Teen Cram Exam Nights

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.

January 21 & January 22

May 6 & May 7

June 3 & June 4

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.

• May 7 & 21
• June 4 & 18
• July 2 & 16
• August 6 & 20
• September 3 & 17

Teen Cram Exam Nights

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.

January 21 & January 22

May 6 & May 7

June 3 & June 4

BEYOND THE TRENCHES WITH KEN GRIGAS (Wednesday, June 5 @ 7:00 p.m.)

Join us for a talk from local historian Ken Grigas as he shares with us what life was like in the trenches of Europe during World War I and here on the American homefront.  This event will take part turning the traveling exhibit “Beyond the Trenches: Stories from the Front” from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum which will be on display from Thursday, May 30 – Friday, June 14.  Questions & answer session and reception to follow.

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!

Event Category: Adult Book Groups

Target Audience: Adults (18+)

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.

THE ESSENTIAL HOUDINI (Monday, June 10 @ 6:00 p.m.)

Gasp at the story of his remarkable death.  Relive his baffling magic and escapes.  He is a inspiration to generations of children who dare to dream of the impossible.  Join William Pack as he goes beyond the myth and brings to life the true story of this American icon.  This program is suitable to teens, adults, and families with older children and uses some audience participation.  Question & answer session and reception to follow.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library.

WISCONSIN WILDLIFE (Wednesday, June 12 @ 10:30 a.m.)

We have a variety of cool critters in Wisconsin!  Learn more about the wildlife neighbors in our urban areas and those that are rarely seen in Wisconsin with Dianne Robinson from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.  Question & answer session and reception to follow.

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.

WORLD WAR I TRAVELING EXHIBIT

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.

Event Category: General Events

Target Audience: All ages welcome

Book Sale Dates: Monday, June 17 – Saturday, July 13

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.

The Germantown Community Library is participating in our first Battle of the Books competition.  Open to students ages 11 – 18.  Individuals and their teams (up to 5 members) read and compete in their knowledge of characters, plots, settings, and events in the books.  Your library’s winning team will compete against teams from other local libraries at the Final Competition at the Lomira Quad/Graphic Community on Friday, July 26 @ 1:00 p.m.  If you are not able to attend the informational meeting, please contact the library at (262) 253-7760 or email Jackie at jkolo@germantownlibrarywi.org.  Copies of each title can be found at the Youth Services Desk or online: https://germantownlibrarywi.org/teen-programs/

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 specific sessions throughout the year.  Check our website for specific dates.

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 specific sessions throughout the year.  Check our website for specific dates.

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.

• May 7 & 21
• June 4 & 18
• July 2 & 16
• August 6 & 20
• September 3 & 17

Tuesdays @ 1:30 p.m.

June 18 – July 30

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.

June 18            BYO Items Tie Dying

June 25            Kind Notes in Library Books

July 2               Galaxy Painted Rocks

July 9               Glow in the Dark Fun

July 16             Parachute Games

July 23             Shrinky Dinks

July 30             Rocket Launch!

Baby/Toddler 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 activity.

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 specific sessions throughout the year.  Check our website for specific dates

Baby/Toddler 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 activity.

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 specific sessions throughout the year.  Check our website for specific dates

Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m.

June 19 – July 31

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.

June 19            BYO Items Tie Dying

June 26            Kind Notes in Library Books

July 3               Galaxy Painted Rocks

July 10               Glow in the Dark Fun

July 17             Parachute Games

July 24             Shrinky Dinks

July 31             Rocket Launch!

Youth Performers Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Programs geared toward school-aged kids, but all ages welcome!

June 20: Getting Excited About Science
June 27: *Bubble Guy Geoff
July 11: *John Heasley Space Program
July 18: *Soda Pups Dog Show
July 25: Hale O Malo Hawaiian Dance Group
August 1: Miss Kim’s Amazing Animal Show
August 8: *Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library

Youth Performers Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Programs geared toward school-aged kids, but all ages welcome!

June 20: Getting Excited About Science
June 27: *Bubble Guy Geoff
July 11: *John Heasley Space Program
July 18: *Soda Pups Dog Show
July 25: Hale O Malo Hawaiian Dance Group
August 1: Miss Kim’s Amazing Animal Show
August 8: *Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library

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.

Fridays @ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

June 21 – July 26

Bring your own Ukulele, play some tunes, and have some fun!  We will meet on select Fridays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. No prior experience is necessary.  Geared for grade 4 & up.   Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.

CRAFTS FOR TEENS & GROWN-UPS (1:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

The library will be offering craft and activity workshop for adults and those ages 12+.  Crafts vary in length of completion, but you are welcome to drop anytime during the time slots.  Space is very limited.  Registration is required and closes a week prior to each program.  Please visit the Adult Reference Desk, call the library at (262) 253-7760 or email Trisha at smithp@germantownlibrarywi.org to register.

