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Verified Reading Group

2024-10-30 16:00:00 2024-10-30 17:00:00 America/Chicago Verified Reading Group True or False?: "I saw it on the Internet, so it must be true!" Answer: False! East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Wednesday, October 30
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-30 16:00:00 2024-10-30 17:00:00 America/Chicago Verified Reading Group True or False?: "I saw it on the Internet, so it must be true!" Answer: False! East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

East Branch

Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

True or False?: "I saw it on the Internet, so it must be true!" Answer: False!

Join MPL librarians for a small-group discussion of "Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions About What to Believe Online," by Mike Caulfield & Sam Wineburg. Learn how to identify red flags, get quick context and understand the strengths and drawbacks of information sources like Google and Wikipedia. Register to attend one of the five sessions and receive a free copy of the book (while supplies last).Don't think you'll have enough time to finish the book?  Register anyway, we're excited to have you join us. This is a great opportunity to delve into these critical topics, exchange ideas, and engage in thoughtful conversation.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Government & Civic Literacy | Book Club/Discussion | Adult Literacy |

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East Branch

Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amelia Osterud

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Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

We're closed Sunday December 21 due to Library Closed
Mon, Dec 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 21 Closed
(Library Closed)

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
For kids 6-12, come join Madame Diane for a class all about French culture, food, and language through fun games and interactive activities.

Thu, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.

Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians.

Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Celebrate the end of the year with the East Branch Library in the spirit of Iceland's annual "book flood"

Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.

Tue, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Learn French with Madame Diane!

Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.

Wed, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life.

Tue, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Learn French with Madame Diane!

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Vision Boarding, Junk Journaling, and Calendar Planning for the New Year! Basic supplies will be provided to help make 2026 your best year yet.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.

Wed, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Create clay lanterns with air dry clay and clay molding tools

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.

Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.