Programs and Events
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.
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 17 – 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.
September 17: The Boys on the Boat (PG-13 - 2:03 minutes)
September 24: 12 Angry Men (1957) (1:36 minutes)
October 1: The Fall Guy (PG-13 - 2:06 minutes)
October 8: The Elephant Man (1980) (PG - 2:04 minutes)
October 15: American Fiction (R - 1:57 minutes)*Rated R for language throughout, some drug use, sexual references and brief violence
October 22: The Blues Brothers (1980) (R - 2:13 minutes)*Rated R for language
October 29: Ordinary Angels (PG - 1:58 minutes)
November 19: Arthur the King (PG-13 - 1:47 minutes)
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. Click here to register for the October Craft . 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.
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 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. Contact Daphne at daphne.adamson@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more details.
Click here to register for the Make Your Own Piggy Bank craft.
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.