• Friday, June 21: Wooden Signs (with Wooden Wonders from Germantown)
• Monday, July 15: Tissue Paper Candle Holders
• Wednesday, August 21: Jewelry Making (with Xpressions from West Bend)
• Monday, September 16: Card Making
• Wednesday, October 9: Rustic Wooden Pumpkins
• Thursday, November 14: String Art
• Monday, December 2, 9 & 16: Holiday Crafts

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.

CRAFTS FOR TEENS & GROWN-UPS (1:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)

The library will be offering craft and activity workshop for adults and those ages 12+.  Crafts vary in length of completion, but you are welcome to drop anytime during the time slots.  Space is very limited.  Registration is required and closes a week prior to each program.  Please visit the Adult Reference Desk, call the library at (262) 253-7760 or email Trisha at smithp@germantownlibrarywi.org to register.

• Friday, June 21: Wooden Signs (with Wooden Wonders from Germantown)
• Monday, July 15: Tissue Paper Candle Holders
• Wednesday, August 21: Jewelry Making (with Xpressions from West Bend)
• Monday, September 16: Card Making
• Wednesday, October 9: Rustic Wooden Pumpkins
• Thursday, November 14: String Art
• Monday, December 2, 9 & 16: Holiday Crafts

Drop in and join us for a variety of space activities.  Activities are geared for ages 5-11, but all ages are welcome.

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 specific sessions throughout the year.  Check our website for specific dates.

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 specific sessions throughout the year.  Check our website for specific dates.

Tuesdays @ 1:30 p.m.

June 18 – July 30

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.

June 18            BYO Items Tie Dying

June 25            Kind Notes in Library Books

July 2               Galaxy Painted Rocks

July 9               Glow in the Dark Fun

July 16             Parachute Games

July 23             Shrinky Dinks

July 30             Rocket Launch!

TECH TALKS (Tuesdays @ 2:00 p.m.)

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.

• 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

Baby/Toddler 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 activity.

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 specific sessions throughout the year.  Check our website for specific dates

Baby/Toddler 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 activity.

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 specific sessions throughout the year.  Check our website for specific dates

Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m.

June 19 – July 31

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.

June 19            BYO Items Tie Dying

June 26            Kind Notes in Library Books

July 3               Galaxy Painted Rocks

July 10               Glow in the Dark Fun

July 17             Parachute Games

July 24             Shrinky Dinks

July 31             Rocket Launch!

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION, PT 1 (Wednesday, June 26 @ 3:00 p.m.)

Feeling stressed?  Looking to try something new? Come to the library for an introduction on how meditation and mindfulness can help you feel calmer and happier.  Paul Norton is a retired pediatrician and practicing Mahayana Buddhist with over 30 years of experience in meditation.  He has taught meditation in a variety of settings, including civic and church groups, as well as prison outreach.  Dr. Norton will be here on Wednesday, June 26 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m., and will present a follow up session on Wednesday, July 24 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.  You are welcome to attend one or both sessions.  Registration recommended.  Please call or visit the library to sign-up.

MEDICARE AND FINANCE (Wednesday, June 26 @ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.)

Join Ann Janius, Registered Nurse from Platinum Health and Jon Hafemann, Financial Advisor from Edward Jones for an educational event on Medicare.  At Edward Jones, we believe financial education is an important part of achieving your goals.  We also realize there is more to life than just financial goals.  That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our Medicare and Finance program featuring our special guest.  Learn

• Pros & cons of Medicare options
• Under age 65 heath care options and costs

To reserve space for yourself and a guest at this educational workshop, please call Bryan Whitman at (262) 293-9198 or send an email to bryan.whitman@edwardjones.com no later than Friday, June 21.

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.

Event Category: Adult Book Groups

Target Audience: Adults (18+)

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.

Youth Performers Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Programs geared toward school-aged kids, but all ages welcome!

June 27: *Bubble Guy Geoff
July 11: *John Heasley Space Program
July 18: *Soda Pups Dog Show
July 25: Hale O Malo Hawaiian Dance Group
August 1: Miss Kim’s Amazing Animal Show
August 8: *Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library

Youth Performers Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Programs geared toward school-aged kids, but all ages welcome!

June 27: *Bubble Guy Geoff
July 11: *John Heasley Space Program
July 18: *Soda Pups Dog Show
July 25: Hale O Malo Hawaiian Dance Group
August 1: Miss Kim’s Amazing Animal Show
August 8: *Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Germantown Community Library

Fridays @ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

June 21 – July 26

Bring your own Ukulele, play some tunes, and have some fun!  We will meet on select Fridays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. No prior experience is necessary.  Geared for grade 4 & up.   Registration required.  Call the library at 262-253-7760 or visit the Youth Services Desk to sign-up.