Brown County Library

September - November 2016

Baby Lap Time (Non-walkers)
Friday

9:30 am Ashwaubenon

Book Babies (Ages 0-2)

Monday

9:30 am Central

Tuesday

9:30 am East
Southwest

Wednesday

9:30 am East

Thursday

9:30 am Kress

Friday

Hi Friends!
I have exciting programs to share with you!
Here are a few:
Lures are being launched
at six BC Libraries on
September 10 - catch em all!
See page 4.
The library is having its first-ever COMIC-CON on
October 8! This is a family-friendly event that will be
tons of fun! Read all about it on page 2.

10:15 am Ashwaubenon

Ones & Twos

(Groups & Families)
Tuesday

You wont want to miss it!

9:30 am Central

Terrific Twos (Age 2)

Monday

10:30 am Central

Toddler (Ages 2-3)

Tuesday

9:30 am Kress
10:30 am East

Wednesday

10:30 am Weyers-Hilliard

Thursday

9:30 am Ashwaubenon
Central
Weyers-Hilliard
10:30 am Kress

Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Tuesday

10:15 am Wrightstown
10:30 am Kress

Wednesday

9:30 am Weyers-Hilliard
10:00 am Denmark
10:30 am East

Thursday

10:15 am Ashwaubenon
10:30 am Central
Weyers-Hilliard

Do you Arduino? What IS Arduino?

Arduino is a credit-card-sized, programmable
microcontroller that can read sensors and will turn
on lights, run motors, and more, based on the code
you write. Did we mention its a ton of fun?
Once you know the basics, the possibilities are endless!
Learn more at www.browncountylibrary.org/arduino
Focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,
STEM programs are launching tomorrows innovators!
STEM programs throughout the calendar are marked with
the STEM logo. Learn more about the collaboration of
community partners online: www.facebook.com/pages/GreaterGreen-Bay-STEM-Network
The Fall storytime session runs September 6 - November 19. Look
for special programs featuring Maisy, the loveable mouse from Lucy
Cousins books (costume character).
See you at the library!

Family (All Ages)

Monday
Wednesday

9:30 am Southwest
10:15 am Pulaski

Your pal,

Rover Reader

www.browncountylibrary.org

Central Library

515 Pine Street, Green Bay 920.448.5846

Tuesday Nights in the Cellcom Childrens Edible Garden
5:30 - 6:30 pm (weather allowing)
Drop in for an informal tour of the garden/outdoor classroom; harvest veggies and herbs ready to
pick. Enjoy informal hands-on activities such as scavenger hunts; or spend a few minutes helping
with fall garden work. Tuesdays through October 4. All ages.

Paws for Tales: Read to a Dog!

SATURDAYS 11:00 am - Noon
Sep 10 - Nov 12
Drop in and spend a few minutes meeting and reading to one of our
trained, four-legged reading buddies. Fun for dog-lovers and kids
looking for reading practice with a patient audience.
SATURDAY, Sep 10

Lure Launch 11:00-11:30 am

Movie: 1:00-2:15 pm
Gotta Catch Em All! Calling Pokmon Go Trainers of all ages! See
description of this event on page 4, including times for the lure launch
at each participating Brown County library. Movie on the big screen in
the Central Library Childrens Dept. at 1:00 pm: Pokmon: The First
Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back. 1998, G, 75 min.
Crafty Kids
TUESDAYS 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Sep 13 - Nov 15
Drop in during these two hours for a self-guided craft project.
Adult supervision needed for young children.
TUESDAY, Sep 13
6:00-8:00 pm
Family Movie Night in the Childrens Dept. - Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory Celebrate Roald Dahls birthday! Gather around the
giant 70-inch screen in the storytime area. Also, related Crafty Kids
project available. 2005, PG, 1 hr. 55 min.

THURSDAY, Sep 15

Storytime with THE DADS!

THURSDAYS at 10:30 am
Sep 22, Oct 13, Nov 3
Led by Northeast Wisconsin At-Home Dads.
Preschool storytimes, open to all.
Costume Creation Workshops - with Proto!
For all ages, including adults; children under 12 must bring a
supervising adult.
Planning Sessions - Thursdays:
Sep 22 & 29 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Creating Sessions - Saturdays:
*Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
*Note: The October 8 session is during the librarys family friendly
Comic-Con event!
Proto will help you take costume design and construction to a whole
new level of creativity and engineering! Examples: movie characters,
a backhoe loader, an Operation game with buzzers and lights - you
are only limited by your willingness to experiment and work!
Planning sessions include making a shopping list of items needed for
your costume. You will need to supply your own materials; Proto can
provide advice and lots of tools, but they wont make it for you!
Proto, Inc. is a non-profit organization and library partner dedicated to
helping people learn design, engineering, coding and fabrication skills
through hands-on experience. For details: info@protogb.org

Ages 2-3 9:30 am

Ages 4-5 10:30 am
Super Happy Magic Forest Storytime Childrens librarians Molly and
MONDAY, Sep 26
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Jessica again team up to entertain with stories and songs about
Arduino
at
the
Library!
Write
Code
and
Invent
with
Arduino
This is a
magical places and creatures. Stay for a simple after-crafters project.
hands-on introduction to the basics of writing code, building
SUNDAY, Sep 18
All ages 1:00-3:00 pm
small electronics, inventing, and interacting with your
Pumpkin Land Party: An Edible Garden Celebration Pumpkin
environment using Arduino. Arduino is a credit-card-sized,
stories, pumpkin art, a pumpkin fairy, pumpkin treats, a vomiting
programmable microcontroller that can read sensors and will
pumpkin experiment, rotting pumpkins and a chance to play on the
turn on lights, run motors and more, based on the code you
first section of a Life-Size Pumpkin Land game (inspired by the classic
write. Once you know the basics, the possibilities are
Candy Land and under development with Proto and UW-Extension
endless! Space limited; call 448-5846 to register. Ages 10-18.
Master Gardeners).
THURSDAY, Sep 29
Ages 2-3 9:30 am
TUESDAY, Sep 20
5:30-7:30 pm
Ages 4-5 10:30 am
Salsa Making/Salsa Dancing Make and munch fresh salsa with
Rumbling, Roaring Monster Jam Storytime Freestyle stories and
ingredients including veggies and herbs harvested from the librarys
activities about monster trucks and other mayhem. Ask how to enter
Cellcom Childrens Edible Garden. At 6:30, watch, listen or
for a chance to win tickets to the Monster Jam show at the Resch
participate in a Salsa dancing session led by A.J. Reed, faculty
Center on October 1-2.
advisor for the NWTC Ballroom Dance Club.
FREE parking downtown on weekdays after 6:00 pm and on weekends.

