The damage and concern in the Midwest surrounding the Emerald Ash Borer is well-documented, and on Thursday, a discussion will be held at the Middleton Public Library to talk about what steps the city of Middleton is taking to protect the city's ash trees.

City Forester/Horticulturist Mark Wegner will provide information on the bug, it's preferred meal of choice, what Middleton is planning to do and what you as a homeowner or concerned citizen can do as well as part of the Green Thursday series at the Middleton Public Library.

Information for potential replacement trees will also be discussed. All questions related to Middleton's Urban Forest can be addressed as well, if desired. Please attend and get the get the facts straight from the front line.

The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy will be holding its first annual winners art exhibit and sale Friday, Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at competition sponsor Middleton Art and Framing located at 6921 University Avenue in Middleton.  

Please join us for light refreshments and to meet the artists.

The exhibit will feature all winning photos from the 2010 Friends of Pheasant Branch photo competition and one art piece from the competition judging panel. 

The grand prize image was submitted by Michael Knapstein.  Competition sponsor Picture Salon provided the funds for the grand prize and Youth Category winner ribbons.  The photographic images will be exhibited and for sale until Dec. 31.

The November book sale at the Middleton Public Library is the annual holiday sale which includes children's books, cookbooks, craft books, holiday mysteries and special value books.  Everything is in excellent to good condition with modest prices.

The annual Holiday Book Sale is Saturday and Sunday. 

• Saturday, 10:00-11:00 a.m. friends of the library members only (memberships can be purchased at the door)
• Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Open to everyone
• Sunday, 1:30-4:00 p.m. Open to everyone