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Klimt: Illuminating Emotions in Gold

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The era of Belle Époque Vienna, home and times of Gustav Klimt, proved to be the cradle for what was the best and worst in the early days of the 20th Century. Of the era, Stefan Zw...

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

The era of Belle Époque Vienna, home and times of Gustav Klimt, proved to be the cradle for what was the best and worst in the early days of the 20th Century.

Crocheted Lego figure and Legos spelling library

Build It Club

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

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 Friendly Activities, Science & Technology
Event Details:

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.

Elm Grove Beautification Committee

A Wealth of Nature: Parks and Natural Areas in our Region

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

“A Wealth of Nature” is a project spearheaded by Eddee Daniel and Preserve Our Parks, a non-profit dedicated to preservation and promotion of parks and open space. Eddee has travel...

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

“A Wealth of Nature” is a project spearheaded by Eddee Daniel and Preserve Our Parks, a non-profit dedicated to preservation and promotion of parks and open space.

Therapy dog Clover

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Clover-Dog)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Registration at the library opens on September 9th.  Recommended for readers in ...

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.  Registration at the library opens on September 9th.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

Morning Break Story Time

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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.

Young child playing with educational toy at storytime

Bright Beginnings Story Time and Play Group

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
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.

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.

Therapy dog Blumi

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Blumi-Cat)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

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

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Elm Grove Public Library

Zombie Preparedness (A program about emergency planning)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Could you survive a Zombie Apocalypse? Come have fun and learn emergency preparedness skills that will make you ready for any disaster…even a zombie outbreak. Presented by Dan Mich...

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

Could you survive a Zombie Apocalypse? Come have fun and learn emergency preparedness skills that will make you ready for any disaster…even a zombie outbreak. Presented by Dan Michaels from Waukesha County Public Health. Free to attend.

Stained glass image of children with books and puppets

Morning Break Story Time

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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.

Elm Grove Public Library

Preventing Diabetes

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that more than 1 in 3 people have prediabetes? If left unaddressed, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes, which is a serious condition. Think of prediabetes as...

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Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Did you know that more than 1 in 3 people have prediabetes? If left unaddressed, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes, which is a serious condition.

Thanksgiving Holiday

11/27/2024 @ 4:30pm to 11/29/2024 @ 8:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

The library will close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 4:30 pm and will reopen on Saturday, November 30 at 10:00 am.

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Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The library will close early on Wednesday, November 27 at 4:30 pm and will reopen on Saturday, November 30 at 10:00 am.

Therapy cat Marty

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Marty-Cat)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Registration opens September 9th.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

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.  Registration opens September 9th.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Family Holiday Evening

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Family Friendly Activities
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

This annual event features holiday craft making for all skill levels beginning at 5:00 and entertainment from Mr. Steve at 6:00-7:00.  Mr. Steve has been a summer favorite for...

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Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Games & Fun, Family Friendly Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Event Details:

This annual event features holiday craft making for all skill levels beginning at 5:00 and entertainment from Mr. Steve at 6:00-7:00.  Mr.

Library Staff In-Service

All Day
Elm Grove Public Library
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Elm Grove Public Library
Elm Grove Public Library

A World Ablaze in Sunlight – A Turner Landscape

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

According to Payne Knight, a great collector of his works, if there was ever an epithet for J.M.W. Turner, it was “the eye and the intellect” firing on all fronts, and “his sun” – ...

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

According to Payne Knight, a great collector of his works, if there was ever an epithet for J.M.W. Turner, it was “the eye and the intellect” firing on all fronts, and “his sun” – the great destroyer and the great renovator.

Crocheted Lego figure and Legos spelling library

Build It Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Family Friendly Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

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 Friendly Activities, Science & Technology
Event Details:

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.

Therapy dog Clover

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Clover-Dog)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Registration at the library opens on September 9th.  Recommended for readers in ...

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.  Registration at the library opens on September 9th.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Therapy dog Blumi

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Blumi-Dog)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

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

Make an appointment to read with a certified therapy pet for 25 minutes, once per month.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Elm Grove Public Library
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Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 8:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

The Elm Grove Library will close at 2:00 pm for New Year's Eve.  The library will reopen on January 2, 2025.

Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The Elm Grove Library will close at 2:00 pm for New Year's Eve.  The library will reopen on January 2, 2025.

New Year's Day

All Day
Elm Grove Public Library

The Elm Grove Library will be closed for New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. The library will reopen on January 2.

Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The Elm Grove Library will be closed for New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. The library will reopen on January 2.