- 1515.October.Monday
Interactive Drum Circle
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/special-adult-and-all-ages-programs/Event Category: Special Adult Program
Target Audience: Adults (18+), all ages welcome
Join us for a drum circle with Tom Gill from Rhythm for Unity, where everyone plays a hand drum or other instrument. No experience required, only a willingness to try. We will play invented, in-the-moment music to amaze your ears and lift your spirits. Space is limited to 30 participants. Call the library at (262) 253-7760 or stop by the Adult Reference Desk to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library.
Memory Cafe @ Germantown
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/library-memory-project/Event Category: Aging & Dementia
Target Audience: Adults with early stage dementia, mild memory loss or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and a family member or care partner
Held the 3rd Monday of each month @ 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. on a rotating basis with Menomonee Falls, Germantown, Brookfield, and Elm Grove libraries.
First time attendees should contact the Alzheimer’s Association for more information or RSVP for the next Memory Café at 800-272-3900.
Visit our website for additional details.
- 1616.October.Tuesday
Preschool Storytime
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/kids/preschool-storytime/Event Category: Storytime
Target Audience: Geared to 3 – 5 year olds, but children of all ages are welcome!
Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
- No sign up is required, just drop in!
- Storytime lasts about 30 minutes.
- Storytime is followed by a craft or activity.
Join us for stories, movement and music geared for preschoolers. Storytime is a great way to introduce growing kids to books, social interaction and lifelong learning!
Preschool Storytime is held during sessions throughout the year. Check our website for specific dates.
Preschool Storytime
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/kids/preschool-storytime/Event Category: Storytime
Target Audience: Geared to 3 – 5 year olds, but children of all ages are welcome!
Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
- No sign up is required, just drop in!
- Storytime lasts about 30 minutes.
- Storytime is followed by a craft or activity.
Join us for stories, movement and music geared for preschoolers. Storytime is a great way to introduce growing kids to books, social interaction and lifelong learning!
Preschool Storytime is held during sessions throughout the year. Check our website for specific dates.
Stop Animation @ Slinger
Slinger Community Libraryhttp://hartfordlibrary.org/2018%20brochure.pdf220 Slinger Rd, Slinger, WI 53086Event Category: Tablet Tuesday
Target Audience: Kids 10+
Lego stop animation! This event is for kids 10 and up to make a short Lego stop animation film. Legos will be provided.
Tablet Tuesdays is a monthly class covering various useful skills for using iPads hosted by one of our Washington County libraries each month. Sign-up is required as space is limited. Please call the library where each session is being held to sign up.
Taking Care of You Workshop
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/event/taking-care-of-you-workshop/This research-based program offers practical strategies and experiences to help parents, caregivers, and community members deal with stress in their daily lives. Join UW Extension Washington County in learning how to better manage life’s challenges in healthy ways to allow you to take better care of yourself, your overall health, and others in your care. Call the library at (262) 253-7760 or stop by the Adult Reference Desk to register for this free workshop. Participants can attend either or both days.
- 1717.October.Wednesday
Baby/Toddler Storytime
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/kids/babytoddler-storytime/Event Category: Storytime
Target Audience: Geared for ages 2 years-old and under, but children of all ages are welcome!
Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
- No sign up is required, just drop in!
- Storytime lasts about 30 minutes.
- Storytime is followed by playtime or an activities
Join us for stories, movement and music geared for babies and toddlers. Storytime is a great way to introduce growing kids to books, social interaction and lifelong learning!
Baby/Toddler Storytime is held during sessions throughout the year. Check our website for specific dates.
Baby/Toddler Storytime
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/kids/babytoddler-storytime/Event Category: Storytime
Target Audience: Geared for ages 2 years-old and under, but children of all ages are welcome!
Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
- No sign up is required, just drop in!
- Storytime lasts about 30 minutes.
- Storytime is followed by playtime or an activities
Join us for stories, movement and music geared for babies and toddlers. Storytime is a great way to introduce growing kids to books, social interaction and lifelong learning!
Baby/Toddler Storytime is held during sessions throughout the year. Check our website for specific dates
Memory Screening
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/library-memory-project/Event Category: Again & Dementia
Target Audience: Adults
3rd Wednesday on select months @ 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A memory screen is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition. It creates a baseline of where a person is at so that future changes can be monitored. It’s free and only takes 10 minutes.
Memory screenings are available through the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Washington County to anyone and can be scheduled by calling Tammy Dickman at 262-335-4497.
Visit our website for additional details.
Board Meeting
http://www.village.germantown.wi.us/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=8,&startDate=&endDate=&dateRange=&dateSelector=Event Category: Germantown Community Library Board
Target Audience: Adults (18+)
- 1818.October.Thursday
Evening Book Group
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/adult-services/evening-book-club/Event Category: Adult Book Groups
Target Audience: Adults (18+)
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.
- 1919.October.Friday
History Buff Book Group
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/history-buff-book-group/Event Category: Adult Book Groups
Target Audience: Adults (18+)
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.
- 2020.October.Saturday
Family Frontier Day @ Pioneer Village
https://germantownlibrarywi.org/event/family-frontier-day/Join Monarch libraries for a day at Pioneer Village in Saukville! This fun-filled event, held rain or shine, is FREE and for all ages. Family Frontier Day @ Pioneer Village offers many indoor and outdoor activities such as period craft demonstrations, exploring buildings dating from the 1840s, pioneer games, storytime, and a scavenger hunt. Located at: Ozaukee County Pioneer Village 4880 Cty Rd I (Saukville, WI 53080). Lunch will be available for purchase from the Ozaukee County Historical Society. Menu includes a hot dog, soda or water, and a cookie for $5.00.
- 2121.October.SundayNo events
*Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library
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