Library & Storytime
Storytimes and library programs
Hartland Library Storytime
Classic story time at Hartland Public Library—free books, rhymes, and storytime fun for little ones.
Monarch Butterflies: Royal Pollinators
Monarch butterfly program at Brookfield Library—learn why these royal pollinators matter to our world.
Wisconsin Book Sale
All-day book sale featuring Wisconsin-themed books for all ages.
Story Time (ages 3-6)
Interactive stories, songs, and movement for preschoolers ages 3–6.
CPL Book Bike at the Cedarburg Art Museum Beer Garden!
Mobile library service at Cedarburg Art Museum brings picture books and kids' titles outdoors.
Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center
Outdoor nature program for toddlers at Retzer Nature Center—explore and learn.
Tinker Thursday (ages 7 & up)
STEM tinkering workshop where kids solve problems creatively with hands-on projects.
Rhyme Time Stay & Play (ages 0-2)
Early-literacy program for babies birth to 2 with extended playtime after stories and songs.
Tween/Teen Summer Fun: Bucket Drumming
Learn rhythm and make music together with a music conservatory instructor in this hands-on drumming workshop.
Family BINGO Night
Free family BINGO night with prizes for all ages.
Cow Tales
Storytime for little ones at Chick-fil-A Delafield—free family-friendly reading time.
Family Movie Matinee
Free family movie screening at Hartland Public Library—afternoon entertainment for all.
Baby Time (ages 0-12 mo.)
Early literacy playtime with songs, bounces, and fingerplays for babies under one year.
Drop-in Gaming
Free drop-in gaming sessions at the library for kids and teens.
Craft Saturdays at the Brookfield Library
Free Saturday craft sessions at the library—kids make seasonal projects and take them home.
Christopher Roubique "Mythspeaker" Author Event (ages 7 & up)
Meet author Christopher Roubique as he discusses his debut fantasy novel for young readers.
The Book Gymboree at the RecPlex - 2026 ( Local Author Book Fair )
Local author book fair at the RecPlex—great for young readers to meet writers.
Tea Time with Valerie Tripp
Tea time with American Girl author Valerie Tripp at the library.
Throwback Family Movie Matinee
Family-friendly classic movie screening at the library for all ages.
Special Performers at Big Bend Village Library
Free live performances by entertainers at Big Bend Village Library for kids.
Kids' 3D Printer Training (ages 7-12)
Learn to design and operate 3D printers in this hands-on STEM training for elementary kids.
SciFi/Fantasy Book Discussion: The City in Glass
Teen and adult book discussion diving into a sweeping fantasy novel across centuries.
Quiet Reading Club (independent readers)
Summer reading book discussion club for independent readers to stay engaged with stories.
Rhyme Time (ages 0-2)
Sing, bounce, and play with stories in this 20-minute program for babies and toddlers.
Village Market Storytimes
Outdoor storytime with songs and finger plays at Thiensville Village Park.
Session 1: Ready, Set, School!
School-readiness prep: practice circle time & routines before starting 4K or 5K.
Storytime on the Lawn
Outdoor storytime with songs and finger plays on the library's lawn.
CPL Book Bike at Cedar Creek Park!
Mobile library service brings books to Cedar Creek Park for outdoor browsing and borrowing.
Breastfeeding Awareness Event
Free community event with breastfeeding support, education & resources for nursing families.
Session 2: Ready, Set, School!
School-readiness program helping kids entering 4K or 5K adjust to school routines.
Weyenberg Movie Matinees
Afternoon movie screening for families at the library.
Meg Jones Author Fest at Oak Creek Public Library
Discover local Wisconsin authors and shop for books at Oak Creek Public Library.
Messy Masterpieces
Open-ended art exploration where kids create freely without rules or pressure.
Nintendo Switch Day!
Drop-in Nintendo Switch gaming for grades 3–6 at the library.
Little Artists
Art exploration and creation for toddlers at the library.
Milwaukee’s Biggest Free Library
Free afternoon of books, learning & fun with Barby the Book Fairy at Kosciuszko Community Center.
Checkmate Champions
Chess club for kids 7–14 to learn and play together at the library.
Throwback Movie Matinees
Classic movie screening from previous decades for all ages.
Monday LEGO Club
Drop-in LEGO building and collaboration for kids ages 5+ at the library.
Kids MusicFest
Music, hands-on learning, and fun for all ages at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center.