For customer convenience, parking meters around the library have a TWO hour limit!

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SATURDAY, Oct 1
All ages 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Global Cardboard Challenge 2016: A Day of Creative Making with
Proto! Drop in to collaborate, learn and build anything you can
dream up using cardboard, recycled materials and imagination.
Many tools, cardboard and supplies are provided. Bring your own
clean plastic bottle caps, corks, additional tape or hot glue and other
crafty materials to use and share. Watch the 11-minute film Caines
Arcade (shown on demand) and see other examples for inspiration.
This annual event sponsored by the Imagination Foundation has
reached 350,000 participants in more than 60 countries!
Photographs will be taken and shared on the Global Cardboard
Challenge Photo Blog. Children under age 10 must bring a
supervising adult.
Details: info@protogb.org and cardboardchallenge.com
SATURDAY, Oct 1
6:00-8:00 pm
After-Hours Hispanic Heritage Family Night - Featuring the Tonantzin
Dance Company Starting at 6:00 pm, stop in to create childrens
crafts and play lotteria (bingo in Spanish and English) for small
prizes. At 7:00 pm, enjoy a Mexican folk dance performance by the
Tonantzin Dance Company, directed and choreographed by Rose
Alcal-Ament. Rose previously worked with Ballet Folklorico de
UCLA and has performed with similar groups for 30 years. Tonantzin
has performed in over 200 venues, spreading appreciation for the art,
skill and history of dance from various regions and time periods in
Mexico. After the performance, refreshments will be served, and
adults and kids are welcome to watch, listen or participate in informal
Latin ballroom and folk dance demonstrations. Doors will open at
5:45 pm.
TUESDAY, Oct 4

5:30-7:30 pm
Storytime 6:30 pm
Camp-Out Play Night with Maisy and Smores! Bring your
imagination for creative play with tents, play food grills, fishing,
birdwatching, playdough animal tracks, crafts and more. At 6:30 pm,
enjoy shadow puppet stories and songs around the campfire with
Maisy, the famous picture book and TV mouse. A smores treat will
follow. Adult participation needed for young children.
THURSDAY, Oct 6

Ages 2-3 9:30 am

Ages 3-5 10:30 am
Camp-Out Capers Storytime with Maisy Gather around the
campfire for a Maisy Goes Camping shadow puppet show and
other silly camp-out tales. Bring your camera for a picture with
Maisy, the famous picture book and TV mouse!
FIRST EVER LIBRARY COMIC CON!
Saturday, Oct 8 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This family-friendly event is for all ages! Heres your chance to
dress as your favorite super hero or movie character or just hang out
with fellow fans of Doctor Who, Star Trek or Settlers of Catan. Enter
a cosplay contest, participate in new and favorite games, shop and
meet the creators at our Artist Alley, and much more! Featured
speaker: Alex Bledsoe, author of many books including the Tales of
the Tufa series. Thank you to Gnome Games, Powers Comics, The
Readers Loft, and the Friends of Brown County Library. Check the
librarys website for updates.

TEACHERS, PARENTS AND OTHER ADULTS!

Learn about Writing Code and Inventing with Arduino!
Monday, October 10 6:00 - 8:00 pm
This is a hands-on introduction to the basics of writing code,
building small electronics, inventing, and interacting with
your environment using Arduino. Arduino is a credit-cardsized, programmable microcontroller that can read sensors
and will turn on lights, run motors and more, based on the code you
write. Get ideas on how to use Arduino with kids.
Space limited; call 448-5846 to register.
TUESDAY, Oct 11
9:30-10:30 am
Read About Robots Day with Award-Winning Author Miranda Paul and
Trainbots School groups and home-schoolers are invited to this free,
high-energy presentation. Miranda will reveal a few ways that authors
are like inventors. Shell also read from her picture book Trainbots and
talk about how the rhythm, sentence fragments and illustrations
support this train-robot mashup. Copies of Mirandas books can be
pre-ordered for autographing. Groups of 10 or more must call ahead
to reserve seating: 448-5846.
TUESDAY, Oct 11
5:30-7:30 pm
Read About Robots Day Crafting/Inventing Night Drop in for robot
crafts and stories. Meet local author Miranda Paul as she reads and
talks about her new book Trainbots.
FRIDAY, Oct 14

Families 6:00-7:00 pm
Teens/Adults 7:00-8:00 pm
An After-Hours Haunted Happening The doors will open at 5:45 pm
for family-friendly fun for kids, followed by gruesome paranormal stuff
for teens and adults! Younger kids can enjoy the suspense and humor
of not-too-scary storytelling and then create a Franken-Toy with parts
of toys and other objects in Protos makerspace workshop. Ages 1218 can team up to take on the challenge of our Escape Room. Teens
and adults can check out our horror games, show and tell booth and
attend the 7:00 pm Visiting the Beyond presentation on some of our
countrys most haunted locations by paranormal explorer Curt Strutz.
Details on library website.
TUESDAY, Oct 18
Families 6:00-7:30 pm
Little Makers: Plastic Fusion Art Join The Childrens
Museum of Green Bay and fuse pieces of recycled plastic
sheets together with heat and create your own plastic artwork
masterpieces.
THURSDAY, Oct 20

Ages 2-3 9:30 am

Ages 4-5 10:30 am
Lazy Stories for International Sloth Day Slow down for stories about
sloths, naptime, and chilling out. Option: wear your pajamas or
lounging suits.

