January 2026 Greendale Public Library Newsletter!

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New Year's Resolutions for Library Lovers

Start Your New Year on the Right Path

If you plan on making resolutions for the new year, the Library can help you out! Below are great resources the library offers that can help you make 2026 your best year yet!

Cultivate Your Curiosity. Want to expand your knowledge, but can’t afford costly classes? We have FREE options for you:

Gale Courses Online offers 100s of free instructor-led classes on a wide range of subjects - business, technology, health, personal development, and more!
Transparent Language provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language. With over 100 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 26 languages, there is something for every learner.

Turn Scrolling into Growing for Your Family. Want your kids to learn while online? Connect them to these educational resources: 

HelpNow offers personalized homework help for all ages in core subjects (math, reading, writing, science and social studies) including SAT preparation. The Adult Learning Center is included in the HelpNow suite.
Britannica School is a Learning resource collection tailored to the unique needs of all age ranges of students and educators.

Engage & Explore More with these hands-on activities and experiences available through the library:

STEM Kits are activity boxes that combine reading, science, problem solving, and fun! Available for babies-5th grade reading level. Check one out for your family today.
Explorer Passes are available for checkout with your library card and allow you and the whole family to explore gardens, art and animals at some of Milwaukee's most popular attractions.
Library Programs are free and open to everyone. Events are catered to specific age groups and are full of opportunities to learn, engage, build community and have fun!

Boss Up! Learn a new skill, find a new vocation and get to work.

Udemy Business offers 10,000+ online video courses on subjects such as cloud computing, data science, design, finance/accounting, marketing, human resources & more! Each course consists of on-demand video with support articles.
JobNow supports every step of the job search process, featuring live online coaches who, among other things, assist in resume/cover letter preparation, and help patrons prepare for job interviews.

Put Mind Over Matter. Start your mental health journey with library resources for:

Opening on Library Board

Get involved with your library in a unique way! The Greendale Village President is recruiting for one opening on the Board of Trustees of the Greendale Public Library. Library Board membership will allow you to serve your community, learn more about how local government works, and advocate for the interests of library users. No government experience is needed, the environment is casual, and you’ll learn things about libraries you never imagined! The Library Board meets monthly on the third Wednesday, in the evening. The time commitment totals about 3 hours per month including the meeting. You do not need to be a Greendale resident to serve, though a strong connection to Greendale is preferred.

In addition to having a passion for libraries, do you have a background in the areas of marketing, law, fundraising, facilities, or entrepreneurship? Are you a senior citizen or “new adult”? If so, your involvement would be especially valuable! Please consider getting more information about this opportunity.

You can contact Brian, the Library Director, to get more information or ask questions. You can also visit the following Village webpages to learn more and submit your application directly to the Village President:

Greendale Public Library Board Website

Village of Greendale Website- Add Your Voice, Create A Vision

Application information should be submitted by February 1st, 2026.

Programs & Events

Youth

Youth programs are taking a break for the month.

Teens

Teen & Tween Cocoa and Coloring

Wednesday, January 7th

3:15-4:30pm, CMR (LL)

Get ready to get cozy. We’ll have cocoa and snacks to enjoy while connecting with friends and doing some calming coloring projects. For those in grades 6-12. No registration.

Teen & Tween Craft

Wednesday, January 14th

3:15-4:30pm, CMR (LL)

Ready to get crafty? Join us for a fun craft! Want to know what the craft is? Check out the Teen Instagram (@grndpubliclib_teen) the week of the event to find out! For those in grades 6-12. No registration.

Teen & Tween Bingo

Wednesday, January 21st

3:15-4:30pm, CMR (LL)

BINGO! Join us for some rounds of Bingo. We’ll have prizes for winners and snacks for all. For those in grades 6-12. No registration.

Volunteen

Wednesday, January 28th

3:15-4:30pm, CMR (LL)

Do you like volunteering or need service hours? Join us as we do an activity that gives back to the community. Please bring any documentation you need signed for credit to the event. For those in grades 6-12. No registration.

CMR (LL) = Community Meeting Room (Lower Level)

Adults

Color Me Calm

Monday, January 5th

6-7:30pm, CMR (LL)

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

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion

Wednesday, January 7th

6-7:30pm, CMR (LL)

Join us for an in-person Book Discussion on the 1st Wednesday of the month. This month’s book is Tom Lake by Anne Patchett. Adults only. No registration.

Book A Librarian

Thursdays, January 8th & 22nd

3-5pm, Front Desk

Book a 30 minute, one-on-one session for library and basic technology help. Adults only. Registration Required.

Monday Movie Matinee

Monday, January 12th

1-4pm, CMR (LL)

On the 2nd Monday of the month, join us for free showings of popular films. This month's movie is Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG). Adults only. No registration.

Medicare 101

Monday, January 29th

6-7:30pm, CMR (LL)

Confused about Medicare? Take the Medicare 101 seminar! Brought to you by David and Kelly Zauner of Medicare Strategies, LLC, this program will help you understand the ins and outs of Medicare. Adults only. No registration.

CMR (LL) = Community Meeting Room (Lower Level)

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 The Widow by John Grisham.

"Simon Latch is a lawyer in rural Virginia, making just enough to pay his bills while his marriage slowly falls apart. Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will. Apparently, her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it. Once he hooks the richest client of his career, Simon works quietly to keep her wealth under the radar. But soon her story begins to crack. When she is hospitalized after a car accident, Simon realizes that nothing is as it seems, and he finds himself on trial for a crime he swears he didn’t commit: murder. Simon knows he’s innocent. But he also knows the circumstantial evidence is against him, and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. To save himself, he must find the real killer…." -- Provided by Publisher.

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