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Greenfield Public Library Fall 2023 Programs All programs are in person and do not require registration unless otherwise stated Virtual programs will be held through Zoom or on our Facebook page You do not need a Facebook account to view the programs Recordings will be on Facebook for at least one week for you to view at your convenience Find us at www facebook com greenfieldpubliclibrary CHILDREN FAMILY PROGRAMS Rhythm Rhyme Time In Person and Zoom Mondays 9 30 10 00 AM and 10 30 11 00 AM September 11 November 27 no program October 9 Join us for 30 minutes of songs and rhymes to encourage singing dancing and playing Nursery rhymes have never been so much fun Contact Gloria at gloriam greenfieldwi us for Zoom login directions Lap Sit Story Time In Person and Facebook Tuesdays 9 30 10 00 AM and 10 30 11 00 AM September 12 November 28 www facebook com greenfieldpubliclibrary Join us for 30 minutes of stories rhymes and silly songs It s the best way for any child to start the day Recommended for ages 6 months 3 years but all ages are welcome Toddler Story Time Wednesdays 10 30 11 00 AM September 13 November 29 Join Ms Christine for stories songs and fun activities Recommended for ages 1 3 years but all ages are welcome Caregivers stay with children during the program Story Time with Mr Mark You Wear It Well In Person and Facebook Thursdays 10 30 11 00 AM and 6 30 7 00 PM September 14 November 30 no program November 23 www facebook com greenfieldpubliclibrary Join Mr Mark for stories about clothing and accessories hats ties glasses coats even underwear Caregivers stay with the children during the program Thursday morning s program will be in person and simultaneously saved to our Facebook page Thursday evening s programs will be in person only EBOOKS AND ELECTRONIC CONTENT Kanopy Video Streaming www kanopy com en greenfieldlibrary A new library service for Greenfield residents Stream movies documentaries foreign films and more for free with your Greenfield Public Library card For more information call the library at 414 321 9595 or Wisconsin s Digital Library www wplc overdrive com Enjoy eBooks audiobooks and movies on your mobile device or computer Download the Libby app to get started or visit Hoopla www hoopladigital com Hoopla has eBooks audiobooks movies music and comics available for checkout with no wait Each card holder can check out LIBRARY OF THINGS The Greenfield Public Library now offers a Library of Things filled with unique and unexpected items for check out You can check out yard games cake pans hotspots VHS tape to digital converters Kindles and tools To check out these items stop by the Adult Reference Desk More information on the items can be found on our website www greenfieldlibrary org inside the library uniqueitems php

BOOK DISCUSSIONS History Book Club In Person Zoom Fourth Tuesday of the Month 7 00 8 00 PM September 26 October 24 November 28 The History Book Club is a critical yet social conversation for those who enjoy learning about and discussing history All are welcome even those who did not read but enjoy history We will be meeting live at Greenfield Library but you can also join us virtually via Zoom Contact Phil at phils greenfieldwi us or 414 321 9595 ext 4116 for more details and to register for Zoom September 26 The Sum of the People How the Census Has Shaped Nations from the Ancient World to the Modern Age by Andrew Whitby October 24 The Earth Is All That Lasts Crazy Horse Sitting Bull and the Last Stand of the Great Sioux Nation by Mark Lee Gardner November 28 BOOK REPORT Read a History Book of Your Choosing and Talk About It with the Group This session starts at 6 30 PM License to Thrill Book Club Third Thursdays of the Month 7 00 8 00 PM September 21 October 19 November 16 Who says reading can t get your heart racing Join us as we explore the wide world of thriller and suspense literature Contact Kenny at kennys greenfieldwi us or 414 321 9595 ext 4118 with any questions September 21 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carr October 19 The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy November 16 Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz CHILDREN FAMILY PROGRAMS Pajama Story Time In Person and Facebook One Saturday a Month 6 00 6 45 PM September 16 October 21 November 11 www facebook com greenfieldpubliclibrary One Saturday a month after the library is closed we open the Community Room for a special pajama story time Children are invited to come in their pj s or regular clothes and to bring pillows blankets or stuffed animals Program is in person and saved to our Facebook page STEAM The Library Fourth Tuesday of the Month 6 00 7 00 PM September 26 October 24 November 28 Bring the whole family for hands on science activities to learn and explore Each month we ll do a new topic Kids of all ages accompanied by an adult are welcome Lego Club First Tuesday of the Month 6 00 7 00 PM September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5 Kids of all ages are welcome to join LEGO Club We ll build creations based on a theme or challenge and display our creations in the Children s Library LEGOs will be provided Kid Crafts to Go Facebook First Wednesday of the Month September 6 October 4 November 1 www facebook com greenfieldpubliclibrary Once a month we will release the materials for two new crafts available for pickup at the Children s Desk Instructions will be posted on our Facebook page on Wednesday at 1 30 PM but the videos will stay up so you can craft when you re ready Registration is required You can register through the link on the Facebook event or through our website www greenfieldlibrary org kids and families programsevents php Registration will open one week in advance

