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

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

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