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READING CHALLENGES
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. Read
for two hours (or pre-readers have 10 books read to them) to earn an
entry into our prize drawing.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Develop your child's early literacy skills, teach them to love books, and
prepare them for school by participating in 1,000 Books Before
Kindergarten. Visit the Children’s Desk or www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-
and-families/1000-books-before-kindergarten/ to register your child. All
children who complete the program will earn a free book.
Greeneld Public Library Winter & Spring 2021 Programs
Most programs will be held virtually through Zoom meetings or on
our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary.
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.
CHILDREN & FAMILY
PROGRAMS
Story Time with Mr. Mark
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
January 7-April 29
Join Mr. Mark for new stories, old stories, silly stories, and exciting
stories. Email story requests to Mark.Steidl@greenfieldwi.us. Programs will
take place live on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/
greenfieldpubliclibrary).
Lap Sit Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
January 5-May 4
Join us on Facebook Live (www.facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary) for a
half hour 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 Time Story Time
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
January 6-April 28 (no program March 3)
Join Ms. Christine for stories, music, and movement! This program will be
presented on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/
greenfieldpubliclibrary). Once a month we will release a story time kit
available for pickup at the Children’s Desk. Each kit will have materials that
we’ll use in that month’s weekly story times. Registration is required and
will open up one week before the day of the program. Register on our
website (https://www.greenfieldlibrary.org/toddler-story-time-kits.php).
CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS CONT.
Pajama Story Time
Saturdays, 6:00-6:30 PM
January 9-May 1
Dress in your pajamas, grab your favorite blanket and stuffed animal,
and get cozy for stories with Mr. Mark live on our Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary).
Rhythm & Rhyme Time
Mondays, 10:30-11:00 AM
January 4-May 3
Join us for 30 minutes of songs and rhymes to encourage singing,
dancing, and playing. Nursery rhymes have never been so fun! This
program will take place on Zoom. Contact Miss Gloria at
gloriam@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4107 for Zoom login
directions.
Kid Crafts to Go
First Wednesday of the Month
January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5
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 (www.facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary) on
Wednesdays at 1:30 PM, but the videos will stay up so you can get
crafting 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/programs-events.php).
Registration will open one week in advance.
CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS CONT.
STEAM @ Home
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 PM
January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17,
March 3 & 17, April 7 & 21
Kids ages 8-13 are invited to our series on STEAM—which stands for
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Twice a month we will
release STEAM kits available for pickup at the Children's Desk.
Instructional videos will be posted on our Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary) on Wednesdays at 2:30, but
videos will stay up so you can do the experiment at your convenience.
Registration is required and will open up one week in advance of the
program. Register on our website (www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-and-
families/programs-events.php).
Lego Club
First Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PM
January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8
Come join the club for Master Builders! This program will take place on
Zoom. We’ll post a Lego challenge and Zoom link on our Facebook
page (www.facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary), then join Ms.
Christine on Zoom to make and share your creations with other Lego
builders.
Peeps-O-Rama – Virtual Edition
March 15-30
Build a diorama using peeps candy and a shoe box depicting a scene
from your favorite book. Submit a photo of your diorama to Miss Gloria
at gloriam@greenfieldwi.us between March 15-21. Please include your
name, age category, and title of your diorama with your picture. Pictures
of the dioramas will be posted on Facebook (www.facebook.com/
greenfieldpubliclibrary). Vote online for your favorite in each category
between March 22-28. Winners will be announced on March 30.
Age categories: Adult 18+, Teen 13-17, Youth 8-12, Kids 7 and under,
and Staff
CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS CONT.
Games in the Garden
Saturday, May 22, 12:00-2:30 PM
With summer approaching, 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 the newer, warmer season with some fun and frolicking! No rain
date planned.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Teen Book Chat
Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 4:00-5:00 PM
January 26, February 23, March 23, April 27
Want to talk about your favorite books, movies, and music? Join us on
Zoom and share your interests with other teens! Contact Sherril at
sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us for Zoom login directions
ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Crafts to Go
Fourth Thursday of the Month
Register to get supplies for a craft to do at home. Instructions will be
posted on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/
greenfieldpubliclibrary) Thursdays at 6:00 PM, but videos will stay on
Facebook so you can make the craft whenever it works for you. Limited
quantities available. Registration is required. Please register through
our website (www.greenfieldlibrary.org/adults/programs-events/take-
home-craft-kits.php).
Registration will open one week before the kit pickup date and will close
when registration is full. Adult Craft Kits will be available for pickup on
the dates listed below.
