Bruce Holsinger is the author of four novels, including The Displacements and The Gifted School, and many works of nonfiction. His books have been recognized with the Colorado Book Award, the John Hurt Fisher Prize, the Philip Brett Award, the John Nicholas Brown Prize, the Modern Language Association’s Prize for a First Book, and others....
Learn how to use the library’s one-stop shop for ebooks and eaudiobooks. Please bring the mobile device you want to read or listen on (smartphone, tablet, ereader). You will need to know your library card number, your password for downloading apps, and your Amazon password if using a Kindle device. We will also go over...
Thirsty Thursdays are for fun! The main taproom hosts Vinyl Night with the Record Society. Bring your favorite record to share, or just stop by and listen to the tunes. Vinyl Night starts around 5pm. Head to the L.A.B. for Bingo! It's free and fun! Win great prizes, drink your favorite brew, and have fun...
Real People/Real Stories meets the third Thursday of each month to explore the best in nonfiction history, biography, science, nature, and the arts. This month’s title is The Peking Express: The Bandits who Stole a Train, Stunned the West, and Broke the Republic of China by James M. Zimmerman. In May 1923, a luxury train...
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. March Theme: Seeing Green March 21: The Green Man (1956) NR A skilled assassin finds his attempts to take out his latest target continually thwarted by a persistent vacuum cleaner salesman in this droll British...
Jukebox Bingo is musical bingo! Dance, drink, and win awesome prizes! Bingo is free to play and family friendly. It's a great way to unwind. Most Jukebox Bingo nights are held on Thursdays, but some will be held on Wednesdays. Be sure to check back to make sure of the day!
“The Displacements” by Bruce Holsinger An adrenaline-fueled story of lives upended and transformed by an unprecedented catastrophe To all appearances, the Larsen-Hall family has everything: healthy children, a stable marriage, a lucrative career for Brantley, and the means for Daphne to pursue her art full-time. Their deluxe new Miami life has just clicked into place...
Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.
Celebrate the end of the month with friends, games, snacks, music and more! Enjoy all the Teen Room has to offer! For ages 13 through adult, no registration required.
Get ready to groove and celebrate Women's History Month in style! March is here, and we're kicking off an incredible month-long celebration of ladies who rock! Join us every Friday and Saturday night at Alewerks as we spotlight phenomenal women in music, setting the stage on fire with their talent and passion! 3/1: Ami Baker...
Join us for volunteer days on the Williamsburg Community Growers farm! Come learn about small-scale farming and participate in our local food system. The garden is located in the power corridor between Warhill High School and Wanner Stadium/WISC, off Stadium Road. We donate over half our produce to local charities! Volunteer days are Tuesday evenings...
Experience a close encounter of the reptile kind! A wide variety of native and exotic reptiles will be on display and in live animal programs. Enjoy seeing unusual reptiles displayed by guest exhibitors, as well as crafts, activities, and reptile-related planetarium shows throughout the weekend.