Programs and Events
Spring Programs
Spring Job Fair
Thursday, May 16, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Join Goodwill Workforce Connection Center, in partnership with the Greenfield Public Library, at our Spring Job Fair. This is your opportunity to engage with companies that have a wide variety of job openings. Twelve companies will be at the Job Fair: Aurora Healthcare, BMO Bank, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, Dicks Sporting Goods, Harbour Village, Landmark Credit Union, MOD Pizza, Red Robbin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, S & C Electric, Saz's Hospitality Group, Steinhafels, and Thrive Foods. Contact Annette DiZinno at dizinno@goodwillsew.com or (414) 847-4799 with questions.
Game Nights
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
May 15
Have some fun at Greenfield Library! We offer a chance to play games with members of the community. Use that big brain of yours and get lucky with game events and have some fun while doing it! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us to register and for more details. No events in January or March.
May 15: Big Brain Trivia Night
Write Club: A Club for Writers
Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM
May 29
This peer-supported writing group will provide experienced and novice writers the chance to discuss the craft of writing, peer remove each other’s work, and celebrate one of our favorite pastimes. From blogger to novelist to poet and beyond, writers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or 414-321-9595 ext. 4116 for more information.
Wednesday Matinee Movies
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
January 10 – May 22
See some great films at Greenfield Public Library’s Wednesday Matinee Movies. Starting January 10, we will be showing a variety of newer and classic movies. Persons under 18 MUST be accompanied by parent or guardian for R-rated films.
May 8: Up (2009) (PG -- 1:36)
May 15: Wonka (2023) (PG -- 1:56)
May 22: Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 (PG-14, 2:43)
Adult Crafts
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PM
April 25, May 2
Registration is required. You can register through our website (www. greenfieldlibrary.org/adults/programs-events/). Registration will open one week in advance. Registration will close and the link will be removed once registration is full.
April 25 & May 2: Pressed Flower Votive Candleholder- Decorate a votive candleholder with pressed flowers. Registration is now open. Click here to sign up for one session.
Adult Take and Make Craft Kits
Second Thursday of the Month, 6 PM
May 9
Once a month we will release a kit available for pickup at the Circulations Desk. There is no reservation needed, just come pick up your supplies and get crafting! Instructions and a list of necessary materials will be provided with the kits.
Open Job Search Help – Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Two Tuesdays a Month (March-May)
May 28, 1:00-2:30 PM
May 21, 6:00-7:00 PM
Attention Job Seekers: Looking for a job can be a job in and of itself. Annette DiZinno from The Goodwill Workforce Connection Center will be onsite to help you learn and navigate this process. This open time (with both an afternoon and evening session each month) is for any job seeker, young, old or somewhere in between. Annette will share strategies and tips that have been gleaned over the years from working with employers and recruiters. Come with your questions and concerns and she will do her best to offer direction and practical advice as you move forward in a casual setting.
Tonight I Learned…: An Interesting and Educational Speaking Series
Thursday, May 9, 7:00-8:00 PM
Want to learn something interesting quickly? Stop by for an hour-long talk from an area professor about a topic they love in our new speaking series. The topic could be anything. Be the smarty pants of your group and learn something new at GPL.
May 9: The What, How, Where and Why of AI by Dr. Derek Riley, Professor and Program Director of Computer Science Program, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, MSOE
The “Greenfield Aces” Cribbage Club
First and Third Friday of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM
May 3 & 17
Whether you are just interested in learning to play, or have won a few Cribbage tournaments in your day, the “Greenfield Aces” Cribbage Club is a perfect place for players of all levels to come together over a classic pastime!
Sheepshead Night
Second Tuesday of the Month, 6:00-7:45 PM May 14 We have heard that the Sheepshead playing community is alive and well here in Greenfield, so we are now offering another chance for these players and newcomers to gather at our library to enjoy the beloved card game. Open to all experience levels!
Senior Ambassador
First Friday of the Month, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
May 3
Contact Sherril at sherrilw@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4105 with any questions.
Special Programs for Seniors and their Families
May 3: Presenter: Tim Lemmers, City of Greenfield-IT Director
Topic: Internet and computer security tips
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
A lot of puzzles are completed once, put away, and are never used again. Now you can get the joy of experiencing a new puzzle without having to buy one! Starting in January, Greenfield Public Library will host an ongoing puzzle exchange spot where you can donate an old puzzle or take a new one home with you.
Tech Help
Available by Appointment
Have a new device and not sure where to start? Or maybe you want to stay in contact with your friends and family but aren’t familiar with social media? For these questions and other basic ones like it, visit the library for a 1-on-1 private Tech Help session! Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us and (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule.
Summer Programs
Write Club: A Club for Writers
Last Wednesday of the Month, 6:30-8:00 PM
June 26 & July 31
This peer-supported writing group provides experienced and novice writers the chance to discuss the craft of writing, do some writing exercises, and celebrate one of our favorite pastimes. From bloggers to novelists to poets and beyond, writers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.
Big Brain Trivia Night
Thursday, June 20, 6:30-8:00 PM
Put your thinking caps on and bring some friends for an intense battle of wits via our team trivia. Do you have the answers? You had better! Plus, gift cards for the winners! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.
