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Bright Beginnings Story Time 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.

Zombie Preparedness

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Health & Wellbeing
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Event Details:

Are you ready for the unexpected? What if the next big emergency looked a little... undead?

Build It Club

4:15pm–5:15pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Morning Break Story Time

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.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Clover and Corky)

4:30pm–5:30pm
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 Story Time 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.

Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Personal Finance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Elm Grove Public Library for a free Medicare Open Enrollment Seminar!

Therapy Pet Reading Program (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.

Morning Break Story Time

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.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: The Ship, the Storm, and the Song

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:

Join meteorologist and professor Steve Ackerman from UW-Madison as he explores the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald from perspectives of the weather, the ship and the song by Gordon Lightfoot.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (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 Story Time 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.

Because of community elections, this program will meet in the library on November 4th instead of downstairs.

Morning Break Story Time

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.

Home Food Preservation Methods

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

After the success of her sourdough program in September, Amanda Strojinc of Hopefully Homesteading LLC is returning to the Elm Grove Library!

First Friday Films: Superman

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 November due to the FOEGL mini book sale on November 7. This month we will be showing Superman directed by James Gunn.

Bright Beginnings Story Time 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 Reading Program (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.

Lady Lighthouse Keeper: The Extraordinary Life & Times of Georgia Green Stebbins

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

Barb and Ken Wardius, authors of Wisconsin Lighthouses: A Photographic and Historical Guide, return to share the remarkable story of Georgia Green Stebbins.

Build It Club

4:15pm–5:15pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Morning Break Story Time

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.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (Clover and Corky)

4:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Cup of Health: Healthy Bones, Healthy You

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellbeing
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elm Grove Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellbeing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This one-hour session will teach participants about the importance of good bone health for overall wellness and longevity. Special emphasis is on osteoporosis and steps families can take to reduce their risk and stay healthy.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Library Closing Early Wednesday

11/26/2025 @ 2:00pm–11/28/2025 @ 5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Elm Grove Public Library
Description:

The Elm Grove Library will be closed from 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26th, until 10:00 am on Saturday, November 29th.

Therapy Pet Reading Program (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.