Programs and Events
Fall Programs
Gearbox Labs Engineering Workshop for Educators of Grades 5-12
Saturday, December 2, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Learn engineer, electronics, and coding with Arduino at this FREE hands-on, high-tech workshop. This workshop includes project materials, a project book, and lunch. Registration is required. Register online here. Special thanks to Gearbox Labs for presenting this workshop and Northwestern Mutual for sponsoring this event.
Open Acoustic Jams
First Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6
Grab your guitar, banjo, ukulele, or any other unplugged instruments you may have and bring them to the Greenfield Public 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!
Write Club: A Club for Writers
Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM
September 27, October 25, November 29
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.
Senior Ambassador
First Friday of the Month, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
December 1 (1:00 PM start)
The Senior Ambassador program is designed to assist older adults in accessing many life enhancing services. It is a partnership between the Milwaukee County Department on Aging and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The Senior Ambassador Specialist will meet one-on-one with older adults and/or their caregivers. The Ambassador is trained to assist with information and referrals regarding meals, medical care, transportation, legal issues and more. Contact Sherril at sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4105 with any questions.
Special Programs for Seniors and their Families:
December 1 at 1:00 PM:
Presenter: Debi Kossoris, musician
Topic: Enjoyable music through the 60's, 70’s and 80's.
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 others like it, you can come to Tech Help for one-on-one private assistance! Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule an appointment.
Winter Programs
Winter Reading Challenge
January 1-March 31
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 at least 15 minutes a day, five days a week to earn an entry (one entry per week) into our grand prize drawing.
Irish Music Show – Cat and Hare
Monday, March 11, 7:00-8:00 PM
Get in the swing of St. Patrick’s season with an evening of Irish music! Milwaukee-based Cat and Hare will play a medley of traditional Irish tunes that will get you stomping. They will bring you a fun evening full of roaring jigs and reels and tell some stories along the way.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Saturday, February 3, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Grab some friends and come down to GPL for some intense jigsaw puzzling action. Eight teams will be squaring off to complete a 750-piece puzzle before time runs out. The first team to finish will receive Board Game Barrister gift cards and the coveted “Missing Piece” trophy. Limber up those fingers and sharpen those eyes: jigsaw puzzling just became REAL! Registration is REQUIRED. Only eight team spots (of no more than four puzzlers) are available. Register with Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us to sign-up. Registration opens January 15. If inclement weather, make-up date is Sunday, February 4 at 1:00 PM.
GPL Seed Library Spring 2024 Kick-Off
Thursday, March 14, 7:00-8:00 PM
Join us as we kick-off our third year of the GPL Seed Library, which will be offering a multitude of heirloom and native plants once again! By attending the kick-off event, you will be among the first to have access to our new Featured Seeds and able to learn all about them and the other seeds we will be offering this year. Like last year, participating in the GPL Seed Library is completely free and open to anyone, not just Greenfield residents! Whether you are a gardening expert or a newbie, we are here to help you every step of the way.
Book Sale
Saturday, April 13, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Stock up on all the hottest books at our used book sale. All proceeds will fund library programs and services.
Adult Spelling Bee
Thursday, April 18, 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 $30 Amazon gift card! Contact Gabriel for more information and to register: gabriels@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101
Game Nights
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
February 21, April 17, May 15
Have some fun at Greenfield Library! We offer a chance to play games with members of the community. Use that big brain of yours and get lucky with game events and have some fun while doing it! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us to register and for more details. No events in January or March.
February 21: Big Brain Trivia Night
April 17: Lotería – Mexican picture card game similar to bingo (Cap 20)
May 15: Big Brain Trivia Night
Ticket to Ride Board Game Session
Saturday, March 2, 1:00-3:00 PM
All aboard! Come join us and other local, board game enthusiasts to play the game, Ticket to Ride. Compete with other players as you try to build the most lucrative and productive train lines. You might not have thought about being a rail tycoon before, but you just might after playing this game! Registration is required. Register online at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/adults/programs-events/ or call (414) 321-9595 ext. 4118.
Open Acoustic Jams
First Wednesdays of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1
Grab your guitar, banjo, ukulele, or any other unplugged instruments you may have and bring them to the Greenfield Public Library Community Room. 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!
Write Club: A Club for Writers
Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM
January 31, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 29
This peer-supported writing group will provide experienced and novice writers the chance to discuss the craft of writing, peer remove each other’s work, and celebrate one of our favorite pastimes. From blogger to novelist to poet and beyond, writers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or 414-321-9595 ext. 4116 for more information.
