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Explore Milwaukee history through local news, events, and peoplewith this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only publishedonline. Also available remotely 24/7 for Greenfield residents on anydevice.Toddler Story Time [Ages 1-3]Mondays, 9:30-10:00 AM, 10:30-11:00 AM September 9 – December 2 (no program on October 21)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.CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS Stream movies, documentaries, foreign films, and more for free. Available to City of Greenfield residents only. Limit of 10downloads per month. Ancestry - Includes more than 1.5 million names inrecords from the United States Census, Military,Court, church records, and directories. (In LibraryUse Only)BadgerLink - Wisconsin's online resource for over 40 databases including Encyclopedia Britannica, Novelist, Consumer Reports, and more!Gale Courses - Provides access to over 360 onlinecourses on multiple topics of interest, including careertraining programs!Libby is the reading app for your library powered by Overdrive. BorroweBooks and audiobooks. Visit Wisconsin Digital Library for access viacomputer at wplc.overdrive.comOpen up a world of languages to young learners! Learn Chinese,English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Available throughTransparent Language Online. Learn a new language with Transparent Language. With coursesin over 100 languages, Transparent Language offers an effectiveand fun tool for learners of all levels. They even have Englishcourses in 26 different languages. Digital Services available at greenfieldlibrary.org/online-resourcesCHILDREN’S STORY TIMESCHILDREN’S STORY TIMESPreschool Story Time [Ages 3-5]Wednesdays, 2:00-2:30 PMSeptember 11 – December 4Join Ms. Christine for this educational program for kids ages 3-5and their caregivers. With books, songs, and other early literacyactivities, we’ll make it fun as we get ready for school!Storytelling with Mr. Mark [Ages 4-10]Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 AM & 6:30-7:00 PMSeptember 12 – December 5 (no program on November 28)Our storyteller Mr. Mark has told hundreds of stories here at theGreenfield Public Library. This Fall, he will share some of his all-timefavorites! Caregivers must be with their children during the program.Recommended for ages 4-10, but these stories can be enjoyed by allages. Udemy offers over 10,000 on-demand online videocourses related to business, technology, and personalgrowth. Udemy courses are available on-demand, sothey can be started at any time. Learners will also receivea certificate of completion when they finish a course.

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CHILDREN & FAMILYCHILDREN & FAMILYFamily Story Time [Ages 3-10]Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 AMSeptember 14, October 12, November 9Experience fun stories told by our storyteller Mr. Mark that canbe enjoyed by the whole family! Caregivers must be with theirchildren during the program.LEGO Club [All Ages]One Tuesday a Month, 6:00-7:00 PMSeptember 3, October 1, November 19, December 3Kids of all ages are welcome to join LEGO Club! We’ll have atheme or challenge, build our creations, and display our creationsin the Children’s Library. LEGOs will be provided.Kids Paint Along [Ages 5-10]One Tuesday a Month, 6:00-7:00 PMSeptember 24, October 22, November 26Kids will paint their own work of art with step-by-step instructionsand lots of room for creativity! All materials are provided, butdress in case of mess! Space is limited and registration is required.Register online at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-and-families/programs-events.php. Registration opens one weekbefore the program.Kids Anime Club [ages 8-11]Third Friday of the Month, 4:30-5:30 PMSeptember 20, October 18, November 15Calling all young anime fans! Come to the library once a month towatch anime on our big screen, make anime-themed crafts, andenjoy Japanese snacks. Registration is encouraged but notrequired. Register online at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-and-families/programs-events.php.Library of ThingsThe Greenfield Public Library has much more than books andDVDs to check out. We also have...Yard GamesBoard GamesVideo GamesTool KitsBaking SuppliesWiFi HotSpotsJigsaw Puzzle ExchangeA lot of puzzles are completed once, put away, and are neverused again. Now you can get the joy of experiencing a new puzzlewithout having to buy one! Greenfield Public Library now has anongoing puzzle exchange spot next to the Adult Reference Deskwhere you can donate an old puzzle or take a new one home withyou. No check out required.Scan for a full list of Library of Things items!Explore PassesWe now have Explore Passes to local attractions available for 3day checkout. Passes include Betty Brinn Children’s Museum,Discovery World, Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee ArtMuseum, Mitchell Park Domes, and Schlitz Audubon NatureCenter.Scan to check Explore Pass availability!

