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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 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 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.
Afternoon Adventurers [Ages 6-11]
Third Thursday of the Month, 4:00-5:00 PM
November 20
Join Hanna for a mixture of games, crafts, STEM activities and more! Each week will feature a new fun theme. Geared toward ages 6-11, but all are welcome!
Reading With Charlie [Ages 5-12]
Two Mondays a Month, 5:30-6:30 PM
November 17 & 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 November 17 Reading With Charlie session.
Register for the December 8 Reading With Charlie session.
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.