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Central Library - Downtown Green Bay, Ashwaubenon Branch, Denmark Branch, East Branch - Green Bay, Kress Family Branch - De Pere, Pulaski Branch, Southwest Branch - Green Bay, Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard, Wrightstown Branch, Bookmobile, Off Site
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Central Library - Downtown Green Bay, Ashwaubenon Branch, Denmark Branch, East Branch - Green Bay, Kress Family Branch - De Pere, Pulaski Branch, Southwest Branch - Green Bay, Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard, Wrightstown Branch, Bookmobile, Off Site
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2026 Seed Library Launch Party

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Area (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, General Interest, Health & Wellness, STEM, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens

This fourth annual event features education and fun for adults and kids! 

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Main Area (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, General Interest, Health & Wellness, STEM, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

This fourth annual event features education and fun for adults and kids! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seed Starting with "Seed Snails": A Seed Library Launch Party Presentation

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Auditorium (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about successful seed starting including the "seed snail" technique, which involves rolling soil and seeds in a strip of material as a way to successfully propagate more seeds in a compact space.

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food
Event Details:

Learn about successful seed starting including the "seed snail" technique, which involves rolling soil and seeds in a strip of material as a way to successfully propagate more seeds in a compact space.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fresh Ideas for Salads & Dressings: A Seed Library Launch Party Presentation

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Auditorium (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food
Age Group:
Adults

Hear about different types of salads and dressings you can make with fresh herbs and produce from your garden. Includes a demonstration, samples, recipes and nutritional values. 

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food
Event Details:

Hear about different types of salads and dressings you can make with fresh herbs and produce from your garden. Includes a demonstration, samples, recipes and nutritional values. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Growing and Showing Blue Ribbon Produce & Flowers: A Seed Library Launch Party Presentation

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:45pm - 2:15pm
Auditorium (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, STEM
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens

All ages can get advice on growing and selecting blue ribbon-quality veggies, fruits and flowers — to enter in the Brown County Fair or to show off to family and friends.

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, STEM
Event Details:

All ages can get advice on growing and selecting blue ribbon-quality veggies, fruits and flowers — to enter in the Brown County Fair or to show off to family and friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

"Neighbors for Nature" and Native Plant Gardening

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Current Events, Gardening & Food, STEM
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens & Teens

Find out about the Northeastern Wisconsin Pollinator Corridor, the Neighbors for Nature native plant giveaway, and how you can support butterflies, bees and other essential pollinators in your own yard.

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Current Events, Gardening & Food, STEM
Event Details:

Find out about the Northeastern Wisconsin Pollinator Corridor, the Neighbors for Nature native plant giveaway, and how you can support butterflies, bees and other essential pollinators in your own yard.

This event is in the "Children" group

Learn Through Play Literacy Day: Movement

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (ASH) at Ashwaubenon Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Help your child get ready to read with hands-on activities designed to promote early literacy skills. Learn through play with balance rocks, activity cards, hopscotch, and more! Ages 3-5

Library Branch: Ashwaubenon Branch
Room: Meeting Room (ASH)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Help your child get ready to read with hands-on activities designed to promote early literacy skills. Learn through play with balance rocks, activity cards, hopscotch, and more! Ages 3-5

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teens Write: Prompts & Props Pop-In

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Dept. (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Drop in to the Teen Zone and explore creative writing stations that feature activities like blackout poetry, picture prompt challenges, and props including mystery boxes and storytelling dice.

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Youth Services Dept. (CEN)
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY
Event Details:

Drop in to the Teen Zone and explore creative writing stations that feature activities like blackout poetry, picture prompt challenges, and props including mystery boxes and storytelling dice.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Cork Board String Art

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (PUL) at Pulaski Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Create an eye-catching design using pins and string to connect the dots into a work of art! Choose from several designs. All supplies provided.

For grades 6-12.

Library Branch: Pulaski Branch
Room: Meeting Room (PUL)
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY
Event Details:

Create an eye-catching design using pins and string to connect the dots into a work of art! Choose from several designs. All supplies provided.

For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Drop In: Sticker Palooza

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Dept. (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY
Age Group:
Children

Drop in and have fun exploring sticker stations. Create a sticker scene, make a card full of stickers, and so much more! For all ages.

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Youth Services Dept. (CEN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY
Event Details:

Drop in and have fun exploring sticker stations. Create a sticker scene, make a card full of stickers, and so much more! For all ages.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Collages and Origami

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Emil & Gail Fischer Room (KR) at Kress Family Branch - De Pere
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Create paper-based forms of self-expression. Ages 11-18

Library Branch: Kress Family Branch - De Pere
Room: Combined Emil & Gail Fischer Room (KR)
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Create paper-based forms of self-expression. Ages 11-18

This event is in the "Children" group

Pint-Sized Picassos: Dragons and Fairies!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (ASH) at Ashwaubenon Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Children from birth to four years and caregivers create their own pieces of take-home art. We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Get as messy, or stay as neat, as you'd like. 

