Kids, Teens, & Adults! - June - August 2022 - Brown County Library

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Kids, Teens, & Adults! - June - August 2022 - Brown County Library
June - August 2022

 Kids, Teens, & Adults!
     Participate in the
 Summer Reading Challenge
    June 11 - August 15.
         (details inside!)
Kids, Teens, & Adults! - June - August 2022 - Brown County Library
Kids! (through Grade 5)
The Library is grateful for the support of our local                        Sign up for the Summer Reading
 partners who help create a fun and engaging
           summer reading program.
                                                                            Challenge at any Brown County
                                                                            Library (see page 4 for kick-off
         Please send them your thanks!                                      events) or online at
                                                                            browncountylibrary.beanstack.org
Funded in part by:
                                                         Keep track of each day you spend time reading and earn the
      Friends of the Brown County Library                following prizes :
                                                           One-day student pass to Green Bay's Joannes or Resch
                                                           Aquatic Center or Ashwaubomay Lake
                                                           Voucher for two tickets to a Green Bay Rockers baseball
      Nicolet Federated Library System                     game
                                                           Tickets to Library Morning at the Brown County Fair on
                                                           August 18
Supported by:                                              Two new books of your choice!
 Ashwaubenon Parks, Recreation, & Forestry               Complete Activities throughout the summer
 Brown County Fair Association                           and earn an entry into a random drawing for a $25 VISA gift
 Green Bay Metro                                         card for every activity you complete!
 Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry
 Green Bay Rockers Baseball
                                                                   Become a Library Superstar when you visit
                                                                   the Brown County Library at least once a
                                                                   week during the 2022 Summer Reading
Summer Reading + Summer Fun =                                      Challenge!
 Summer Learning for Everyone!                          Pick up a superstar card at any BC Library. Clip and return an
                                                        entry ticket each week for a chance to win a $25 VISA gift
 Reading and talking about books starting at            card in August! The more you visit the more chances you
 birth is one of the best ways to help little ones      have to win!
 get ready to read. Babies and older pre-readers
 can participate in the Summer Reading                  Winners at all locations including the Bookmobile!
 Challenge by having books read to them. Ask
 about our year-round programs for ages 0-6:
 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and the Early
 Learning Activity Challenge.
                                                                                          FREE Healthy
 For school-age students, research shows that
 summer reading and library use help kids
 maintain and improve reading skills, and avoid
                                                                                         Lunch for Kids!
 “summer learning loss” through which they can
                                                        The Central & Southwest Libraries are in neighborhoods
 fall further behind each year.
                                                        served by the Green Bay Area Public Schools' Summer
 Allowing kids to choose books that interest            Lunch Program. Kids ages 1-18 can get a free, healthy box
 them – reading for fun – is key to frequent and        lunch. Adults can purchase a lunch for $4.50.
 successful reading practice. The library enables
 this by providing free access to a wide variety of     Served weekdays June 15 - August 19 (Except July 4-8)
 books.
                                                        Central Library 11:10 am - 11:20 am
 Library visits give parents and grandparents           Southwest Branch 12:20 - 12:25 pm
 opportunities to “model” interest in reading, to
 talk about books and participate in activities         Lunches must be eaten at the library. If inclement weather prevents
 together. We have summer reading programs              eating outside, indoor seating will be made available.
 for adults as well as children and teens!              **All information is subject to change**

 Free classes, events and storytimes at the
 library enrich the life experiences of kids from      PARKING in DOWNTOWN GREEN BAY
 all socioeconomic levels and help build                     Download the Passport Parking App to make
 background knowledge and vocabulary – two                   your downtown parking easy and convenient!
 more factors in reading success.
                                                             Pine Street & Library Parking Lot
                                                                $0.85 per hour (2 hour limit)
                                                             Pine Street Ramp @ Pine & Madison Streets
                                                                $0.85 per hour (first 15 minutes FREE)
                                                             Street and Ramp Parking
                                                                After 6:00 pm and weekends - FREE

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Kids, Teens, & Adults! - June - August 2022 - Brown County Library
IN OUR COMMUNITY
                                                        STREETS OF GREEN BAY: A HISTORIC WALKING TOUR **
                                                                          Thursdays | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
                                            Learn about Green Bay's unique history as you walk along the downtown streets.
                                         Promoted in partnership with Downtown Green Bay, Inc. Call 448-5824 or register online.
                                                In case of rain, a talk will be held in the Central Library's meeting rooms.

    June 16                                                  July 14                                      August 18
    Join us on South Washington Street to                    Walk with us along Adams Street and          Stroll down Pearl Street and Broadway
    learn about how the community                            learn how a neighborhood changed             to learn how Green Bay's west side
    changed from La Baye to Astor then                       from residential to commercial. Tour         changed from a military fort to the
    finally Green Bay. Tour will meet at the                 will meet at the Central Library and         City of Fort Howard. Tour will meet in
    parking lot at 500 S. Washington.                        walk down to Adams Street.                   the BMO Harris Parking Lot at Pearl
                                                                                                          and W. Walnut Street.

                          BROWN COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENTS FREE FAMILY FUN AT TITLETOWN!
                                                        Meet under Ariens Hill at the park at Titletown
                                                         (across S. Ridge Road from Lambeau Field)
                                                                  Tuesdays | 2:00 - 3:00 pm
     June 28                                                  July 19                                     August 2
     MAKING MISCHIEF WITH ART                                 CAMP-OUT FUN                                LIBRARY SCAVENGER HUNT
     You don't have to be an artist to enjoy                  All the fun of camping without the          Get ready for a fun and exciting
     being creative -- and making mistakes                    hassle! Hear not-so-spooky stories          scavenger hunt all around amazing
     is just part of the fun! Participate in an               around the "campfire", play in the          Titletown park!
     active, silly program with interactive                   tents, and have a pretend cookout
     stories and create your own piece of                     with our play grill and food.
     art to take home.

            RIVERWALK GARDEN TOUR                                                               BROWN COUNTY LIBRARY AT
       WITH THE NEW MASTER GARDENERS **                                                           THE GREEN BAY PARKS:
                                                                                               BONES, SCAT AND ANIMAL FACTS
                         Saturday, July 9 | 10:00 - 11:00 am
                                                                                         How many bones are      SEYMOUR PARK
   Join us for a flower and pollinator-filled stroll along the                           in a skeleton?          Tuesday, July 12 | 2-3:30 pm
   Fox River led by the NEW Master Gardener volunteers.                                  What is scat? Learn     330 S Oakland Street
   Learn about their amazing five-year working project,                                  en-gross-ing facts      Green Bay, WI 54301
   The Locktender Native Plant Garden, as well as the                                    about animals during    ASTOR PARK
   National Historic Site. Check-in at our information table                             this informative and    Monday, July 25 | 2-3:30 pm
   near the Locktender's house.                                                          entertaining event,     1100 Porlier Street
                                                                                         which includes a        Green Bay, WI 54301
   Bring your library card! Build on what you learned on                                 hands-on activity and
   the garden tour and check out related library materials                               take-home project.      FISK PARK
   at our information table. To learn more about NEW                                     Ages 4 and up.          Wednesday, August 3 | 2-3:30 pm
   Master Gardeners, visit https://newmastergardeners.org.                                                       995 Dousman Street
                                                                                                                 Green Bay, WI 54303

LIBRARY MORNING AT THE BROWN COUNTY FAIR                                                              VISIT THE BOOKMOBILE AT THE
Thursday, August 18 | 9 :00 am - Noon | Brown County Fairgrounds, De Pere                                  BROWN COUNTY FAIR!
Summer Reading Challenge participants can earn free tickets to morning activities!                       For more details, check out page 15.
                                                                                                             August 17 | Noon - 6:00 pm
This year features: the library's Funny Farm Story Show; Aussie Kingdom; CJ's
                                                                                                          August 18 - 21 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Animal Adventure show; Nick's Kids Show; hands-on "Ag-Ventures" games and
experiments; swine and beef judging; a chance to visit hundreds of farm animals in
the barns; and more!