Wednesday Matinee Movies
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
January 10 – May 22
See some great films at Greenfield Public Library’s Wednesday Matinee Movies. Starting January 10, we will be showing a variety of newer and classic movies. Persons under 18 MUST be accompanied by parent or guardian for R-rated films. Contact Librarian Phil with questions. List of movies to be played will be released in mid-December.
Adult Crafts
Fourth Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
January 25, February 22, March 28, April 25
Registration is required. You can register through our website (www. greenfieldlibrary.org/adults/programs-events/). Registration will open one week in advance. Registration will close and the link will be removed once registration is full.
January 25: Glass Etching- Create an etched snowflake on glass
February 22: Book Page Wreath- Make a wreath using old library books
March 28: Chef Gnome- Learn how to make a sock gnome sous chef
April 25: Pressed Flower Votive Candleholder- Decorate a votive candleholder with pressed flowers
Open Job Search Help – Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Two Tuesdays a Month (March-May)
March 26, April 23, May 28, 1:00-2:30 PM
March 19, April 30, May 21, 6:00-7:00 PM
Attention Job Seekers: Looking for a job can be a job in and of itself. Annette DiZinno from The Goodwill Workforce Connection Center will be onsite to help you learn and navigate this process. This open time (with both an afternoon and evening session each month) is for any job seeker, young, old or somewhere in between. Annette will share strategies and tips that have been gleaned over the years from working with employers and recruiters. Come with your questions and concerns and she will do her best to offer direction and practical advice as you move forward in a casual setting.
Tonight I Learned…: An Interesting and Educational Speaking Series
Tuesday, April 16 & Thursday, May 9, 7:00-8:00 PM
Want to learn something interesting quickly? Stop by for an hour-long talk from an area professor about a topic they love in our new speaking series. The topic could be anything. Be the smarty pants of your group and learn something new at GPL.
April 16: The Art of (World) War: Art in Nazi Germany by Dr. Patrick Jung, Professor, Humanities, Social Science, and Communication Department, MSOE
May 9: The What, How, Where and Why of AI by Dr. Derek Riley, Professor and Program Director of Computer Science Program, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, MSOE
Adaptive & Sensory Story Time for Adults with Special Needs
Second and Fourth Thursday of the Month, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
January 11 & 25, February 8 & 22, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25
Join us for storytelling and arts and crafts projects. Registration is encouraged. Register in person or by phone at (414) 321-9595 ext. 4127.
The “Greenfield Aces” Cribbage Club
First and Third Friday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM
January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16, March 1 & 15, April 5 & 19, May 3 & 17
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!
Sheepshead Night
Second Tuesday of the Month, 6:00-8:00 PM
January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14
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 Ambassador
First Friday of the Month, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5, May 3
Check our website or drop by in January for February 2, March 1, and May 3 presenter topics.
Contact Sherril at sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4105 with any questions.
Special Programs for Seniors and their Families
January 5: Presenter: Colson Leach-Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator-Compassus
Topic: Hospice 101: its purpose, when to use it, and misconceptions about hospice
February 2: Presenter: Mike Scasny, Max A. Sass & Sons, Community Liaison
Topic: Safety for seniors
March 1: Presenter: Joey Kitten, Greenfield Health Department Public Health Specialist
Topic: Healthy living
April 5: Presenter: Tom Rowe-Family Generations Network
Topic: Exciting events at the Family Generations Expo on May 18, 2024 and “Remember When” trivia
May 3: Presenter: Tim Lemmers, City of Greenfield-IT Director
Topic: Internet and computer security tips
Spice of the Month…Back by Popular Demand!
We can’t wait for you to spice it up! With a generous donation from Penzeys Spices, the Greenfield Public Library is excited to bring back the spice of the month program starting in January. 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. Contact Daphne at daphnea@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more information.
January: Smoked Paprika
February: French Thyme
March: Cracked Rosemary
April: Turkish Oregano
Peeps-O-Rama: A Literary-Themed Peep Diorama Contest
Build a diorama using peeps candy and a shoe box depicting a scene from one of your favorite books. Drop off your diorama at the Reference Desk March 11-17. The dioramas will be on display in the library and on Facebook. People can vote in-person or online for their favorite in each age category March 18-24. Winners will be announced March 26.
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
A lot of puzzles are completed once, put away, and are never used again. Now you can get the joy of experiencing a new puzzle without having to buy one! Starting in January, Greenfield Public Library will host an ongoing puzzle exchange spot where you can donate an old puzzle or take a new one home with you.
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, visit the library for a 1-on-1 private Tech Help session! Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us and (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule.