Programs and Events
Summer Programs
Write Club: A Club for Writers
Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM
June 26 & July 31
This peer-supported writing group provides experienced and novice writers the chance to discuss the craft of writing, do some writing exercises, and celebrate one of our favorite pastimes. From bloggers to novelists to poets and beyond, writers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.
Open Acoustic Jams
First Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
June 5, July 3, August 7
Grab your guitar, banjo, ukulele, or other unplugged instruments and bring them to the Greenfield Library. Bring friends and play with fellow community members. Can’t fit your piano through the door? Play ours! Can’t play? Stomp and sing along! Let’s make some great music together! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.
Wednesday Matinee Movies
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
June 12 – July 31
See some great films at Greenfield Library’s Wednesday Matinee Movies. Starting June 12, a variety of newer and classic movies will be shown. Persons under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for R-rated films. Contact Librarian Phil with questions at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116.
July 24: The Sandlot (1993) (PG—1:41 minutes)
July 17: Jaws (1975) (PG—2:04 minutes)
July 31: Little Miss Sunshine (2006) (R—1:41 minutes)* Rated R for language, some sex, and drug content
GPL Seed Library
Available While Supplies Last
Do you love gardening and seeing your plants grow over the course of the season until they are ready to harvest? Are you eco-minded and want to help sustain our ecosystem? We have thousands of seeds for native Wisconsin plants and heirloom fruits, veggies, and herbs, all of which are available for free to our community, free to our community and helpful resources. Stop into the library today! Please note seeds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and may not be available during the entire growing season.
Tech Help
Available by Appointment
Have a new device and not sure where to start? Or maybe you want to stay in contact with your friends and family but aren’t familiar with social media? For these questions and other basic ones like it, you can come to Tech Help for 1-on-1 private assistance! Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us and (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule an appointment.
Jigsaw Puzzle League (GPL-JPL)
June 1 – August 31
Can’t get enough jigsaw puzzling action?!? How about a league?!? Create a team of no more than four puzzlers and take on three 500-piece puzzles that must be completed onsite between June 1 and August 31. Want to do them all in the first three days of June?!? Go for it! Want to space it out? Awesome! We will time you, and the team with the lowest combined time will win the grand prize! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details and to register your team.
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
A lot of puzzles are completed once, put away, and are never used again. Now you can get the joy of experiencing a new puzzle without having to buy one! Starting in January, Greenfield Public Library will host an ongoing puzzle exchange spot where you can donate an old puzzle or take a new one home with you.
Adult Take and Make Craft Kits NEW!!!!
Second Thursday of the Month at 6:00 PM
June 12, July 11, August 14
Available on the second Thursday of each month at 6 pm, each kit contains supplies and instructions to complete a craft. Seven-five kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kits are limited to two per person/household. No registration is required.
Tiny Art Show
Display your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show! Starting Thursday, May 30, register online here to pick up a tiny art kit containing everything you’ll need to create your own mini-masterpiece. Kits include a 3”x3” canvas, acrylic paint, and brushes and will be available starting Thursday, June 6. Participants will be notified via email when kits are ready to be picked up. Return your completed art to be displayed at the library by Friday, June 28. The tiny art will be on exhibit for the month of July. Artists can pick up art at the conclusion of the Tiny Art Show on Friday, August 2. Open to anyone 13 years and older.
Greenfield Library Art Fair
Sunday, July 28, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Konkel Park, 5151 W Layton Ave
Join us for the 6th Annual Greenfield Library Art Fair! In collaboration with the Greenfield Farmer’s Market, the Art Fair will be held at Konkel ParkStop by, check out the art, and support your local artists! If you are interested in participating, please contact Gloria at gloriam@greenfieldwi.us for more information.
A night out with the Milwaukee Milkmen and Your Library
Wednesday, August 14, 6:35 PM
Location: Franklin Field - 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132
Support the Greenfield Public Library and attend a Milwaukee Milkman baseball game! This family-friendly, “fun” raising event includes free parking and is an “udderly” good time! A portion of each ticket sold through this link will be donated to the library for programming and other game day activities. See you there for an affordable evening of family entertainment!
Please note: purchases through the ticket link are not accepted after 4:00 PM on game day.
Fall Programs
Crime and Punishment: A True Crime Forum
First Monday of the Month, 6:30-7:30 PM
October 7, November 4, December 2
Are you afraid of jail but love true crime podcasts? Would you never hurt a fly yet are fascinated by serial killers? If so, Greenfield Library’s new discussion forum, Crime and Punishment, is just for you. Feel free to openly discuss your taboo interest in criminal activity, murder, and other grievous offenses with other crime-interested members of the community. Learn about others’ fascination with this macabre matter and maybe even learn a little about yourself too. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.
Sheepshead Night
Second Tuesday of the Month, 5:30-7:30 PM
September 10, October 8, November 12
We have heard that the Sheepshead playing community is alive and well here in Greenfield, so we are now offering another chance for these players and newcomers to gather at our library to enjoy the beloved card game. Open to all experience levels!
