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CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS 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 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. 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-booksbefore-kindergarten/ to register your child. All children who complete the program will earn a free book. Rhythm & Rhyme Time Mondays, 9:30-10:00 AM and 10:30-11:00 AM January 8 – April 22 Join us for 30 minutes of songs and rhymes to encourage singing, dancing, and playing. Nursery rhymes have never been so fun! Lap Sit Story Time Tuesdays, 9:30-10:00 AM and 10:30-11:00 AM January 9 – April 23 Join us 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! DIGITAL SERVICES Kanopy Video Streaming www.kanopy.com/en/greenfieldlibrary Greenfield residents age 18 and older can now stream movies, documentaries, foreign films, and more for free with their library card through Kanopy. Each card holder can check out up to 10 movies per month. Movies in Kanopy Kids do not count towards the monthly check out limit. Wisconsin’s Digital Library wplc.overdrive.com Enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and movies on your mobile device or computer. Download the Libby app to access content on your mobile device, or visit Wisconsin's Digital Library to access content in a web browser on your computer. Hoopla www.hoopladigital.com Hoopla has eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and comics available for checkout with no wait. Each card holder can check out up to four titles each month. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Collection www.greenfieldlibrary.org/online-resources/databases.php Explore Milwaukee history through local news, events, and people with this collection. Search current and archived issues with full-color newspaper pages, full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely for Greenfield residents 24/7 on any device.

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License to Thrill Book Club Third Thursday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PM January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16 Who says reading can’t get your heart racing? Join us as we take a tour of the wide world of thriller and suspense books. Contact Kenny at kennys@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4118 with any questions. January 18: Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead February 15: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides March 21: The Golden Gate by Amy Chua April 18: Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapina May 16: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll Adult Book Discussion (In Person & Zoom) Second Wednesday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PM January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 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. January 10: Book Report! Choose a book you recently read and enjoyed to present to the group. February 14: Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert March 13: The Fraud by Zadie Smith April 10: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge May 8: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett Toddler Story Time Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM January 10 – April 24 Join Ms. Christine for stories, songs, and fun activities! Recommended for ages 1-3 years, but all ages are welcome! Caregivers stay with kids during the program. CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS Story Time with Mr. Mark: Animals! Animals! Animals! Thursdays 10:30-11:00 AM & 6:30-7:00 PM January 11 – February 29 Join library storyteller Mr. Mark for stories of animals obscure and ordinary! Stories take place in the Children’s Library. Caregivers stay with kids during the program. Story Time with Mr. Mark: Plants! Plants! Plants! Thursdays 10:30-11:00 AM & 6:30-7:00 PM March 14 – April 25 Join library storyteller Mr. Mark for stories of plants, trees, forests, and gardens! Stories take place in the Children’s Library. Caregivers stay with kids during the program. Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 AM January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13 Join storyteller Mr. Mark for stories for the whole family! Stories take place in the Children’s library. Caregivers stay with kids during the program. Parachute Play Thursdays, 9:30-10:00 AM January 11– April 25 Join Ms. Christine for songs, games, and activities featuring our colorful parachute! Recommended for ages 1-4 years, but all ages are welcome! Caregivers are encouraged to par-ticipate and help the parachute fly.

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CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS Kid Crafts to Go (Facebook) First Wednesday of the Month January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3 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 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 our website (www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-and-families/programs-events.php). Registration will open one week in advance. Lego Club Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM January 2, February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7 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 will be provided. Youth Art Month Opening Reception Sunday, March 3, 1:00-5:00 PM Join us for the Opening Reception of Youth Art Month! Student artwork will be on display all month long. There will be a free drop-in, make & take arts workshop suitable for family members of all ages from 1:00-3:00 PM. Party with Elephant and Piggie Thursday, March 7, 6:00-7:30 PM Join Elephant and Piggie and Pigeon (along with Mo Willems’s other characters) for a party. There will be stories, activities, and cake! ART EXHIBIT Artwork of Arlene Davey May 1-May 31 Creativity and art have been a lifelong passion for Arlene as a Wisconsin and former Florida resident. She makes colorful art in abstract, expressionistic, or impressionistic styles. Besides painting, Arlene also enjoys making pottery and jewelry. BOOK DISCUSSIONS History Book Club (In Person & Zoom) Fourth Tuesday of the Month, 7:00-8:00 PM January 23, February 27, March 26, April 23, May 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 onsite, but you can participate virtually through Zoom if you prefer. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details and to register for the Zoom option. January 23: Battle of Ink and Ice: A Sensational Story of News Barons, North Pole Explorers, and the Making of Modern Media by Darrell Hartman February 27: Metropolis: A History of the City, Humankind’s Greatest Invention by Ben Wilson March 26: 1812: The War That Forged a Nation by Walter Borneman April 23: Leonardo and The Last Supper by Ross King May 28: The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II by Denise Kiernan

