Shop Small West Allis

November 1 - November 24

Join us the month of November as we celebrate the locally owned, small businesses in West Allis! We encourage you, your family, and your friends to shop local before the holiday season, in an effort to support the family shops that make our city unique. This year, to thank you for keeping your money in the community, we will be holding a raffle for anyone who spends more than $10 at a non franchise, West Allis business between November 1 and the 25th. Visit Downtown West Allis's website for more information: http://www.downtownwestallis.org/events/small-business-saturday/

Community Breakfast of Thanks and Giving

November 19, 7:15 AM @ Hampton Inn & Suites

Sponsored by the West Allis Community Improvement Foundation. Visit their website for more information: https://westallisfoundation.org/community-breakfast-of-thanks-giving

Veteran's Giving Tree

November 19, 8:00 AM - December 12 @ City Hall

The City of West Allis Celebrations Committee is once again sponsoring a "Remember the Veterans" project for the holidays/ The project honors veterans from the VA who do not have families by satisfying their modest gift requests. Beginning November 19th stop at West Allis City Hall to pick a star from the Veteran's Christmas Giving Tree in the main lobby, purchase the requested gift, and return the unwrapped gift to the Mayor's Office by December 12th. Monetary donations are also accepted. Mail you check to City Hall or stop by with you cash donation. For more information, call (414) 543-0587.

West Allis Christkindlmarkt

November 30, 5:00 PM - December 1 @ Farmers Market

The second annual Christkindlmarkt is back at the West Allis Farmers Market! Enjoy live music, great shopping, and fantastic food and drink in a festive holiday atmosphere. Follow the link below to learn more.

Immunization Clinic (by appointment)

November 20, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ Health Department

Preschool Power Storytime

November 19, 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM @ Library, Children's Story Room

Preschool Power is a storytime for children who are 3-5 years old. Each session includes age appropriate songs, rhymes, and books. Sessions end with a craft. Registration is required and can be done in person, online, or by calling the library at 414-302-8502 beginning September 4.

Art Cart

November 19, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Library

All ages are welcome to this weekly arts and crafts night. Each week a different craft will be out in the Children's department of the library from 6:30 to 8:00pm, while supplies last. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required.

Preschool Power Storytime

November 20, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM @ Library, Children's Story Room

Preschool Power is a storytime for children who are 3-5 years old. Each session includes age appropriate songs, rhymes, and books. Sessions end with a craft. Registration is required and can be done in person, online, or by calling the library at 414-302-8502 beginning September 4.

Storytime After Dark

November 20, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Library, Children's Story Room

This storytime is for children ages 5 and under, with a caregiver. Each session includes age appropriate songs, rhymes, and books. Following each storytime, there is a short playtime or craft. Registration is required and can be done in person, online, or by calling the library at 414-302-8502 beginning September 4.

Friends of the West Allis Public Library's Tuesday Evening Book Club

November 20, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Library, Conference Room

This month the group will be discussing A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman.

Wonderful Ones Storytime

November 21, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM @ Library, Children's Story Room

This storytime is for children who are 9-23 months old and a caregiver. Each session includes age appropriate songs, rhymes, and books. Following each storytime, there is a short playtime. Registration is required and can be done in person, online, or by calling the library at 414-302-8502 starting September 4.

Toddling Time Storytime

November 21, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM @ Library, Children's Story Room

This storytime is for children who are 2 years old and a caregiver. Each session includes age appropriate songs, rhymes, and books. Following each storytime, there is a short playtime. Registration is required and can be done in person, online, or by calling the library at 414-302-8502 beginning September 4.

Closed for Thanksgiving

November 22, 12:00 PM - November 23, 6:00 PM @ Library

The library will be closed Thursday, November 22 through Friday, November 23. We will reopen on Saturday, November 24 at 9:00 AM.

Leisure Learners Presentation: Les Paul: Wizard of Waukesha presented by Sue Baker of the Les Paul Foundation

November 26, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Library, Constitution Room

Learn about the man from Waukesha who changed modern music with his inventions, innovations and performance style. Hear behind-the-scene stories about Les Paul's life in Wisconsin and beyond from someone who heard the stories from the man himself. Listen to accounts about places who can visit within 20 minutes of the West Allis Library.

Getting Crafty

November 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Library, Constitution Room

Like to make things or just want to try something new? Join us for Getting Crafty. We’ll be making something different each session. Each free session is limited to 25 participants, ages 18 and up. To register*, please stop by the Reference Desk or call 414-302-8500. *Registration opens after the previous month's session takes place.

Toddler Drive-In Cinema

November 27, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM @ Library, Children's Story Room

Kids can decorate their "car", then relax for short films based on favorite books. Registration is not required.

Common Council Meeting

November 20, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ City Hall, Common Council Chambers

Youth Commission Meeting

November 26, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Police Department