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THURSDAY, Oct 20
Ages 10-18 6:00-7:00 pm
Creative Writing Workshop Do you like writing stories, fan fiction or
poetry? Want practice and guidance to refine your skills? Published
author/freelance writer/librarian Sharon Verbeten will lead these
monthly sessions where you can meet other writers and bring your
work to share (if youd like). In this session, you will learn about
NaNoWriMo and how you can prepare.
Ice Age Adventures at the Neville Public Museum
Saturday, October 22 11:00 am - 3:00 pm All ages
This event features the Museums remarkable Ice Age Imperials!
exhibit and its interactive displays, including photo opportunities with
scenes of giant mammals!
Summer Reading Program participants - Show your Ice Age
Adventures Pass/Flyer, and you and one supervising adult can get
in free to this event AND all museum exhibits that day. Other guests
must pay admission.
Activities include:
12:00-12:45 pm and 2:00-2:45 pm - Professor Gizmos Amazing
Science Show - Witness the science magic of dry ice and more, with
a scientist who has entertained students and adults throughout the
country.
11:00 am-3:00 pm - Hands-On Artifacts Station, Cave Painting,
Seek & Find scavenger hunt, Glacial Goo science; snowflake
crafts; Back to the Ice Age storytime; and more!
Get more information at 448-5846 (library) or 448-4460 (museum)
MONDAY, Oct 24

Ages 10-18 Guided project 6:00-6:45 pm

Open play 6:45-7:00 pm
Arduino Club: Project Serial Monitor For students who have
previously attended an Arduino at the Library event - build
new projects and learn more about coding at Arduino Club!
This sessions guided project: Learn to use Arduinos serial
monitor to receive and send data, track temperature and
light in the room, and control LED lights from a computer.
Students who have previously attended our Serial Monitor
project session can attend the second 45 minutes for open play with
our kits and extra electronic components. Bring ideas or well help
you find a project to try. Space is limited; call 448-5846 to register.
TUESDAY, Oct 25
5:30-7:30 pm
Not-So-Spooky Crafty Kids with Scooby Doo! Gather around the
giant 70-inch screen in the storytime area for a mini-marathon of
not-so-spooky episodes of the classic Scooby Doo television series!
Crafty Kids projects available.
October 27 - 31
All storytimes this week will have a touch of HALLOWEEN!
Option: wear a costume!
THURSDAY, Oct 27

Ages 2-3 9:30 am

Ages 4-6 10:30 am
More Cute Than Scary Storytime Not Very Scary and other stories
will introduce adorable monsters and humorous beasts. Help create
a scary-cute costume for library mascot Rover Reader. Option:
wear your own costume.

FRIDAY, Oct 28
Ages 2-8 10:00 am
Step-It-Up Storytime Schools Out! Jump right in for action songs
and participation stories perfect for short attention spans, on-the-go
learners, and anyone who wants some exercise. Costumes optional!
TUESDAY, Nov 1

5:30-7:30 pm
Movie 6:00 pm
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead: Skull Cookie Decorating and
Family Movie Night While supplies last! A ready-baked cookie is
awaiting your creative decorator touch. Frosting and sprinkles
supplied. At 6:00 pm, gather around the giant 70-inch screen in the
storytime area to watch The Book of Life. 2014, PG, 1 hour, 35 min.
THURSDAY, Nov 3
Ages 10-18 6:00-7:30 pm
Arduino at the Library!: Write Code and Invent with Arduino See
description for September 26 session. Parents welcome.
Space is limited; call 448-5846 to register

THURSDAY, Nov 10

Ages 2-3 9:30 am

Ages 4-5 10:30 am
Golden Rule Storytime Even little ones can celebrate Good Ethics
Day through stories about kindness and respect such as How to
Share with a Bear. Each child can choose a Golden Book to keep!
Offered as part of Good Ethics Day sponsored by American
Foundation of Counseling Services.
THURSDAY, Nov 10
Ages 10-18 6:00-7:00 pm
Creative Writing Workshop See description for Oct. 20 session.
Well follow up on NaNoWriMo projects and discuss sharing your
work (online resources, websites, zines, etc).
TUESDAY, Nov 15
6:00 pm
Family Movie Night in the Childrens Dept. - The BFG Gather around
the giant 70-inch screen in the storytime area. Also, Crafty Kids
projects available. 2016, PG, 1 hour, 57 min.
THURSDAY, Nov 17

Ages 2-3 9:30 am

Ages 4-5 10:30 am
Homemade Bread Day Storytime Get a rise out of these delightfully
doughy tales. Special guest Brent the Baker from Great Harvest
Bread Company will bring some tasty samples.
THURSDAY, Nov 17

Ages 10-18 Guided project 6:00-6:45 pm

Open play 6:45-7:00 pm
Arduino Club: Project Piezo See description for October 24
session. This sessions guided project: Piezos (buzzers
or speakers) can be used to make noises or to sense
pressure. Learn how to use a tiny piezo and Arduino board
to play music using code, create a unique musical
instrument, and sense knocks. Students who have
previously attended our Piezo project session can attend
the second 45 minutes for open play and show and tell. Parents
welcome. Space is limited; call 448-5846 to register.
FRIDAY, Nov 25
Ages 2-8 10:30 am
Step-It-Up Storytime Did you eat too much yesterday? See October
28 event for description.

