book club is banned books.  The Banned Book Club will read a different banned or challenged book each month. 

The Banned Book Club will meet the third Monday of each month January through April and the second Monday in May from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. in the Library Board Room. 

What is a banned or challenged book you ask?  According to the American Library Association website, "a challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a single person or group [and] a banning is the removal of those materials" (http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/challengedbanned/challengedbanned.htm#wbc).  Titles that have been challenged or banned often contain diverse and intricate topics which make them perfect fodder for a book discussion.

We have several provocative titles on the schedule for the upcoming months including Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury on January 21, Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going on February 18, and Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt. 

Copies of each book are available for checkout through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System.  Please visit or contact the library at (414) 529-6150 ext. 10 with any questions.  The book club is free and open to the public and no pre-registration is required. 

We know you've been meaning to join a book club, so what are you waiting for?  Pick up a copy of Fahrenheit 451 and attend the first Banned Book Club meeting on January 21.  See you there!

It looks like the snow is determined to freeze the spirits of the staff and patrons at Hales Corners Library.  While it didn't ultimately meet this goal, it sure did a number on us.

Melting snow and icicles surrounding the library book drop, and descending from the building's roof, seeped inside the book drop, drenching everything in its path.  A couple books were damaged but most were able to be salvaged. 

For the time being, the book drop is closed in order to prevent more leakage.  Patrons will have to return their materials inside the building at the circulation desk.  This is fine for the staff at Hales Corners Library as we love visits from our patrons!  However, with a little help from the Village of Hales Corners, the book drop should be up and dry in no time.

The nasty weather on Saturday, December 2 did not put a damper on the annual Hales Corners Tree Lighting Ceremony.  An estimated 200 people showed up for the ceremony which is held at the library. 

The lighting of the tree was accompanied by the Whitnall Middle School Band.  Following the tree lighting, onlookers huddled indoors for hot cocoa, cookies, a visit with Santa, and a story time with Ms. Susie.

The cocoa and home baked cookies were delicious and Santa was as jolly as ever as he entertained the children and listened to their Christmas wish lists. 

Ms. Susie captivated the audience with her creative story telling.  She used both poster board and Microsoft Power Point to share her cozy winter tales. 

This year's ceremony was a success and promises to continue in this way for years to come!