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Wisconsin's Gangster Past: Turning the Badger State into the Crime State

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turn Wisconsin into their personal crime vacation land.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turn Wisconsin into their personal crime vacation land.

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day
Elm Grove Public Library

The Elm Grove Library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The Elm Grove Library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday.

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day
Elm Grove Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cup of Health - Laughter Yoga

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

You may have heard about the health benefits of laughter including stress reduction, improved oxygen intake, boosted immune system and others. However, is there enough humor around us to get enough laughter throughout the day?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

You may have heard about the health benefits of laughter including stress reduction, improved oxygen intake, boosted immune system and others. However, is there enough humor around us to get enough laughter throughout the day?

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Marty-Cat)

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Therapy Pets:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grad...

Registration will begin May 1st.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Registration will begin May 1st.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Friday Films: Here

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

A matinee film series for adults. On the first Friday of every month, a new release movie is screened in the O'Neill Room at 1:00 p.m. Skip the wait list and see it on a big screen! Everyone's invited, and bring a friend.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A matinee film series for adults. On the first Friday of every month, a new release movie is screened in the O'Neill Room at 1:00 p.m. Skip the wait list and see it on a big screen! Everyone's invited, and bring a friend.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Romanticism of Revolution Memorialized by David, Delacroix, Gros & Gericault

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

There was a sense of urgency, a sense of extreme indignation, a sense of spiritual hunger.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

There was a sense of urgency, a sense of extreme indignation, a sense of spiritual hunger.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Science Heroes

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Learn about real-life science heroes who use STEM to add splashes of color to our world - from lighting designers to pyrotechnicians!  Includes hands-on experiments to help you discover your science power!

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Learn about real-life science heroes who use STEM to add splashes of color to our world - from lighting designers to pyrotechnicians!  Includes hands-on experiments to help you discover your science power!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Clover and Corky)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Therapy Pets:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grad...

Registration begins May 1st.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Registration begins May 1st.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Evening Story Times with Kathy Luck

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

The whole family can attend this story time for a lively mixture of stories, puppets and music that will encourage children to engage with books throughout the summer.  Recommended especially for children ages 3-7 years.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

The whole family can attend this story time for a lively mixture of stories, puppets and music that will encourage children to engage with books throughout the summer.  Recommended especially for children ages 3-7 years.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Blumi-Dog)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Therapy Pets:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grad...

Registration begins May 1st.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Registration begins May 1st.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Miss Ann

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children

Bring your family to this special upbeat, down-to-earth, interactive kids music concert where your kids will be inspired to sing, clap, jump and dance along with Little Miss Ann!

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities
Event Details:

Bring your family to this special upbeat, down-to-earth, interactive kids music concert where your kids will be inspired to sing, clap, jump and dance along with Little Miss Ann!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Human and Animal Short- and Long-Term Impacts of Low-Level Pesticides: A Little Dab'll Do Ya

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about how pesticides can affect your health and the health of the environment around you?

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Curious about how pesticides can affect your health and the health of the environment around you?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drawing Flowers to SEE as an Artist

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join Juliane Rae, artist and educator, as we relax, observe, and slowly draw the edge we see down and around the flower capturing every change in movement.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Juliane Rae, artist and educator, as we relax, observe, and slowly draw the edge we see down and around the flower capturing every change in movement.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Zack Percell, Magician

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

A full hour of visual magic, comedy and child-friendly mentalism that promotes reading and the benefits of learning.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities
Event Details:

A full hour of visual magic, comedy and child-friendly mentalism that promotes reading and the benefits of learning.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Zentangle with Kim Turmel

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a creative outlet that’s calming and fun? Learn the Zentangle Method—a meditative drawing technique that turns simple patterns into stunning artwork.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a creative outlet that’s calming and fun? Learn the Zentangle Method—a meditative drawing technique that turns simple patterns into stunning artwork.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Build It Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Build It Club:

Participants will spend time designing and building with Legos, Keva Planks, Ozobots and more.  No registration required and the library will provide all materials.  Reco...

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Technology

Participants will spend time designing and building with Legos, Keva Planks, Ozobots and more.  No registration required and the library will provide all materials.  Recommended for kindergarten to grade 5.

Independence Day Holiday

All Day
Elm Grove Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Marty-Cat)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Therapy Pets:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grad...

Children may schedule an appointment with Marty, a certified therapy cat, once per month.  Sign up in the library.  One reader per 25-minute time slot or two siblings or friends may sign up together.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Children may schedule an appointment with Marty, a certified therapy cat, once per month.  Sign up in the library.  One reader per 25-minute time slot or two siblings or friends may sign up together.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

The Recycled Art Challenge

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

This is an opportunity for kids in grades 1-5 to create original art using found objects, leftover supplies and imagination!  Participants may attend one day or both days.  Finished projects will be displayed in the library.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Event Details:

This is an opportunity for kids in grades 1-5 to create original art using found objects, leftover supplies and imagination!  Participants may attend one day or both days.  Finished projects will be displayed in the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cookie Creations

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Teens

In this workshop, local baker, Jennifer Chartier with Baby Blues Bakery, will show teens how to decorate sugar cookies like a pro!  Participants must be 12 years or older and registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, local baker, Jennifer Chartier with Baby Blues Bakery, will show teens how to decorate sugar cookies like a pro!  Participants must be 12 years or older and registration is required.