Library Morning at the Fair ticket holders: please enter at the South Gate by 11:30 am
(Additional guests pay regular admission.)
                                                                                                  For full Fair information: www.browncountyfair.com
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                                            **Requires registration. See back cover for registration information.
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SUMMER READING KICK-OFF
            GO WILD for SUMMER READING! PARTY with ROVER READER!
                          MEET LIVE ANIMALS UP CLOSE!
                 These kick-off events will get you ready for a summer of reading fun!
       When you attend an event and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, you'll be entered
                    in a drawing to win a Family Plus Membership to the NEW Zoo!

    SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY                                   GO WILD FOR READING!
           Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and                Go WILD with the monster from Maurice Sendak's
           join the party! Enjoy a performance by hilarious            Where the Wild Things Are to kick off summer! Come
           duo Miller and Mike, meet the Wild Thing from               for storytime and a craft; stay to sign up for our
           Maurice Sendak's Caldecott winning book,                    Summer Reading Challenge.
           participate in a community art project and                  Wednesday, June 15 | 10:15 - 11:00 am
           much more fun!
           Saturday, June 11 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm                 FAMILY STORYTIME: SUMMER READING PARTY EDITION
                                                                   It's a party during storytime! Join us to celebrate the kick-off
    WILD ABOUT READING KICK-OFF - DENMARK                          of our Summer Reading Challenge! Come for stories,
    @ The Farmers Market Site                                      fingerplays, songs and movement activities for children of all
    Railroad Ave., Denmark 54217                                   ages with a parent or caregiver.
    The Brown County Library Bookmobile is helping you kick                Thursday, June 16 | 10:15 - 10:45 am
    off the summer with fun activities for all ages who are wild
    about reading! Sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge        WILD ABOUT READING SPECIAL STORYTIME
    and enjoy time with your friends!                                   Join us as we welcome the costume character Wild
           Monday, June 13 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm                             Thing to this special Wild About Reading storytime!
                                                                        Let the wild rumpus start!
    ADVENTURE AHOY WITH THE WILD THING                                  Thursday, June 16 | 10:15 - 10:45 am
        If you're wild for reading, stomp your feet! Join us for
        engaging and interactive picture book adventures in        PARTY WITH ROVER READER!
        this all-ages storytime featuring a furry but not-so-           Library mascot Rover Reader will join us for stories
        ferocious guest.                                                about parties and puppies. Stay to take a photo with
        Tuesday, June 14                                                Rover! PLEASE NOTE: This storytime takes place
        Ages 2-3 | 9:30 - 10:00 am                                      at the Veterans Memorial Park shelter in Denmark.
        Ages 3-5 | 10:30 - 11:00 am                                     Thursday, Jun e 16 | 10:30 - 11:00 am

    PARTY WITH ROVER READER!                                       GO WILD FOR READING!
         Library mascot Rover Reader will join us for stories           Go WILD with the monster from Maurice Sendak's
         about parties and puppies. Stay to take a photo                Where the Wild Things Are to kick off summer! Come
         with Rover and sign up for the Summer Reading                  for storytime and a craft; stay to sign up for our
         Challenge!                                                     Summer Reading Challenge.
         Tuesday, June 14 | 10:30 - 11:00 am                            Saturday, June 18 | 10:30 - 11:00 am

    ZOOMOBILE MEET & GREET
    Come on down to the library to meet some animals from the
    N.E.W. Zoo! Stop in anytime between 11am and 1pm to make
    some new animal friends. All ages welcome.
          Tuesday, June 14 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

           Food Truck Fridays!
           Fridays
           June 3 - August 26 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

                  Enjoy some of the area's best food truck offerings at the Central Library,
                  all summer long! Grab something to eat and enjoy your lunch in sunny
                  downtown Green Bay. Food trucks will be located in the library parking lot.

                  Bring your appetite!
                  Check the library's Facebook page for each week’s line up.

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SUMMER IN THE CITY
 Performances on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Each show is approximately 45 minutes.
 For school-age audiences (ages 5 & up). Please - no strollers. Groups welcome. See below.
 For the enjoyment of everyone attending, please comply with age guidelines.
 Seating is available on first-arrival basis. Families don’t need to sign up in advance.
 Groups of 10 or more must sign up in advance: (920) 448-5846. Groups may call up to one week before each
 program starting at 9:00 a.m. (Ask about “Early Bird Sign Up” for groups that need to commit further ahead).

                      JUNE 22                                                            JULY 20
                      THE MAGIC OF JIM LENZ                                              THE SPOON MAN
                      Green Bay's funny magician is ready                                The Spoon Man is a high-energy and
                      to deliver jaw-dropping magic and a                                unique performer playing two ordinary
                      room full of laughter. The show is                                 spoons and making great music. Get
                      highly interactive, engaging, and                                  ready for a fun-filled, comedic, family
                      supports the fun of reading.                                       friendly, and interactive performance!

                                                                                         This is Spoon Man's first appearance at
                                                                                         the library!

                      JUNE 29                                                            JULY 27
                      RANDY PETERSON PRESENTS:                                           MIKE MAUTHE
                      HENRY & THE TREASURE CHEST                                         Mike Mauthe is a one-man variety
                      Children's musician Randy Peterson                                 sensation who has an arsenal of talents
                      presents a rollicking story of a young                             like juggling, magic, comedy, fire-
                      pirate who sails the seas looking for                              eating, stilt walking and more!
                      gold. What he finds is even better. A
                      treasure chest full of books! It's a show
                      full of fun songs and lively moves that
                      are sure to delight every young pirate.

                      JULY 6                                                             AUGUST 3
                      MAD SCIENCE: FIRE & ICE                                            BALLET FOLKLÓRICO NACIONAL
                      Children will be dazzled as they                                   Ballet Folklórico Nacional is known
                      interact with our Mad Scientist! This                              throughout the U.S. and Mexico for its
                      spectacular show includes a visit from                             flamboyant and authentic
                      eggbert, foggy dry ice storms and                                  performances of dances from diverse
                      demonstrates how giant beach balls                                 regions of Mexico as well as traditional
                      can float in the air. Volunteers from                              Aztec dance. They transcend language
                      the audience can taste a special Mad                               barriers while sharing traditional
                      Science "burp" potion.                                             culture and history.

                      JULY 13
                      JEANIE B!
                      Join the musical journey as you wave
                      your arms, spin around, dance, and
                      sing along with Jeanie B's fun and
                      interactive songs.
                                                                  KIDS - NEED A RIDE?
                                                                  Students, grades K-12, in the Green Bay Area Public School
                                                                  and Ashwaubenon School Districts can ride city busses
                                                                  FREE by showing their student I.D.

                                                                  How cool is that? And, it's great way to get to the library!

