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Wisconsin's Gangster Past: Turning the Badger State into the Crime State

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Author Visit, History & Genealogy
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visit, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Put on your zoot suit and follow in the footsteps of America's most infamous gangsters as they turn Wisconsin into their personal crime vacation land.

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The Elm Grove Library will be closed Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday.

Memorial Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cup of Health - Laughter Yoga

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

You may have heard about the health benefits of laughter including stress reduction, improved oxygen intake, boosted immune system and others. However, is there enough humor around us to get enough laughter throughout the day?

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Marty-Cat)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Storytime & Early Literacy
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.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Registration will begin May 1st.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Friday Films: Here

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Movie
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

There was a sense of urgency, a sense of extreme indignation, a sense of spiritual hunger.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Science Heroes

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Tweens
Family Activities, Science & Technology
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Learn about real-life science heroes who use STEM to add splashes of color to our world - from lighting designers to pyrotechnicians!  Includes hands-on experiments to help you discover your science power!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Clover and Corky)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Storytime & Early Literacy
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.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Registration begins May 1st.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Evening Story Times with Kathy Luck

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

The whole family can attend this story time for a lively mixture of stories, puppets and music that will encourage children to engage with books throughout the summer.  Recommended especially for children ages 3-7 years.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Blumi-Dog)

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children, Tweens
Storytime & Early Literacy
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.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Registration begins May 1st.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Miss Ann

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities
Event Details:

Bring your family to this special upbeat, down-to-earth, interactive kids music concert where your kids will be inspired to sing, clap, jump and dance along with Little Miss Ann!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Curious about how pesticides can affect your health and the health of the environment around you?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drawing Flowers to SEE as an Artist

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Juliane Rae, artist and educator, as we relax, observe, and slowly draw the edge we see down and around the flower capturing every change in movement.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Zack Percell, Magician

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens
Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities
Event Details:

A full hour of visual magic, comedy and child-friendly mentalism that promotes reading and the benefits of learning.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bring a blanket to spread on the grass for outdoor story time!  Content will be for children 3-5 years old but all are welcome to participate in stories, songs and rhymes.  Story time will move inside if weather is inclement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Zentangle with Kim Turmel

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a creative outlet that’s calming and fun? Learn the Zentangle Method—a meditative drawing technique that turns simple patterns into stunning artwork.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Build It Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens
Family Activities, Science & Technology
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities, 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.

Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Marty-Cat)

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens
Storytime & Early Literacy
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.  Sign up in the library by calling 262-782-6717.  Recommended for readers in grades 1-5.

Children may schedule an appointment with Marty, a certified therapy cat, once per month.  Sign up in the library.  One reader per 25-minute time slot or two siblings or friends may sign up together.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

The Recycled Art Challenge

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activities
Event Details:

This is an opportunity for kids in grades 1-5 to create original art using found objects, leftover supplies and imagination!  Participants may attend one day or both days.  Finished projects will be displayed in the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cookie Creations

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teens
Cooking & Food
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, local baker, Jennifer Chartier with Baby Blues Bakery, will show teens how to decorate sugar cookies like a pro!  Participants must be 12 years or older and registration is required.