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Easter Holiday

All Day 4/3 - 4/5
Elm Grove Public Library
Closing
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Elm Grove Public Library
Therapy Cat Marty is a black cat.

Therapy Pet Marty (cat)

Monday, April 6, 2026 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.

Young child coloring a sheet on the floor

Bright Beginnings Storytime and Play Group

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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.

This group will meet in the library on April 7th.

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.

This group will meet in the library on April 7th.

Morning Break Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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.

Hamnet

First Friday Films: Hamnet

Friday, April 10, 2026 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 April due to the election on April 7. This month we will be showing Hamnet based on the 2020 book by Maggie O'Farrell.

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 April due to the election on April 7. This month we will be showing Hamnet based on the 2020 book by Maggie O'Farrell.

The Persistence of Memory

The Unexpected Terrible Beauty of Dali

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by Karri Fritz-Klaus of Cornerstone Symposium, this wonderful art history program explores the fascinating and dreamlike world of Salvador Dalí, one of the most original artists of the 20th century.

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

Presented by Karri Fritz-Klaus of Cornerstone Symposium, this wonderful art history program explores the fascinating and dreamlike world of Salvador Dalí, one of the most original artists of the 20th century.

Therapy dogs Clover and Corky are Springer Spaniels.

Therapy Pet Clover (dog)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Young child coloring a sheet on the floor

Bright Beginnings Storytime and Play Group

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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 Blumi (dog)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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.

The Women Who Stand Between

SAFARI!

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for SAFARI!, a captivating 50-minute multimedia presentation with author and photographer Jeannee Sacken.

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

Join us for SAFARI!, a captivating 50-minute multimedia presentation with author and photographer Jeannee Sacken.

Morning Break Storytime

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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.

Young child coloring a sheet on the floor

Bright Beginnings Storytime and Play Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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.

Morning Break Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 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.

Staff Development Day

All Day
Elm Grove Public Library

The library will be closed but the First Friday Film will still be shown.

Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed but the First Friday Film will still be shown.

The Extraordinary Caterpillar

First Friday Films: The Extraordinary Caterpillar

Friday, May 8, 2026 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 the month due to a staff in-service day on May 1.

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 the month due to a staff in-service day on May 1.

The Garden of Earthly Delights - Detail of Hell

Bosch: An Abundance of Man's Desires, Vices, and Vain Appetites

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Presented by Karri Fritz-Klaus of Cornerstone Symposium, this engaging art history program explores the fantastical and enigmatic vision of Hieronymus Bosch one of the most imaginative and mysterious painters of the Northern Renaissance.

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

Presented by Karri Fritz-Klaus of Cornerstone Symposium, this engaging art history program explores the fantastical and enigmatic vision of Hieronymus Bosch one of the most imaginative and mysterious painters of the Northern Renaissance.

A map of Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail

Hiking the Ice Age Trail

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Elm Grove Public Library for Exploring the Ice Age Trail, an inspiring introduction to Wisconsin’s own Ice Age Trail.

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

Join us at the Elm Grove Public Library for Exploring the Ice Age Trail, an inspiring introduction to Wisconsin’s own Ice Age Trail.

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Elm Grove Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
A man sleeping on a pillow

Cup of Health: Better Sleep

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellbeing
Age Group:
Adults

1 in 3 American adults fails to get enough sleep. Are you one of them? Join us for this session to discuss what’s getting in the way of better sleep and what you can do about it. Presented by Waukesha County Public Health. Free to attend.

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

1 in 3 American adults fails to get enough sleep. Are you one of them? Join us for this session to discuss what’s getting in the way of better sleep and what you can do about it. Presented by Waukesha County Public Health. Free to attend.

Image of a ghostly ship on Lake Superior

Supernatural Lake Superior

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Adults

One Great Lake--Many Great Mysteries.

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

One Great Lake--Many Great Mysteries.

Independence Day Holiday Observed

All Day 7/3 - 7/5
Elm Grove Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library

Labor Day Holiday

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

Thanksgiving Holiday

11/25/2026 @ 2:00pm to 11/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Elm Grove Public Library

The library will be closed from 2:00 on Wednesday, 11/25 through Friday, 11/27.  The library will reopen on Saturday, 11/28.

Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed from 2:00 on Wednesday, 11/25 through Friday, 11/27.  The library will reopen on Saturday, 11/28.

Staff Development Day

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