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STORYTIMES
Book Babies (Ages 0-2)                             Toddler (Ages 2-3)                                       Pre-Literacy Tips
Adults will have fun interacting with              Toddlers and their adults can enjoy
their little ones as we share songs,               simple stories, action songs, rhymes, and
fingerplays, simple stories, rhymes, and           other interactive fun that lays the                    Talking:
baby games. Practicing these multi-                foundation for later learning to read.
                                                                                                          Take an alphabet walk! As you
sensory activities helps build the
                                                                                                          walk around find something
foundation for later reading skills.
                                                           Monday                   9:30 am               that starts with every letter of
                                                                                                          the alphabet or name different
        Monday             10:15 am                                                                       things you see and what letter
                                                           Tuesday                 9:30 am                they start with.

        Tuesday            9:30 am                                                                        Singing:
                                                           Tuesday                10:30 am                Make up silly songs of things
                                                                                                          you do every day. Sing about
        Wednesday          9:30 am                                                                        getting ready in the morning,
                                                           Wednesday               9:30 am                washing your hands, playing,
                                                                                                          etc. Singing helps kids hear the
        Wednesday          10:15 am                                                                       syllables that make up words.
                                                           Thursday                9:30 am
                                                                                                          Reading:
        Thursday           9:30 am                                                                        Read using the same energy the
                                                           Thursday               10:30 am                words and punctuation are
                                                                                                          telling you to. Reading in a
Family (All Ages)                                  Preschool (Ages 3-5)                                   “story-telling” fashion will help
Stories, fingerplays, songs, and                   Stories, songs, rhymes and movement                    the ideas and words stick better
movement activities for children of all            activities will help build a foundation of             in your child's head.
ages with a parent or caregiver.                   early literacy through print, letter
                                                   recognition, word awareness, and                       Writing:
                                                   creativity.                                            Draw or trace shapes using a
                                                                                                          stencil with your child and teach
        Tuesday             10:15 am                       Tuesday               10:30 am                 them the names of each one.
                                                                                                          Identifying shapes will help
                                                                                                          children to eventually learn to
        Tuesday             6:00 pm                        Wednesday             10:30 am                 recognize alphabet letters,
                                                                                                          which are made up of shapes.
        Wednesday           10:15 am               Storytime for Groups &                                 Playing:
                                                   Families                                               Make a silly face with your child!
                                                   Childcare groups and families can enjoy                This encourages them to play
        Thursday            10:15 am               simple stories, action songs, fingerplays,             creatively as well as develop the
                                                   rhymes and other interactive fun that lays             social emotional skill of
                                                   the foundation for later learning to read.             identifying facial expressions.
        Thursday            10:15 am
                                                           Ones & Twos
        Thursday           10:30 am
                                                           Thursday                9:30 am
        Thursday            6:00 pm                       Preschool (Ages 3-5)
                                                          Thursday      10:15 am
        Friday              10:15 am
                                                       PLEASE NOTE: The Denmark Branch storytime
        Saturday           10:30 am                    takes place at the Veterans Memorial Park shelter
                                                       in Denmark.

                                   Storytime break is August 15 - September 3.
                   Visit the library during this time to check out books or attend programs!
                          Regular storytime schedule resumes Tuesday, September 6.

            Groups of 10 or more, please call the Central Library Children's Department at (920) 448-5846

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                                  **Requires registration. See back cover for registration information.
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CHILDREN
     These characters, from the pages of your favorite storybooks, make special visits to the library!
                                                 Look for character's picture in program listings.

                     Wild Thing                                     Click Clack Duck                        Bruce the Bear
                           June 10-18                                    July 8-16                            July 29-August 6

PICNIC & PLAY: WHO'S IN THE GARDEN?**                                     EVENING STORYTIME
Join hosts Cindy Lee from De Pere Parks & Rec. and Nurse                  Welcome to the evening edition of our family storytime! Join
Sara from De Pere's Health Department as they share stories               us for a fun evening of stories, songs, and activities.
and activities about gardens. What can you grow in a garden?              Registration not required; however, sign up if you'd like a
What creatures live there? Feel free to bring a picnic blanket            reminder sent to you.
and a healthy snack.                                                             Mondays | 6:15 - 6:45 pm
       Wednesday, June 8 | 10:30 - 11:15 am                                      June 20, July 18 & August 15

                                                                          ANNUAL SOUTHWEST CARNIVAL RETURNS!
             4-H SUMMER STEM EXPLOSION:                                   We're back with our annual free, fun, neighborhood carnival.
                                                                          Join us for popcorn, cotton candy, carnival games, face
                 POPPING WITH PAPER:                                      painting, and prizes galore!
                   A POP-UP BOOK**                                              Tuesday, June 21 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
      Pop Art! During this hands-on 45-minute session,
   participants will explore engineering basics around how                4-H SUMMER STEM EXPLOSION: BE A STORY SOLVER!**
    pop-up art works. Begin by making pop-up cards and                          During this interactive 45-minute session, participants
     move on to create book pages and/or other creative                        will join in listening to a story, and when the problem
                       stand up pop-outs!                                      arises, become a story solver, engineering creative
         Wednesday, June 22         Monday, July 25                            solutions. Grades 3-5.
         1:00 - 1:45 pm             1:00 - 1:45 pm                             Tuesday, June 21 | 2:30 - 3:15 pm

         Wednesday, June 22                                               SUMMER IN THE CITY: THE MAGIC OF JIM LENZ
         2:30 - 3:15 pm                                                   For details about this engaging magic performance, turn to
                                                                          page 5. Families don't need to sign up in advance, but groups
                                                       For ages 8-12      do. Ages 5 and up.
                                                                                Wednesday, June 22 | 10:00 am & 1:30 pm

WILD THING FAMILY STORYTIME                                               STORYTIME WITH THE DADS
     This wild storytime will feature some favorite creature              Storytime with the Dads is back! Join us for stories, songs and
     characters from kids' books. Meet the Wild Thing from                laughs led by a local dad with a passion for fun! Ages 4-7.
     Maurice Sendak's Caldecott winning book, Where the                          Thursdays | 10:15 - 10:45 am
     Wild Things Are.                                                            June 23, July 7 & August 4
     Thursday, June 16 | 6:00 - 6:30 pm
                                                                          MIDSUMMER MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
AMAZING POLLINATORS WITH THE NEVILLE PUBLIC                                         Midsummer Music will perform a children's concert in
MUSEUM                                                                              the Cellcom Children's Edible Garden. A string duo
         Learn what pollination is, why it is important, and              will pair their music with a themed storybook reading. Enjoy a
         what you can do to help the animals that pollinate               story, some music, and see what's growing in the garden!
during this visit from the Neville Public Museum. You’ll be an                      Saturday, June 25 | 1:00 - 1:30 pm
expert when you visit the museum’s Spectacular Science
exhibit which features artifacts about these amazing animals!             KIDS' DAY BUBBLE WRAP STOMP
         Friday, June 17 | 10:00 - 11:00 am                               Celebrate Kids' Day with a bang and a stomp! We'll read
                                                                          stories, make lots of noise, and stomp some bubble wrap!
PULASKI POLICE K9 JUSTICE                                                 Replaces morning storytimes.
Come and see Justice in action! Officer Betzner and K9 Justice                   Monday, June 27 | 10:30 - 11:00 am
from the Pulaski Police Department will demonstrate their
knowledge and skills used to serve and protect the residents
of Pulaski. All ages welcome. Disclaimer: Justice is a working
dog and may be called away unexpectedly to work.
      Monday, June 20 | 3:30 - 4:15 pm