Senior Connections (formerly Senior Ambassador)
First Friday of the Month, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6
Contact Sherril at sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4105 with any questions.
Special Programs for Seniors and their Families:
September 6: Take Care of Your Health
Southwest Suburban Health Department will talk about current senior health topics.
October 4: Managing Arthritis – Work Smarter, Not Harder
Caitlin Smith, Occupational Therapist at Aurora, will talk about nonmedicated ways to reduce pain and the benefits of movement.
November 1: Senior Scams
Mike Scasny, Community Liaison at Max A. Sass & Sons, will talk about types of scams and how to identify and avoid them.
December 6: Update Greenfield
Greenfield Mayor Mike Neitzke will talk about new events happening in Greenfield.
The Greenfield Aces Cribbage Club
First & Third Friday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM
September 6 & 20, October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15
Whether you are just interested in learning to play, or have won a few Cribbage tournaments in your day, the Greenfield Aces Cribbage Club is a perfect place for players of all levels to come together over a classic pastime!
Write Club: A Club for Writers
Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM
September 25, October 30
This peer-supported writing group will provide experienced and novice writers the chance to discuss the craft of writing, do some writing exercises, and celebrate one of our favorite pastimes. From blogger to novelist to poet and beyond, writers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.
Open Acoustic Jams
First Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4
Grab your guitar, banjo, ukulele, or any other unplugged instruments you may have and bring them to the Greenfield Library. Bring some friends and play with fellow community members. Can’t fit your piano through the door? Play ours! Can’t play? Stomp and sing along! Let’s make some great music together!
Tuesday Matinee Movies
Tuesdays at 1:00 PM
September 19 – November 19 (no programs November 5 & 12)
See some great films at Greenfield Library’s Wednesday Matinee Movies. We will be showing a variety of newer and classic films bound to keep you entertained. Persons under 18 MUST be accompanied by parent or guardian for R-rated films. Get a list of the movies to be shown at the Library in mid-August.
Jigsaw Puzzle League
September 3 – December 30
Can’t get enough jigsaw puzzling action? How about a league? Create a team of no more than four puzzlers and take on three 500-piece puzzles and one 1000-piece that must be completed onsite between September 3 and the rest of 2024. Want to do them all in the first couple weeks of September? Go for it! Want to space it out? Awesome! We will time you and the team with the lowest combined time will win the grand prize at the end of the year! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details and to register your team.
Open Play Chess
First Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
September 5, October 3, November 7
Players of all skill ranges are welcome to play the classic game, chess. Feel free to use one of our sets or bring your own.
Adaptive Story Time
Second & Fourth Thursdays of the Month, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14
This program is for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us for storytelling, arts & crafts projects, and other activities. Registration is encouraged. Register in person or by phone at (414) 321-9595 ext. 4127.
Adult Crafts
Second & Third Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
September 12 & 19, October 10 & 17, November 14 & 21
Registration is required. You can register online here. Registration will open one week in advance. Registration will close and the link will be removed when registration is full. Please only register for one session per craft.
September 12 & 19: Rice Heating Pads: Join us to make a reusable, microwavable heating pad. Some basic sewing is required.
October 10 & 17: Pom Pom Pumpkin Garland: Learn how to make an adorable pumpkin garland just in time for Halloween!
November 14 & 21: Mini Book Ornaments: Fill a clear plastic ornament with tiny versions of 10 books you read this year! We’ll send you home with the pattern so you can make more.
Library Jeopardy
Third Monday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
September 16, October 21, November 18
Come join us for a trivia contest inspired by Jeopardy. Participants can play by themselves, or on a team of no more than 3 people. Participants will need an electronic device that can connect to the internet to participate, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. If you don’t have one, you can borrow one of our laptops. Registration required to borrow one of our laptops (individual or one team member), otherwise, no registration required. Email Kenny at kennys@greenfieldwi.us to register for a laptop.
Adult Take and Make Craft Kits
Second Thursday of the Month at 6:00 PM
September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
Available on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, each kit contains supplies and instructions to complete a craft. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to two per person/household.
Craft Supply Swap
Saturday, September 14, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Calling all crafters! Bring in your gently used (or never-got-around-to-using-it) art and craft supplies and take home new-to-you craft supplies for FREE! New or gently used craft supplies will be accepted for donation from Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 13. You do not have to donate to attend. All leftover materials will be donated. Contact Jennifer at Jennifer.einwalter@greenfieldwi.us with questions.
Yarn Day
Saturday, October 12, 10:00 AM-2:00PM
Let’s celebrate Fiber Arts! Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on, share patterns, swap yarn, and get to know other fiber artists in the area.
Big Brain Trivia Night
Wednesday, October 16, 6:30-8:00 PM
Have some fun as Greenfield Library offers you chances to play games with members of the community and win, Win, WIN! Use that big brain of yours during our trivia session and crack some tricky puzzles with some word and number games. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us for more details.
