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    PRIVATE SCHOOLS YOUTH ART MONTH

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    During the month of May, a visual art display will be provided by the private schools located in Greendale.


    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, May 7th

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.


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    Quilt & Music Inspirations All Around Us By Robert J. Ignaszak

    May 10, 2008

    1:30 p.m.

    A Program of Quilts, Music and Art that will illuminates one man’s journey into artistic expression. A slide show, live music, prerecorded music, and a trunk show of modern and antique quilts will demonstrate the meaning of “inspiration” and its sources in our daily lives. Robert J. Ignaszak is the Orchestra Director for the Oconomowoc Middle & High Schools. Seating will be limited. Please call the Library to register at 423-2136.

    Click here to read an interview with Robert at the Center for Quilt Online.


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    CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK May 12-18, 2008


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    THE 2008 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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    Click here to find out about all the fun and exciting activities at the Library this summer!


    bookVILLAGE DAYS FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSALE

    Saturday, August, 2008

    Join the Greendale Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Library in supporting library programs and projects through your purchase of used books and media at the Semi-Annual Used Book Sale.

    8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Collectors and Book Lovers are invited to come to the Library Foundation’s Used Book Sale for an exclusive book sale hour. Early Bird Book Sale Admission Fee: $5.00

    Doors open to the general public at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Enter Through Health Department on the North Side of the Library.



    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, September 3rd

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.


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    (ages 2 - 3)

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    Fall, 2008

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    Storytimes will be held on Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a. m. Children ages 2 - 3 may enroll for this series of four storytimes. Each storytime last approximately 30 minutes. Child must be accompanied by a caregiver. Enrollment is limited. Registration will begin on a Monday August 28th at 8:30 a. m. by telephone, or (include child's name, age, address and phone number) that are initiated after 8:30 a. m., or 10:00 a. m. in person for Greendale residents. Registration for the general public begins on the following day.


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    FOUNDATION WINE TASTING EVENT

    September 13, 2008

    6:30 – 8:30 pm

    We’re “Wine-ing Down Summer” with wines (and beer!) from Chuckie’s House of Wines, Franklin.

  • Wines
  • Beers
  • Appetizers
  • Live Music
  • Silent Auction
  • Reservations are limited. Tickets available at Chuckie’s and the Greendale Public Library.

    $25 in advance, $30 at the door, ($10 for “Designated Drivers”).

    Proceeds benefit the GPLF and support the many activities and programs offered at the Greendale Public Library.


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    (ages 3, 4 or - 5)

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    Fall, 2008

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    Storytimes will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 a. m. and Fridays at 10:30 a. m. Children ages 3, 4 or 5 may enroll for this series of six storytimes. Each storytime last approximately 45 minutes. Caretakers may choose to attend/not attend, but asked to remain in the building. Enrollment is limited. Registration will begin on Monday, Augsut 28th by telephone, or (include child's name, age, address and phone number) that are initiated after 8:30 a. m., or 10:00 a. m. in person for Greendale residents. Registration for the general public begins on the following day.


    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, October 1st

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.


    TEEN READ WEEK OCTOBER, 2008

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    READING RAMPAGE

    Watch here for details about the 2008 Teen Read Week Celebration with the Read-A-Thon.


    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, November 5th

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.


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    DICKENS DAYS

    Join us for a magical evening on Broad Street and rediscover the shops and restaurants while enjoying a carriage ride, holiday carolers and bell choirs.

    STOP AT THE GREENDALE LIBRARY AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 18th ANNIVERSARY IN OUR BUILDING


    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, December 3RD

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.


    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, January 7TH

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.

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    (ages 2 - 3)

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    January, 2009

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    Storytimes will be held on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 2 - 3 may enroll for this series of four storytimes. Each storytime last approximately 30 minutes. Child must be accompanied by a caregiver. Enrollment is limited. Registration will begin on Monday, January 7th at 8:30 a. m. by telephone, or (include child's name, age, address and phone number) that are initiated after 8:30 a. m., or 10:00 a. m. in person for Greendale residents. Registration for the general public begins on the following Tuesday.


    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, February 4th

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.


    bookFRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WINTER BOOKSALE 2008

    Saturday, February, 2009

    Join the Greendale Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Library in supporting library programs and projects through your purchase of used books and media at the Semi-Annual Used Book Sale.

    8 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Collectors and Book Lovers are invited to come to the Library Foundation’s Used Book Sale for an exclusive book sale hour. Early Bird Book Sale Admission Fee: $5.00

    Doors open to the general public at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Enter Through Health Department on the North Side of the Library.



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    PARKLAND KIWANIS WAFFLE & PANCAKE BREAKFAST

    Sunday, January, 2009

    Serving 8:00 a. m. to Noon

    American Legion Hall, 6351 West Grange Avenue

    Adults $6.00 Children $5.00

    Proceeds from this pancake breakfast helps fund the Library's Nonprint Collection for the year.


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    Storytimes will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 a. m. and Fridays at 10:30 a. m. Children ages 3, 4 or 5 may enroll for this series of six storytimes. Each storytime last approximately 45 minutes. Caretakers may choose to attend/not attend, but asked to remain in the building. Enrollment is limited. Registration will begin on Monday, January TBA by telephone, or (include child's name, age, address and phone number) that are initiated after 8:30 a. m., or 10:00 a. m. in person for Greendale residents. Registration for the general public begins on the following day.


    PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ART MONTH

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    "March - Youth Arts Month" will be celebrated at the Library with a visual art display provided by the Greendale Public School District. The visual art may be viewed from March 1st through April 1st during regular library hours. Refreshments will be available on the first day of the exhibit.


    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, March

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.


    FAMILY STORYTIME

    Wednesday, April

    Family members of all ages are welcomes to attend this event on the first Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. -- 7:15 p.m. No registration required.


    NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, APRIL, 2009

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    GREENDALE READS



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    Library Director Gary Warren Niebuhr

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