Do you like to talk about books?  Come to the Greenfield Public Library's Book Discussion Group.  The group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m. in the library's Community Room.

  April 14 - Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
  "Fact and fiction blend in a historical novel that chronicles the relationship
  between seminal architect Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Cheney, from their
  meeting, when they were each married to another, to the clandestine affair that
  shocked Chicago society."

  Call the library at (414) 321-9595 or click here to place a hold on the book.

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for free showings of films in the Greenfield Public Library's Community Room.  Movies start at 6 p.m.

March 2 - I Am Legend
"Robert Neville is the last human survivor in what is left of New York City. A pandemic has left only 1% of the population alive and most of those who survived are no longer human. The infected, now lurking in the shadows, watch Neville's every move. Perhaps mankind's last, best hope, Neville is driven by the only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood."
Rated PG-13

Interested in reading the book first?  Click here for the book's library catalog information.

Do you like to talk about books?  Come to the Greenfield Public Library's Book Discussion Group.  The group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m. in the library's Community Room.

  March 10 - Caspian Rain by Gina Nahai
  "The marriage of an Iranian couple begins to disintegrate as the husband seeks
  the company of a younger and wealthier woman, and the young daughter, Yaas,
  who narrates the story, becomes increasingly deaf as she struggles for her
  mother's approval."

  Call the library at (414) 321-9595 or click here to place a hold on the book.

Join us for the Greenfield Public Library's 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands.  

 


  When: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 7:00-9:30
  Where: In the library (5310 W Layton Ave)
  Cost: $10 for adults & $5 for students

  All proceeds will go toward youth materials and programming in 
  the library.

  Contact Emily at the library (321-9595) with any questions.

A special thanks to the library's Teen Advisory Board for planning this event. 

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for free showings of films in the Greenfield Public Library's Community Room.  Movies start at 6 p.m.

February 2 - About a Boy
"Will is a good-looking, smooth-talking bachelor whose primary goal in life is to avoid any kind of responsibility. So he decides to invent an imaginary son in order to meet attractive single moms. Will gets a lesson about life from a bright but hopelessly geeky 12-year-old named Marcus. Now, as Will struggles to teach Marcus the art of being cool, Marcus teaches Will that you are never too cool to grow up."
Rated PG-13

Interested in reading the book first?  Click here for the book's library catalog information.

Do you like to talk about books?  Come to the Greenfield Public Library's Book Discussion Group.  The group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m. in the library's Community Room.

  February 10 - Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
  "Jeannette Walls tells the story about her childhood. She talks about living like
  nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains.
  Retreating to the dismal West Virginia mining town--and the family-- her father,
  Rex Walls, had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the
  grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family
  escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves,
  supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally,
  found the resources and will to leave home."

  Call the library at (414) 321-9595 or click here to place a hold on the book.

Check out the talent in your own backyard at the Greenfield Library.  The Library is sponsoring an Amateur Photography Exhibit. that will run from January 20 through February 14, 2010 in the Library Community Room.  The Exhibit will showcase photographs by local amateur photographers in three categories: children, teens and adults. 

 The Exhibit will be open to the public on the following days:

 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday        10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 Thursday                                                      4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 Saturday and Sunday                                 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM                       

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for free showings of films in the Greenfield Public Library's Community Room.  Movies start at 6 p.m.

 

 January 5 - Accidental Tourist
"Award-winning drama about the trials of one man. After a man loses his son and his wife leaves him, he becomes detached from the world, until a strange
dog-trainer meets him and brings him back out."
Rated PG 
 

Interested in reading the book first?  Click here for the book's library catalog information.

Do you like to talk about books?  Come to the Greenfield Public Library's Book Discussion Group.  The group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m. in the library's Community Room.

  January 13 - Jim, the Boy by Tony Early
  "Describes the life of a young boy in a small southern town in the early twentieth  
  century as he begins to explore the confusing adult world that surrounds him and  
  begins to take his own first steps toward maturity."

  Call the library at (414) 321-9595 or click here to place a hold on the book.

What were you thankful for this past Thanksgiving?  Your family and friends?  Or maybe your health?  The Youth Services Librarians at the Greenfield Public Library asked kids to write what they are thankful for on a leaf and add it to our Thanksgiving Tree.  The responses included friends and family, the new library, and even Scooby-doo!  Stop by and check out the tree or add a mitten to our Winter Tree which asks, "What do you like to do when it gets cold outside?"
 

Too busy to bake?  Come to the Greenfield Public Library's first annual Community Holiday Cookie & Bake Sale.

  Saturday December 5th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
  in the Greenfield Public Library Community Room.

  Also featuring:
  Holiday Music
  Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
  Quick do-it-yourself Gift Demonstrations
  Holiday Storytelling for the Children

  Greenfield Public Library
  5310 W Layton Ave
  321-9595

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for free showings of films in the Greenfield Public Library's Community Room.  Movies start at 6 p.m.
 