Used Book Sale
Saturday, October 19, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM & Sunday, October 20, 1:00-5:00 PM
Stock up on all the hottest books at our used book sale. All proceeds will fund library programs and services.
Chad Lewis "Bizarre History of Wisconsin" Talk
Wednesday, October 23, 7:00-8:00 PM
For nearly three decades Chad Lewis has traveled the back roads of the world in search of the strange and unusual. His Bizarre History of Wisconsin talk showcases over 100 bizarre newspaper stories from early Wisconsin and provides a time portal back to the early days of the state when it was filled with strange deaths, ghosts, sea serpents, peculiar people, medical anomalies, oddities, psychic phenomena, and UFOs. Check out the weird origins of our kooky state in this interesting and odd talk!
Adult Spelling Bee
Tuesday, October 15, 7:00-8:00 PM
Our hit Adult Spelling Bee is back! Enjoy a fun and light atmosphere while competing against your friends and neighbors in an old school spelling bee, just like you’re back in 5th grade! The champion of the night will be walking home with a $50 Amazon gift card! Contact Gabriel for more information and to register: gabriels@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101.
Adult Bad Art Day
Saturday, November 9, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
Feeling creative? Not good at art? Perfect! Leave your good taste at home and create some wacky tacky art at Greenfield Library. You will have 45 minutes to make the worst art you can. Afterwards, there will be a vote and the best at bad art will win the coveted “Gud at Bad Art Trophy.” Materials will be provided. Registration is required. Please register through our website here. Registration will open on October 31. The link will be removed when registration is full. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or 414-321-9595 ext. 4116 for more information.
"How Dry I Am – Milwaukee Prohibition" Talk
Wednesday, November 20, 7:00-8:00 PM
It is hard to believe that a city nicknamed “Brew City” survived Prohibition. But we did! What were the roots of the Prohibition movement and how did Milwaukeeans adjust and resist it? Steve Schaffer from the Milwaukee County Historical Society will help you explore the people, places, and organizations instrumental in the Prohibition movement and how they related to 1920s Milwaukee.
Gift Wrapping 101
Thursday, December 5, 6:00-7:00 PM
Learn tips and tricks to up your gift-wrapping game from a former Boston Store gift-wrapping expert. Bring along a small item to wrap or an empty box will be provided for you. All gift wrapping will be provided. Registration is required. Register online here starting November 1.
Spice of the Month
November-March
Spice up your cooking with the Greenfield Public Library’s Spice of the Month kits! Each kit includes information about the featured spice, two recipe suggestions, and a pre-measured packet of the featured spice. These kits are free and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Adult Reference Desk at the beginning of each month starting in November. Contact Daphne at daphnea@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more information.
November: Ground Allspice
December: Poppyseed
GPL Seed Library
Available through the end of October
We have had another amazing year, but the grow season isn’t over yet! There is still plenty of time to plant Wisconsin Native Plant seeds that will sprout next spring and of course some cold-weather crops. Stop in the library and check out our Seed Library display! Don’t forget to “return” your new seeds as well! Feel free to reach out with any questions to gplseedlibrary@greenfieldwi.us.
Tech Help
Available by Appointment
Have a new device and not sure where to start? Or maybe you want to stay in contact with your friends and family but aren’t familiar with social media? For these questions and other basic ones like it, you can come to Tech Help for one-on-one private assistance! Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us and (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule.
Art Exhibit
September 2 – September 30
Finn Sloane Artistry
Finn is a local, abstract paint pour artist who primarily paints on plexiglass, gesso board or canvas as well as other mediums like bottles, mirrors and tables/chairs.
You can find Finn on Facebook: Finn Sloan Artistry and on TikTok: finnsloane
NEW! Financial Literacy Programs for Teens and Adults with UW Credit Union
Make Your Own Duct Tape Wallet
Thursday, September 26, 6:30-7:00 PM
Keep your money in your pocket with duct tape wallet of your own design! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Visit our Adult Programs & Events webpage to register. Contact Daphne at daphne.adamson@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more details.
Take Control: Budgeting 101 Presentation
Thursday, September 26, 7:00-8:00 PM
Learn how to gain control of your spending! A Budgeting Expert from UW Credit union will talk about tracking personal spending, setting realistic short and long-term financial goals, and developing a personal spending plan.
Make Your Own Piggy Bank
Thursday, October 24, 6:30-7:00 PM
Keep your pennies safe in a piggy bank of your own design! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Visit our Adult Programs & Events webpage to register. Contact Daphne at daphne.adamson@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more details.
Financial Crimes: Awareness & Prevention Presentation
Thursday, October 24, 7:00-8:00 PM
Learn how to protect yourself from scammers! A Fraud Expert from UW Credit Union will talk about credit and debit card fraud, identity theft and phishing scams, precautions you can take to protect your information, steps to take if you become a victim, educational and informational resources.