January 28: Card Making – It’s a great time to send someone a card!
Learn 4 new card making techniques.
February 25: Macramé Earrings – Get all the supplies and
instructions to make a pair of macramé feather earrings.
March 25: Tote Bag Printing – Create your own geometric-inspired
stamp and use it to design a tote bag.
April 22: Watercolor with Markers – Learn how to make a watercolor
effect using only Crayola markers.
Virtual Game Nights
Third Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM
Have some virtual fun as Greenfield Library offers you chances to play
games with members of the community on our Library’s Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary). Use that big brain of
yours with monthly online events and have some fun while doing it!
Registration is required for online bingo, but not the
other events. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us for
more details.
January 20: Online Bingo
February 17: Big Brain Trivia Night
March 17: Word Games
April 21: Online Bingo
May 19: Big Brain Trivia Night
ADULT PROGRAMS CONT.
Cook Club: A Club for Cooks
Fourth Monday of the Month (Bimonthly), 6:30 PM
January 25, March 22, and May 24
Like to cook? Want to try something new? Want to share
and gain recipes with people in your community? Then come to the
brand new Cook Club. Prepare a dish and share it virtually with your
peers. Was it great? Let us know. Was it lousy? More fun to talk
about! We will be meeting on Zoom, so registration will be required.
Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us to register and for more
information on this new group.
January 25: Super Bowl Snacks
March 22: Soups
May 24: Cakes/Pies
Technology Classes
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
Join us on Zoom for technology tips. Contact Melissa at (414) 321-9595
ext. 4118 or melissas@greenfieldwi.us to get instructions for joining the
virtual meeting.
February 11: Cut the Cable – Thinking about getting rid of cable? We’ll
go over some different options and costs for streaming TV shows.
March 11: All About Apps – Do you feel like you could be doing more
with your smartphone or tablet? We’ll talk about some useful apps and
some fun ones that you might not know about.
April 8: Photo Management – If you have pictures on your phone that
you’re worried about losing or you’re running out of space, this class can
show you how to organize your photos and back them up to the cloud.
May 6: Protecting Your Privacy and Security Online – We’ll talk
about how to protect yourself on the internet, including secure
passwords, keeping your information private, and how to tell if a website
is safe.
Bad Art Contest
Ever hear of fine art? We don’t want any of that! Are you creative?
Have you always wanted to compete in an art competition but cannot
draw a straight line to save your life? Perfect! Join us for a contest of fun
and absurdity as you let your terrible, yet amazing inner artist out to run
wild without shame! Create the worst art you can from materials at
home. Then, bring it in to GPL and display your creation in our gallery
for a chance to win the lauded “Certificate of Art Atrociousness” and a
prize...or at least an honorable mention! Submissions will be accepted
April 19-30 and displayed in early May for community voting and
“appreciation.” Registration required. Contact Phil at
phils@greenfieldwi.us for more details.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Please call (414) 321-9595 or visit the reference desk to reserve a copy
of the book.
Adult Book Discussion
Second Wednesday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PM
All meetings will be held virtually through Zoom. Contact Sherril at
sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us for Zoom login directions.
January 13: Book Report: bring a favorite book to share with the
group!
February 10: Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
March 10: The Huntress by Kate Quinn
April 14: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
May 12: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
History Book Club
Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PM
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 meet on the Zoom online
platform. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us for more details on how
to register for the meetings.
January 26: American Passage: The History of Ellis Island by
Vincent J. Cannato
February 23: Suffrage: Women’s Long Battle for the Vote by
Ellen Carol DuBois
March 23: The Ghost Map: The Story of London’s Most Terrifying
Epidemic — and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World
by Steven Johnson
April 27: The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our
Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein
May 25: Area 51: An Uncensored History of America’s Top Secret
Military Base by Annie Jacobsen
ADULT PROGRAMS CONT.
Job Searching
Three Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM
Are you looking for a job in this competitive job market? Join us for job search
programs presented by Annette Dizinno from Goodwill Workforce Connection
Center. Give yourself an advantage and avoid mistakes in your job hunt.
Annette will offer information on how to create or update your resume,
how to get through the applicant tracking system, and tips for handling the
virtual interview and tough interview questions. Questions are welcome
during the program. This program will be on Facebook Live.
