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Songbird singing

Save the Songbirds

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Did you know that in the last 50 years native bird populations have declined by over 30%?  That is 3 BILLION birds lost.  While these can be shocking numbers there is evidence that human efforts can work to bring back bird populations.&n

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

Did you know that in the last 50 years native bird populations have declined by over 30%?  That is 3 BILLION birds lost.  While these can be shocking numbers there is evidence that human efforts can work to bring back bird populations.&n

Labor Day Holiday

All Day
Elm Grove Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
sourdough

Sourdough Breadmaking

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Adults

September is National Sourdough Month. Interested in making sourdough bread from scratch but don't know where to begin? No worries!

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

September is National Sourdough Month. Interested in making sourdough bread from scratch but don't know where to begin? No worries!

The Ballad of Wallis Island

First Friday Films: The Ballad of Wallis Island

Friday, September 5, 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.

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, September 9, 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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Songs of Innocence: William Blake

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

In the 1700s English writers began to explore the imaginary possibilities of the "Gothic" world. Their works were characteristically melancholic and reflective with over-arching themes of human mortality and salvation.

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

In the 1700s English writers began to explore the imaginary possibilities of the "Gothic" world. Their works were characteristically melancholic and reflective with over-arching themes of human mortality and salvation.

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

Morning Break Story Time

Thursday, September 11, 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.

sean gaskell

Music of the West African Kora

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Games & Fun
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Don't miss this incredible musical performance!

Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Don't miss this incredible musical performance!

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Green Bay's 13 Championship Seasons

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready for some football? Join sports historian and author Jim Rice as he highlights exceptional moments from the Green Bay Packers 13 NFL championship seasons from 1929 to 2010.

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

Are you ready for some football? Join sports historian and author Jim Rice as he highlights exceptional moments from the Green Bay Packers 13 NFL championship seasons from 1929 to 2010.

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, September 16, 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.

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

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.

Waukesha County Public Health logo

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.

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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.

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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.

Coming Soon

First Friday Films: TBA

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.