Programs and Events

Winter & Spring Programs

Winter/Spring Jigsaw Puzzle League

Friday, January 2 – Saturday, May 30

Can’t get enough jigsaw puzzling action? How about a league? Create a team of no more than four puzzlers and take on four 500-piece puzzles and one 1000-piecer that must be completed onsite between the start of the year to the end of May. Want to do them all in the first couple weeks of January? 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 May! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details and to register your team.

The “Greenfield Aces” Cribbage Club

First and Third Wednesday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM

May 6 & 20

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!

Senior Connections

One Friday a Month, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

May 1

Contact Sherril at sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4105 with any questions.

May 1: Senior Helpers will be here to discuss how to cope with dementia and how to help a loved one or friend manage the disease.

Sheepshead Club

Second Monday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM

May 11

We've 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!

Tuesday Matinee Movies

Tuesdays, 1:00 PM

January 13 – May 26 (No program March 31, April 7, May 5, May 12)

See some great films at Greenfield Library’s Tuesday Matinee Movies. Starting January 13, we will be showing a variety of newer and classic movies. People under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for R-rated films

April 28: Vertigo (1958) (PG – 2:08)

May 19: The Naked Gun (PG-13 – 1:25)

May 26 Mr. Holland’s Opus (1995) (PG – 2:24)

Write Club: A Club for Writers

Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM

April 29, May 27

This peer-supported writing group will provide experienced and novice writers the chance to discuss the craft of writing, peer review each other’s work, and celebrate one of our favorite pastimes. From blogger to novelist to poet and beyond, writers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more information.

Open Play Chess 

First Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM 

May 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. 

Big Brain Trivia Nights

Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM

May 18

Have some fun at Greenfield Library! Use that big brain of yours and outsmart your fellow community members and have some fun while doing it! See you there!

Adult Show & Tell

Tuesday, May 19, 6:30-7:30 PM

Do you have a cool collection? Interesting hobby? Come show it off at Greenfield Library’s first Adult Show & Tell session. You will have five minutes to show and tell something about yourself to a group of your peers: just like third grade! Don’t have anything to show off? Just show up and watch! Registration is required for presenters. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us for more details and to register.

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! Please note that assistance with hardware issues, such as printers and smart TVs, falls outside the scope of our support. Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us and (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule an appointment.

Summer Programs

Summer Reading Challenge

May 31 – August 1

Book lovers of all ages are invited to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up and log your reading at greenfieldlibrary.beanstack.org or pick up a reading log at the Adult Reference Desk or the Children’s Desk. Read at least 15 minutes a day, five days a week, to earn an entry (one per week) into our grand prize drawing. Participants will receive a pair of sunglasses at their first check-in, while supplies last.

The American Revolution in the Midwest

Tuesday, June 9, 7:00-8:00 PM

We have all heard about Lexington and Concord in New England. But did you know that the American Revolution also has roots in your own backyard? MSOE Professor Patrick Jung will be discussing the 13 Colonies’ Western landscape and the War for Independence in his talk: The American Revolution in the Midwest: Native Warriors, American Patriots, British Tories, and Spanish Officers. Learn how the area we live in today was very active in the fight for independence and obtain new knowledge on an oft-forgotten portion of regional American History.

What Are We Doing? Begin Your Genealogy on the Right Branch!

Thursday, June 11, 6:00-7:00 PM

If you are interested in genealogy, but haven’t really started, this skills class will help you start on the right branch. Genealogist, archivist, and librarian, Anni Parsons, from Archive Your Past, will lead this beginner-friendly class. We will talk about charts and forms, primary and secondary resources, and databases that can be used to fill in the blanks of your family history.

MADACC Visits GPL!

Friday, June 12, 4:00-5:00 PM

We are very excited to be hosting MADACC (Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission) at the library for a visit and adoption event! Attendees will learn all about what MADACC does for our community, how they are helping animals in our area, and even meet some of their adoptable animals! They will also have information on all the other amazing animals that are currently available and can answer any questions about the adoption process.

Library Jeopardy 

Thursday, July 16, 6:00-7:00 PM 

Come join us for a trivia contest inspired by Jeopardy, complete with multiple categories, Double Jeopardy clues, and a Final Jeopardy. Participants can play alone or on a team of no more than three people.