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CHILDREN & FAMILYCHILDREN & FAMILYKid Crafts to Go [Ages 1-9] First Wednesday of the Month at 1:30 PM.September 4, October 2, November 6Once a month we will provide materials for two new crafts thatmust be picked up in the Children's Library on Wednesdays at1:30 PM. Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basisand registration is no longer required.Games in the Garden [All Ages]Saturday, September 7, 12:00-2:30 PMWith the weather still nice, what better way to have fun thanplaying games in our beautiful Children’s Garden! We will have abunch of games and activities set up for you and your family toenjoy the great outdoors. Ring in Fall with some fun andfrolicking! No rain date planned.Noon Year’s Eve Party [All Ages]Saturday, December 28, 11:00 AM-12:30 PMKids of all ages are invited to celebrate the new year early at ourNoon Year’s Eve! Play games, make crafts, and we’ll have acountdown at 12 noon. Author and Illustrator Visit with Kelly Nelson and Aaron Boyd [All Ages]Saturday, October 26, 1:00-2:30 PMMeet Wisconsin author (Kelly Nelson) and illustrator (Aaron Boyd) of the new picture book Brownie the War Dog: Veterans’ Best Friend. Books will be available for purchase at the event and a book signing will follow the book talk. Special thanks to Boswell Books Company for cosponsoring this event. Registration is requiredonline at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-and-families/programs-events.php.Support Your LibraryUsed Book SaleSaturday, October 19, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM & Sunday, October 20, 1:00-5:00 PMStock up on all the hottest books at our used book sale. All proceeds will fund library programs and services.Art ExhibitSeptember 2 – September 30Finn Sloane ArtistryFinn is a local, abstract paint pour artist who primarily paints on plexiglass,gesso board or canvas as well as other mediums like bottles, mirrors andtables/chairs.You can find Finn on Facebook: Finn Sloan Artistry and on TikTok: finnsloaneSupport A Local ArtistFriends of the Greenfield Public LibrarySupport the library by volunteering for our new Friends Group. Contact theLibrary Director Jennifer Einwalter at jennifer.einwalter@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4103 for more information.

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Trick-or-Treat at the Library [All Ages]Tuesday, October 29, 6:00-7:30 PMKids of all ages are welcome to come incostume and be ready for crafts, games,treats, and spookiness!Scary Stories After Dark with Mr. Mark[Ages 6-10]Thursday, October 31, 7:30-8:15 PMJoin Mr. Mark for spine-tingling adventure oftales meant to frighten and surprise! Theprogram will be in the Community Room. Notsuited for the very young.September 17-The Boys on the Boat (PG-13 - 2:03 minutes)September 24- 12 Angry Men (1957) (1:36 minutes)October 1-The Fall Guy (PG-13 - 2:06 minutes)October 8- The Elephant Man (1980) (PG - 2:04 minutes)October 15- American Fiction (R - 1:57 minutes)*Rated R forlanguage throughout, some drug use, sexual references and briefviolenceOctober 22-The Blues Brothers (1980) (R - 2:13 minutes)*Rated Rfor languageOctober 29- Ordinary Angels (PG - 1:58 minutes)November 19- Arthur the King (PG-13 - 1:47 minutes)CHILDREN & FAMILYCHILDREN & FAMILYTeen Anime Club [ages 12-18]Fourth Friday of the Month, 3:30-5:00 PMSeptember 27, October 25, November 22Watch anime on our big screen, create anime-themed crafts, munchon Japanese snacks, and discuss all things anime with your friends!Registration is encouraged but not required. Register online atwww.greenfieldlibrary.org/teens/programs-events.php.TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMSTWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMSTeen Volunteer Hours [Ages 12-18]Second & Third Tuesday of the Month, 4:00-5:00 PM September 10 & 17, October 8 & 15, November 12 & 19 Calling all teen volunteers! Join us on the second and third Tuesdayof the month, September through November, and help TeenLibrarian Daphne with fun projects! Contact Daphne atdaphne.adamson@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 formore details.Matinee MoviesTuesdays, 1:00 PM September 19 – November 19(no programs November 5 & 12)See some great films at Greenfield Public Library’s WednesdayMatinee Movies! Persons under 18 MUST be accompanied by aparent or guardian for R-rated films. Contact Librarian Phil withquestions at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116.ADULT PROGRAMSMovies:

