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Morning Break Story Time

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Morning Break Story Time:

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group:

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

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Cup of Health: Mental Health

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness. By having an open conversation about mental health, we hope to remove stigma and encourage important action.

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

Mental health is an important part of overall wellness. By having an open conversation about mental health, we hope to remove stigma and encourage important action.

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

Morning Break Story Time

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Morning Break Story Time:

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

birds

Migration of Birds

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Join award-winning naturalist and wildlife educator Bill Volkert as he unravels the mystery of bird migration.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join award-winning naturalist and wildlife educator Bill Volkert as he unravels the mystery of bird migration.

Karate Kid: Legends

First Friday Films: Karate Kid Legends

Friday, October 3, 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.

Therapy Cat Marty is a black cat.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Marty-Cat)

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
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...

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

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.

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group:

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

What the tide leaves behind

An Evening with Malcolm McDowell Woods

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an unforgettable evening with editor and journalist Malcolm McDowell Woods as he discusses his debut novel, What the Tide Leaves Behind—a moving story of self-discovery set against the windswept beauty and quiet wisdom of Irel

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

Join us for an unforgettable evening with editor and journalist Malcolm McDowell Woods as he discusses his debut novel, What the Tide Leaves Behind—a moving story of self-discovery set against the windswept beauty and quiet wisdom of Irel

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

Morning Break Story Time

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Morning Break Story Time:

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group:

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

zombie

Zombie Preparedness

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Are you ready for the unexpected? What if the next big emergency looked a little... undead?

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Are you ready for the unexpected? What if the next big emergency looked a little... undead?

A row of towers made from Lego bricks

Build It Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

Morning Break Story Time

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Morning Break Story Time:

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Therapy dogs Clover and Corky are Springer Spaniels.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Clover and Corky)

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
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...

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

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.

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group:

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Elm Grove Public Library for a free Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar!

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

Join us at the Elm Grove Public Library for a free Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar!

Therapy dog Blumi

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Blumi-Dog)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
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...

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

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.

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

Morning Break Story Time

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Morning Break Story Time:

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Edmund Fitzgerald

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: The Ship, the Storm, and the Song

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join meteorologist and professor Steve Ackerman from UW-Madison as he explores the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald from perspectives of the weather, the ship and the song by Gordon Lightfoot.

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

Join meteorologist and professor Steve Ackerman from UW-Madison as he explores the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald from perspectives of the weather, the ship and the song by Gordon Lightfoot.

Therapy Cat Marty is a black cat.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Marty-Cat)

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
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...

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

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.

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group:

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

Because of community elections, this program will meet in the library on November 4th instead of downstairs.

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

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

Because of community elections, this program will meet in the library on November 4th instead of downstairs.

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

Morning Break Story Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Morning Break Story Time:

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the story room at the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs and other early literacy activities.  Recommended for ages 3-5 years.

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group:

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy

This story time meets in the O'Neill Room downstairs for 15-20 minutes of interactive stories, rhymes and songs, followed by playtime with special toys.