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                                    **Requires registration. See back cover for registration information.
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CHILDREN
COWBOY DUSTY STORYTIME                                               DUCK, DUCK...SPLASH! EARLY LEARNING PLAYDATE
Cowboy Dusty and his pal Cowgirl Ginger join us for a                     Join us for storytime and meet Click Clack Duck from
rollicking storytime filled with skits, props and the fan-               Doreen Cronin's popular picture books. Stay for a craft
favorite: a shadow-puppet production of, Let's Sing a Lullaby            and drop-in activities that explore water and the
with the Brave Cowboy! Stay after for some cowpoke craftin'.             animals that live there.
        Tuesday, June 28                                                 Friday, July 8 | 10:00 - 11:00 am
        Ages 2-3 | 9:30 - 10:00 am
        Ages 3-5 | 10:30 - 11:00 am                                  4-H SUMMER STEM EXPLOSION: THE SCIENCE OF SOUND!
                                                                          Music will come to life in this interactive session! Join us
STORYTIME IN YOUR PAJAMAS                                                 as we learn about how sounds travel - and see sound
Wear your comfiest jammies to this storytime featuring tales              waves! Try your hand in creating pan flutes and bean
about going to bed -- and staying up late! Enjoy a pre-                   drums! Grades 3-5.
packaged snack and compete in our Best Bedhead Contest.                   Monday, July 11 | 10:00 - 10:45 am
      Tuesday, June 28
      Ages 0-2 | 9:30 - 10:00 am                                     GARBAGE TRUCKS & SNOWPLOWS
      Ages 2-3 | 10:30 - 11:00 am                                    Want to climb inside a garbage truck or learn what a
      Wednesday, June 29                                             snowplow does in summer? The Village of Ashwaubenon's
      Ages 0-2 | 9:30 - 10:00 am                                     sanitation staff will answer these questions - and bring their
      Ages 3-5 | 10:30 - 11:00 am                                    mighty fleet - for kids to hop on board after a short storytime.
                                                                           Monday, July 11 | 10:00 - 11:00 am
SUMMER IN THE CITY: RANDY PETERSON PRESENTS:
HENRY & THE TREASURE CHEST                                           CHICKENS LOVE STORYTIME
See page 5 for details on this performance full of songs that        Beautiful blue-ribbon chickens will be our guests at this
are sure to delight every young pirate. Families don't need to       amusing yet educational story time about feathered friends.
sign up in advance, but groups do. Ages 5 and up.                    Stay for a farm-themed art project.
      Wednesday, June 29 | 10:00 am & 1:30 pm                               Tuesday, July 12
                                                                            Ages 2-3 | 9:30 - 10:00 am
DOG MAN PARTY                                                               Ages 3-5 | 10:30 - 11:00 am
He's part human. He's part canine. He's ... Dog Man! Help us
celebrate the star of Dav Pilkey's hilarious graphic novel           SPECIAL STORYTIME: BUBBLES!
series with games, activities, and crafts. Draw a comic-book         Enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs, and movement activities all
panel, pin the badge on Dog Man, test your sleuthing skills,         about those fun-to-pop bubbles. Stick around after storytime
and more. Replaces regular storytime. PLEASE NOTE: This              for outdoor bubble play (weather permitting). For children of
event takes place at the Veterans Memorial Park shelter in           all ages with a parent or caregiver.
Denmark. Event starts at 10:00 am -- 30 minutes earlier than                Tuesday, July 12 | 10:15 - 10:45 am
regular storytime. Ages 7-12.
       Thursday, June 30 | 10:00 - 11:00 am                          AROUND THE WORLD WITH PEPPA PIG
                                                                     From the jungle to the mountains, the South Pole to the
COWBOY DUSTY STORYTIME                                               desert, you and your grown up will help Peppa visit each of
Join the silly cowpoke Cowboy Dusty and his pal Cowgirl              her friends by being her Explorer Guide! Just don't forget to
Ginger for a rollicking storytime filled with skits, props and       bring a pilot (a.k.a parent or guardian).
the fan-favorite: a shadow-puppet production of Let's Sing a                Tuesday, July 12
Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy! Stay after for some cowpoke                   10:30 - 11:30 am & 2:30 - 3:30 pm
craftin'.
       Thursday, June 30 | 10:15 - 10:45 am                          NOISY STORYTIME WITH CLICK CLACK DUCK
                                                                          What does the duck say? A LOT! The hardworking
WILD & WIGGLY WISCONSIN ANIMALS                                           duck from Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin's hilarious
Learn fun facts and interact with some scaly, wiggly, and                 picture book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type will
hoppy native Wisconsin animals with Barkhausen Waterfowl                  visit during this noisy storytime featuring quacks,
Preserve staff.                                                           neighs, moos, and lots of other silly sounds.
      Tuesday, July 5 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm                                    Tuesday, July 12 | 10:30 - 11:00 am

SUMMER IN THE CITY: MAD SCIENCE: FIRE & ICE                          SUMMER IN THE CITY: JEANIE B
For information about this spectacular science show, turn to         For information about this interactive musical journey, turn to
page 4. Families don't need to sign up in advance, but               page 5. Families don't need to sign up in advance, but groups
groups do. Ages 5 and up.                                            do. Ages 5 and up.
       Wednesday, July 6 | 10:00 am & 1:30 pm                               Wednesday, July 13 | 10:00 am & 1:30 pm

DOG MAN PARTY                                                        PICNIC & PLAY: MEET OFFICER BEN & K9 KURT**
He's part human. He's part canine. He's ... Dog Man! Help us         Officer Ben Giese of the De Pere Police Department will
celebrate the star of Dav Pilkey's hilarious graphic novel           introduce canine officer Kurt the K9. Learn about Kurt's
series with games, activities, and crafts. Draw a comic-book         important job on the force. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket
panel, pin the badge on Dog Man, test your sleuthing skills,         and a healthy snack or lunch to enjoy post-presentation.
and more. Ages 7-12.                                                       Wednesday, July 13 | 10:30 - 11:15 am
       Thursday, July 7 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

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Kids, Teens, & Adults! - June - August 2022 - Brown County Library
CHILDREN
ZOOMOBILE MEET & GREET                                                     CAT KID COMICS
Meet animals from the N.E.W. Zoo during this informative                   Are you a fan of graphic novels? Ever wanted to create your
and interactive event. All ages welcome. Replaces regular                  own? Join our Dav Pilkey inspired Cat Kid Comic Club and
storytime. PLEASE NOTE: This event takes place at the                      learn the ins and outs of the writing/drawing process. Artist,
Veterans Memorial Park Shelter in Denmark. Event starts at                 performer, filmmaker, and teacher Craig Knitt will help us
10:00 am - 30 minutes earlier than regular storytime.                      create our own comics.
       Thursday, July 14 | 10:00 - 11:00 am                                       Tuesday, July 26 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm

DUCK INTO STORYTIME FOR A VISIT FROM CLICK CLACK                           SUMMER IN THE CITY: MIKE MAUTHE
DUCK                                                                       See page 5 for more details on this sensational performance!
     Duck into storytime to meet Click Clack Duck, one of                  Families don't need to sign up in advance, but groups do.
     the stars of Doreen Cronin's picture books.                           Ages 5 and up.
     Thursday, July 14 | 10:15 - 10:45 am                                        Wednesday, July 27 | 10:00 am & 1:30 pm

                                                                           I SURVIVED!
                                                                           Could you survive an earthquake? How about a sinking ship
CLICK CLACK DUCK FAMILY STORYTIME                                           or a flood? Learn freaky facts, test your engineering skills, and
     Join us for storytime and meet Click Clack Duck from                  participate in a group challenge during this fast-paced
     Doreen Cronin's popular picture books.                                program inspired by Lauren Tarshis' thrilling book series.
     Thursday, July 14 |6:00 - 6:30 pm                                      Ages 5-12.
                                                                                   Thursday, July 28 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm