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ADULT PROGRAMS The “Greenfield Aces” Cribbage Club First and Third Friday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM January 5 & 19, February 2 & 16, March 1 & 15, April 5 & 19, May 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! Sheepshead Night Second Tuesday of the Month, 6:00-8:00 PM January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14 We have heard that the Sheepshead playing community is alive and well here in Greenfield, so we are now offering another chance for these players and newcomers to gather at our library to enjoy the beloved card game. Open to all experience levels! Senior Ambassador First Friday of the Month, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM January 5, February 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 Contact Sherril at sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4105 with any questions. January 5: Presenter: Colson Leach-Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator-Compassus Topic: Hospice 101: its purpose, when to use it, and misconceptions about hospice February 2: Presenter: Mike Scasny, Max A. Sass & Sons, Community Liaison Topic: Safety for seniors March 1: Presenter: Joey Kitten, Greenfield Health Department Public Health Specialist Topic: Healthy living April 5: Presenter: Tom Rowe-Family Generations Network Topic: Exciting events at the Family Generations Expo on May 18, 2024 and “Remember When” trivia May 3: Presenter: Tim Lemmers, City of Greenfield-IT Director Topic: Internet and computer security tips TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS Egg Hunt and Spring Story Time Saturday, March 23, 1:00-2:30 PM Let’s celebrate the end of winter and the start of spring! Join us for spring stories, an egg hunt, crafts, games, and bunnies (not real ones). Mini Prom Dance Party Saturday, May 4, 1:00-2:30 PM Kids 8 and under (and their grown-ups) are invited to our first mini prom! There will be dancing, snacks, activities, and a photo booth. Fancy dance party attire is encouraged, but not required. CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS Adventures in the Children’s Library Stop by the Children’s Library every month and participate in do-it-yourself scavenger hunts, puzzles, and other games. We’ll have a new activity every month for children to enjoy! Peeps-O-Rama: A Literary-Themed Peep Diorama Contest Build a diorama using peeps candy and a shoe box depicting a scene from one of your favorite books. Drop off your diorama at the Reference Desk March 11-17. The dioramas will be on display in the library and on Facebook. People can vote in-person or online for their favorite in each age category March 18-24. Winners will be announced March 26. Tween Munch & Make [Ages 8-12] Second Wednesday of the Month, 4:30-5:30 PM February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8 Do you love snacks? Do you love crafts? Join us for Tween Munch & Make. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Register online at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/kids-and-families/programs-events.php. February 14: Valentine’s Candy & Friendship Bracelets March 13: Popcorn & DIY Notebooks April 10: Mochi & Bubble Tea Keychains May 8: Cosmic Brownies & Galaxy Jars

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TWEEN & TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Volunteer Hours [Ages 12-18] First and Third Tuesday of the Month, 4:00-5:00 PM February 6 & 20, March 5 & 19, April 2 & 16, May 7 & 21 Do you love the library? Do you need volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Volunteer Hours and help Daphne, the Teen Librarian, with some fun projects. Soda and snacks will be provided. February 6: Create Giant Flowers for Children’s Area February 20: Create Summer Reading Bookmarks March 5: Create a Library Scavenger Hunt for Teen Area March 19: Create a Teen Reads Book Display April 2: Create Book Folding Art for Children’s Area April 16: Create a Library Scavenger Hunt for Children’s Area May 7: Create Reading Buddies May 21: Create Buttons for Pride Display Teen Craft Club [Ages 12-18] Third Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-7:30 PM February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15 Do you love making crafts? Bring your creativity and get crafty at Teen Craft Club. All supplies will be provided. Register online at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/teens/programs-events.php February 21: Canvas Pour Painting March 20: Friendship Bracelets April 17: Slime May 15: Dot Art Tote Bags Teen Lego Club [Ages 12-18] Fourth Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22 Technology + Imagination = Teen Lego Club. From building robots to creating stop-motion animation, you will experience Lego in a new and innovative way. This program is for teens of all skill levels—no previous building experience required. February 28: Lego Robots - WeDo 2.0 March 27: Lego Robots - Mindstorms EV3 April 24: Stop-Motion Animation May 22: Animation Screening & My Own Creation Celebration ADULT PROGRAMS Open Job Search Help Goodwill Workforce Connection Center Two Tuesdays a Month (March-May) March 26, April 23, May 28, 1:00-2:30 PM March 19, April 30, May 21, 6:00-7:00 PM Attention Job Seekers: 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 open time (with both an afternoon and evening session each month) is for any job seeker, young, old or somewhere in between. 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 in a casual setting. Tonight I Learned…: An Interesting and Educational Speaking Series Tuesday, April 16 & Thursday, May 9, 7:00-8:00 PM Want to learn something interesting quickly? Stop by for an hour-long talk from an area professor about a topic they love in our new speaking series. The topic could be anything. Be the smarty pants of your group and learn something new at GPL. April 16: The Art of (World) War: Art in Nazi Germany by Dr. Patrick Jung, Professor, Humanities, Social Science, and Communication Department, MSOE May 9: The What, How, Where and Why of AI by Dr. Derek Riley, Professor and Program Director of Computer Science Program, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, MSOE Adaptive & Sensory Story Time for Adults with Special Needs Second & Fourth Thursday of the Month, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM January 11 & 25, February 8 & 22, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25 Join us for storytelling and arts and crafts projects. Registration is encouraged. Register in person or by phone at (414) 321-9595 ext. 4127.