January 19: Building Your Resume
March 2: Key Words and the Applicant Tracking System
Zoom login link:
April 6: Virtual Interviewing
Zoom login link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85063938138?pwd=UFlxTlpiRHBvMk1yQ3lOYjNBVjBLdz09
Identity Theft and Privacy Protection
Wednesday, January 27th at 2:00 PM or
Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00 PM
Presented by Francesca Johnson, Agency Liaison
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Get the latest information about identity theft: how it happens, how to avoid it
and how to resolve identity theft issues.
Zoom login link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89740118148?
pwd=S2VDQjNxN1ZxT25yRUNyTzBHazYwZz09
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89590319777?pwd=V0F6L1JhSksxK1h5R1hVeDE5M0NQQT09
EBOOKS AND ELECTRONIC
CONTENT
Wisconsin's Digital Library
Enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and movies on your mobile device or
computer. Download the Libby app to get started or visit Wisconsin's
Digital Library Online
Hoopla
Hoopla has ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and comics available for
checkout with no wait.
RB Digital
RB Digital lets you download current and past issues of popular
magazines onto your mobile device or computer and keep them for as
long as you want.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89590319777?pwd=V0F6L1JhSksxK1h5R1hVeDE5M0NQQT09
WINTER AT A GLANCE
January
4 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
5 Lap Sit Story Time
6 Toddler Time Story Time
Kid Crafts to Go
STEAM @ Home
7 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Lego Club
9 Pajama Story Time
11 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
12 Lap Sit Story Time
13 Toddler Time Story Time
Adult Book Discussion
14 Story Time with Mr. Mark
16 Pajama Story Time
18 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
19 Lap Sit Story Time
Job Searching
20 Toddler Time Story Time
STEAM @ Home
Virtual Game Nights
21 Story Time with Mr. Mark
23 Pajama Story Time
25 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
Cook Club
26 Lap Sit Story Time
History Book Club
27 Toddler Time Story Time
Identity Theft Program
28 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Adult Crafts to Go
February
1 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
2 Lap Sit Story Time
3 Toddler Time Story Time
Kid Crafts to Go
STEAM @ Home
4 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Lego Club
6 Pajama Story Time
8 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
9 Lap Sit Story Time
10 Toddler Time Story Time
Adult Book Discussion
11 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Technology Classes
13 Pajama Story Time
15 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
16 Lap Sit Story Time
Identity Theft Program
17 Toddler Time Story Time
STEAM @ Home
Virtual Game Nights
18 Story Time with Mr. Mark
20 Pajama Story Time
22 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
23 Lap Sit Story Time
History Book Club
24 Toddler Time Story Time
25 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Adult Crafts to Go
March
1 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
2 Lap Sit Story Time
Job Searching
4 Kid Crafts to Go
STEAM @ Home
4 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Lego Club
6 Pajama Story Time
8 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
9 Lap Sit Story Time
10 Toddler Time Story Time
Adult Book Discussion
11 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Technology Classes
13 Pajama Story Time
16 Lap Sit Story Time
17 Toddler Time Story Time
STEAM @ Home
Virtual Game Nights
18 Story Time with Mr. Mark
20 Pajama Story Time
22 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
Cook Club
23 Lap Sit Story Time
History Book Club
24 Toddler Time Story Time
25 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Adult Crafts to Go
27 Pajama Story Time
29 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
30 Lap Sit Story Time
31 Toddler Time Story Time
April
1 Story Time with Mr. Mark
3 Pajama Story Time
5 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
6 Lap Sit Story Time
Job Searching
7 Toddler Time Story Time
Kid Crafts to Go
STEAM @ Home
8 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Lego Club
Technology Classes
10 Pajama Story Time
12 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
13 Lap Sit Story Time
14 Toddler Time Story Time
17 Pajama Story Time
19 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
20 Lap Sit Story Time
21 Toddler Time Story Time
STEAM @ Home
Virtual Game Nights
22 Story Time with Mr. Mark
Adult Crafts to Go
24 Pajama Story Time
26 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
27 Lap Sit Story Time
History Book Club
28 Toddler Time Story Time
29 Story Time with Mr. Mark
May
1 Pajama Story Time
3 Rhythm & Rhyme Time
4 Lap Sit Story Time
5 Kid Crafts to Go
6 Technology Classes
12 Adult Book Discussion
19 Virtual Game Nights
22 Games in the Garden
24 Cook Club
25 History Book Club
Facebook.com/greenfieldpubliclibrary
Twitter.com/GreenfieldLib
Pinterest.com/gplwi/
All programs are free and require no registration unless stated otherwise in the
program description
Library Closures for 2021
January 1
April 4
May 31
July 5
September 6
November 25-26
December 19
December 24-26
December 31
Winter Program Guide
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