Event Category: Adult Book Groups

Target Audience: Adults (18+)

The Dive into Dewey!: Strictly 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.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Activities geared toward children (All ages welcome!)

Join us for our first ever Summer Reading Kick-Off!!  We will have life-size games, crafts, treats, and instruments to try out.  Staff will also be available to sign kids up for the Summer Reading Program and answer questions about using the library, new collections, and library resources.

Event Category: Special Adult Program

Target Audience: Adults (18+), all ages welcome

Join retired music teacher and classical music enthusiast Ralph Simoneau for lively discussions of classical music composers and their music.  Listen to sonatas, symphonies, concertos, canons, and more with a whole new appreciation.  We will listen to classical music and enjoy refreshments for an hour.

Tuesday, June 5 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Monday, June 25 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Grades 2-6

Tuesdays, June 5 – June 26 @ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Learn to play the recorder!  Each week we will working on beginning to read music, practice short songs, and complete music activities.  No prior experience needed and all supplies will be provided.  We will conclude the program with a short concert on Tuesday, June 26 at 3:30 p.m.  Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.

Event Category: Special Adult Program

Target Audience: Adults (18+), all ages welcome

Come help us celebrate as we kick off the Summer Reading Program.  We will have staff available to answer questions about searching the catalog and databases, downloading ebooks, eaudiobooks & emagazines, free online courses, signing up for a library card & more!  This is a great chance to see what the library has to offer.  We will also have sign-up for the Summer Reading Program and a list of summer program dates available.  The program will conclude with a performance by the Germantown Community Band Dixielanders at 6:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow.

Event Category: Special Adult Program

Target Audience: All ages welcome

Join us as we begin the Summer Reading Program with a performance by the Germantown Community Band Dixielanders.  Come hear a variety of music performed by local members of the community.  All ages welcome.  Reception and refreshments to follow.

Event Category: Craft Circle

Target Audience: All Ages

1st Thursday of every month @ 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Feel free to drop in anytime during the event.  All ages are welcome – we will have a variety of projects available for all skill levels.  All supplies provided.

Visit our website or dates and craft themes.

If you are interested in sharing your talents and being a guest crafter, please contact Jackie Kolo at jklolo@germantownlibrarywi.org.  The library will purchase and provide all supplies.

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 and themes.

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 and themes.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Ages 5 & up

Tuesdays @ 1:30 p.m.

June 12 – August 7 (No class July 3)

Join us for a short story and a variety of activities including outdoor games, parachute play, art, science projects, and more.  Activities are geared for ages 5 & up.  Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Grades 2-6

Tuesdays, June 5 – June 26 @ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Learn to play the recorder!  Each week we will working on beginning to read music, practice short songs, and complete music activities.  No prior experience needed and all supplies will be provided.  We will conclude the program with a short concert on Tuesday, June 26 at 3:30 p.m.  Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.

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 and themes.

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 and themes.

Event Category: Special Adult Program

Target Audience: Adults (18+), all ages welcome

Join retired music teacher and classical music enthusiast Ralph Simoneau for lively discussions of classical music composers and their music.  Listen to sonatas, symphonies, concertos, canons, and more with a whole new appreciation.  We will listen to classical music and enjoy refreshments for an hour.

Tuesday, June 5 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Monday, June 25 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Event Category: Adult Book Groups

Target Audience: Adults (18+)

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.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: School-Age Kids (all ages welcome)

Mark Hayward presents awesome yo-yo tricks.  Yo-yos will also be available for sale.

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: School-Age Kids (all ages welcome)

Mark Hayward presents awesome yo-yo tricks.  Yo-yos will also be available for sale.

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library

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.

Event Category: General Events

Target Audience: All ages welcome

Book Sale Dates: Monday, June 18 – Saturday, July 14

Usbourne Books offers a huge variety of books for babies through teenagers.  Books can be purchased in the library or online through our website or facebook page.  30% of all sales goes to support future programs and materials in the youth services department.

Event Category: Again & 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.

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 and themes.

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 and themes.