Ashwaubenon Library

1060 Orlando Drive, Green Bay 920.492.4913

WEDNESDAY, Sep 7
2:30 pm
Back to School Bash Its back to school time and the library is
throwing a party! Come for snacks, drinks, games and activities.

FRIDAY, Sep 23

Paws for Tales: Chaos!

FRIDAYS Sep 9 - Nov 18 @ 3:30 pm
For dog lovers and kids looking to practice their reading! Drop in
and spend a few minutes with Chaos, our lovable German Shepard
as he patiently listens to all your favorite stories.

TUESDAY, Sep 27
6:30 pm
PJ Storytime: Bath Time Bubbles and rubber duckies! Put on your
pajamas and bathrobe as we do songs and stories all about bath time!

SATURDAY, Sep 10
12:00-3:00 pm
Gotta Catch Em All! Calling Pokmon Go Trainers of all ages! See
the description of this event below, including times for the lure launch
at each participating Brown County library.
Paws for Tales: Jessie!
MONDAYS Sep 12 - Nov 21 @ 3:45 pm
Spend a couple minutes reading to our four legged friend, Jessie,
the fantastic Beagle! She will be here after school to hear your
favorite stories.
TUESDAY, Sep 13
10:30 am
Kids on the Move Dust off your dancing shoes because instructor,
Leesha Rieder visits to get your feet shuffling, toes tapping and
bodies groovin. Ages 2+
Lets Go to the Movies: Family Feature
SATURDAYS @ 1:00 pm
Free Popcorn & Lemonade!
Sep 17: Jungle Book 2016
Oct 15: Goosebumps 2015
Nov 19: LEGO Movie 2014
MONDAY, Sep 19
3:30 pm
SPRK Spheros This robot is designed to inspire tomorrows
inventors and innovators. Teach it simple commands,
through code, like roll, flip, spin and change color.
Call 492-4913 to register.

9:30 & 10:15 am

Music Makers Little movers and shakers create their own music using
shaker eggs, musical instruments and every day materials that you can
find in your home.

MONDAY, Oct 3
3:30 pm
Electricity with Snap Circuits Let your child have fun learning to build
circuits. The snap circuit encourages educational play that
teaches everyone about electricity.
FRIDAY, Oct 7
9:30 & 10:15 am
Multisensory Play Let your little one explore their senses of touch,
hearing and sight in this interactive storytime.
TUESDAY, Oct 18
6:30 pm
PJ Storytime: Not-So-Scary Monsters Dont let these monsters scare
you. Say, Go away! at this fun storytime.
THURSDAY, Oct 27
9:30 & 10:15 am
Halloween Hullabaloo! Bring your little ghost or goblin for not-so-scary
stories and fun. Costumes encouraged.
FRIDAY, Oct 28
9:30 & 10:15 am
Halloween Boo Babies Bring your little pumpkin to the library for some
fun and stories all about Halloween!
FRIDAY, Nov 4
9:30 & 10:15 am
Art Babies Sensory experience for little ones as they create their own
masterpieces by pounding and painting.
TUESDAY, Nov 15
3:15 pm
Little Makers: Wind Tube Workshop Explore moving air and every day
objects as you are challenged to create a flying saucer or
parachute to move through the wind tube. Engineer, test and
improve your creation to complete specific challenges.
TUESDAY, Nov 15
6:30 pm
PJ Storytime: Opposites Up or down? Out or in? Silly or serious?
Dress in your pajamas for this fun and interactive storytime all about
opposites.

Saturday, September 10: GOTTA CATCH EM ALL!

Calling Pokmon Go Trainers of all ages! Were launching lures at six Brown County libraries throughout the day.
Visit any participating library to enter for a chance to win a prize and to recharge with free WiFi, device-charging
stations, snacks and drinks. Participating libraries will also offer different Pokmon activities that dont require a
smartphone or other device.

Kress Family Branch

10:00 - 10:30 am

Central Library

11:00 - 11:30 am

Southwest Branch

1:00 - 1:30 pm

Ashwaubenon Branch 2:00 - 2:30 pm

East Branch

3:00 - 3:30 pm

Weyers-Hilliard

4:00 - 4:30 pm

Denmark Library
TUESDAY, Sep 6
3:00-7:00 pm
Make and Take Crafts Bring your friends and family to the library and
create a cool project!
WEDNESDAY, Sep 21
3:30-5:00 pm
LEGO/Minecraft Do you enjoy building with LEGOs? Are you
interested in the wildly popular sandbox game that is Minecraft? If you
answered yes to either of these questions, this program is for you! The
library will have several laptops set up so that users can interact with
each other while building in a large virtual world. If youre more into real
world building, join us in building imaginative LEGO creations.
THURSDAY, Sep 29
5:00 pm
Camp-out Bedtime Storytime Join us for an evening storytime with a
camping theme. These evening storytimes are perfect if youre looking
to do something fun at the end of the day. Join us for crafts, books,
activities, and more!
TUESDAY, Oct 4
5:00-6:30 pm
Little Makers: Wind Tube Workshop Explore moving air and every day
objects as you are challenged to create a flying saucer or
parachute to move through the wind tube. Engineer, test and
improve your creation to complete specific challenges. Get a
sneak peek of our STEM-based, Little Makers program and get
blown away with The Childrens Museum of Green Bay. Some adult
supervision required.

East Library
LEGO Club
SATURDAYS at 1:30 pm
Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12
Spend a minute or an hour free building with our LEGO bricks.
Creations will be displayed in the library.

