Programs and Events
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.
Music and Motion [All Ages]
Mondays, 10:30-11:00 AM
June 1 – July 27
Join Ms. Emily for songs, dancing, rhymes, and more musical fun!
Family Story Time [All Ages]
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
June 2 – July 28
Come one, come all for a story time geared towards all kids! We'll read books, sing songs, and do a craft or activity.
Creation Station [All Ages]
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM
June 3 – July 29 (No program July 8)
Kids of all ages will explore art with both crafts and open-ended activities. Drop in for creativity and fun! First-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Big Blue Blocks & Preschool Play [All Ages]
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM
June 4 – July 30
Let’s play! In this open playtime, older kids can build with our giant blue foam blocks, while preschool kids can play with various age-appropriate toys.
Kids Take & Make Kits [All Ages]
Thursdays, 9:00 AM
June 4 – July 30
Take home a craft kit that kids of any age will enjoy. Kits will be available for pick up in the Children’s Library on a first-come, first-served basis.
Story Time at Bluemel's
Location: 4930 W Loomis RdFriday, July 17, 10:00-11:00 AM
Join Ms. Hanna for a special story times at Bluemel’s! We’ll read books, sing songs, and have a craft to take home. Order a yummy drink, a snack, and enjoy these special programs!
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!
Paint-by-Sticker Workshop [All Ages]
Monday, 1:30-2:30 PM
June 15 & July 20
Young artists of all ages will complete fun, mess-free sticker art projects. No paintbrush needed! First-come, first-served, while supplies last. This program is co-sponsored by Southwest Suburban Health Department.
Afternoon Adventurers [Ages 5-12]
Thursday, 3:00-4:00 PM
June 25, July 9, July 23
Join Hanna for a fun hour of games, crafts, projects, and other adventures!
June 25: Patriotic Crafts – Make a variety of crafts to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
July 9: Camp Dino – Participate in dinosaur-related activities and crafts.
July 23: Fairy Gardens – Create tiny gardens using a variety of materials.
LEGO Club [All Ages]
Last Tuesday of the Month, 2:00-3:00 PM
June 30 & July 28
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.
Dinosaur Dig [All Ages]
Tuesday, July 7, & Wednesday, July 8, 12:30-6:00 PM
Young excavators will dig for dinosaur bones in our Community Room and then enjoy dino activities in our Children’s Library! This program is open to kids of all ages, and families with one or more kids can sign up for a 20-minute slot to hunt for dinosaur bones and build a dinosaur. Registration is required online here. Registration opens on Tuesday, June 30, at 10:00 AM and will close when the program is full.
Register for the July 7th Dinosaur Dig.
Register for the July 8th Dinosaur Dig.
Science Heroes [All Ages]
Thursday, July 9, 6:00-7:00 PM
Science Heroes are saving the day with science! Come see an interactive, informative show with explosions, experiments, and a contraption called the Toilet Tornado.
Fairytale Birthday Company Princess Party [All Ages]
Thursday, July 23, 12:00-1:30 PM
Princesses (and princes!) of all ages are invited to a special afternoon with Fairytale Birthday Company! Two princesses from your favorite tales will sing songs, tell stories, and take photos with us.
End of Summer Dance Party [All Ages]
Thursday, August 6, 1:30-3:00 PM
Celebrate the end of summer with DJ Kid Boogie Down, frozen treats, crafts, and bubbles!