Programs and Events
Summer Programs
Summer Reading Challenges
June 1 – August 3
Book lovers of all ages can participate in our Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up and log your progress at greenfieldlibrary.beanstack.org or pick up a reading log at the Adult Reference Desk or 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 drawings. All participants will receive a water bottle at their first check-in and stickers to decorate their water bottle at each weekly check-in. Kids and teens will receive a coupon pack after completing four weeks of reading.
LEGO Club
Mondays, 1:30-2:30 PM
June 10 – July 29
Kids of all ages are welcome to join LEGO Club! We’ll have a theme or challenge, build our creations, and display them in the Children’s Library. LEGOs will be provided.
Kid Crafts to Go (virtual program using Facebook)
Wednesdays, 1:30–2:30 PM
June 5 – July 31
facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary
Each week, the materials for two new crafts will be available for pickup at the Children's Desk. Instructions will be posted on our Facebook page on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. Videos will stay up so kids can get crafting when ready. Registration is required through the Facebook event link online here. Registration will open one week in advance.
Click here to register for the July 31 crafts
PAW Patrol Party
Tuesday, July 30, 1:30-2:30 PM
Calling all pups! Join us for some PAW Patrol fun with crafts, activities, photos, and a race to save the day!
End of Summer Bubble Party
Thursday, August 8, 1:30-3:00 PM
Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with games, activities, and BUBBLES! Stick around for the summer reading grand prize drawings.
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
LEGO Club [All Ages]
One Tuesday a Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
September 3, October 1, November 19, December 3
Kids of all ages are welcome to join LEGO Club! We’ll have a theme or challenge, build our creations, and display our creations in the Children’s Library. LEGOs will be provided.
Kids Paint Along [Ages 5-10]
One Tuesday a Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
September 24, October 22, November 26
Kids will paint their own work of art with step-by-step instructions and lots of room for creativity! All materials are provided, but dress in case of mess! Space is limited and registration is required. Register online at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-and-families/programs-events.php. Registration opens one week before the program.
Kids Anime Club [ages 8-11]
Third Friday of the Month, 4:30-5:30 PM
September 20, October 18, November 15
Calling all young anime fans! Come to the library once a month to watch anime on our big screen, make anime-themed crafts, and enjoy Japanese snacks. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register online at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-and-families/programs-events.php.
Kid Crafts to Go [Ages 1-9]
First Wednesday of the Month at 1:30 PM.
September 4, October 2, November 6
Once a month we will provide materials for two new crafts that must be picked up in the Children's Library on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis and registration is no longer required.
Games in the Garden [All Ages]
Saturday, September 7, 12:00-2:30 PM
With the weather still nice, what better way to have fun than playing games in our beautiful Children’s Garden! We will have a bunch of games and activities set up for you and your family to enjoy the great outdoors. Ring in Fall with some fun and frolicking! No rain date planned.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library [All Ages]
Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-7:30 PM
Kids of all ages are welcome to come in costume and be ready for crafts, games, treats, and spookiness!
Scary Stories After Dark with Mr. Mark [Ages 6-10]
Thursday, October 31, 7:30-8:15 PM
Join Mr. Mark for spine-tingling adventure of tales meant to frighten and surprise! The program will be in the Community Room. Not suited for the very young.
Noon Year’s Eve Party [All Ages]
Saturday, December 28, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate the new year early at our Noon Year’s Eve! Play games, make crafts, and we’ll have a countdown at 12 noon.