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Fall Programs
Preschool Story Time [Ages 3-5]
Mondays, 10:30-11:00 AM
September 8 – December 1
Join Ms. Christine for a journey through all the letters of the alphabet, with stories and activities focused on a different letter each week! This program is intended for children ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome.
Parachute Play [Ages 1-5]
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:00 AM, 10:30-11:00 AM
September 9 – December 2
Join Ms. Hanna for songs and games with our giant parachute! Geared toward ages 1-5, but all are welcome!
Baby/Toddler Story Time [Ages 0-3]
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
September 10 – December 3
Join Ms. Hanna for stories and songs chosen just for our littlest readers! Stick around for play time and 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
September 11 – December 4
Join Ms. Christine for songs, dancing, rhymes, and more musical fun! This program is intended for ages 0-5, but all ages are welcome.
LEGO Club [All Ages]
First Tuesday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
December 2
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 are provided.
Reading With Charlie [Ages 5-12]
Two Mondays a Month, 5:30-6:30 PM
December 8
Come read to Charlie, our four-legged, furry friend! Charlie is a friendly, patient listener who loves to hear children practice their reading. Register in advance online here for a 10-minute slot for a single child or family. The registration link will go live at 10:00 AM one week prior to each event. Bring your own book or use a provided dog-themed book. This program is geared towards beginning readers, but all children are welcome to register.
Register for the December 8 Reading With Charlie session.
Reading Is Cool & Rev Up To Read [Ages 2-12]
Reading Is Cool
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Monday, February 16, 2026
Kids ages 2-12 can sign up for the Reading is Cool program at the Children's Desk or Adult Reference Desk and read 5 books to earn a free ticket to Disney on Ice with the purchase of an adult ticket. There is a limit of one free kids ticket for each full-priced adult ticket. Completed Reading is Cool cards can be exchanged for Disney on Ice tickets December 8 - February 16 at the Fiserv Forum Box Office. Disney on Ice shows take place at Fiserv Forum from Thursday, February 12 to Monday, February 16, 2026. Books read for Reading Is Cool can also count for Rev Up To Reading.
Rev Up To Reading
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Saturday, January 31, 2026
Kids ages 2-12 can sign up for the Rev Up To Reading program at the Children's Desk or Adult Reference Desk and read 5 books to earn a free ticket to Monster Jam with the purchase of an adult ticket. There is a limit of one free kids ticket for each full-priced adult ticket. Completed Rev Up To Reading cards can be exchanged for Monster Jam tickets December 1 - January 31 at the Fiserv Forum Box Office. Monster Jam takes place at the Fiserv Forum on Saturday, January 31 at 7:00 PM. Books read for Rev Up To Reading can also count for Reading Is Cool.
Pigeon Party [All Ages]
Wednesday, December 10, 6:00-7:30 PM
Let’s celebrate one of our favorite book characters and meet Mo Willems’ The Pigeon! We’ll also have an interactive workshop provided by First Stage Theater.
Noon Year’s Eve Party [All Ages]
Saturday, December 27, 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.
KPop Demon Hunters Party [Ages 8-14]
Tuesday, December 30, 2:00-4:00 PM
Fans of the movie can come in costume, make crafts, sing karaoke, put on temporary tattoos, and more! This program is intended for ages 8-14 but all ages are welcome.
Winter & Spring Programs
Winter Reading Challenge
Sunday, January 4 – Saturday, February 28
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.
Preschool Story Time [Ages 3-5]
Mondays, 10:30-11:00 AM
January 5 – April 27
Join Ms. Christine for a journey through all the letters of the alphabet, with stories and activities focused on a different letter each week! Geared toward ages 3-5, but all are welcome!
Parachute Play [Ages 1-5]
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:00 AM & 10:30-11:00 AM
January 6 – April 28 (No programs February 17 and April 7 due to elections.)
Join Ms. Hanna for songs and games with our giant parachute! Geared toward ages 1-5, but all are welcome!
Baby/Toddler Story Time [Ages 0-3]
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
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!
LEGO Club [All Ages]
One Tuesday a Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
January 6, February 3, March 3, April 14
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 are provided.
Afternoon Adventurers [Ages 5-12]
Third Thursday of the month, 4:00-5:00 PM
January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16
Join Ms. Hanna for a mixture of games, crafts, STEAM activities and more! Each session will feature a new fun theme. Geared toward ages 5-12, but all are welcome!
Youth Take & Make Kits [Ages 5-12]
One Thursday a Month at 9:00 AM
January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2
Stop by the Children’s Desk to grab a craft kit, designed for ages 5-12. One hundred kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reading With Charlie [Ages 5-12]
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 PM
January 26, February 9 & 23, March 9, April 6 & 20
Come read to Charlie, our four-legged, furry friend! Charlie is a friendly, patient listener who loves to hear children practice their reading. Register in advance for a 10-minute slot for a single child or family. Registration link goes live at 10:00 AM one week prior to each event. Bring your own book or use a provided dog-themed book. This program is geared toward beginning readers, but all children are welcome to register.
Register for the January 26 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the February 9 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the February 23 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the March 9 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the April 6 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the April 20 Reading With Charlie session.
American Girl Tea Party [Ages 5-12]
Monday, January 19, 2:00-4:00 PM
Bring your American Girl doll (or any other doll) for a special tea party on this day off school. We’ll have games, crafts, and treats for you and your doll. Geared toward ages 5-12, but all children are welcome!
Valentine’s Bash [Ages 5-12]
Friday, February 13, 2:00-4:00 PM
Join us to celebrate Valentine’s Day on this day off school. We’ll have fun games, crafts, and prizes! Geared toward ages 5-12, but all children are welcome!
Flower Bag Painting [All Ages]
Tuesday, February 24, 6:00-7:00 PM
Bring the whole family to learn a new painting technique: creating flowers with plastic bags. Take home a one-of-a-kind floral work! All painting materials are provided, but space and supplies are limited. Call Christine at (414) 321-9595 ext. 4127 with any questions.
Spring Break Crafts [All Ages]
Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3, 9:00 AM
Join us in the Children’s Library for a different craft each day of spring break! While supplies last.
Pokemon Card Trading [All Ages]
Wednesday, April 1, 2:00-4:00 PM
Come show and/or trade your Pokemon cards! This program is for all ages.
Mini Golf at the Library [All Ages]
Thursday, April 2, 1:00-4:00 PM
Drop in for a round of mini golf and see the Community Room and the Children’s Library transformed into a whimsical golf course! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition.
Urban Wildlife [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.