Rhinelander District Library announces Movie Mondays

The Rhinelander District Library will host monthly Movie Mondays starting on Jan. 13. “The Greatest Showman” will be shown from 5 to 7 p.m. in the library meeting room.

“Relax, eat some popcorn, and start your year with a song!,” library officials said in a press release. “‘The Greatest Showman’ is rated PG for thematic elements and runs for 1 hour, 45 minutes. Attending children must be accompanied by an adult.”

The library has a full slate of programming planned for January, including the following:

• Invite sunlight into your winter! Make a Beaded Suncatcher with library staff on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the library meeting room. 

Please note that registration is required for this event. Registration is limited to 11 people. Ages 18+.

• Learn how online tax filing works with Bug Tussel on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m to noon in the library meeting room. Learn about the types of online tax filing services and what factors to consider, including what kinds of tech skills you’ll need, online tools available to help you, and safety features and measures available through online services. Moderate tech experience expected. Registration recommended.

• Back by popular demand! Join Sammie from the library for a Sourdough Starter demo on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the library meeting room. Learn how to make and feed a sourdough starter, create all sorts of goodness with the discard, and finally, bread! Starter kits and recipe booklets will be provided for attendees while supplies last. 

• Teens, come hang out and get messy with air dry clay! Teens aged 12-18 can visit the library on Friday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Teen Clay Day. Bring your work home, let it dry, and paint it for your own cool pottery creation. 

• Whether you’re a dedicated fan of LEGO® building blocks or you'd like to reclaim some childhood joy, join the library for an Adult Block Building Night (ages 18+) on Monday, Jan. 27, 5-6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. 

This is an unstructured program; attendees can drop in at any time to build. Blocks will be provided for the duration of the event. Create your own masterpiece or follow the provided building challenge prompts. Meet fellow builders and exchange pro tips. No registration required.

• Calling anyone interested in embroidery! Beginning Thursday, Jan. 30, the library is offering a three-part embroidery class. Please note that registrants for this program must be able to commit to all three events. Registration is limited to 6 participants, ages 18+. Registration will begin approximately 2 weeks before the first event. 

Introduction: Thursday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., library meeting room 

Part 2: Thursday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., library meeting room 

Part 3: Thursday, March 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., library meeting room

Can’t commit to all three classes? Don’t worry, we’ll be offering another small class in the spring!

 These, and all Rhinelander District Library programs are free and open to the public. 

For more information about any of the programs, call the library at 715-365-1070 or visit www.rhinelanderlibrary.org.