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Science Heroes

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Family Activities, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

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 yo...

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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!

Colorful drawing of a librarian reading to two children.

Evening Story Times with Kathy Luck

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

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.  Recomm...

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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.

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Little Miss Ann

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Games & Fun, Family Activities

Age Group:

Children

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!

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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!

Two simple towers made with plastic bricks.

Build It Club

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Family Activities, 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...

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Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Technology
Colorful drawing of a person's head with art supplies coming out of the top.

The Recycled Art Challenge

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

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. &nb...

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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.

Cookies in unusual shapes decorated in bright-colored frosting

Cookie Creations

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking & Food

Age Group:

Teens

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 ...

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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.

Colorful drawing of a librarian reading to two children.

Evening Story Times with Kathy Luck

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Family Activities, Storytime & Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

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.  Recomm...

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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.

Two simple towers made with plastic bricks.

Build It Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Family Activities, 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...

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Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Family Activities, Science & Technology
A woman is holding a lizard in her hand.

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Games & Fun

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Event Details:

Learn about an intriguing assortment of creatures including snakes, lizards, insects, spiders, hedgehogs, birds and more, featuring live animals.

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Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Music, Games & Fun
Event Details:

Learn about an intriguing assortment of creatures including snakes, lizards, insects, spiders, hedgehogs, birds and more, featuring live animals.

Colorful drawing of a person's head with art supplies coming out of the top.

The Recycled Art Challenge

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Elm Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Family Activities

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

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. &nb...

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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.

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue

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

Learn about an intriguing assortment of creatures including snakes, lizards, insects, spiders, hedgehogs, birds and more, featuring live animals.

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.

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.

Wehr Nature Center - Sssensational Snakes

10:00am–11:00am
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 snakes in an interactive format including stories and guided activities.

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.

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.

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.