Open Acoustic Jams
First Wednesday of the Month, 6:00-7:30 PM
June 5, July 3, August 7
Grab your guitar, banjo, ukulele, or other unplugged instruments and bring them to the Greenfield Library. Bring friends and play with fellow community members. Can’t fit your piano through the door? Play ours! Can’t play? Stomp and sing along! Let’s make some great music together! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.
Wednesday Matinee Movies
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM
June 12 – July 31
See some great films at Greenfield Library’s Wednesday Matinee Movies. Starting June 12, a variety of newer and classic movies will be shown. Persons under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian for R-rated films. Contact Librarian Phil with questions at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116. A list of movies to be shown will be released in mid-May.
Crime and Punishment Forum NEW!!!!
First Monday of the Month, 6:30-7:30 PM
June 3 & July 1
Raise your hand if you are a true crime fan?!? Love a good true crime podcast?!? Greenfield Library’s new Crime and Punishment Forum is just for you. Join us and other like-minded individuals to talk about your favorite podcast, TV show, or fascinating facts about true crime. Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details.
The Greenfield Aces Cribbage Club
First & Third Fridays of the Month, 2:00-4:00 PM
June 7 & 21, July 19 (no program July 5)
Whether you are just interested in learning to how to play or have won a few Cribbage tournaments , the Greenfield Aces Cribbage Club is a perfect place for players of all levels to come together over a classic pastime!
Sheepshead Night
Second Tuesday of the Month, 5:30-7:30 PM
June 11 & July 9
The Sheepshead playing community is alive and well in Greenfield and the library offers these players and newcomers a chance to gather at the library to enjoy the beloved card game. Open to all experience levels!
Gardening Workshops
June 6 & July 11, 6:30-7:30 PM
Come and learn about topics pertinent to a healthy garden and landscape on your property. These workshops will be a valuable resource for those participating in our Seed Library. Attendees are also welcome to talk to other gardeners, ask questions, and swap plants!
GPL Seed Library
Available While Supplies Last
Do you love gardening and seeing your plants grow over the course of the season until they are ready to harvest? Are you eco-minded and want to help sustain our ecosystem? We have thousands of seeds for native Wisconsin plants and heirloom fruits, veggies, and herbs, all of which are available for free to our community, free to our community and helpful resources. Stop into the library today! Please note seeds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and may not be available during the entire growing season.
Tech Help
Available by Appointment
Have a new device and not sure where to start? Or maybe you want to stay in contact with your friends and family but aren’t familiar with social media? For these questions and other basic ones like it, you can come to Tech Help for 1-on-1 private assistance! Contact Gabriel at gabriels@greenfieldwi.us and (414) 321-9595 ext. 4101 to schedule an appointment.
Jigsaw Puzzle Team Competition
Saturday, June 22, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Grab some friends and come down to GPL for some intense jigsaw puzzling action. Eight teams will be squaring off to complete a 750-piece puzzle before time runs out. The first team to finish will receive Game Store Barrister gift cards and the coveted “Missing Piece” trophy. Limber up those fingers and sharpen those eyes: jigsaw puzzling just became REAL! Registration is REQUIRED. Only eight team spots (of no more than four puzzlers) are available. Register with Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us to sign-up. Registration opens June 1.
Jigsaw Puzzle League (GPL-JPL)
June 1 – August 31
Can’t get enough jigsaw puzzling action?!? How about a league?!? Create a team of no more than four puzzlers and take on three 500-piece puzzles that must be completed onsite between June 1 and August 31. Want to do them all in the first three days of June?!? Go for it! Want to space it out? Awesome! We will time you, and the team with the lowest combined time will win the grand prize! Contact Phil at phils@greenfieldwi.us or (414) 321-9595 ext. 4116 for more details and to register your team.
Adult Take and Make Craft Kits NEW!!!!
Second Thursday of the Month at 6:00 PM
June 12, July 11, August 14
Available on the second Thursday of each month at 6 pm, each kit contains supplies and instructions to complete a craft. Seven-five kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kits are limited to two per person/household. No registration is required.
Tiny Art Show
Display your artistic talents in our Tiny Art Show! Starting Thursday, May 30, register online here to pick up a tiny art kit containing everything you’ll need to create your own mini-masterpiece. Kits include a 3”x3” canvas, acrylic paint, and brushes and will be available starting Thursday, June 6. Participants will be notified via email when kits are ready to be picked up. Return your completed art to be displayed at the library by Friday, June 28. The tiny art will be on exhibit for the month of July. Artists can pick up art at the conclusion of the Tiny Art Show on Friday, August 2. Open to anyone 13 years and older.
Greenfield Library Art Fair
Sunday, July 28, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Konkel Park, 5151 W Layton Ave
Join us for the 6th Annual Greenfield Library Art Fair! In collaboration with the Greenfield Farmer’s Market, the Art Fair will be held at Konkel ParkStop by, check out the art, and support your local artists! If you are interested in participating, please contact Gloria at gloriam@greenfieldwi.us for more information.
A night out with the Milwaukee Milkmen and Your Library
Wednesday, August 14, 6:35 PM
Location: Franklin Field - 7035 S. Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132
Support the Greenfield Public Library and attend a Milwaukee Milkman baseball game! This family-friendly, “fun” raising event includes free parking and is an “udderly” good time! A portion of each ticket sold through this link will be donated to the library for programming and other game day activities. See you there for an affordable evening of family entertainment!
Please note: purchases through the ticket link are not accepted after 4:00 PM on game day.