TWEEN TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Soda Taste Test Third Wednesday of the Month 6 30 7 30 PM September 20 October 18 November 15 Do you consider yourself a soda expert If so this is a program you won t want to miss The teen who can identify the most sodas correctly in a blind taste test will be crowned the soda champion and will take home all of the leftover soda Registration required To register visit our Teen Programs Events page www greenfieldlibrary org teens programsevents php September 20 Lemon Lime Soda October 18 Cola November 15 Root Beer Teen Craft Club Fourth Wednesday of the Month 6 30 7 30 PM September 27 October 25 November 22 Do you love making crafts Bring your creativity and get crafty at Teen Craft Club All supplies will be provided Registration required To register visit our Teen Programs Events page www greenfieldlibrary org teens programs events php September 27 Retro Gaming Perler Bead Keychains October 25 Bath Fizzies November 22 Winter Mountain Painting ADULT PROGRAMS Meet Greenfield Author Clementean Stewart Saturday September 9 11 00 AM 12 00 PM Join us for a book signing with Mrs Clementean Stewart and readings from her new memoir My Mother s Daughter In this important work of local history and personal reminiscence Mrs Stewart shares stories about her heritage in the South and many notable persons that touched her family her family s journeys north to cities like Chicago and Milwaukee her decades long career as an educator and her adventurous world travels ADULT PROGRAMS Adaptive Sensory Story Time for Adults with Special Needs Second and Fourth Thursdays of the Month 11 30 AM 12 00 PM September 14 28 October 12 26 November 9 no program November 23 Join us for storytelling and arts crafts projects Registration is encouraged Register in person or by phone at 414 321 9595 ext 4127 Senior Ambassador First Friday of the Month 11 00 AM 12 00 PM September 1 October 6 November 3 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 September 1 Presenter Dorothy Dean disability advocate Founder and CEO of Disability Justice Topic Functioning with disabilities in our society October 6 Presenter Nina Yang Medicare specialist for Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services Topic Medicare changes and updates November 3 Presenter Toomas Mitt manager of The Stories Project Topic How to preserve your family history December 1 at 1 00 PM Presenter Debi Kossoris musician Topic Enjoyable music through the 60 s 70 s and 80 s

ADULT PROGRAMS 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 Game Nights Third Wednesday of the Month 6 30 8 00 PM September 20 October 18 Have some fun as Greenfield Library offers you chances to play games with members of the community and win Win WIN Use that big brain of yours during our trivia session and crack some tricky word and number puzzles Contact Phil at phils greenfieldwi us for more details September 20 Big Brain Trivia October 18 Word Number Games 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 ADULT PROGRAMS PlantWildflowers Initiative Thursday September 14 6 00 7 30 PM Join us for a viewing of My Garden of a Thousand Bees a documentary by acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn accompanied by information for planting native plant seeds in the fall In this fascinating film Dohrn chronicles the lives of the many species of bees in his urban garden in Bristol England while stuck at home during the global pandemic in 2021 Craft Supply Swap Saturday September 16 9 00 AM 2 00 PM Calling all crafters Bring in your gently used or never gotaround to using it art and craft supplies and take home new to you craft supplies for FREE New or gently used craft supply donations will be accepted from Tuesday September 5 through Friday September 15 Those who donate supplies will receive a ticket for early entry to the event You do not have to donate supplies to attend Crafters with an early entry ticket can attend from 9 00 11 00 AM At 11 00 AM the doors will open to the public All leftover materials will be donated Contact Gloria at gloriam greenfieldwi us with questions Navigating Dementia Assessing Treating and Destigmatizing a Complex Memory Loss Condition Tuesday September 19 7 00 8 00 PM Dementia has become a serious mental health concern for millions of senior Americans But what really is dementia Adult Psychiatrist and Geriatric Psychiatric Fellow Makenzie Hatfield Kresch MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin will visit GPL to discuss what dementia entails what one should do if they think that they may have symptoms of memory loss and offer support and recommendations to those who may need to provide care for a person with dementia in the future Please come with questions to this important talk

