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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!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Registration Required
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.

Canned vegetables

Home Food Preservation Methods

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Adults

After the success of her sourdough program in September, Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading LLC is returning to the Elm Grove Library!

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

After the success of her sourdough program in September, Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading LLC is returning to the Elm Grove Library!

Superman

First Friday Films: Superman

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

First Friday Films will take place on the second Friday of November due to the FOEGL mini book sale on November 7. This month we will be showing Superman directed by James Gunn.

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

First Friday Films will take place on the second Friday of November due to the FOEGL mini book sale on November 7. This month we will be showing Superman directed by James Gunn.

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.

Therapy dog Blumi

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Blumi-Dog)

Tuesday, November 18, 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.

North Point Lighthouse

Lady Lighthouse Keeper: The Extraordinary Life & Times of Georgia Green Stebbins

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Barb and Ken Wardius, authors of Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide, return to share the remarkable story of Georgia Green Stebbins.

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

Barb and Ken Wardius, authors of Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide, return to share the remarkable story of Georgia Green Stebbins.

A row of towers made from Lego bricks

Build It Club

Wednesday, November 19, 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, November 20, 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, November 20, 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.

Healthy Bones

Cup of Health: Healthy Bones, Healthy You

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

This one-hour session will teach participants about the importance of good bone health for overall wellness and longevity. Special emphasis is on osteoporosis and steps families can take to reduce their risk and stay healthy.

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

This one-hour session will teach participants about the importance of good bone health for overall wellness and longevity. Special emphasis is on osteoporosis and steps families can take to reduce their risk and stay healthy.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Library Closing Early Wednesday

11/26/2025 @ 2:00pm to 11/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library

The Elm Grove Library will be closed from 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26th, until 10:00 am on Saturday, November 29th.

Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The Elm Grove Library will be closed from 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26th, until 10:00 am on Saturday, November 29th.

Therapy Cat Marty is a black cat.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Marty-Cat)

Monday, December 1, 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.