Event Category: Tablet Tuesday

Target Audience: Adults & Young Adults

The question of what to read next has plagued many a book lover.  Where do you go to find information on authors that you like and/or types of books that you like to read?  Join us as we show you some of the best places to help you find what to read next!

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.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Ages 5 & up

Tuesdays @ 1:30 p.m.

June 12 – August 7 (No class July 3)

Join us for a short story and a variety of activities including outdoor games, parachute play, art, science projects, and more.  Activities are geared for ages 5 & up.  Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.

Event Category: Tablet Tuesday

Target Audience: Adults & Young Adults

The question of what to read next has plagued many a book lover.  Where do you go to find information on authors that you like and/or types of books that you like to read?  Join us as we show you some of the best places to help you find what to read next!

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.

Visit our website for additional details.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Grades 2-6

Tuesdays, June 5 – June 26 @ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Learn to play the recorder!  Each week we will working on beginning to read music, practice short songs, and complete music activities.  No prior experience needed and all supplies will be provided.  We will conclude the program with a short concert on Tuesday, June 26 at 3:30 p.m.  Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.

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 and themes.

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 and themes.

Event Category: Adult Book Groups

Target Audience: Adults (18+)

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.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: School-Age Kids (all ages welcome)

Sean Emery presents funny guy who juggles stuff.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: School-Age Kids (all ages welcome)

Sean Emery presents funny guy who juggles stuff.

Event Category: Special Adult Program

Target Audience: Adults (18+), all ages welcome

Join retired music teacher and classical music enthusiast Ralph Simoneau for lively discussions of classical music composers and their music.  Listen to sonatas, symphonies, concertos, canons, and more with a whole new appreciation.  We will listen to classical music and enjoy refreshments for an hour.

Tuesday, June 5 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Monday, June 25 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

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 and themes.

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 and themes.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Ages 5 & up

Tuesdays @ 1:30 p.m.

June 12 – August 7 (No class July 3)

Join us for a short story and a variety of activities including outdoor games, parachute play, art, science projects, and more.  Activities are geared for ages 5 & up.  Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Grades 2-6

Tuesdays, June 5 – June 26 @ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Learn to play the recorder!  Each week we will working on beginning to read music, practice short songs, and complete music activities.  No prior experience needed and all supplies will be provided.  We will conclude the program with a short concert on Tuesday, June 26 at 3:30 p.m.  Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.

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 and themes.

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 and themes.

Event Category: Special Adult Program

Target Audience: Adults 18+ (All Ages Welcome)

A tribute to Vietnam veterans, master singing impressionist Dave Ehlert will perform songs of the times that gave military service members an escape from the reality of Vietnam. Songs include “Run Through the Jungle,” “We Gotta Get Outta This Place,” “Purple Haze” and more. A dramatic multimedia production, entertaining and educational. Don’t miss it!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library.

Event Category: Germantown Community Library Board

Target Audience: Adults (18+)

Event Category: Adult Book Groups

Target Audience: Adults (18+)

The Mystery/Thriller Book Group generally meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 9:15 – 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.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: School-Age Kids (all ages welcome)

Showing of Despicable Me 3 follow by character meet and greet.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: School-Age Kids (all ages welcome)

Character meet and greet follow by showing of Despicable Me 3.

Event Category: Special Children’s Program

Target Audience: Children Ages 3+ with parent/caregiver

Join the Germantown Community Library on a field trip!   Bookworm Gardens is a botanical garden in Sheboygan, WI based on children’s literature.  Visit over 65 different gardens as you play, explore, experience children’s books firsthand such as Charlotte’s Web, Hansel and Gretel, Where the Wild Things Are, and Dr. Seuss.  Most paths are accessible by wheelchair and stroller.  Please bring a bag lunch that can be enjoyed in the picnic area.  Ages 3 & up with Parent or Caregiver can ride the bus by registering with Germantown Park & Rec ($5/Resident or $6/Non-Resident).  The bus will leave Village Hall at 9:00 a.m.  Parent or caregivers with children ages 2 & younger are welcome to meet us there – entry is free, but a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated to Storybook Gardens.

This event is sponsored by Germantown Park & Rec, Express News & Marko’s Pizza.