                                                                           LOVABLE GRUMPS STORYTIME WITH BRUCE THE BEAR
DRAW ALONG WITH CARLI                                                          Straight from Ryan Higgins's popular picture books,
Calling all future artists! Hone your skills by drawing popular                Bruce the Bear will make an appearance at this
characters with professional comic book artist, Carli Ihde.                    storytime featuring cute yet cranky characters. Stay
       Monday, July 18 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm                                        and make an art project inspired by Bruce.
                                                                               Tuesday, August 2
SUMMER IN THE CITY: THE SPOON MAN                                              Ages 2-3 | 9:30 - 10:00 am
Turn to page 5 for more information about this fun-filled                      Ages 3-5 | 10:30 - 11:00 am
performance. Families don't need to sign up in advance, but
groups do. Ages 5 and up.                                                  BRUCE THE BEAR: OUT OF HIBERNATION!
      Wednesday, July 20 | 10:00 am & 1:30 pm                                  Bruce the bear is coming out of hibernation for a one-
                                                                               night-only storytime appearance! This grumpy bear is
UNSINKABLE SHIPS WITH THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM**                                  equally endearing; we'll share his stories by author
Take our boating challenge! Can you make a ship out of                         Ryan Higgins.
provided materials that can withstand a tsunami and keep                       Tuesday, August 2 | 6:00 - 6:30 pm
your passengers safe? With a tight budget and time limit,
you must engineer the best ship that can be. Ages 5-10.                    SUMMER IN THE CITY: BALLET FOLKLÓRICO NACIONAL
      Thursday, July 21 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm                                   For details on this performance, turn to page 5. Families don't
                                                                           need to sign up in advance, but groups do. Ages 5 and up.
MERMAIDS & SEA MONSTERS FAMILY STORYTIME                                         Wednesday, August 3 | 10:00 am & 1:30 pm
Join us for a look into the creatures that live under the
sea...from majestic mermaids to creepy krakens.                            4-H SUMMER STEM EXPLOSION: BE A STORY SOLVER!**
        Thursday, July 21 | 6:00 - 6:30 pm                                      During this interactive 45 minute session, participants
        Saturday, July 23 | 1:30 - 2:00 pm                                      will join us in listening to a story, and when the problem
                                                                                arises, become a story solver, engineering creative
CREATE A CATERPILLAR IN THE GARDEN                                              solutions. Grades 3-5.
         Join us as we read The Very Impatient Caterpillar.                     Wednesday, August 3 | 2:30 - 3:15 pm
         Explore the Cellcom Children's Edible Garden and
make a caterpillar that will grow grass on its back when you               BRUCE THE BEAR STORYTIME
bring it home!                                                                 Bruce the Bear, star of Ryan T. Higgins's picture books,
         Friday, July 22 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am                                 will join us for stories and dancing. Enjoy other books
                                                                               by Ryan T. Higgins, too! PLEASE NOTE: This storytime
                                                                               takes place at the Veterans Memorial Park shelter in
                                                                               Denmark.
                                                                               Thursday, August 4 | 10:30 - 11:00 am
                             Students! Ride
                             City Buses Free!
KIDS - NEED A RIDE?
Students, grades K-12, in the Green Bay Area Public School
and Ashwaubenon School Districts can ride city busses FREE
by showing their student I.D.

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Kids, Teens, & Adults! - June - August 2022 - Brown County Library
CHILDREN
ANIMALS & FURS FROM BARKHAUSEN                                          VIDEO GAME ESCAPE**
Join staff from Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve as they talk              Help! You're playing a video game in the living room when
about natural history and local wildlife. You can see and               suddenly there's a loud boom and a flash of bright light. You
touch furs and even live critters brought in from                       close your eyes tight and when you open them, you and
Barkhausen's Nature Center in this hour-long program.                   everyone in the room has been transported inside a video
Great for all ages!                                                     game! Can you work together to figure out the clues and
       Thursday, August 4 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm                              escape or will you be trapped in this world forever? Designed
                                                                        for children age 5 and up with their adults.
GET WET!                                                                       Tuesday, August 9 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Babies and preschoolers (and their grown-ups!) are invited                     Saturday, August 13 | 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
to storytime and then stay for a water-filled playdate on our
patio (weather permitting); we'll have a kiddie pool, sensory           PICNIC & PLAY: MEET THE FIREFIGHTERS**
table, water art, and more. Bring a swimsuit and extra                  Meet the firefighters of the De Pere Fire Department and see
clothes!                                                                a fire truck up close! Learn about fire safety and the gear
       Friday, August 5 | 10:15 am - 12:15 pm                           firefighters wear and use. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket
                                                                        and a snack or lunch to enjoy post-presentation.
DINOSAUR DIMENSIONS**                                                           Wednesday, August 10 | 10:30 - 11:15 am
This is your chance to "meet the dinosaurs!" An amazing
collection of realistic puppets present an experience like no           ZOOMOBILE MEET & GREET
other. From cute baby Triceratops to life-size Raptors, to a            Meet animals from the N.E.W. Zoo during this informative and
stationary meet & greet T-Rex - you do not want to miss out             interactive event. All ages welcome.
on this! The library will be roaring with excitement! Get your                Thursday, August 11 | 1:30 - 2:30 pm
picture taken with one of the dinos and make memories to
last a lifetime!                                                        THINGS THAT GO FAMILY STORYTIME
        Friday, August 5 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm                               Beep, beep! Honk, Honk! We'll read some favorites books
                                                                        about things that go and make a special craft.
BERRIES & BEARS WITH MOTHER BRUCE FAMILY                                      Thursday, August 11 | 6:00 - 6:30 pm
STORYTIME                                                                     Saturday, August 13 | 1:30 - 2:00 pm
     Want to know one of the best things about summer?
     Berries! Did you know that bears love them too? Meet               FAIRY & GNOME HOMES
     Bruce the bear from the Mother Bruce picture books                         This event will get your creativity flowing with a book
     and be prepared to enjoy stories and songs about                           presentation and introduction to fairy tale garden
     berries and bears!                                                 features. Then create tiny shelters for fairies and gnomes that
     Saturday, August 6 | 1:30 - 2:00 pm                                you can take home. Indoors and/or out, depending on
                                                                        weather. Ages 5-10.
ILLUMINATING SCIENCE WITH THE NEVILLE MUSEUM                                    Friday, August 12 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join our special guest from the Neville Public Museum to
learn all about the science of light - what is light, what is it        LIBRARY MORNING AT THE BROWN COUNTY FAIR
made of, how does it move, and how do our eyes see it?                  Thursday, August 18 | 9:00 am - Noon
You'll be an expert when you visit the Neville Museum's                 See page 3 for details.
Spectacular Science exhibit to learn more this fall!
       Tuesday, August 9 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm

                           CHILDREN/TEEN
GAMING WITH GNOMES                                                      SEW MUCH FUN - BEAN BAG ANIMALS**
Join the experts from Gnome Games to learn how to play a                You'll get to learn some basic hand sewing in this session and
few of the new board games you can borrow from your local               go home with your own bean bag pet. Walk-in registration
library branch! We'll highlight some of the games from our              available if space allows. Ages 8 and up.
collection, plus have others we put out only on game nights.                   Monday, June 27 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Bring your friends or family and let's play!                                   Tuesday, June 28 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
       Monday, June 13 | 5:00 - 7:30 pm

KIDS' DAY - SUPER SOAKER ART RETURNS!
Water Guns + Paint = Art! Take aim at your paper and leave
with a paint masterpiece. All supplies will be provided. This is
an outdoor activity (weather permitting) and you may get
messy, so dress accordingly.
      Monday, June 27 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm