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Tween Munch & Make [Ages 8-12]Second Wednesday of the Month, 4:30-5:30 PMSeptember 11, October 9, November 13 Do you love snacks? Do you love crafts? If so, join us for TweenMunch & Make! All supplies will be provided. Registration required.Online registration opens on the first day of the month(www.greenfieldlibrary.org/teens/programs-events.php). ContactDaphne at daphne.adamson@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595ext. 4104 for more details. September 11: Teddy Grahams & Rainbow Scratch ArtOctober 9: Rice Krispy Treats & Pony Bead Lizard KeychainNovember 13: Twinkies & Mini Tile MagnetsTween & Teen Movie Night [Ages 8-18]Last Wednesday of the Month, 5:30-7:30 PMSeptember 25, October 30, November 27 Experience movies like never before! Each month there will bethemed DRINKS, SNACKS, and FUN ACTIVITIES to enjoy whilewatching a movie. All supplies will be provided. All films are ratedPG. Registration required. Online registration for opens on the firstday of the month (www.greenfieldlibrary.org/teens/programs-events.php). Contact Daphne at daphne.adamson@greenfieldwi.usor (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more details.We can’t say the name of the movie, but we can give you a hintbased of some of the fun activities we’ll be doing. On September 25,we will wear a panda mask when the main character turns into apanda. On October 30, we will play an air guitar when the maincharacter strums his guitar. On November 27, we throw a paper ballin the air every time the main character makes a new memory. TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMSTWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMSHistory Book Club (In Person & Zoom)Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PMSeptember 24, October 22, November 26The History Book Club is a critical, yet social conversation for those who enjoylearning about and discussing history. All are welcome, even those who didnot read but enjoy history! We will be meeting live at Greenfield PublicLibrary, but you can also join us virtually via Zoom. Contact Phil atphils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details and toregister for Zoom. September 24: Dodge City: Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and the WickedestTown in the American West by Tom Clavin October 22: Checkpoint Charlie: The Cold War, The Berlin Wall, and the MostDangerous Place on Earth by Iain MacGregor November 26: BOOK REPORT! Read a History Book of Your Choosing andTalk About It with the Group! (This session starts at 6:30 PM.)BOOK DISCUSSIONSClosing EarlyThe library will close at 5 PM on Tuesday, November 5, for evening voting. Thebuilding will be open for voting only. Thank you for your patience andunderstanding with this adjustment to our hours.Announcement

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Financial Crimes: Awareness & Prevention PresentationThursday, October 24, 7:00-8:00 PMLearn how to protect yourself from scammers! A Fraud Expert from UW CreditUnion will talk about credit and debit card fraud, identity theft and phishingscams, precautions you can take to protect your information, steps to take ifyou become a victim, educational and informational resources. Take Control: Budgeting 101 Presentation Thursday, September 26, 7:00-8:00 PMLearn how to gain control of your spending! A Budgeting Expert from UW Creditunion will talk about tracking personal spending, setting realistic short and long-term financial goals, and developing a personal spending plan. Make Your Own Duct Tape Wallet Thursday, September 26, 6:30-7:00 PMKeep your money in your pocket with duct tape wallet of your own design! Allsupplies will be provided. Registration is required. Visit our Adult Programs &Events webpage to register. Contact Daphne at daphne.adamson@greenfieldwi.usor (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more details.Make Your Own Piggy Bank Thursday, October 24, 6:30-7:00 PMKeep your pennies safe in a piggy bank of your own design! All supplies will beprovided. Registration is required. Visit our Adult Programs & Events webpage toregister. Contact Daphne at daphne.adamson@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595ext. 4104 for more details.NEW! Financial Literacy Programs forTeens and Adults with UW Credit Union Adult Book Discussion (In Person & Zoom)Second Wednesday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PMSeptember 11, October 9, November 13Meet 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 11: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi DareOctober 9: The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a DangerousObsession by Michael FinkelNovember 13: The Frozen River by Ariel LawhonBOOK DISCUSSIONSNEW! Afternoon Book TalksSecond Thursday of the Month, 2:00-3:00 PMSeptember 12, October 10, November 14We are offering a new book club for those who would rather hold discussion inthe afternoon! Join us for Afternoon Book Talks featuring some of the best andmost popular novels of today! Come prepared with questions and talkingpoints, having read the novel before each meeting. Contact Gabriel for moreinfo: gabriels@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101.September 12: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif EngerOctober 10: A Death in Cornwall by Daniel SilvaNovember 14: Eruption by Michael Crichton & James Patterson