StrengthsFinder 2.0 Workshop

Tuesday, August 25, 6:00-8:00 PM

Thanks to a generous donation from AARP WI, the Goodwill Workforce Center is pleased to offer: StrengthsFinder 2.0 for job seekers. Discover your Top 5 Strengths by taking StrengthsFinder 2.0 from Gallup. Includes access to Gallup’s CliftonStrengths Assessment and a free copy of the book. If you are actively job searching (and have an email address) this assessment is an excellent tool to use for: upgrading your resume, conducting powerful interviews, and showcasing your strengths. Registration is required and seating is limited. Contact: Annette DiZinno, (414) 847-4799 or Annette.dizinno@goodwillgreatermc.org to register.

Cribbage Club

First and Third Wednesdays of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM
June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19

Whether you are 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!

Open Acoustic Jams

First Wednesdays of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
June 3, July 1, August 5

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!

Open Play Chess 

First Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM 
June 4, July 2, August 6 

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.

Sheepshead Club

Second Monday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM
June 8, July 13, August 10

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!

Matinee Movies

Thursdays, 1:00 PM

June 11 – July 30 (no movies June 25, July 9, July 23)

See some great films at Greenfield Library’s Matinee Movies. Starting June 11, we will be showing a variety of newer and classic movies. People under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for R-rated films. List of movies to be played will be released in mid-May.

Fun with Friends: A Diverse Abilities Program

Last Thursday of the Month, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

June 25 & July 30

This social activity hour is intended for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, but people with all abilities are welcome! Let’s get together for stories, games, crafts, and music. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register by calling Christine at (414) 321-9595 ext. 4127.

Jigsaw Puzzle League

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 and August. Want to do them all in the first couple 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.

Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary 

June 29 - July 24

Visit the library for a pop-up panel exhibition that explores the founding era through the life of one of its most influential figures, Alexander Hamilton. As one of our country’s founding fathers, Hamilton played a central role in creating the economic, constitutional, social, journalistic, political, and foreign policy templates for modern America. Using reproductions from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, this traveling exhibition teaches viewers about Hamilton’s life as an immigrant, statesman, and innovative thinker whose work shaped the America we live in more than two hundred years after his death.  This exhibit will be located on the second floor of the library.

Tech Help

Available by Appointment

Have a new device and not sure where to start? Need some help with a Microsoft Word document or Excel spreadsheet? For these basic questions and other similar issues, you can make an appointment for 1-on-1 private assistance! Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us and (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule an appointment. Please note that hardware issues, such as personal printers and smart TVs, fall outside of the support we can offer.

GPL Seed Library

Available throughout the grow season

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? If you answered yes to either, then you would love our Seed Library! 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 along with helpful resources. Stop into the library today and check out our display!

ARTS & CRAFTS

Adult Crafts - Special Edition: Celebrating the Red, White, and Blue

Two Mondays, 1:00-2:00 PM

June 8 & June 22

Join us for two special editions of Adult Crafts on the second and fourth Mondays in June.
Registration is required online here. Space is limited, and registration opens one week in advance. Registration will close once all 40 spots are filled. Sessions are first-come, first-served.

All supplies and tools are provided.

While we’re unable to maintain a waiting list, we encourage you to check back—spots may open if participants cancel.

Registration is limited to 2 people per email address at a time. This change is based on public feedback about how quickly sessions fill up.

We love that our craft classes are so popular! To ensure supplies are available for everyone who attends, materials are reserved for in-class participants only. We’re unable to distribute materials to anyone who cannot attend in person.

June 8: Jenga Block Art - Using wooden blocks from the game Jenga, make Uncle Sam's Hat in red, white, and blue, adorned with stars and twine.

June 22: Gnomes of the Brave - Using red, white, and blue paper, make a set of four gnomes to show your patriotic joy!

Take and Make Craft Kits [Adults & Teens]

Second Thursday of the Month, 6:00 PM

June 11 & July 9

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.

Crafting Circle [All Ages]

Third Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM

June 17 & July 15

For crafters of all ages, abilities, and interests! Join us to connect with other crafters and work on your own projects together in the library.

Tiny Art Show [All Ages]

June 1 – June 26

Unleash your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show! Starting Tuesday, May 5, stop by the library to pick up a Tiny Art Kit containing everything you need to create a mini masterpiece. Each kit includes a 3”x3” canvas, acrylic paint, and brushes. 100 Tiny Art Kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis— don’t miss out!

Once your artwork is complete, return it to the library by Thursday, May 28, to be featured in our Tiny Art Exhibit, on display from June 1 - June 26. And don’t forget to stop by and vote for your favorite!

Giant Community Puzzle [All Ages]

Available during the month of June

Show off your creativity and join us in a fun community craft this summer! This June, you can grab an oversized wooden puzzle piece from the library lobby and decorate it to your heart’s content. Then in July, we will assemble the puzzle and display it in our lobby for all to see how the many different and unique pieces of our community “fit” together perfectly!