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TEEN
                           TEEN SUMMER READING CHALLENGE June 11 - August 15
                           Sign up at any library location or download the Beanstack Tracker app and start reading!
                            Track the days you spend time reading and you'll earn prizes including your choice of two
                           new books, a pass to Green Bay's water parks or Ashwaubomay Lake, and a voucher for
                           two tickets to a Green Bay Rockers baseball game! Earn up to nine entries for a chance to
                           win a $50 VISA gift card with every Activity you complete. Online signup starts June 10.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA NIGHT                                             IMPOSTER AMONG US **
Are you the brightest wizard of them all? Show off your               Do you enjoy the Among Us game? Bring a friend and join
magical knowledge and try to earn the most house points at            the library staff for a real-life version of the popular virtual
our kick-off event for the Summer Reading Program with an             world set up in the Pulaski library. Draw a card to see if you
evening full of Harry Potter trivia! Ages 10-18.                      are an imposter or crewmate, complete the task cards, and
       Monday, June 13 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm                               try to stay alive to complete the mission. Ages 11-17.
                                                                             Saturday, July 9 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

                     SAMPLE A SPORT                                   GARDEN CRAFTS - KINDNESS ROCKS & GARDEN MARKERS
                                                                      Decorate kindness rocks to keep or give away. Rocks, paint,
              Friday, June 17 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm                    Sharpies, and other supplies will be provided. You can also
             Courage Martial Arts: 10:30 - 11:30 am                   share your creative skills by helping create garden markers
              Dance Unlimited: 12:00 - 1:00 pm                        for our Children's Edible Garden.
                                                                      Ages 11-17.
  Get a taste of jazz-style dance and karate at mini clinics
                                                                             Monday, July 11 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
  led by instructors from Dance Unlimited and Courage
  Martial Arts. Watch the moves, then try them yourself!              DIY SQUISHIES
  Each session lasts about 45 minutes. Come for one                   Squishies. They look cute and they're great for relieving stress.
  clinic or stay for both! Healthy snacks and bottled water           Learn how to make them and create your own to take home.
  provided. Ages 11-18.                                               Ages 11-18.
                                                                            Monday, July 18 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm

INTRODUCTION TO MANGA DRAWING **                                      FAUX STAINED GLASS PAINTING **
Have you always wanted to try your hand at drawing your               Learn how to take a plain boring picture frame and turn it
own manga, but don't know where or how to start? This class           into a colorful creation using basic art supplies. Leave with a
will give you an overview on what you need to do even before          work of art ready to hang in any sunny window. Grades 6-12.
you put a pencil on paper. Then, do several quick sketch                     Monday, July 18 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
challenges followed by an artist's critique to help you improve
your style. Led by Jocelyn Gerndt from Gnome Games in                 BLACKLIGHT BASH
Green Bay. Space is limited. Call 448-5846 to register.               Let's get glowing! Want to make the invisible visible? Create a
Ages 11-17.                                                           glowing work of art? Film a ghostly glow video? Science,
       Monday, June 20 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm                               crafts, games and creativity combine as we turn our meeting
                                                                      room into a blacklight wonderland, full of magically
PLASTIC ART CRAFTERNOON                                               fluorescent fun! Bring a T-shirt (or other white item) to
Drop in and use Perler Beads or Shrinky Dinks to show off             decorate! Drop in anytime between 1:00 - 3:00 pm either day.
your fandoms or your style. We'll have designs for you to                     Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22
choose from or come with your own ideas in mind and create                    1:00 - 3:00 pm
a keychain, jewelry, magnet, or pin. Grades 6-12.
       Wednesday, June 22 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm                            Pokémon® TERRARIUM **
                                                                      Make a Poké Ball-style terrarium for a mini Pokémon® with
BAD ART: CHOOSE YOUR CRAFT                                            artificial plants. What sort of habitat will you create for your
Hang out with friends and make art! Design sticker-collage            Pokémon®? Ages 11-17.
journals. Decorate a mug. Create a scratch art keychain. Paint                Monday, August 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm
a canvas. Make it good. Make it bad. Let the creative juices
flow and have fun!                                                    MELT AND POUR SOAPMAKING WORKSHOP **
      Friday, June 24 | 1:00 - 3:30 pm                                Start with a soap base, then add colors, scents and other add-
                                                                      ins to create a unique bath bar that you can keep for yourself
CREATIVE WRITING NIGHT                                                or give as a gift. Ages 11-18.
Tap into your creativity! Personalize a writing journal, try                 Monday, August 1 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm
writing micro-fiction, and play Mad Libs. Journals and art
supplies are limited. Ages 12-18.
       Wednesday, July 6 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm

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TEEN
DESIGN YOUR OWN BOARD GAME **
Do you love competitive or cooperative games? Do you like a
challenge? Learn about game mechanics, then design and
test your own board game. Materials provided.
       Monday, August 8 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm
                                                                                   VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
HELP! I'M TRAPPED IN A VIDEO GAME **                                     Be sure to check with your librarian for any mid to late
You can’t wait to show your friends the new game you                                summer volunteer opportunities!
discovered. Suddenly it’s super glitchy and everything goes
black…the screen, the room, everything. When you can see
again, you realize you’re inside the game! Can you make it out
before you’re trapped forever? Groups of 2-5, grades 6-12.
      Monday, August 8 | 5:00 - 7:45 pm
      Friday, August 12 | 10:00 am - 2:45 pm

                                    TEEN / ADULT
GAMING WITH GNOMES                                                   GEOCACHING 101
Join the experts from Gnome Games to learn how to play a             Want to be part of a worldwide treasure hunt? Learn more
few of the new board games you can borrow from your local            about what geocaching is and then set off to find your first
library branch! We'll highlight some of the games from our           geocache! A limited amount of GPS units will be available to
collection, plus have others we put out only on game nights.         use for the program; or bring your own GPS or smart phone
Bring your friends or family and let's play!                         to use.
       Monday, June 13 | 5:00 - 7:30 pm                                    Monday, August 8 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm

STOP! IT'S FLOWER HAMMERING TIME! **
Come learn about the latest stress-relieving art trend: flower
hammering! Stationery and supplies will be provided.
Participants can bring one fabric item of their choosing.
Supplies are limited.
       Friday, August 5 | 2:00 - 3:30 pm

                                                                     WALKING IN THE SHADOW OF HISTORY
                                                                     Downtown Walking Tour
                                                                     Tuesday, September 20 | 2:00 pm
                                                                     Gathering location TBA

                                                                     GREAT GREEN BAY FIRE OF 1880
                                                                     Presentation & Book Signing with David Siegel
                                                                     Tuesday, September 20 | 6:00 pm
  BE A GOOD STEWARD OF YOUR STORY                                    Central Library Auditorium
  Poetry Workshop with Christi Craig
  Saturday, June 11 | ZOOM                                           PAGETURNERS BOOK CLUB
  Learn what it truly means to be a good steward of story,                        Book Discussion - Title TBA
  whether writing fiction, nonfiction, or poetry.                                 Wednesday, September 28 | 6:00 pm
  (Registration coming soon!)                                                     Location TBD

  Mark your calendars for these future events:                       WORKSHOP: POETIC AFFIRMATION CARDS
                                                                     With Emilie Lindemann & Bethany Spalding
  PETER GEYE BOOK LAUNCH                                             Thursday, September 29 | 6:00 pm
  Author Visit & Book Signing                                        Central Library Meeting Rooms
  Tuesday, September 13 | 5:30 pm
  Central Library Auditorium
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ADULT
                       ADULT SUMMER READING CHALLENGE June 11 - August 15
                       Sign up at any library location or download the Beanstack Tracker app and start tracking the days you
                       spend time reading. Every four days spent reading will earn you an entry into the grand prize drawing
                       to win one of ten local excursions prize packs! See browncountylibrary.org/summer for a complete list.
                       Online signup starts June 10.