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Adult CraftsSecond & Third Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PMSeptember 12 & 19, October 10 & 17, November 14 & 21Registration is required. You can register through our website(greenfieldlibrary.org/adults/programs-events/). Registration will open one week inadvance. Registration will close and the link will be removed when registration is full.Please only register for one session per craft.September 12 and 19: Rice Heating Pads: Join us to make a reusable,microwavable heating pad. Some basic sewing is required.October 10 and 17: Pom Pom Pumpkin Garland: Learn how to make an adorablepumpkin garland just in time for Halloween!November 14 and 21: Mini Book Ornaments: Fill a clear plastic ornament with tinyversions of 10 books you read this year! We’ll send you home with the pattern so youcan make more.Adaptive Story TimeSecond & Fourth Thursdays of the Month, 11:30 AM-12:00 PMSeptember 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14This program is for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us forstorytelling, arts & crafts projects, and other activities. Registration is encouraged.Register in person or by phone at (414) 321-9595 ext. 4127.Sheepshead NightSecond Tuesday of the Month, 5:30-7:30 PMSeptember 10, October 8, November 12We have heard that the Sheepshead playing community is alive and well here inGreenfield, so we are now offering another chance for these players and newcomersto gather at our library to enjoy the beloved card game. Open to all experience levels!ADULT PROGRAMSLibrary JeopardyThird Monday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PMSeptember 16, October 21, November 18Join us for a trivia contest inspired by Jeopardy. Participants can play alone oron a team of no more than 3 people. Participants will need an electronic deviceto connect to the internet, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You canborrow one of our laptops if you don't have one. Registration is required toborrow one of our laptops (individual or one team member); otherwise, noregistration is required. Email Kenny at kennys@greenfieldwi.us to register for alaptop.ADULT PROGRAMSCrime and Punishment: A True Crime Forum First Monday of the Month, 6:30-7:30 PMOctober 7, November 4, December 2Are you afraid of jail but love true crime podcasts? Would you never hurt a fly yetare fascinated by serial killers? If so, Greenfield Public Library’s new discussionforum, Crime and Punishment, is just for you. Feel free to openly discuss your taboointerest in criminal activity, murder, and other grievous offenses with other crime-interested members of the community. Learn about others’ fascination with thismacabre matter and maybe even learn a little about yourself too. Contact Phil atphils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.Senior Connections (formerly Senior Ambassador)First Friday of the Month, 11:00 AM-12:00 PMSeptember 6, October 4, November 1, December 6Contact Sherril at sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4105 with anyquestions.September 6: Take Care of Your HealthSouthwest Suburban Health Department will talk about current senior health topics.October 4: Managing Arthritis – Work Smarter, Not HarderCaitlin Smith, Occupational Therapist at Aurora, will talk about nonmedicated waysto reduce pain and the benefits of movement.November 1: Senior ScamsMike Scasny, Community Liaison at Max A. Sass & Sons, will talk about types ofscams and how to identify and avoid them.December 6: Update GreenfieldGreenfield Mayor Mike Neitzke will talk about new events happening in Greenfield.

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Open Acoustic JamsFirst Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PMSeptember 4, October 2, November 6, December 4Grab your guitar, banjo, ukulele, or any other unplugged instruments you may haveand bring them to the Greenfield Public Library. Bring some friends and play withfellow 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!Jigsaw Puzzle LeagueSeptember 3 – December 30Can’t get enough jigsaw puzzling action? How about a league? Create a team of nomore than four puzzlers and take on three 500-piece puzzles and one 1000-piecethat must be completed onsite between September 3 and the rest of 2024. Wantto do them all in the first couple weeks of September? Go for it! Want to space itout? Awesome! We will time you and the team with the lowest combined time willwin the grand prize at the end of the year! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.usor (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details and to register your team.ADULT PROGRAMSThe Greenfield Aces Cribbage ClubFirst & Third Friday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PMSeptember 6 & 20, October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15Whether you are just interested in learning to play, or have won a few Cribbagetournaments in your day, the “Greenfield Aces” Cribbage Club is a perfect placefor players of all levels to come together over a classic pastime!Write Club: A Club for WritersLast Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PMSeptember 25, October 30This peer-supported writing group will provide experienced and novice writersthe chance to discuss the craft of writing, do some writing exercises, andcelebrate one of our favorite pastimes. From blogger to novelist to poet andbeyond, writers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Contact Phil atphils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.Spice of the MonthNovember-MarchSpice up your cooking with the Greenfield Public Library’s Spice of the Monthkits! Each kit includes information about the featured spice, two recipesuggestions, and a pre-measured packet of the featured spice. These kits are freeand will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Adult ReferenceDesk at the beginning of each month starting in November. Contact Daphne atdaphnea@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more information.November: Ground AllspiceDecember: PoppyseedGPL Seed LibraryAvailable through the end of OctoberWe have had another amazing year, but the grow season isn’t over yet! There isstill plenty of time to plant Wisconsin Native Plant seeds that will sprout nextspring and of course some cold-weather crops. Stop in the library and check outour Seed Library display! Don’t forget to “return” your new seeds as well! Feelfree to reach out with any questions to gplseedlibrary@greenfieldwi.us. Tech HelpAvailable by AppointmentHave a new device and not sure where to start? Or maybe you want to stay incontact with your friends and family but aren’t familiar with social media? Forthese questions and other basic ones like it, you can come to Tech Help for one-on-one private assistance! Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us and(414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule.ADULT PROGRAMSOpen Play ChessFirst Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PMSeptember 5, October 3, November 7Players of all skill ranges are welcome to play the classic game, chess. Feel free touse one of our sets or bring your own.

