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2026 Summer Reading Program Sign-Up has Begun!

Sign-up for the 2026 Summer Reading Program has begun. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story.”  Join us for our Monday programs starting June 8 at 1:30 pm.

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Tech Help on Wednesdays - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Each Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, our resident tech expert, Miss Anna, will be providing tech help to those who need it.  She will provide assistance for phones, tablets, and laptops.  If possible, please make a one-on-one half hour appointment either at the Library or by phone (262-642-6262).  Walk-ins available as well.

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Library Closures for July 4

The Library will be closed on the following days during the July 4 weekend:

Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4

 

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Teen Thursdays in July - Trivia Tournament - 3:15 pm

Join Miss Maria for a month-long trivia tournament.  Form a team of 1-2 people and test your knowledge through the month of July.  Prizes & snacks every week.  Earn points every week you come in for a chance to win the Grand Prize!

Invite your friends and join in the fun!

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Na Hale - Monday, July 6, @ 1:30 pm

Native Hawaiian Malia Chow brings Hawaiian culture to life with lava rocks, sea turtle shells, and dance implements. Experience traditional and modern dances, conch calls, drums, and ukulele. Photo ops after. Fun for all ages.

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ETLPL Blood Drive - Thurs, July 9, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

The Versiti Bus will be in the Library parking lot on Thursday, July 9, from 12:00 pm  – 4:30 pm to accept blood donations.  To book an appointment, call 877-232-4378 or visit Versiti.org/wi.

Pint for a Pint!  All donors (21+) will receive a coupon for a Free Pint or Drink at partnering locations.

Helpful tips:  Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.   Family Movie is going on at 1:00 pm.  Leave the kids to watch the movie while you donate.

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Family Movie - Thurs, July 9 @ 1:00 pm

Join us for a family movie.  Bring your pillow or blanket.  We’ll provide the snacks.

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Snake Discovery, Monday, July 13, @ 1:30 pm

Explore reptiles from around the world— common and rare, big and small! Learn what a legless lizard is, meet a rare snake, touch a gecko, hold a boa, and watch a feeding. Stay after to get hands-on with these amazing creatures. Fun and educational for all ages!

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Art Attack - Friday, July 17, @ 3:15 pm

Join Miss Maria for July 17th’s fun art project, an animal family portrait.  Sign-up required by the Friday before the event, up to 20 participants.  Please register all those in your party planning to attend.  For all ages.

 Sign-up required by July 10, up to 20 participants. 

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Tea Rex Party, Friday, July 24th @1:30 pm

Join us for a Tea Rex Party!  Invited guests are ages 3-11 with an adult chaperone.  Wear your best tea party fashions or dress as your favorite dinosaur.  Sample teas & treats.  Make a geological dessert.  Paint a hidden fossil excavation.

Please register all those in your party planning to attend by July 17.  Click on the “View Details” link below to register.

East Troy Lions Public Library’s

New Build Conceptual Design Study

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Prepared by HGA’s Architects, Engineers & Planners

Click here to view the report including Conceptual design prepared by HGA.

Keep an eye on the weekly director’s column for updates.  Link found below.

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The ELTPL  has partnered with the East Troy Area Community Foundation as we begin fundraising for a new library building.

Please follow this link if you are interested in making a donation to our building fund.  Printed copies of the donation form can be found at the Library.

Events

For a full listing of the library’s events click here. 

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Research & Learn

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1000 Books

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