Programs and Events

Fall Programs

Teen Craft [Ages 13-18]

Second Tuesday of the Month, 4:00-5:00 PM
November 10

Registration is required online here. Registration opens one week before the program at 10:00 AM.

November 10: Marbled Mugs. Register for this craft.

Tween and Teen Paint by Number [Ages 10-18]

Tuesday, November 17, 4:30-5:30 PM

Join us for some fun painting using paint by number kits! Available while supplies last. Kits generously provided by Board Game Barrister.

Slime Making [Ages 13-18]

Tuesday, December 1, 5:00-6:00 PM

We’re making some slime at the library! Mix and customize your own slime for messy, stress-relieving fun. This program is co-sponsored by the Southwest Suburban Health Department.

Emotional Support Critters [Ages 13-18]

Thursday, December 3, 5:00-6:00 PM

Need a little extra support? Come make an emotional support critter to take with you wherever you go! This program is co-sponsored by the Southwest Suburban Health Department.

Crafting Circle [All Ages]

Third Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
November 18

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.

Take and Make Craft Kits [All Ages]

Second Thursday of the Month at 6:00 PM
November 12, December 10

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.

Open Play Chess [All Ages]

One Saturday a Month, 1:30-3:00 PM
November 14, December 12

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.

Winter & Spring Programs

Winter Reading Challenge

Sunday, January 3 – Saturday, February 27 Book lovers of all ages can participate in our Winter 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 five days a week to earn an entry (one entry per week) into our grand prize drawing.

Tween and Teen Craft [Ages 10-18]

Second Tuesday of the Month, 4:00-5:00 PM

January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13

Registration is required online at here. Registration opens one week before the program at 10:00 AM.

January 12: Mason Jar Snow Globes

February 9: Light Switch Covers

March 9: Paper Squishies (make a squishy toy out of paper, tape, and stuffing)

April 13: Mini Masterpieces (create a tiny painting replicating a famous work of art)

Snacks and Stickers [Ages 10-18]

Tuesday, January 19, 4:00-5:00 PM

Need a soothing activity to unwind with? Enjoy some snacks while we use stickers to decorate cute mini rooms!

Potato Chip Taste Test [Ages 10-18]

Tuesday, February 23, 4:00-5:00 PM

Can you guess the flavor of these chips? Join us for a fun blind taste test and see if you can guess which chip is which! This is a friendly competition just for fun, and the prize is getting to eat a lot of chips.

Blackout Poetry [Ages 10-18]

Tuesday, March 16, 4:00-5:00 PM

Get ready for World Poetry Day on March 21 by making some blackout poetry! Take some old book pages and art supplies and make a masterpiece of your very own.

Magic: The Gathering [Ages 8-18]

Tuesday, April 27, 4:00-6:00 PM

This program is for ages 8-18 who are either fans or would like to become fans of the game Magic: The Gathering. Cards and instruction will be provided!

Open Play Chess

First Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5