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Front cover of book by C. Slusar.

History of Wisconsin Fishing Lures

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (SW) at Southwest Branch - Green Bay
Library Branch: Southwest Branch - Green Bay
Room: Meeting Room (SW)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, History & Genealogy, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Fishing lure historian, author, and collector, Chris Slusar, discusses early "Wisconsin-made" fishing lures and their makers. With its thousands of lakes, Wisconsin has long been a fisher's paradise.

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Level Up: A Celebration of Video Games

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Whether you’re nostalgic for the era of arcade gaming, retro games from the 80s and 90s, or just want to play some of today’s best multiplayer games, there’s something for everyone - games, trivia, crafts, Adopt-a-Pokémon, and so much more.

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Author Patricia McConnell Shares "Away to Me"

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Event Details:

Brown County Library and Lion's Mouth Bookstore present author Patricia McConnell and her new book, Away to Me.

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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
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! 

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Brain Healthy Lifestyle with the ADRC

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (PUL) at Pulaski Branch
Library Branch: Pulaski Branch
Room: Meeting Room (PUL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Dementia and brain diseases are on the rise. Learn what dementia is and how can we protect our brain against diseases.  Memory screens are offered after the presentation at no cost.

child playing in a sensory bin with his father

Family Place Workshop

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

This five-week workshop is for babies and toddlers ages 0 - 3 years and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities.

"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
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.

comfortable chairs by library fireplace

Afterhours Quiet Reading Party

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Area (WH) at Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Library Branch: Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Room: Main Area (WH)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, General Interest, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Tired of trying to read a great book only to get distracted? Ready to reclaim that peaceful feeling of getting lost in a story? Join us for a special night for readers who crave quiet introverted companionship.

child playing in a sensory bin with his father

Family Place Workshop

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN) at Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

This five-week workshop is for babies and toddlers ages 0 - 3 years and their parents/caregivers. This fun, informal, play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books and art activities.

String Art

Cork Board String Art

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (PUL) at Pulaski Branch
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.

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History of Wisconsin Fishing Lures

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Tweens & Teens
Southwest Branch - Green Bay
Library Branch: Southwest Branch - Green Bay
Room: Meeting Room (SW)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest, History & Genealogy, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Fishing lure historian, author, and collector, Chris Slusar, discusses early "Wisconsin-made" fishing lures and their makers. With its thousands of lakes, Wisconsin has long been a fisher's paradise.

Level Up: A Celebration of Video Games

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Auditorium & Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Just for Fun
Event Details:

Whether you’re nostalgic for the era of arcade gaming, retro games from the 80s and 90s, or just want to play some of today’s best multiplayer games, there’s something for everyone - games, trivia, crafts, Adopt-a-Pokémon, and so much more.

Bookmobile Community Stop - Ledgeview

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Bookmobile
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

To support sustainable staffing and quality service, the Bookmobile is temporarily pausing operations. We expect to resume service in March.

Bookmobile Community Stop - Denmark

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Bookmobile
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

To support sustainable staffing and quality service, the Bookmobile is temporarily pausing operations. We expect to resume service in March.

Cork Board String Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Library Branch: Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (WH)
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, General Interest
Event Details:

Create an eye-catching desing using pins and string to connect the dots into a work of art!  Choose from several designs.  All supplies provided. For grades 6-12.

Growing & Using Herbs Year-Round

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Tweens & Teens
Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Combined Meeting Room 1 & 2 (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Gardening & Food, General Interest, Health & Wellness, Just for Fun, STEM
Event Details:

Learn about edible and aromatic herbs including those that can be grown indoors in winter.

Peeps Diorama Contest

All Day
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Library Branch: Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Room: Main Area (WH)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts, Hobbies, & DIY, Exhibit, General Interest, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Make a scene - with Peeps® - a springtime staple!  Use bunnies, chicks, and more to create a scene inspired by the library.  

Bookmobile Community Stop - Dyckesville

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Subject to change.

Book & a Movie: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

6:30pm–9:00pm
Adults, Tweens & Teens
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, General Interest
Event Details:

Gather your friends for a fun night out at De Pere Cinema, 417 George St. to watch "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret." Stay after to discuss the book by Judy Blume. FREE admission, concessions available for purchase. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Library CLOSED for Staff Development

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
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

2026 Seed Library Launch Party

12:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
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! 

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

1:45pm–2:15pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
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.

Bookmobile Community Stop - Denmark

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Subject to change.

Hack the Bots: LEGO® Robotics Jam with STEM Inclusive Initiatives

3:45pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens & Teens
Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Library Branch: Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
Room: Youth Services Dept. (CEN)
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEM
Event Details:

Learn to build, program, and bring LEGO® robots to life. Bring your creativity, dive into coding, and get ready to take on tech! Presented by STEM Inclusive Initiatives. Grades 4 -12.

Do It For Dillon - Anaphylaxis Training

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Tweens & Teens
Ashwaubenon Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ashwaubenon Branch
Room: Meeting Room (ASH)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Bookmobile Community Stop - Hollandtown

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Subject to change.

Bookmobile Community Stop - Morrison

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Subject to change.

"Neighbors for Nature" and Native Plant Gardening

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Tweens & Teens
Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
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.

Afterhours Quiet Reading Party

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Tweens & Teens
Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Library Branch: Weyers-Hilliard Branch - Howard
Room: Main Area (WH)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, General Interest, Just for Fun
Event Details:

Tired of trying to read a great book only to get distracted? Ready to reclaim that peaceful feeling of getting lost in a story? Join us for a special night for readers who crave quiet introverted companionship.

Bookmobile Community Stop - Ledgeview

4:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Subject to change.

Bring the World Home: Hosting & Exchange

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Tweens & Teens
Kress Family Branch - De Pere
Library Branch: Kress Family Branch - De Pere
Room: Combined Emil & Gail Fischer Room (KR)
Age Group: Adults, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Culture, General Interest
Event Details:

Learn more about culture and how you can host a high school exchange student or study abroad as a high school student.

Bookmobile Community Stop - Denmark

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Adults, All Ages, Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Subject to change.

Teens Write: Prompts & Props Pop-In

1:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Central Library - Downtown Green Bay
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.

Cork Board String Art

1:00pm–2:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Pulaski Branch
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.