December 1 - The Perfect Storm
"George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg lead a talented cast in this harrowing special-effects adventure intercutting the plight of seafarers struggling to reach safe harbor with the heroics of air/sea rescue crews"
Rated PG-13

Interested in reading the book first?  Click here for the book's library catalog information.
 

Do you like to talk about books?  Come to the Greenfield Public Library's Book Discussion Group.  The group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m. in the library's Community Room.

  December 9 - Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
  "Gathering for their weekly knitting club at a small yarn shop on Manhattan's
  Upper West Side, a group of friends shares such challenges as raising children,
  navigating the ups and downs of their careers, and pursuing uncertain
  relationships."

  Call the library at (414) 321-9595 or click here  to place a hold on the book.

Need Help Getting a Job Online?
A job trainer specialist will be available to help you learn how to:
*Complete online job applications.
*Write a resume online.
*Search online job listings.
*Obtain a free e-mail account.

Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.
November 12 & 19
December 3 & 10

Held at the Greenfield Public Library
5310 W Layton Ave
(414) 321-9595

Free!  No registration required.  Check-in at the adult reference desk and the librarian will show you where to go.

The Greenfield Public Library is seeking volunteers of all ages, including students, to advise the Library Board on the selection of art for the new Library. If you would like to volunteer your expertise and time to enhance your community's beautiful new Library, please fill out an application at the Reference Desk or call the Library at (414) 321-9595 ext. 221.

EARLEEN KURTIN, A MASTER GARDENER FROM GREENFIELD, WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO TAKE SIMPLE FLOWERS FROM YOUR OWN GARDEN AND CREATE BEAUTIFUL DRIED FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS.

Thursday, September 17 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Register at the Library Reference Desk or by calling 321-9595 ext. 229. Call or stop by for a list of supplies to bring.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Teen Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party

All teens who participated in the Summer Reading Program are invited to join us for food, music, games, and a drawing for prizes!

2:00pm-4:00pm

The NEW Greenfield Public Library Community Room

(414) 321-9595

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Adult Book Discussion Group at the Greenfield Public Library.  No registration is required - just show up!

WEDNESDAY,  AUGUST 12

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
  Time:  7:00pm-8:00pm
  Location: Library Community Room
  5310 W. Layton Ave. Greenfield, WI
  (414) 321-9595
  
  
   

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

• So Brave, Young and Handsome by Leif Enger
  Time:  7:00pm-8:00pm
  Location: Library Community Room
  5310 W. Layton Ave. Greenfield, WI
  (414) 321-9595
  
  
   

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

• History of Love by Nicole Krauss
  Time:  7:00pm-8:00pm
  Location: Library Community Room
  5310 W. Layton Ave. Greenfield, WI
  (414) 321-9595
  
  
   

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

• Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
  Time:  7:00pm-8:00pm
  Location: Library Community Room
  5310 W. Layton Ave. Greenfield, WI
  (414) 321-9595
  
  
   

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9

Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
Time: 

7:00pm-8:00pm

Location:

Library Community Room

5310 W. Layton Ave. Greenfield, WI

(414) 321-9595

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

 

• Be Creative @ the Greenfield Public Library: For teens and adults.
  Marble Magnets. Make magnets using magazine pictures, marbles, magnets, and glue. Supplies provided.
  View samples
  Time (teens):  2:00pm-4:00pm
  Time (adults):  6:30pm-8:30pm
  Location: The NEW Greenfield Public Library Community Room
  5310 W. Layton Ave.  Greenfield, WI  53220
  (414) 321-9595

 
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

• Adult Book Club
  “Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen.
  Time:  7:00pm-8:00pm
  Location: The NEW Greenfield Public Library Community Room
  5310 W. Layton Ave.  Greenfield, WI  53220
  (414) 321-9595
  
   

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

Children’s Movie “Bedtime Stories”
Rated PG.  Running time 1:39.
We will supply popcorn and juice
Time:  1:30pm-3:15pm
Location: The NEW Greenfield Public Library Community Room
5310 W. Layton Ave.  Greenfield, WI  53220
(414) 321-9595

Here's what is going on this week at your library. . .
 

 
MONDAY, AUGUST 3

• Parent/Child Book Club
  For children going into 2nd-5th grade and their parents. We will be discussing Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White.
  Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
  Location: The NEW Greenfield Public Library Children’s Room
  (414) 321-9595

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

• Be Creative @ the Greenfield Public Library: For teens and adults.
  Altered Book Art. Repurpose a used book to make something creative! Supplies provided.
  View samples
  Time (teens):  2:00pm-4:00pm
  Time (adults):  6:30pm-8:30pm
  Location: The NEW Greenfield Public Library Community Room
  5310 W. Layton Ave.  Greenfield, WI  53220
  (414) 321-9595

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

Rated PG. Running time 1:36. We will supply popcorn and juice.

1:30pm-3:15pm

The NEW Greenfield Public Library Community Room

5310 W. Layton Ave.  Greenfield, WI  53220

(414) 321-9595