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Adult Spelling BeeTuesday, October 15, 7:00-8:00 PMOur hit Adult Spelling Bee is back! Enjoy a fun and light atmosphere whilecompeting against your friends and neighbors in an old school spelling bee, justlike you’re back in 5th grade! The champion of the night will be walking homewith a $50 Amazon gift card! Contact Gabriel for more information and toregister: gabriels@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101.Adult Bad Art DaySaturday, November 9, 11:30 AM-1:30 PMFeeling creative? Not good at art? Perfect! Leave your good taste at home andcreate some wacky tacky art at Greenfield Public Library. You will have 45minutes to make the worst art you can. Afterwards, there will be a vote and thebest at bad art will win the coveted “Gud at Bad Art Trophy.” Materials will beprovided. Registration is required. Please register through our website:(www.greenfieldlibrary.org/adults/programs-events/). Registration will open onOctober 31. The link will be removed when registration is full. Contact Phil atphils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more information.ADULT PROGRAMSHow Dry I Am – Milwaukee Prohibition” TalkWednesday, November 20, 7:00-8:00 PMIt is hard to believe that a city nicknamed “Brew City” survivedProhibition. But we did! What were the roots of the Prohibitionmovement and how did Milwaukeeans adjust and resist it? SteveSchaffer from the Milwaukee County Historical Society will help youexplore the people, places, and organizations instrumental in theProhibition movement and how they related to 1920s Milwaukee.Gift Wrapping 101Thursday, December 5, 6:00-7:00 PMLearn tips and tricks to up your gift-wrapping game from a formerBoston Store gift-wrapping expert. Bring along a small item to wrap oran empty box will be provided for you. All gift wrapping will beprovided. Registration is required. Register online atwww.greenfieldlibrary.org/adults/programs-events/ startingNovember 1.Big Brain Trivia NightWednesday, October 16, 6:30-8:00 PMHave some fun as Greenfield Public Library offers you chances to play games withmembers of the community and win, Win, WIN! Use that big brain of yours during ourtrivia session and crack some tricky puzzles with some word and number games.Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us for more details.ADULT PROGRAMSAdult Take and Make Craft KitsSecond Thursday of the Month at 6:00 PMSeptember 12, October 10, November 14, December 12Available on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, each kit containssupplies and instructions to complete a craft. Kits are available on a first-come,first-served basis and limited to two per person/household. Craft Supply SwapSaturday, September 14, 9:00 AM-2:00 PMCalling all crafters! Bring in your gently used (or never-got-around-to-using-it) artand craft supplies and take home new-to-you craft supplies for FREE! New or gentlyused craft supplies will be accepted for donation from Tuesday, September 3through Friday, September 13. You do not have to donate to attend. All leftovermaterials will be donated. Contact Jennifer at Jennifer.einwalter@greenfieldwi.uswith questions.Yarn DaySaturday, October 12, 10:00 AM-2:00PMLet’s celebrate Fiber Arts! Bring your knitting or crochet project to work on, sharepatterns, swap yarn, and get to know other fiber artists in the area. Chad Lewis “Bizarre History of Wisconsin” TalkWednesday, October 23, 7:00-8:00 PMFor nearly three decades Chad Lewis has traveled the back roads of the world in searchof the strange and unusual. His Bizarre History of Wisconsin talk showcases over 100bizarre newspaper stories from early Wisconsin and provides a time portal back to theearly days of the state when it was filled with strange deaths, ghosts, sea serpents,peculiar people, medical anomalies, oddities, psychic phenomena, and UFOs. Check outthe weird origins of our kooky state in this interesting and odd talk!

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