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Winter & Spring Programs
Baby/Toddler Story Time [Ages 0-3]
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM (No program April 15.)
January 7 – April 29
Join Ms. Hanna for stories and songs chosen just for our littlest readers! Stick around for play time and to talk with other caregivers. Geared toward ages 0-3, but all are welcome!
Music and Motion [Ages 0-5]
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
January 8 – April 30
Join Ms. Christine for songs, dancing, rhymes, and more musical fun! Geared toward ages 0-5, but all are welcome!
STEAM Tinker Night [Ages 4 and up]
Monday, May 11, 5:00-7:00 PM
Join us for a special tinker time with our brand-new STEAM collection! Thanks to a generous grant from the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Greenfield was able to purchase 31 STEAM kits. Each kit contains a science, technology, engineering, art, or math related game or product. These kits help children develop important skills such as problem-solving, technology literacy, critical thinking, and creativity. The kits check out for 3 weeks at a time and are unable to be placed on hold.
Urban Wildlife w/ Urban Ecology Center [Ages 4+]
Thursday, May 14, 5:30-6:30 PM
Uncover the animals living naturally within our city! Use observation skills to look closely at clues left by urban wildlife in neighborhoods shared by humans and animals alike. Create a small animal habitat outdoors while building appreciation for these local creatures. Email librarian Kenny at Kenny.Schlueter@greenfieldwi.gov or call (414) 321-9595 ext. 4118 with any questions. Registration is required. Registration opens one week before the program at 10:00 AM and will close when the program is full.
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. Christine 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.
Stuffie Sleepover [All Ages]
Monday, June 1, 5:30-6:30 PM
Bring your stuffie for a sleepover at the library! We’ll read our stuffies stories, play some games, and do some crafts. Come pick your stuffie up the next day and check out some photos of the silly things they got up to overnight!
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.
Summer Reading Kick-Off with Marvelous Michelle [All Ages]
Tuesday, June 16, 1:30-3:00 PM
Celebrate the beginning of summer with crafts, games, and a bubble show! Marvelous Michelle is Milwaukee’s premier bubble lady, and her 1-hour show features one-of-a-kind bubble stunts. Don’t forget to sign up for our all-ages Summer Reading Challenge.
Mischief & Magic [All Ages]
Tuesday, June 23, 4:00-5:00 PM
For the young, for the old, believe and behold! Mischief & Magic brings a high-energy magic show with comedy and audience interaction.
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.
Happy Birthday, America! [All Ages]
Monday, June 29, 1:30-4:00 PM
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the library! Join us for an afternoon of activities, crafts, cake, and games to mark the founding of the United States in 1776.
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!