Books on the Town will meet June through August at 6:00 p.m. at various local restaurants. Join us for some interesting reading and lively conversation.
Patrons will be responsible for purchase of their dinner and beverages. Registration is required. Please call the library at 262-253-7760 to sign up. Attendance is limited to 20 people.
Copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk. Please bring your library card to check out a copy.
Visit our website or stop by the Reference Desk for specific dates and individual titles.
Copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk. Please bring your library card to check out a copy.
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
Stop in the 1st Thursday of the month anytime from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. for a variety of different crafts. Crafts are geared towards ages 5 to 11, but all ages are welcome to attend.
May 2: Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
June 6: Space Crafts
August 1: Pony Bead Creatures
September 5: Back-to-School German Schultüte
Due to the 4th of July, we will have no family craft circle on Thursday, July 4. Feel free to visit us at the July 4th celebration at Fireman’s Park in Germantown for crafts and activities throughout the day!
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
The Nonfiction Book Group meets the 1st Friday of each month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. Join us for some interesting reading and lively conversation. No registration is required. All are welcome! Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library!
Visit our website or stop by the Reference Desk for specific dates and individual titles.
Copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk. Please bring your library card to check out a copy.
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON (Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3 & Saturday, May 4)
Join us for showings of the 6 classic Star Wars movies with free popcorn. We will also have a variety of Star Wars activities throughout the weekend including a Star Wars Scavenger Hunt, Perler Beads, Meet & Greet with Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts.
MOVIES
Thursday, May 2 @ 3:00 p.m. The Phantom Menace
Thursday, May 2 @ 5:30 p.m. Attack of the Clones
Friday, May 3 @ 1:30 p.m. Revenge of the Sith
Saturday, May 4 @ 9:15 a.m. A New Hope
Saturday, May 4 @ 11:30 a.m. The Empire Strikes Back
Saturday, May 4 @ 1:45 p.m. Return of the Jedi
STAR WARS ACTIVITIES
April 29 – May 4 Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Star Wars (and other) Perler Beads
Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Storm Troopers and Star Wars Crafts
Need a place to meet for a group project? Need a quiet place to study? Like free snacks? Study at your library! We will be extending our hours to 9:00 p.m. for students in grades 9-12.
The library will be hosting technical support consultations from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Please register by stopping by the Reference Desk calling the library at (262) 253-7760 or emailing William at wkressin@germantownlibrarywi.org. Can’t make the scheduled times? Let us know and we can work to find a time that meets your scheduling needs.
Need a place to meet for a group project? Need a quiet place to study? Like free snacks? Study at your library! We will be extending our hours to 9:00 p.m. for students in grades 9-12.
The Morning Book Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the library’s large meeting room. Join us for some interesting reading and lively conversation. No registration is required. All are welcome! Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library!
Visit our website or stop by the Reference Desk for specific dates and individual titles.
Copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk. Please bring your library card to check out a copy.
The Friends of the Germantown Community Library in Germantown, Wisconsin is a voluntary, non-profit group providing support and funding for the library.
Meetings are held on the second Saturdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the library September – May. All are welcome to attend!
Visit the Friends website for additional information.
TEN COMMON GARDEN MYTHS (Wednesday, May 15 @ 6:00 p.m.)
Join Holly and Joey Baird from The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener as they discuss the truth behind ten common garden myths debunked by science. Question & answer session and reception to follow.
The Evening Book Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in the library’s small meeting room. Join us for some interesting reading and lively conversation. No registration is required. All are welcome! Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library!
Visit our website or stop by the Reference Desk for specific dates and individual titles.
Copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk. Please bring your library card to check out a copy.
Join Dare to Dream Theatre in this workshop designed to engage toddlers through creative play. Activities include exploring elements of early literacy, creating artwork, meeting characters, and storytelling. For kids 18 months to 5 years.
January 18, February 15, March 15, April 12 & May 17
Thank you to the Friends of the Germantown Community Library for their generous support of this program!
The History Buff Book Group meets the 3rd Friday of each month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. Join us for some interesting reading and lively conversation. No registration is required. All are welcome! Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library!
Visit our website or stop by the Reference Desk for specific dates and individual titles.
Copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk. Please bring your library card to check out a copy.
The MOMS Club Germantown-West will be hosting a Community Rummage Sale and Bake Sale in the Community Room. We will also have kid’s crafts available in the storytime room. All funds raised at the Community Rummage Sale will go towards benefiting the Children’s Area in the library.
Target Audience: Adults with early stage dementia, mild memory loss or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and a family member or care partner
Join Washington County Master Gardener Lora Schrieiber as we learn about gardening, share our favorite experiences and make our own teacup gardens. We will also have some delicious treats made from vegetables such as carrot cake and zucchini bread.
A Memory Café is a social gathering for those who are experiencing early stage dementia, mild memory loss or mild cognitive impairment, and a family member or care partner. The Café is a place to have fun, find support, and share experiences. Visit www.libraryproject.org to learn more. Registration required. Please contact Wendy Betley of the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900. Additional Memory Cafes will be held on the 3rd Monday of every month, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at libraries in Elm Grove, Brookfield & Menomonee Falls.
The library will be hosting technical support consultations from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Please register by stopping by the Reference Desk calling the library at (262) 253-7760 or emailing William at wkressin@germantownlibrarywi.org. Make sure to include the topic of your question so we can be prepared with instructions. Can’t make the scheduled times? Let us know and we can work to find a time that meets your scheduling needs.
Some examples of questions include using library databases, downloading eBooks or eAudiobooks through Overdrive/Libby or RB Digital, using a tablet, setting up an email account, research assistance, genealogy research, signing up for Gale Courses, and printing.
Event Category: Germantown Community Library Board
Target Audience: Adults (18+)
The Germantown Community Library Board of Trustees has authority over library funding and expenditures, policies and procedures, and the Library Director. Library Board meetings are typically held on the 4th Wednesday of every month and are open to the public.
Visit the Village of Germantown website to view monthly meeting agendas and minutes.
The Mystery/Thriller Book Group generally meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. Join us for some interesting reading and lively conversation. No registration is required. All are welcome! Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate provided by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library!
Visit our website or stop by the Reference Desk for specific dates and individual titles.
Copies of the selected books are available at the Circulation Desk. Please bring your library card to check out a copy.
Join us for informational sessions on using library resources and databases. Each month we will focus on 1-2 different topics. Registration is required. Please call or visit the library to sign-up.
May 28: Monarch Catalog & Databases
June 25: Ancestry & Gale Courses
July 23: BadgerLink
August 27: RB Digital & Libby
September 24: A to Z Databases & Business Resources
October 22: Pronunciator & Foreign Language Resources
Over 122,000 Wisconsin men and women served on land, sea, and in the air during World War I. The traveling exhibit World War I Beyond the Trenches: Stories from the Front will be on display at the Germantown Community Library from Thursday, May 30 – Friday, June 14. This exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum includes 16 banners and details first person accounts of individuals in Wisconsin that played a role in shaping global history.
Have tea, juice and light refreshments with a princess! Princess attire encouraged. Recommended for ages 3-11, but all ages are welcome to attend. Registration is required one week prior to the event.
Have tea, juice and light refreshments with a princess! Princess attire encouraged. Recommended for ages 3-11, but all ages are welcome to attend. Registration is required one week prior to the event.