Summer Reading Program 2024

June 7th- July 26th

Fundraiser at Panther Pub!

Programs & Events

Youth

Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Mondays, June 3rd-24th

9:15-9:45am, Gazebo Park

Bring your child, ages 18 months to 4 years old, to share stories, songs, rhymes, and learn together at this lively storytime. Audience will sit in the Gazebo so bring a blanket and chairs. No fees. No registration.

Kidzplay

Tuesday, June 11th

10-10:45am, Gazebo Park

The Kidzplay improvisation troupe are wonderful storytellers and get both the kids and adults involved in the fun. Audience will sit on the grass so bring a blanket and chairs. No fees. No registration.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, June 13th

6:30-7pm, Lower Level

Dress up in your pajamas and come to the library for a family storytime. We will be sharing books, rhymes, and songs. No registration. 

Magician Glen Gerard

Tuesday, June 18th

10-10:45am, Gazebo Park

Master magician and illusionist, Glen Gerard, will entertain the audience with magic, laughter, and even a live bunny! Audience will sit on the grass so bring a blanket and chairs. No fees. No registration.

GEE Funny Farm

Tuesday, June 25th

10-10:45am, Gazebo Park

The friendly professionals from GEE Funny Farm will have live animals that they will teach the audience about. Audience will sit on the grass so bring a blanket and chairs. No fees. No registration. 

Teens

Teen & Tween Anime Club

Anime Lovers, this one is for you! Join us as we have some snacks and watch some anime! For those in grades 6-12.  No registration.

Teen & Tween Craft

Wednesday, June 12th

3-4:15pm, Lower Level

Teens & Tweens, let’s get crafty. Join us each month for a different fun craft. Check out our social media to see what the craft will be. For those in grades 6-12. No registration.

Teen & Tween Music Bingo

Get ready to sing along teens and tweens! Join us for some music bingo with prizes for winners and snacks for all. For those going into grades 6-12. No fees. No registration.

Teen & Tween Oreo Tasting

Wednesday, June 26th
3-4:15pm, Lower Level

Are you an Oreo lover? Let’s find out with this fun taste testing event! For those going into grades 6-12. No fees. No registration. 

(We cannot accommodate for food allergies, nor are we responsible if you are exposed to allergens.) 

Adults

Color Me Calm

Monday, June 3rd

6-7:30pm, Lower Level

Enjoy a stress-free evening of coloring fun. The library will provide the supplies. For adults ages only. No registration required. 

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion

Wednesday, June 5th

6-7:30pm, Lower Level

Join us for an in-person Book Discussion on the 1st Wednesday of the month. This month’s book is Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. For adults only. No registration required.  

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, June 10th

1-4pm, Lower Level

On the 2nd Monday of the month, join us for free showings of popular films. This month's movie is A Haunting in Venice (PG-13). For adults only. No admission fee. No registration required.

Book A Librarian

Thursdays, June 13th & 27th

3-5pm, Front Desk

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, book a 30 minute, one-on-one session for library and basic technology help. For adults only. Registration Required.

Paint with Me!

Tuesday, June 18th

2-4pm, Lower Level

Join us for an afternoon of canvas painting! The library will provide the materials. Artist and Art Therapist, Sharon, will guide us step-by-step to create a stunning landscape. Participants can make the image their own or choose to paint their own designs. No painting experience needed. For adults only. No fees. ***REGISTRATION FULL*** 

Book of the Month

Skip the long wait-list and pick up popular titles today with our Lucky Day Book of the Month! Each month we choose a popular book and purchase extra copies that are available for immediate checkout. The Lucky Day book for this month is Just for the Summer by Abbey Jimenez.

"Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other's out, and they'll both go on to find the love of their lives. It's a bonkers idea... and it just might work. Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka. It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected--including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together?"-- Provided by publisher.

A Message from the Director,

Brian Van Klooster

Dear Library Lovers –

Summer is finally here, thank goodness. I’ve been ready for the season since January (give me sweltering heat over frozen rain any day). Summer is also time for the longstanding tradition of library summer reading programs, as this 1974 and 1975 Village Life article and photo can attest.

If I had my way, you’d find me outside in the parks all summer long pedaling a library bike and loaning picture books to surprised little ones.

But I’m needed inside as we do brisk business. Summer is our peak season with all hands on deck here at the CLC! Look for the Friends of the Library at upcoming village markets and events. You can pick up a fundraiser raffle ticket for the beautiful handmade quilt on display in the library, renew your Friends membership, and learn about ways to be more involved.

See you at the Library!

Mission of the Greendale Public Library
We strive to transform lives and strengthen our community by creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive home for information, learning, inspiration, and connection.

Brian Van Klooster, Director
librarydirector@greendale.org
Learning • Curiosity • Service • Community

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