SATURDAY, Sep 10
1:30-3:30 pm
Gotta Catch Em All! Calling Pokmon Go Trainers of all ages! Join
us for a Pokmon-themed craft from 1:30-3:00. See the description
of this event on page 4, including times for the lure launch at each
participating Brown County library.
WEDNESDAY, Sep 14
10:30 am
Super Happy Magic Forest Storytime Childrens librarians Jessica
and Molly are teaming up again to entertain you with stories and
songs about magical places and creatures. Stay for a craft.
STEAM After School
THURSDAYS 3:30-5:00 pm Ages 6 & up
Stop at the library for hands-on science experiments and art projects.
Parental participation encouraged.

Sep 15: Snap Circuits

Sep 22: Electricity
Sep 29: Magnets and stop-motion movies
WEDNESDAY, Sep 21
10:30 am
All About Animals Special guest Tiffany Hoffman from Gentle Vet
Animal Hospital will give tips on basic animal care, share fun facts
about critters of all kinds and show animal x-rays. Educational and
fun for all!

450 N. Wall Street, Denmark 920.863.6613

WEDNESDAY, Oct 26
10:00 am
Not-So-Scary Storytime This special Halloween storytime is designed
to focus on the fun side of the fall season. With all the fun well be
having decorating pumpkins and playing games, the only thing well
be scaring up is a good time! Costumed attendance is encouraged!
THURSDAY, Oct 27
5:00 pm
Not-So-Scary Bedtime Storytime If you missed the Wednesday
morning storytime, or just want an excuse to wear your favorite
costume or decorate another pumpkin, stop in for this evening
storytime. With all fun well be having, the only thing well be scaring
up is a good time! Costumed attendance is encouraged!
WEDNESDAY, Nov 16
10:00 am
Musical Instrument Storytime Have you ever wanted to play a
musical instrument? Heres your chance to learn about and play
several different instruments while enjoying a musical storytime.
WEDNESDAY, Nov 23
2:00-3:30 pm
LEGO/Minecraft Do you enjoy building with LEGOs? Are you
interested in the wildly popular sandbox game that is Minecraft? If
you answered yes to either of these questions, this program is for
you! The library will have several laptops set up so that users can
interact with each other while building in a large virtual world. If
youre more into real world building, join us in building imaginative
LEGO creations.

2255 Main Street, Green Bay 920.391.4600

MONDAY, Oct 3
6:00 pm
Its Maisy! The adorable, adventurous mouse from Lucy Cousins
picture books is visiting the library! Stop in for a travel-themed
storytime and get your picture taken with Maisy.
FRIDAY, Oct 7
10:30 am
Preschool Play Date: The Doctor is IN! Play veterinarian at our
stuffed animal clinic. Bring your own stuffed animal or treat one of the
librarys puppets. For ages 2 and up.
FRIDAY, Oct 21
1:30 pm
Plastic Fusion with The Childrens Museum Join staff from The
Childrens Museum of Green Bay and create an artistic
masterpiece with pieces of recycled plastic sheets fused
together with heat!
TUESDAY, Oct 25
9:30 & 10:30 am
& WEDNESDAY, Oct 26
Monster Mash Storytimes Empty pants! Fuzzy creatures! Midnight
mischief-makers! Laugh along to NOT-terrifying tales about things
that go bump in the night. Option: Wear your Halloween costume.
FRIDAY, Nov 4
6:00-7:30 pm
Stuffed Animal Campout Spend time in the great INDOORS! Bring a
snuggle buddy for campfire stories, tent time, smores, and other fun
stuff. Parents/caregivers must stay in the library with their children
during this after-hours event. For all ages.
TUESDAY, Nov 8
9:30 & 10:30 am
& WEDNESDAY, Nov 9
Thanks and Giving Celebrate Thanksgiving with stories about caring
and sharing and help us decorate our gratitude tree. Option: Bring a
donation of nonperishable food for a local food pantry.

Kress Family Library

Paws for Tales - Read to a Dog!
TUESDAYS 11:00 am-noon Sep 6 - Nov 15
SATURDAYS 10:30-11:30 am Sep 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 12
Visit our reading assistance dogs who love being read to.
Bring a few of your favorite books for a fun
and low stress chance to read.
SATURDAY, Sep 10
10:00 am
Gotta Catch Em All! Calling Pokmon Go Trainers of all ages! See
description of this event on page 4, including times for the lure
launch at each participating Brown County library.
Picnic and Play
11:00 am-Noon
WEDNESDAY, Sep 14: School bus and car seat safety
WEDNESDAY, Oct 19: Sleep baby safe
WEDNESDAY, Nov 16: Fire safety presentation

333 N. Broadway, De Pere 920.448.4407

Creative Kids Rock Art Contest!
For grades K - 5. Turn in your original artwork, no larger than 8x10,
by October 31. Artwork will be judged on originality, creativeness,
and technique.
TUESDAY, Sep 20
9:30 & 10:30 am
Spanish Storytime Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and learn
some words in Spanish! Well read stories and sing songs with
Spanish words!
TUESDAY, Oct 4
9:30 & 10:30 am
Dance Party with Maisy Mouse Get ready to dance and move with
Maisy from Lucy Cousins classic books. Dont forget your camera!
THURSDAY, Oct 6
3:00-4:30 pm
Little Makers: Plastic Fusion Join The Childrens Museum of Green
Bay and fuse pieces of recycled plastic sheets together with
heat and create your own plastic artwork masterpieces.

Bring a healthy lunch, a picnic blanket and be ready for fun.

Well have free play, activities, storytime and eat our lunches
together picnic style!

WEDNESDAY, Oct 19
11:00 am
Picnic and Play: Sleep Baby Safe Join the De Pere Health
Department to learn more about safe sleep practices. We will also be
discussing the importance of bedtime routine for toddlers and children.
Please see info about Picnic and Play at left.

WEDNESDAY, Sep 14
11:00 am
Picnic and Play: School Bus and Car Seat Safety Learn school bus
safety and practice with a real Lamers school bus! Bring a healthy
lunch, a picnic blanket and be ready for fun. Well have free play,
explore the school bus, and eat our lunches together picnic style.
Please see info about Picnic and Play above.