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Write Club: A Club for Writers Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM January 31, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 29 This peer-supported writing group will provide experienced and novice writers the chance to discuss the craft of writing, peer review each other’s work, and celebrate one of our favorite pastimes. From blogger to novelist to poet and beyond, writers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more information. ADULT PROGRAMS Wednesday Matinee Movies Wednesdays, 1:00 PM January 10 – May 22 See some great films at Greenfield Public Library’s Wednesday Matinee Movies. Starting January 10, we will be showing a variety of newer and classic movies. Persons under 18 MUST be accompanied by parent or guardian for R-rated films. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 with questions. List of movies to be played will be released in mid-December. Adult Crafts Fourth Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:00 PM January 25, February 22, March 28, April 25 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. January 25: Glass Etching- Create an etched snowflake on glass. February 22: Book Page Wreath- Make a wreath using old library books. March 28: Chef Gnome- Learn how to make a sock gnome sous chef. April 25: Pressed Flower Votive Candleholder- Decorate a votive candleholder with pressed flowers. ADULT PROGRAMS Irish Music Show – Cat and Hare Monday, March 11, 7:00-8:00 PM Get in the swing of St. Patrick’s season with an evening of Irish music! Milwaukee-based Cat and Hare will play a medley of traditional Irish tunes that will get you stomping. They will bring you a fun evening full of roaring jigs and reels and tell some stories along the way. Jigsaw Puzzle Competition Saturday, February 3, 11:00 AM-2:30 PM Grab some friends and come down to GPL for some intense jigsaw puzzling action. Eight teams will be squaring off to complete a 750-piece puzzle before time runs out. The first team to finish will receive Board Game Barrister gift cards and the coveted “Missing Piece” trophy. Limber up those fin-gers and sharpen those eyes: jigsaw puzzling just became REAL! Registration is REQUIRED. Only eight team spots (of no more than four puzzlers) are available. Register with Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us. Registration opens January 15. If inclement weather, make-up date is Sunday, February 4, at 1:00 PM. Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange A lot of puzzles are completed once, put away, and are never used again. Now you can get the joy of experiencing a new puzzle without having to buy one! Starting in January, Greenfield Public Library will host an ongoing puzzle ex-change spot where you can donate an old puzzle or take a new one home with you. 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 other basic ones like it, visit the library for a 1-on-1 private Tech Help session! Contact Gabriel at gabrels@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule an appointment.

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ADULT PROGRAMS GPL Seed Library Spring 2024 Kick-Off Thursday, March 14, 7:00-8:00 PM Join us as we kick-off our third year of the GPL Seed Library, which will be offering a multitude of heirloom and native plants once again! By attending the kick-off event, you will be among the first to have access to our new Featured Seeds and you will learn all about them and the other seeds we will be offering this year. Like last year, participating in the GPL Seed Library is completely free and open to anyone, not just Greenfield residents! Whether you are a gardening expert or a newbie, we are here to help you every step of the way. Adult Spelling Bee Thursday, April 18, 7:00-8:00 PM Our hit Adult Spelling Bee is back! Enjoy a fun and light atmosphere while competing against your friends and neighbors in an old school spelling bee, just like you’re back in 5th grade! The champion of the night will be walking home with a $30 Amazon gift card! Contact Gabriel for more information and to register at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101. Spice of the Month…Back by Popular Demand! We can’t wait for you to spice it up! With a generous donation from Penzeys Spices, the Greenfield Public Library is excited to bring back the spice of the month program starting in January. Each kit includes information about the featured spice, two recipe suggestions, and a pre-measured packet of the featured spice. These kits are free and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Adult Reference Desk at the beginning of each month. Contact Daphne at daphnea@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4104 for more information. January: Smoked Paprika February: French Thyme March: Cracked Rosemary April: Turkish Oregano Book Sale Saturday, April 13, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Stock up on all the hottest books at our used book sale. All proceeds will fund library programs and services. Game Nights Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM February 21, April 17, May 15 Have some fun at Greenfield Library! We offer a chance to play games with members of the community. Use that big brain of yours and get lucky with game events and have some fun while doing it! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us to register and for more details. No events in January or March. February 21: Big Brain Trivia Night April 17: Lotería – Mexican picture card game similar to bingo (Cap 20) May 15: Big Brain Trivia Night ADULT PROGRAMS Ticket to Ride Board Game Session Saturday, March 2, 1:00-3:00 PM All aboard! Come join us and other local, board game enthusiasts to play the game Ticket to Ride. Compete with other players as you try to build the most lucrative and productive train lines. You might not have thought about being a rail tycoon before, but you just might after playing this game! Registration is required. Register online at www.greenfieldlibrary.org/adults/programs-events/ or call Kenny at (414) 321-9595 ext. 4118. Open Acoustic Jams First Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM January 3, February 7, March 6, April 3, May 1 Grab your guitar, banjo, ukulele, or any other unplugged instruments you may have and bring them to the Greenfield Public Library Community Room. 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!

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Winter and Spring 2024 brochure

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