Library Branch: Ashwaubenon Branch
Room: Meeting Room (ASH)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Children from birth to four years and caregivers create their own pieces of take-home art. We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Get as messy, or stay as neat, as you'd like. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Blackout Poetry

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (SW) at Southwest Branch - Green Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens & Teens

Celebrate National Poetry Month with blackout poetry! Create your own poetry in this low pressure and simple activity that can result in surprisingly meaningful art.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch - Green Bay
Room: Meeting Room (SW)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with blackout poetry! Create your own poetry in this low pressure and simple activity that can result in surprisingly meaningful art.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Peeps Diorama Contest Awards Night

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH) at Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens

Judging is done and the votes have been counted. Tonight’s the big night! Did your diorama impress the judges? Did you get enough votes to win the Peeple's Choice?  Find out tonight as winners in each category are congratulated. 

Library Branch: Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Judging is done and the votes have been counted. Tonight’s the big night! Did your diorama impress the judges? Did you get enough votes to win the Peeple's Choice?  Find out tonight as winners in each category are congratulated. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Learn Through Play STEM Day: Light

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH) at Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, STEM
Age Group:
Children

School aged children and caregivers can explore a variety of self-guided STEM activities including: Kaleidoscopes, UV bracelets, and suncatchers.

Library Branch: Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, STEM
Event Details:

School aged children and caregivers can explore a variety of self-guided STEM activities including: Kaleidoscopes, UV bracelets, and suncatchers.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

The United States at 250: A Celebration in Coinage

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room (ASH) at Ashwaubenon Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages

Bob Chambers and Don Kocken from the Nicolet Coin Club will review what the US Mint has in store to commemorate the Semiquincentennial of our nation.

Library Branch: Ashwaubenon Branch
Room: Meeting Room (ASH)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Bob Chambers and Don Kocken from the Nicolet Coin Club will review what the US Mint has in store to commemorate the Semiquincentennial of our nation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

New Leaf Foods Bountiful Branches Mini-Class: How to Plan, Plant and Maintain Perennial Food Plants

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, STEM
Age Group:
Adults
  • Free training for anyone interested in growing food-bearing trees and shrubs such as raspberries, elderberries, hazelnuts, currants, apples and more.
  • Learn about selecting plants, spacing, fertilizing, pruning, weed control, harvestin
Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, STEM
Event Details:
  • Free training for anyone interested in growing food-bearing trees and shrubs such as raspberries, elderberries, hazelnuts, currants, apples and more.
  • Learn about selecting plants, spacing, fertilizing, pruning, weed control, harvestin
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beneficial Backyard Bugs with Entomology Extension Specialist PJ Liesch

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, STEM
Age Group:
Adults

Join this live virtual presentation via Zoom or at our big screen viewing in the library auditorium with fellow gardeners and homeowners! 

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, STEM
Event Details:

Join this live virtual presentation via Zoom or at our big screen viewing in the library auditorium with fellow gardeners and homeowners! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Learn Through Play STEM Day: Light

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (ASH) at Ashwaubenon Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, STEM
Age Group:
Children

School-aged children and caregivers can explore a variety of self-guided STEM activities including: Kaleidoscopes, UV bracelets, and suncatchers.

Library Branch: Ashwaubenon Branch
Room: Meeting Room (ASH)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, STEM
Event Details:

School-aged children and caregivers can explore a variety of self-guided STEM activities including: Kaleidoscopes, UV bracelets, and suncatchers.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Button-Up! Teen Badge Makerspace

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (SW) at Southwest Branch - Green Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Make your own pin-buttons to showcase your style and personality. Create your own badge from your original artwork or preselected images at our makerspace event!

Library Branch: Southwest Branch - Green Bay
Room: Meeting Room (SW)
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Make your own pin-buttons to showcase your style and personality. Create your own badge from your original artwork or preselected images at our makerspace event!

This event is in the "Children" group

Pint-Sized Picassos: Dragons and Fairies!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH) at Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, Storytime & Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Children from birth to four years and caregivers create their own pieces of take-home art. We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Get as messy, or stay as neat, as you'd like. 

Library Branch: Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, Just for Fun, Storytime & Early Learning
Event Details:

Children from birth to four years and caregivers create their own pieces of take-home art. We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Get as messy, or stay as neat, as you'd like. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Renaissance Faire

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH) at Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Exhibit, General Interest, Just for Fun, Live Music/Performance
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens

Hear ye, hear ye!  Join us to experience magic and merriment at the 6th annual Brown County Library Renaissance Faire.  Step back in time for a mix of history, fantasy, and arts.

Library Branch: Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Exhibit, General Interest, Just for Fun, Live Music/Performance
Event Details:

Hear ye, hear ye!  Join us to experience magic and merriment at the 6th annual Brown County Library Renaissance Faire.  Step back in time for a mix of history, fantasy, and arts.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

How-To Fest

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, General Interest, Health & Wellness, Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults, Tweens & Teens

Local experts will lead a wide variety of short presentations and demonstrations throughout the library designed to help you discover new skills, explore creative interests and gain practical knowledge. This is your chance to learn and try so

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, General Interest, Health & Wellness, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Local experts will lead a wide variety of short presentations and demonstrations throughout the library designed to help you discover new skills, explore creative interests and gain practical knowledge. This is your chance to learn and try so

This event is in the "Adults" group

Veggie and Flower Seedling Giveaway!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cellcom Children's Edible Garden (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, STEM
Age Group:
Adults

Northeastern Wisconsin Master Gardeners will give away started veggie and flowering plants while quantities last!

Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Cellcom Children's Edible Garden (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, STEM
Event Details:

Northeastern Wisconsin Master Gardeners will give away started veggie and flowering plants while quantities last!