TUESDAY, Oct 25
9:30 & 10:30 am
& THURSDAY, Oct 27
Halloween Storytime! Come to storytime dressed in your Halloween
costume and get ready for fun! Well have not too spooky stories,
songs, and some surprises as well!

Healthy Baby - Happy Parents

THURSDAYS 10:00-10:30 am
Sep 15: Reading/routines
Oct 20: Vaccine awareness
Nov 17: Lead awareness
A health nurse from the City of De Pere will offer information and
answer questions about infant and toddler health and safety.

SATURDAY, Sep 17
1:00-3:00 pm
Art Day Bring a project youve been working on or start a new
project. Well provide supplies, you provide the creativity. Make
something to enter in the Kids Rock Art Contest!

MONDAY, Oct 31
10:30 am
Halloween Party! Wear your costume and get ready for some not too
spooky fun at this family friendly Halloween party!
TUESDAY, Nov 15
9:30 & 10:30 am
Dunkin Donut Storytime Sample some delicious donuts and listen to
stories and songs about sweet treats!
WEDNESDAY, Nov 16
11:00 am
Picnic and Play: Fire Safety Presentation Come and spend some
time with your friendly De Pere firefighters! Enjoy a fun and
informative presentation where you can see their gear, what they
drive, and how to stay safe! Please see info about Picnic and Play at
left.
FRIDAY, Nov 25
2:00 pm
Movie: Elf After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community
due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is
sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. PG 1 hr 35 min

Share 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

For ages 0-6 and their adults
Reading and talking about books with little ones starting at birth is the best way to help them get ready to read
on their own. This long-term project encourages adults to read as many books as possible to young children,
with a chance to win a prize for each completed 50-book reading record.

Pulaski Library

222 W. Pulaski Street, Pulaski 920.822.3220

FAMILY-FRIENDLY COLLABORATIVE CHAOS PROJECTS!

What does Eyebombing, Cap Art and Sticker Walls all have in common? All are fun and ongoing collaborative chaos at the Pulaski Library.
Stop in and talk with a librarian to get you and your friends started on these unique and engaging projects!
All are welcome!

NEW for the FALL! Paws for Tales

SATURDAY, Oct 15

THURSDAYS 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Sep 1 & 15, Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17
Kabo will be here to listen to you read.

Drop In/Make & Take - Masks Not sure what to wear for Halloween?
Why not stop in today and get started on making your own mask?!

WEDNESDAY, Sep 7
10:15 am
Special Storytime - Celebrating Grandparents Grandparents day is
coming up this weekend - we will be celebrating our loved ones and
making a unique grandparent gift. Dress for a mess.
SATURDAY, Sep 10
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Drop In/Make & Take - Grandparent Gifts Make something to give
your grandparents on this special Grandparents weekend.
TUESDAY, Sep 13
6:00-7:30 pm
Family Night Kickoff Join us for a fun-filled special kickoff night of our
fall nighttime storytimes and fall family fun nights at the library. We
will be having nighttime storytimes AND family fun nights throughout
the fall months. Tonight you will get a taste of both of these fun
activities! Dress for a mess or wear pjs if you please.
WEDNESDAY, Sep 14
3:30-4:30 pm
All Thumbs See what you can make with just your thumb prints - you
may get a little messy. Ages 7-10.
FRIDAY, Sep 23
1:30 pm
Popcorn and a Movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - it
should be scrumdidilyumptious! BYO drink. 1971, G, 1 hour 40 min.
MONDAY, Oct 10
6:00 pm
Nighttime Storytime - Down on the Farm Lets get down and dirty
with the animals on the farm.
WEDNESDAY, Oct 12
10:15 am
Special Storytime - All About Farms Dress ready to feed the
animals.
WEDNESDAY, Oct 12
3:30-5:00 pm
Wet Marks - Bookmarks Be prepared to get wet! No books allowed
until after the bookmarks dry:) Presented by The Childrens
Museum of Green Bay. Sign up is required; please call the
library at 822-3220.

TUESDAY, Oct 18
6:00-7:30 pm
Family Night - Farming at the Library YEE HAW, come on down to
the farm and join us for an animal frenzy. Bring your cowboy hats and
boots and be ready to get down and dirty with the animals. Dress for
a mess.
THURSDAY, Oct 27
1:30 pm
Popcorn and a Movie YEE HAW! Were going to watch Barnyard.
The secret lives of animals revealed! BYO drink and cowboy boots!
2006, PG, 1 hour 30 min.
FRIDAY, Oct 28
1:00-4:00 pm
Bored Games No school - bored at home? Stop in to learn and
play some larger-than-life and exciting new games at the library.
Bring a friend.
TUESDAY, Nov 1
6:00-7:30 pm
Its Not too Late! Costume Party Didnt make it to that Halloween
bash? Do you want one more night out to show off your costume?
Join us for our Its not too Late! Costume Party! No candy please:)
WEDNESDAY, Nov 9
3:30-4:30 pm
Create a Card Make a Thanksgiving card or start a Christmas
creation. We will have all the supplies, just bring your imagination!
Ages 7-10.
SATURDAY, Nov 12
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Drop In/Make & Take - Thanks Cards Make a Thanksgiving card for
someone you love. Bring your ideas and we will host the clean up.
MONDAY, Nov 14
6:00 pm
Nighttime Storytime - Thank You Learn to say thank you in some
very unique ways. Sarah might even say thanks in turkey - Gobble
Gobble!
TUESDAY, Nov 15
6:00-7:30 pm
Family Night - DinoROAR Fun Lets get ready to ROAR - a night out
with a dinosaur. Bring your dinosaurs to play and share. Come in
your pajamas - we dont care!
WEDNESDAY, Nov 23
1:30 pm
Popcorn and a Movie No school? No problem! Why not join us for
popcorn and a movie. BYO drink and dinosaurs. We will watch The
Good Dinosaur. Rated PG