ADULT PROGRAMS Abraham Lincoln A New Birth of Freedom Talk Tuesday October 10 6 30 8 00 PM Who better to talk about the life and history of Abraham Lincoln than Abraham Lincoln Lincoln impersonator Kevin Wood he looks just like him has toured the Midwest talking about Lincoln s legacy and will be at GPL to discuss the times and exceptional story of one of our greatest presidents This unique talk intended for both children and adults will be a fun way to learn about US history Don t forget to bring a camera and snap a picture with Old Abe All ages welcome Adult Spelling Bee Tuesday November 14 7 00 8 00 PM Adult Spelling Bee is back Enjoy a fun and light atmosphere while competing against your friends and neighbors in an old school spelling bee A competition that feels like you re back in 5th grade The champion of the night will be walking home with a 30 Amazon gift card Contact Gabriel at gabriels greenfieldwi us or 414 321 9595 ext 4101 to register Adult Bad Art Night Friday November 10 6 00 7 15 PM Feeling creative Not good at art Perfect Leave your good taste at home and create some wacky tacky art at the Greenfield Public Library You will have 45 minutes to make the worst art you can Afterwards there will be a vote and the best at bad art will win the coveted Gud at Bad Art Trophy Materials will be provided Registration is required Please register through our website www greenfieldlibrary org adults programs events Registration will open on October 31 The link will be removed once registration is full Contact Phil at phils greenfieldwi us or 414 321 9595 ext 4116 for more information ADULT PROGRAMS Open Job Search Help Goodwill Workforce Connection Center One Monday afternoon a month 1 00 2 30 PM September 25 October 23 November 13 AND One Monday evening a month 6 00 7 30 PM September 18 October 16 November 6 Attention Job Seekers The workplace has gone through fundamental changes over the past decade and continues to evolve post pandemic One thing remains constant 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 program with both an afternoon and evening session each month is for any job seeker 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 on your job search journey Sheepshead Night One Tuesday a Month 6 00 8 00 PM September 12 October 17 November 21 We have heard that the Sheepshead playing community is alive and well here in Greenfield so we are offering another chance for experienced players and newcomers to gather at our library to enjoy the beloved card game Open to all experience levels Wednesday Matinee Movies Wednesdays at 1 00 PM September 13 November 15 See some great films at Greenfield Library s Wednesday Matinee Movies We will be showing a variety of newer pandemic period and classic films bound to keep you entertained Persons under 18 MUST be accompanied by parent or guardian for R rated films Get a list of the movies to be shown at the Library in mid August