                                                    EVENINGS IN THE GARDEN
                                                        Tuesdays | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
                                                           June 7 - August 30

   Drop in to the Cellcom Children's Edible Garden in front of the Central Library for an informal tour and ask questions
   about gardening with one of our Master Gardener volunteers. All ages; weather permitting. Check the library events
   calendar (print or online) for garden-related programs for kids and adults.

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY BOOK CLUB                                   HOW TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY KIT
Join us for a discussion of new and classic science fiction and       Be prepared, Brown County! Learn about the basics of an
fantasy novels. We'll talk about The Ocean at the End of the          emergency kit and how you can customize one for your
Lane by Neil Gaiman in June, The Invisible Life of Addie              family. Having a kit, both in your car and at home, can help
LaRue by V.E. Schwab in July, and The City of Brass by S. A.          you be prepared to respond to a variety of emergencies,
Chakraborty in August.                                                 large and small! Presented by Lauri Maki III from Brown
      Thursdays | 6:30 - 7:30 pm                                      County Emergency Management. #BePreparedBrownCounty
      June 9, July 14 & August 11                                            Thursday, June 23 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm

NOTHING SERIOUS BOOK GROUP                                            OPEN PHOTO STUDIO **
Intimidated by book clubs but find yourself telling everyone          Have you been meaning to get an updated family photo?
about the great book you've just read? Try our seriously fun          Your professional headshot? Take your senior portrait? Grab a
group. No hard questions, no group picks; just conversation           friend to be your photographer and register to use our photo
about all things BOOKS!                                               studio equipment. We provide the lighting and the
      Tuesdays | 6:00 - 7:00 pm                                       backdrops. You only need to provide the camera.
      June 14, July 12 & August 9                                            Saturdays | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
                                                                             June 25, July 30 & August 27
      Tuesdays | 10:00 - 11:00 am
      June 28, July 26 & August 23                                    YOGA 101
                                                                      Yoga 101: Need a relaxation break? Kat Kelly of Bay Area Yoga
                                                                      will introduce beginning breathing techniques and yoga
        STREETS OF GREEN BAY: A HISTORIC                              meditation designed to help you de-stress and focus on
                WALKING TOUR **                                       mindfulness. No experience necessary. Namaste!
                                                                              Monday, June 27 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
                   Thursdays | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
                  June 16, July 14, & August 18
                                                                      SPANISH & ENGLIGH CONVERSATION HOUR
               See page 3 for more information.                       Meet other language learners & keep your language skills
                                                                      sharp with informal activities & conversation in both español
                                                                      & English. All levels welcome.
SPREAD SEEDS OF JOY
Flowers make everyone so happy. Help beautify your world by           Mantenga sus habilidades en inglés o español con
joining us to make seed balls. Drop them anywhere you think           actividades y conversaciones bilingües y informales. Todos los
needs a little joy! They are great for no-till gardening and          niveles son bienvenidos.
beautifying neglected landscapes.                                            Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
       Tuesday, June 21 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm                                     June 22, July 13 & August 10

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ADULT
                                                                      FINGERPRINTS ON ASHWAUBENON
                                                                      Do you know who settled in Ashwaubenon 150 years ago? As
            RIVERWALK GARDEN TOUR
                                                                      the village celebrates its sesquicentennial, the Ashwaubenon
       WITH THE NEW MASTER GARDENERS **                               Historical Society will share stories of early movers and
                                                                      shakers. Join us for a peek into the lives of those who founded
                         Saturday, July 9 | 10:00 - 11:00 am          our community. Refreshments will be served courtesy of the
                                                                      Friends of the Brown County Library.
               See page 3 for more information.                             Wednesday, July 27 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm

                                                                      INTERNET 101 **
                                                                      We will familiarize you with basic terms, explain domain
MEET THE COMPUTER **
                                                                      names, practice visiting websites and introduce you to
Through hands-on experience, learn basic computer
                                                                      internet browsers. We will also discuss common search
terminology and how to navigate in Windows 10. Register
                                                                      engines, search strategies and tips on how to evaluate
online or call (920) 448-5824.
                                                                      websites. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills recommended.
      Wednesday, July 13 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
                                                                      Register online or by calling (920) 448-5824.
                                                                            Wednesday, August 10 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
MELLOW MUSIC OF WINDCHIMES
Make your own windchimes using glass, seashells and stone.
                                                                      A-BEE-Cs OF BEEKEEPING
We will provide all of the materials you need to create a set of
                                                                      Curious about bees and beekeeping? A representative from
windchimes that you can enjoy and relax to all summer long.
                                                                      the Brown County Beekeepers Association will talk about
     Tuesday, July 19 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
                                                                      honeybees, the importance of bees in pollination, and the
                                                                      basics of beekeeping.
WILLS, ESTATES AND TRUSTS **
                                                                            Saturday, August 13 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Learn the basics of wills, estates and trusts. Learn why you
should complete these documents and what happens if they
                                                                      TEENY TINY TEACUP GARDENS
are not finalized. Get your questions answered regarding
                                                                      A Tiny Cup Garden project is one of the most unusual ways of
these important documents. Presented by Daniel Walsh, CPA,
                                                                      bringing imagination and color into your home. Join us to
CELA One Law Group, S.C. Space is limited.
                                                                      create a garden of your own. We will have tea cups and
      Tuesday, July 19 | 6:00 - 7:00 pm
                                                                      supplies, but feel free to bring your own flare, too!
                                                                            Tuesday, August 16 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
FOCUS ON HOMESCHOOLING
Join us for a look at the many FREE resources the library
offers, including online databases, digital books, curriculum
aids, programming opportunities and more. Meet other                              ONE-ON-ONE TECH TUTORING **
homeschoolers, share your tips and stay for storytime at 6                 Schedule a 30-minute session with our Tech Tutors to
p.m. if you'd like.                                                         learn about a technology topic of your choice. Learn,
        Tuesday, July 26 | 4:30 - 6:00 pm                                discover, or ask about operating your computer, software,
                                                                          tablet or smartphone, downloading eBooks, audiobooks
                                                                              and more! Call your favorite location to schedule.

    Download and stream eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and more with your library card!