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Southwest Library

974 Ninth Street, Green Bay 920.492.4910

Tween Tuesdays
Sep 6 - Nov 29
2:30-5:00 pm
Need a place to sit and chat with friends, play games, or just chill?
Come to Tween Tuesdays and use the librarys meeting room as a
group study room, game space, lounge and snack area. Food and
drinks are welcome. Coloring, video games, or other special
activities will be available. 4th grade and up.
SATURDAY, Sep 10
1:00 pm
Gotta Catch Em All! Calling Pokmon Go Trainers of all ages! See
description of this event on page 4, including times for the lure launch
at each participating Brown County library.
TUESDAY, Sep 20
9:30 am
Messy Baby Storytime Dress for a mess and let your babies explore
with our sensory focused activities. This free-based play is a great
way for babies to discover different textures, all without the hassle of
cleaning up their mess afterwards. Depending on the weather, this
event could be held outdoors.
SATURDAY, Sep 24
10:15-11:15 am
Paw-ty with Paws for Tales Enjoy dog-themed crafts and activities
while youre not reading with our special four-legged friends, Keeva
and Rosie. These two dogs love to be read to and theyll revel in your
attention.
MONDAY, Sep 26
9:30 am
Get on the Bus with Us! Bookmobile Bob will be here with the Brown
County Library Bookmobile to show us around and share some
books. Well read all about buses and other big vehicles that help out
in the community.
MONDAY, Oct 3
9:30 am
Maisys Travels Around Town Maisy loves to visit places around town
like the museum and the library. Well read about her adventures and
then get to meet her! Dont forget your camera!
FRIDAY, Oct 7
10:15-11:15 am
Learn Through Play Literacy Day - Lets Learn About Letters! Help
your child get ready to read with our hands-on activities designed to
promote early literacy skills. We will focus on letter sounds, letter art,
and writing letters. Perfect for 3-5 year olds.

FRIDAY, Oct 14
2:00-4:00 pm
Engineering Enthusiasts Event Let our building materials spark your
imagination. From civil engineering to electric, weve got the
nuts and bolts of your building needs covered with LEGOs,
Knex, Snap Circuits, and Erector sets.
WEDNESDAY, Oct 26
6:00-6:30 pm
Stuffed Animal Slumber Party Wear your pajamas and bring your
favorite stuffed toy to leave overnight after we enjoy a slumber party
storytime. Well read books, have a snack and make a gift for your
stuffed toy. You can pick up your stuffed friend the next morning and
catch up on what our friends were up to overnight.
FRIDAY, Oct 28
10:15 am
Double Feature Friday Pop on in for Its The Great Pumpkin Charlie
Brown (not rated, run time 25 minutes) and Goosebumps. PG, 1
hour 43 min. Popcorn provided.
MONDAY, Oct 31
9:30 am
Not-So-Spooky Storytime Dress up and practice your trick or treating
at the library! We will read some not-so-spooky books, then trick or
treat around the library. Great practice for new trick or treaters or for
anyone who may be a little sensitive.
FRIDAY, Nov 4
10:15-11:15 am
Learn Through Play Literacy Day - Nifty Numbers Help your child get
ready to read with our hands-on activities designed to promote early
literacy skills. We will focus on counting, writing numbers, and
number art. Perfect for 3-5 year olds.
MONDAY, Nov 7
9:30 am
Uno, dos, Tres, Cuentos! Learn a little espaol, enjoy bilingual
songs and stories with Ms. Katie, and make a de colores piata.
FRIDAY, Nov 18
2:00-4:00 pm
Harry Potter School may be out early but Hogwarts classes are in
session at the library. Brush up on your potions, charms, and, of
course, magical creatures - just in time for the release of the new
movie.
TUESDAY, Nov 29
5:30-7:30 pm
Super Small Scientists: Rainbow Film Bookmarks Join The
Childrens Museum of Green Bay for an activity where art
and science collide! Learn about the super small world of
nano-science, and design a bookmark using clear nail polish
to create a rainbow of beautiful, iridescent colors!

Sign up to receive the librarys e-newsletter for

parents and adults who work with children.
You can do so on the librarys website, or ask your librarian.

Weyers-Hilliard Library
Paws for Tales
MONDAYS 4:00 pm
TUESDAYS 6:00 pm Sep 6 & 20, Oct 4 & 18, Nov 8 & 22
Come read a story to Toby or Molly.
SATURDAY, Sep 10
4:00 pm
Gotta Catch Em All! Calling Pokmon Go Trainers of all ages! See
description of this event on page 4, including times for the lure
launch at each participating Brown County library.
MONDAY, Sep 12
6:00 pm
Childrens Masterpiece Theater Tonights showing is Pound Puppies
and we will make no bake dog treats for shelter pets. 2015, G, 1
hour 50 min.
TUESDAY, Sep 13
3:30 pm
AfterSchool Art: Duct Tape Designs Make back-to-school more fun
with duct tape! Choose from projects like a pencil pouch, ID holder,
lanyard, bookmark, or pencil toppers. Well provide the duct tape,
but you can bring your own if you choose. Ages 8 and up.
MONDAY, Sep 19
6:00 pm
Apple Fest Family fun starring all kinds of apples and the first ever
apple bake off.
WEDNESDAY, Sep 21
9:30 & 10:30 am
& THURSDAY, Sep 22
Amazing Apples Stories, crafts and taste testing of the amazing
apple.
MONDAY, Sep 26
6:30 pm
Puppet Show Join us for a puppet show celebrating silliness and
autumn.
TUESDAY, Sep 27
6:00 pm
Family Board Game and LEGO Night Something for everyone! Play
a board or card game or get creative with our LEGOs. All ages.
Sensory Play Group
FRIDAYS at 10:30 am
Sep 30, Oct 21, Nov 18

