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Greendale Public Library Newsletter December 2024

Dickens of a Village at GPL!

Giving Tree Fundraiser
Visit us for games, a craft, stories and more holiday activities on, Friday, December 6th! Regular Library and Park and Recreation services will end at 5pm when the celebration officially begins.  Dickens of a Village will also kick off our annual Giving Tree Fundraiser.  Give the gift of reading to our community by finding an ornament on the tree with our wish list items and donating towards that goal.

Library Holiday Closure for Christmas and New Years

Library Holiday Closings

The Greendale Public Library will be closed December 24-25th for the Christmas Holiday.  We will re-open with our regular hours on Thursday, December 26th from 9am-8pm.

 

GPL will also be closed December 31st- January 1st for the New Year's Holiday. We will reopen for normal hours on Thursday, January 2nd from 9am-8pm. Happy Holidays!

Friends of the Library Membership Drive

Are you a Friend of the Greendale Public Library? In December, the Friends of the Greendale Public Library reach out to members of the community to become new members and current members to renew their annual commitment of financial support. If you haven’t received a membership application or renewal in the mail or your email, please stop by the library to pick up a Membership Application/Renewal form. You can also become a Friend or renew online at the link above.
 
Friends memberships also make GREAT GIFTS for the library lovers in your Greendale family!
Frineds of the Greendale Public Library

Programs & Events

Youth

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

Mondays, Dec. 2nd- 16th
9:15-9:45am, Lower Level

Bring your child 18 months to 4 years old to share stories, songs, rhymes, and learn together at this lively storytime. Space is limited. No registration.

Playgroup

Mondays, Dec. 2nd- 16th
9:45-10:45am, Lower Level

This is a time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers up to 5 years old and their grown-ups to gather and play. We have a variety of toys and an open room for kids to enjoy! Space is limited. No registration.

Snack, Craft & Build: holiday ornaments

Snack, Craft & Build

Monday, Dec. 2nd

3-5pm, Youth Area

Come to the Youth Area for a casual, relaxing time, including crafts, LEGO bricks, and snacks.  This month's craft is a holiday ornament with a special holiday snack. Children under 8 require a caregiver (age 16+) to attend the program. No registration.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, Dec. 12th
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. Space is limited. No registration.

Teens

Teen & Tween Anime Club

Wednesday, Dec. 4th
3:15-4:30pm Lower Level

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, Dec. 11th

3:15-4:30pm, Lower Level

Let’s get crafty. Join us each month for a different fun craft. Check out the Teen Instagram to see what the craft will be. For those in grades 6-12. No registration.

Teen & Tween Music Bingo

Wednesday, Dec. 18th
3:15-4:30pm, Lower Level

Join us for some music bingo with prizes for winners and snacks for all.  For those in grades 6-12. No registration.

Teen & Tween Music Bingo

Adults

Color Me Calm

Monday, Dec. 2nd

6-7:30pm, Lower Level

Enjoy a stress-free evening of coloring fun. The library will provide the supplies. Adults only. No registration. 

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion

Wednesday, Dec. 4th

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 Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Adults only. No registration.  

Argylle

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, Dec. 9th

1-4pm, Lower Level

On the 2nd Monday of the month, join us for free showings of popular films. This month's movie is Argylle (PG-13). Adults only. No registration. 

Book A Librarian

Thursday, Dec. 12th

3-5pm, Front Desk

Book a 30 minute, one-on-one session for library and basic technology help. Adults only. (None December 26th) Registration Required. 

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. This program is generously funded and made possible by the Friends of the Greendale Public Library. The Lucky Day book for this month is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.

"Aside from a delay, there will be no problems. The flight will be smooth, it will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off. But almost all of them will be forever changed. Because on this ordinary domestic flight, something extraordinary happens. People learn how and when they are going to die. How do they know? There were ostensibly more interesting people on the flight (the bride and groom, the possibly famous woman, the giant Hemsworth-esque guy who looks like a superhero, the frazzled, gorgeous flight attendant) but none would become as famous as 'The Death Lady'. Not a single passenger or crew member will later recall noticing her board the plane. But what she did on that flight was truly remarkable. A few months later, one passenger dies exactly as she predicted. Then two more passengers die, again, as she said they would. Soon no one is thinking this is simply an entertaining story at a cocktail party. If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny?"--Provided by publisher.

Online Card Renewal

Make sure you stay up to date with your library card so you don't miss out on the latest library materials! Renew in-person at the Library, or Renew Online Here.

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