ADULT PROGRAMS Adult Crafts Fourth Thursday of the Month 6 00 7 00 PM September 28 October 26 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 September 28 Barn Quilt Painting Pick out a simple barn quilt pattern and paint it on a canvas in the colors of your choice October 26 Cardmaking Back by popular demand Get the supplies and instructions to make different styles of cards or do your own thing The Greenfield Aces Cribbage Club First and Third Fridays of the Month 2 00 4 00 PM September 1 15 October 6 20 November 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 GPL Seed Library Available through the end of October We have had another amazing year but the grow season isn t over yet There is still plenty of time to plant Wisconsin native seeds that will sprout next spring or some cold weather crops Stop in the library and check out our Seed Library display Don t forget to return your new seeds as well Feel free to reach out with any questions to gplseedlibrary greenfieldwi us or 414 321 595 ext 4101 CHILDREN FAMILY PROGRAMS See the Dog Story Time Wednesday October 11 6 30 7 30 PM To celebrate our author visit with David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka we re doing a special story time with their early reader books See the Dog See the Cat and See the Ghost After story time we ll have crafts games treats and photos Don t forget to come see the authors in person on Thursday October 19 TWEEN TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Tween programs are open to middle and high school students Teen Anime Club middle high school students Second Friday of the Month 3 30 5 00 PM September 8 October 13 November 10 Watch anime on our big screen create anime themed crafts munch on Japanese snacks and discuss all things anime with your friends Contact Emily to register at emilya greenfieldwi us or 414 321 9595 ext 4106 Teen Volunteer Hours First and Third Tuesdays of the Month 4 00 5 00 PM September 5 19 October 3 17 November 7 21 Do you love the library Do you need volunteer hours If so come to Teen Volunteer Hours and help Daphne the Teen Librarian with some fun projects in the library Soda and snacks will be provided September 5 Create Bookish Memes for Teen Area September 19 Create Let Freedom Read Bookmarks October 3 Create Giant Paper Stars for the Children s Area October 17 Create a Teen Reads Book Display November 7 Create a Library Scavenger Hunt for Teen Area November 21 Create Giant Hanging Snowflakes for the Children s Area If you need flexible volunteer opportunities please contact Sherril at sherrilw greenfieldwi us or by phone 414 321 9595 ext 4105 to coordinate additional volunteer hours at the library

CHILDREN FAMILY PROGRAMS Kids Anime Club 3rd 5th grade First Thursday of the Month 6 00 7 00 PM September 7 October 5 November 2 Young anime fans come to the library once a month to watch anime on our big screen make anime themed crafts and enjoy Japanese snacks Contact Emily to register at emilya greenfieldwi us or 414 321 9595 ext 4106 Games in the Garden Saturday September 16 12 00 2 30 PM With the weather still nice what better way to have fun than playing games in our beautiful Children s Garden We will have a bunch of games and activities set up for you and your family to enjoy the great outdoors Ring in fall with some fun and frolicking No rain date planned Where s the Treasure A Library Treasure Hunt September 18 September 24 Ahoy me hearties Thar be treasure in the library Lads and lasses ready for a pirate adventure can pick up a treasure map at the Children s Desk and then follow the map to five different treasures Shiver me timbers Pillage the booty from each chest and then turn in your completed map for a library pirate reward Arrgh Trick or Treat Story Time Tuesday October 31 6 00 7 30 PM Come to the library in costume Enjoy stories crafts face painting and treats David LaRochelle Mike Wohnoutka Children s Book Author Illustrator Visit Thursday October 19 6 30 8 00 PM Meet picture book and beginning reader author David LaRochelle and illustrator Mike Wohnoutka LaRochelle and Wohnoutka are the team who created the popular books Moo See the Cat and See the Dog They will be at the library promoting their newest book See the Ghost Their books will be available for purchase at the event and they will sign autographs after their presentation Registration is required Register online at www greenfieldlibrary org kids and families programsevents php Special thanks to Boswell Books Company for cosponsoring this event ADULT PROGRAMS 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 BOOK DISCUSSIONS Adult Book Discussion In Person Zoom Second Wednesday of the Month 7 00 8 00 PM September 13 October 11 November 8 Meet us at the library to talk about books or join the discussion on Zoom For the Zoom meeting link contact Emily at emilya greenfieldwi us or 414 321 9595 ext 4106 September 13 Harry s Trees by Jon Cohen October 11 Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy November 8 The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

Library Hours Monday Thursday 9 00 AM 8 30 PM Friday 9 00 AM 6 00 PM Saturday 9 00 AM 4 00 PM Sunday September May 1 00 5 00 PM Sunday during the summer CLOSED Library Closures for 2023 January 1 2 April 9 May 29 June 19 July 4 September 4 October 9 November 23 24 December 24 25 December 31 Facebook com greenfieldpubliclibrary All programs are free and require no registration unless stated otherwise in the program description 5310 W Layton Ave Greenfield WI 53220 414 321 9595 www greenfieldlibrary org