2680 Riverview, Green Bay 920.448.4405

WEDNESDAY, Oct 5
9:30 & 10:30 am
Presenting...Maisy! Stories, songs and more with special guest
Maisy Mouse! Bring your camera!
MONDAY, Oct 10
3:30 pm
AfterSchool Art: Pony Bead Patterns Use large beads to create a
keychain, zipper pull or bracelet. Ages 8 and up.
WEDNESDAY, Oct 12
9:30 & 10:30 am
Stop, Drop and Roll The Howard Fire Department will be here to talk
about fire safety and give you an opportunity to visit their fire truck.
FRIDAY, Oct 14
Creation Station Create a Halloween fright or delight.

10:30 am

MONDAY, Oct 17
5:30 pm
Harvest Fest Celebrate harvest with pumpkin crafts, activities, and
games. Plus, join us as participants or judges of our soup cook-off.
WEDNESDAY, Oct 26
9:30 & 10:30 am
& THURSDAY, Oct 27
Halloween Puppet Show and Crafts Costumes welcomed.
MONDAY, Oct 31
6:00-7:00 pm
Halloween at the Library Trick or treating, games and fun.
MONDAY, Nov 7
6:00 pm
Childrens Masterpiece Theater Tonights movie is Captain Jake and
the Never Land Pirates, and we will make pirate crafts. 2016, G, 1
hour 57 min.
TUESDAY, Nov 8
6:00 pm
Minecraft and More Join us for Weyers-Hilliards first Minecraft game
night. Well have several laptops set up so you can interact with each
other while creating in a virtual world. Well have other activities to
keep you busy while you wait your turn. Ages 8 and up.
WEDNESDAY, Nov 16
3:30 pm
AfterSchool Art: 8-Bit Art Use Perler beads to create a design and
make it stick by melting it. Use one of the provided patterns or use
your imagination and create your own! Ages 8 and up.

Come help your preschooler explore, create and learn.

Messy activities involved.

SATURDAY, Nov 19
11:00 am-4:00 pm
International Games Day @ Your Library Drop in any time and play!
Well have games for all ages and interests available. From
preschool favorites to challenging games for older kids and adults.
All ages.

MONDAY, Oct 3
6:00 pm
Childrens Masterpiece Theater Tonights movie is Toy Story of
Terror and well be making Halloween crafts. 2014, G, 22 min.

MONDAY, Nov 21
6:00 pm
Packer Tailgate Party Family fun in green and gold. Packer attire
welcomed.

Take the Early Learning ACTIVITY Challenge!

For ages 0-6 and their adults
This year-round program provides checklists of ideas for simple, free ways that adults can interact with young children to help
them get ready to read and learn. Have fun while completing the Activity records for a chance to win a prize.
For details and activity records, ask your librarian or go to www.browncountylibrary.org/kids/early-literacy

Wrightstown Library
TUESDAY, Sep 27
10:15 am
Noisy Nonsense Storytime! Join Miss Sharon as she throws out the
quiet in the library rules and mixes up a dynamic program filled with
stories, songs, instruments and noisy nonsense and fun! Jump,
shout and dont say SHHH!
TUESDAY, Oct 4
10:15 am
Dental Health Storytime Have fun with Dr. Lassio and staff as we
learn how to take care of our teeth! A puppet show, stories and
activities add to the fun!
WEDNESDAY, Oct 5
6:00-7:30 pm
Super Small Scientists: Rainbow Film Bookmarks Join The
Childrens Museum of Green Bay for an activity where art
and science collide! Learn about the super small world of
nano-science and design a bookmark using clear nail polish
to create a rainbow of beautiful, iridescent colors.

615 Main Street, Wrightstown 920.532.4011

WEDNESDAY, Oct 12
6:00 pm
National Fire Prevention Week Come to the library to meet local fire
fighters as they teach us about fire safety.
WEDNESDAY, Oct 26
6:30 pm
Halloween Party! Wear your Halloween costume and be ready for
some not too scary fun at the library!
TUESDAY, Nov 1
10:15am
Get Moving with Dr. Cleo Calling all kids to exercise with Dr. Cleo
(a cat who is also a doctor) from Molina Healthcare. This half hour
program will teach kids the importance of exercising, stretching and
doing a cool down. Exercises include touching your toes, stretching
exercises and skipping.

Bookmobile Special Events

Public welcome!

Bellevue East Town Optimist Club

33rd Annual Chili Cook Off
@ Josten Park
2280 Town Hall Road, Green Bay 54311
Sunday, August 28 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Wayside Fire Fest

@ Wayside Fire Station
8123 Dickenson Road, Wayside 54126
Saturday, September 10 2:00 - 7:00 pm

Kroc Center Open House

Ice Age Adventure

@ Kroc Community Center

1315 Lime Kiln Road, Green Bay 54311
Sunday, September 11 12:30 - 3:30 pm

@ Neville Public Museum

210 Museum Place, Green Bay 54303
Saturday, October 22 10:15 am - 3:00 pm

LedgeFest

Fall Fest

@ Scray Hill Park

1865 Scray Hill Road, De Pere 54115
Saturday, September 24 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Storytime: Get on the Bus with Us!

@ Southwest Branch Library
974 Ninth Street, Green Bay 54304
Monday, September 26 9:30 am

@ Howe Community Resource Center

526 S. Monroe Avenue, Green Bay 54301
Tuesday, October 25 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Green Bay Holiday Parade!

Downtown Green Bay
Saturday, November 19 10:00 am

Senior Expo
@ Shopko Hall
1901 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay 54304
Wednesday, October 5 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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