Help fill the library’s wish list, fulfill a dream

Dreams start at the library — make a wish.

A dream can start with a book, a literacy class, a lecture or access to a computer. Often it starts with asking a librarian a question: “Where would I find … or, “could you help me?”

Our staff is fortunate to have the opportunity to help people in our community pursue their dreams every day. Our dream is to make your library an even better place for you, your children and grandchildren.

We’ve created a new online “Library WishList.” Browse through colorful pages filled with books, volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Library, and items we need for your library. It’s fun.

Choose an item you’d like to see at the library, make a contribution toward the purchase — no amount is too small — or sponsor an item in memory of a loved one. You can purchase a library mug, or you can even join our Friends of the Library group online via check, Paypal or with your credit card. Visit our “Library WishList” now at superiorlibrary.org and help make a wish come true.

The Library’s Winter Storytime continues 10:30-11 a.m. each Tuesday through April 9. Children of all ages are welcome, but the stories, songs and crafts are geared toward preschoolers. We have lots of fun activities planned, and are thrilled to have some new foam crafts purchased for us by the Friends of the Library.

Nonfiction: “Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers,” “Dokusan with Dogen: Timeless Lessons in Negotiating the Way,” “Taxes in America: What Everyone Needs to Know,” “Underdogs: The Making of the Modern Marine Corps,” “A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Medicines,” “Harvest: An Adventure into the Heart of America’s Family Farms,” “Real Irish Food: 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country,” “Affordable Bathroom Upgrades: Transform your Bathroom on a Small Budget,” “Punk Rock: An Oral History,” “Rock Chronicles: Every Legend, Every Lineup, Every Look,” “The Good Old Days: Life Stories from a Rural Wisconsin Farmer and Veteran,” “How to Settle a Simple Estate Without a Lawyer: The Complete Guide to Wills, Probate, and Inheritance Law Explained Simply” and “Tending the Fire: An Introspective Guide to Zen Awakening.”

Fiction: “Best Place to Die” by Charles Atkins, “Extra Credit” by Maggie Barbieri, “Safe House” by Chris Ewan, “A Death in the Small Hours” by Charles Finch, “More Than Meets the Eye” by J. M. Gregson, “The Christmas Kid and Other Brooklyn Stories” by Pete Hamill, “Blood Never Dies” by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles, “Deadly Stakes: A Novel” by J. A. Jance, “Phoebe & the Ghost of Chagall: A Novel” by Jill Koenigsdorf, “Good Junk” by Ed Kovacs, “Resurrectionist” by James McGee, “White Dog Fell from the Sky: A Novel” by Eleanor Morse, “Fear Itself” by Andrew Rosenheim, “Until the End of Time” by Danielle Steel, “Cold City” by F. Paul Wilson, and “The Hermetic Millennia” by John C. Wright.

Young adult: “Kiss Me Again” by Rachel Vail, “Girl of Nightmares” by Kendare Blake, “Emily’s Dress and Other Missing Things” by Kathryn Burak, “Love and Other Perishable Items” by Laura Buzo, “Beta” by Rachel Cohn, “Not Exactly a Love Story” by Audrey Couloumbis, “Carter’s Unfocused, One Track Mind: A Novel” by Brent Crawford, “Pinned” by Sharon G. Flake, “Game Changer” by Margaret Peterson Haddix, “Friends with Boys” by Faith Erin Hicks, “If I Lie” by Corrine Jackson, “The Opposite of Hallelujah” by Anna Jarzab, “The Friday Society” by Adrienne Kress, “The Future We Left Behind” by Mike A. Lancaster, “My Book of Life by Angel” by Martine Leavitt, “Echo” by Alyson Nol, “Earth and Air: Tales of Elemental Creatures” by Peter Dickinson, “Deadly Little Lessons: A Touch Novel” by Laurie Faria Stolarz, “Sammy Keyes and the Showdown in Sin City” by Wendelin Van Draanen and “Four Secrets” by Margaret Willey.

Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Superior; 2-7 p.m. Monday and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Solon Springs; and 2-7 p.m. Wednesday in Lake Nebagamon. Call 394-8860 in Superior, (715) 378-4452 in Solon Springs, or (715) 374-3477 in Lake Nebagamon. Check out the library’s website at superiorlibrary.org.

Sue Heskin is the director of the Superior Public Library.

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