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The Essential Houdini

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

Legendary performer Bill Pack returns to Elm Grove to take on the role of Harry Houdini, escape artist extraordinaire.

Easter Holiday

All Day 4/3–4/5
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library

Therapy Pet Marty (cat)

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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 Storytime and Play Group

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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.

First Friday Films: Hamnet

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Movie
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 Unexpected Terrible Beauty of Dali

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
History & Genealogy
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 Pet Clover (dog)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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 Storytime and Play Group

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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 Pet Blumi (dog)

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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.

SAFARI!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Author Visit
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

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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 Storytime and Play Group

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Storytime & Early Literacy
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
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

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

First Friday Films: The Extraordinary Caterpillar

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Movie
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.

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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
History & Genealogy
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.

Hiking the Ice Age Trail

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellbeing, History & Genealogy
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
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library

Cup of Health: Better Sleep

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellbeing
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.

Supernatural Lake Superior

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Author Visit
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
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library

Labor Day Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library

Thanksgiving Holiday

11/25/2026 @ 2:00pm–11/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
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.