Arts & Entertainment

E-Readers Now Available for Check-Out at Greenfield Public Library

The e-book readers come pre-loaded with dozens of genre-specific books.

The Greenfield Public Library now has a limited number of pre-loaded e-book readers available for loan. Each library e-book reader comes pre-loaded with 30-40 titles of a specific genre.Β 

Genres include fiction, non-fiction, romance, fantasy/sci-fi, young adult, mystery/thrillers and historical fiction.

Also available is one e-reader that is pre-loaded with current titles in a variety of genres, and is available for in-library use only.

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For more information about the new Greenfield Library e-book readers, please call the library at 414-321-9595 Ext. 104 or stop in and speak with the librarian at the reference desk.

In other library news, middle school students can now learn storytelling skills with three hours of instruction from Greenfield Library storyteller Mr. Mark.

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Mr. Mark will share his storytelling expertise with games, instruction and practice. You will learn to use your hands, body, face, and voice to make a story come to life.

This free program is open to sixth, seventh and eighth graders and will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 18 and 25, at the library.

Class size is limited to 10. Register with Mr. Mark by phone at 414-321-9595 or by email to marks@greenfieldwi.us.

In addition, the library will celebrate National Library Week with a puppet theater performance of Hansel and Gretel at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14.

The free performance by Mark Nichols’ Puppet Theater is suitable for preschool and elementary school children and their families. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited.

For more information, call 414-321-9595 Ext. 104.


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