            Axis360 Digital Lucky Day Books                                Libby & Wisconsin’s Digital Library
            eBooks and Audiobooks                                          eBooks, Audiobooks and Magazines

            Hoopla                                                           PressReader
            eBooks, Audiobooks, Comics, Music,                               Magazines and Newspapers
            Movies and TV

                                    Get started at browncountylibrary.org/digital

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BOOKMOBILE
COMMUNITY STOPS:                                                       DE PERE SUMMER DAY CAMP (WEST)
                                                                       @ De Pere Community Center
MORRISON COMMUNITY STOP                                                600 Grant St., De Pere 54115
@ Way-Morr Park                                                             Mondays | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
3832 Park Rd., Greenleaf, 54126                                             June 20, July 18 & August 1
      Wednesdays | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
      June 8, June 22, July 20, August 10 & August 24                  DE PERE SUMMER DAY CAMP (EAST)
                                                                       @ Dickinson Elementary School
DENMARK COMMUNITY STOP                                                 425 S. Washington St., De Pere 54115
@ The Farmers Market Site                                                     Mondays | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Railroad Ave, Denmark, 54217                                                  June 20, July 18 & August 1
      Mondays | 4:00 - 6:00 pm
      June 13, July 11 & August 8                                      STORYWALK® ADVENTURES
                                                                       @ Ledgeview Park Shelter
DYCKESVILLE COMMUNITY STOP                                             2064 Dickinson Road, De Pere 54115
@ CR-DK & Cty. Line Rd., Luxemburg, 54217                              The Bookmobile partnered with Ledgeview Parks and
     Tuesdays | 4:30 - 6:30 pm                                         Recreation to bring a Storywalk® to Ledgeview Park. New
     June 14, July 12 & August 9                                       books will be displayed on yard signs throughout the park
                                                                       along the East River Trail each month. Storytime and crafts
HOLLANDTOWN COMMUNITY STOP                                             celebrate a new story and theme each month.
@ Van Abel's of Hollandtown                                            More info: ledgeviewwisconsin.com
8108 Cty Hwy D, Hollandtown, 54130                                           Tuesdays | 10:00 - 11:00 am
      Tuesdays | 4:30 - 6:30 pm                                              June 21, July 19 & August 16
      June 21, July 19 & August 16
                                                                       JOHN MUIR PARK
LEDGEVIEW COMMUNITY STOP                                               @ 1761 Biermeret St., Green Bay 54304
@ Ledgeview Municipal Building                                               Wednesday, June 22 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
3700 Dickinson Rd, De Pere, 54115
     Tuesdays | 4:30 - 6:30 pm                                         VT PRIDE PARK
     June 28, July 26 & August 23                                      @ 2203 Imperial Ln., Green Bay 54302
                                                                       Monday, July 25 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
SPECIAL EVENTS & VISITS:
                                                                       MARQUETTE PARK
HUSKY ACADEMY                                                          @ 1061 Hickory Hill Dr., Green Bay 54304
@ Howard Elementary School                                                   Friday, July 22 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
631 W. Idlewild Court, Green Bay 54303
      Tuesdays | 10:00 - 11:30 am                                      FRITSCH PARK
      June 14 & July 12                                                @ 700 Lacount Rd., Green Bay 54313
      Wednesdays | 9:00 - 11:15 am                                          Wednesday, July 27 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm
      June 15 & July 13
                                                                       KROC CHALK FEST
JOANNES PARK                                                           @ Green Bay Kroc Center
@ 215 S. Baird St., Green Bay 54301                                    1315 Lime Kiln Road, Green Bay 54311
      Friday, June 17 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm                                 Join the Bookmobile at this family- friendly, outdoorB
                                                                       community art event that includes music, entertainment, andB
FLY A KITE FEST                                                        40 artists creating chalk art throughout the day.
@ Arnie Wolff Sports Complex                                           More info: gbkroccenter.org/events
3240 Humboldt Road, Green Bay 54311                                          Saturday, August 13 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Watch for the Bookmobile at the 9th Annual Fly a Kite Fest,
presented by Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W.! Enjoy a           BROWN COUNTY FAIR
full day of kites and fun activities for the whole family, and visit   @ Brown County Fairgrounds
the Bookmobile to learn more about kites.                              1500 Ft Howard Ave, De Pere, WI 54115
More info: fcrnew.org/fly-a-kite-fest                                  Visit the Bookmobile at the Fair! Fair entry fee is required.
       Saturday, June 25 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm                          More info: browncountyfair.com
                                                                              August 17 | 12:00 - 6:00 pm
GREEN BAY KIDS' DAY ON THE BOOKMOBILE                                         August 18 - 21 | 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
@ Leicht Memorial Park
128 Dousman Street, Green Bay 54301
Visit the Bookmobile at Leicht Memorial Park! Participate in a
variety of activities that will be sure to keep you moving and
learning as part of the event's lunch & activities in the park.
More info: greenbaywi.gov/KidsDay                                      The Bookmobile travels to locations throughout Brown County.
       Monday, June 27 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm                              The public is welcome at all regular stops and special events.
                                                                                  Visit the website for the most up-to-date schedule.

   Pulaski      Southwest      Weyers-Hilliard   Wrightstown                                                                           15
CENTRAL LIBRARY                                ASHWAUBENON BRANCH                             PULASKI BRANCH
   515 Pine Street, Green Bay                     1060 Orlando Drive, Green Bay                  222 W. Pulaski Street, Pulaski
   920-448-4400                                   920-492-4913                                   920-822-3220
   Mon-Thu 9 am - 8 pm                            Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm                            Mon-Wed 10 am - 6 pm
   Fri 9 am - 5 pm                                Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm                          Fri & Sat 10 am - 2 pm
   Sat 9 am - 4 pm                                Sat 10 am - 2 pm
   Sun 12 pm - 4 pm (Sept. - May)
                                                                                                 SOUTHWEST BRANCH
                                                  DENMARK BRANCH                                 974 Ninth Street, Green Bay
   LOCAL HISTORY &                                Relocation planned.                            920-492-4910
   GENEALOGY                                      Pick up your holds at the Denmark              Mon-Wed 11 am - 7 pm
   Central Library, 2nd Floor                     Village Hall. The book drop at the             Fri & Sat 10 am - 2 pm
   Mon & Tues 1 pm - 5 pm                         high school remains open for returns.
   Wed 1 pm - 8 pm                                                                               WEYERS-HILLIARD BRANCH
   Thurs & Fri 1 pm - 5 pm                        EAST BRANCH                                    2680 Riverview Drive, Howard
   Sat 1 pm - 4 pm
                                                  2255 Main Street, Green Bay                    920-448-4405
                                                  920-391-4600                                   Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm
   CENTRAL LIBRARY                                Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm                            Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm
                                                  Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm                          Sat 10 am - 4 pm
   PICKUP WINDOW
                                                  Sat 10 am - 2 pm
   Mon-Thurs 9 am - 1 pm &
                4 pm - 6 pm                                                                      WRIGHTSTOWN BRANCH
   Fri 1 pm - 4 pm                                KRESS FAMILY BRANCH                            615 Main Street, Wrightstown
   Sat 9 am - 12 pm                               333 N. Broadway, De Pere                       920-532-4011
                                                  920-448-4407                                   Mon 2 pm - 7 pm
   BOOKMOBILE                                     Mon-Wed 9 am - 8 pm                            Tue & Thu 10 am - 5 pm
   See page 15 and website for                    Thu & Fri 9 am - 5 pm                          Sat 10 am - 2 pm
   updates.                                       Sat 10 am - 4 pm

ABOUT PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
Library programs are free and open to the public, but sometimes registration is                                 ALL
required due to available space and/or supplies.                                                      Brown County Libraries
                                                                                                       will be CLOSED on:
Ways to Register:                                                                                MON July 4 | Independence Day
Call the hosting library (phone numbers listed above) or go to "Attend an Event"
on browncountylibrary.org. Click on the program to view details. Click on the
icon and complete registration form.

Online registration also gives you the option to receive friendly reminders in
advance of the program!

                   Friends of the Brown County
                   Library Summer Book Sale!

         Wednesday, June 15 - Friday, June 17

         Did you know the Friends accept donations year- round?                        What do you love about the Brown
                See their website for what they accept.
                                                                                       County Library? How has the Brown
    Join the Friends!                                                                  County Library and its staff made a
    Purchase a $20 one-year membership at the door or                                    difference in your life? Tell us at
    online at www.browncountylibraryfriends.org                                         browncountylibrary.org/bcl-story

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