Greendale Public Library

06/19/2026

We're open today, Friday, June 19th, here at Greendale Public Library, but we still want to wish everyone in our community a happy Juneteenth!

06/16/2026

Thank you to all the children and families that came to our GEE Funny Farm event today at Gazebo Park! We had a great time interacting with and learning about all the animals including a pig, skunk, bunny, porcupine, hedgehog and more! We hope to see you next week Tuesday, June 23rd from 10-10:45am for the Illusionist Arden James at Gazebo Park ;-)
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06/12/2026

It’s New Book Friday! Here are a few new books we are highlighting, but check out all of our new books at GPL or place a title on hold today 😉

Young Adult: “This Could All Go Bad” by Spencer Hall
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45797985

Fiction: “Cleo Dang Would Rather Be Dead” by Mai Nguyen
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45747660

Non-Fiction: “An Inconvenient Widow: the torment, trial, and triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln” by Lois Romano
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45812652

Youth: “Super Tech: Dinosaurs” by Clive Gifford
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45842280

06/11/2026

Big thanks to WPS Reptiles for bringing so much fun and approachable engagement and expertise to the library during Pet Palooza this past weekend! We loved meeting you and getting to know all your friends that slither, crawl and hop!

Greendale Entertainment Association

06/06/2026

Pet Palooza is TODAY! Come visit the library and make a fun dog, cat, or bunny craft (while supplies last).

Visit with WPS Reptiles to meet a bearded dragon, tomato frogs, a blue tongued skink, and more cold-blooded friends until 2pm!

Don't forget to stop by the Friends of the Greendale Public Library outside to learn more about our Summer Reading Program, order your OWN summer reading shirt, and enter a free raffle!

06/05/2026

It’s New Book Friday! Here are a few new books we are highlighting, but check out all of our new books at GPL or place a title on hold today 😉

Youth: “My Friend the Paintbrush: the colorful world of Marcus Pfister” by Marcus Pfister
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45755504

Young Adult: “Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights” by Celeste Dador
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45797705

Fiction: “That's What Friends are For” by Wade Rouse
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b4572037x

Non-Fiction: “Life on the Bridge: linking my world to yours as an autistic therapist” by Kaelynn Partlow
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45734008

06/03/2026

We hope to see you at Pet Palooza this Saturday in the Village. Find us outside the Library! Free raffle for kids!

06/01/2026

We are Roaring Into Reading here this summer at GPL as our Summer Reading Program starts next Thursday, June 11th! Pre- register on Beanstack today or brave the dinosaurs to pick up a Paper Packet starting Thursday to log your reading for a chance to win awesome prizes ;-)
https://www.greendale.org/departments/library/summer_reading.php
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06/01/2026

TONIGHT! Head to Cousins in Franklin at 7700 S Lovers Lane Rd. and pick up dinner -- 20% of sales will directly benefit the Friends of the Greendale Public Library!

All funds raised by our Friends directly support the Library. 💚

Looking for dinner ideas this Monday, June 1? Head to Cousins in Franklin at 7700 S Lovers Lane Rd. and pick up food for your family! 20% of sales will directly benefit the Friends!

05/29/2026

It’s New Book Friday! Here are a few new books we are highlighting, but check out all of our new books at GPL or place a title on hold today 😉

Non Fiction: “Make Your Own: 120+ minimally processed, oil-free, wheat-free, sugar-free, plant-based recipes” by Javant Benton
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45733983

Youth: “Dino Poet: pen pals” by Tom Angleberger
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45727417

Young Adult: “Rolls and Rivalry” by Kristy Boyce
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45785016

Fiction: “Seasons of Glass and Iron: stories” by Amal El-Mohtar
https://greendale.countycat.mcfls.org/Record/.b45720654