Bridges Library System

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to Brittany, our Bridges Library System Director! Thank you for your leadership, support, and dedication to our team and the libraries we serve. We’re lucky to have you leading the way! 📚

10/16/2026

Congratulations, Milwaukee Brewers! What a game!! 💛⚾💙
Celebrate with books from your library about baseball Gamers (and Hall of Famers).

10/15/2026

Who's taking a reading break to watch the Milwaukee Brewers tonight?

The Brewers are ONE WIN away from the World Series!

How are you feeling heading into Game 4 tonight?

10/14/2026

Happy 100th Birthday, Winnie the Pooh! 🎂

10/13/2026

Thank you to The Community Space in Whitewater for generously offering books to Bridges member libraries! Library staff from around the system had a great time going through the books and selecting 962 titles for use at library programs.

The Community Space is open to all and provides books, food, clothing, furniture, housewares, and more. Learn more: https://communityspacewhitewater.com/

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. A day to learn more and celebrate Indigenous cultures, communities, and histories. Explore PBS Wisconsin’s new interactive map to learn more about Wisconsin's Indigenous nations: https://wisconsinfirstnations.org/map/

As we prepare to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin on Oct. 12, learn whose treaty lands and which nations are located closest to your home with this interactive map from PBS Wisconsin Education. ⁠

Then, visit wisconsinfirstnations.org to explore booklists, interactive games, videos and more for learning about .

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day is a reminder that mental well-being matters at every stage of life. Support, resources, and community connections can make a meaningful difference.

Check out these upcoming events:
- Nov. 4: Mental Health Summit - Presented by Jefferson County, Wisconsin Human Services’ Prevention Services Unit. Focusing on children and technology: https://www.facebook.com/events/1446494757401424

- Nov. 6: Aging Forward Together: Caregiver Summit - Presented by Aging and Disability Resource Center - ADRC of Waukesha County. For people balancing work, life, and caring for an older parent, spouse, family member, or loved one.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1367683532116224

10/09/2026

It's time for Friday Library Adventures! Get the links in the comments.
- Powers Memorial Library has their very own wooly mammoth by local artist, Ronni from Veronica's Palette, for the Ice Age Trail Mammoth Challenge this month!
- Mukwonago Community Library's MetaSpace 511 makerspace can laser engrave a pumpkin!
- Delafield Public Library kicked off "Let's Hike, Delafield" with a challenge to the community to hike 1,000 miles collectively during the month of October!
- Oconomowoc Public Library hosted young patrons and their caregivers for Puppets and Play program. Returns on November 14!

10/08/2026

Did you see New Berlin Public Library on CBS 58 last week? Not only does their Library of Things have color analysis kits, they also have Halloween costumes to borrow! (Yes, really!)

NEW BERLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The New Berlin Public Library has added two color analysis kits to its Library of Things collection, available for free with a library card, according to librarians Kate Krause

10/06/2026

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather with a story, a stroll, and a little outdoor adventure! Explore Retzer Nature Center’s White Trail while reading "The Acorn and the Oak" by Rhonda Accardo, and discover more about oak trees along the way.

The Story Hike features new sign displays that are easier to read for all ages. The approximately 0.6-mile trail includes gravel, grass, and some slopes. This Story Hike is presented in partnership by Bridges Library System and Retzer Nature Center.