Come to the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday nights from 4-6pm for the opportunity to connect with other individuals through our Creative Connections programs. Each Tuesday of the month will feature a different area of creativity. 

*First Tuesday of the month: Fiber Friends- Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidering, string art, beading or whatever you are working on.

*Second Tuesday of the month: Drawn Together- Bring your art, drawing, doodles, zentangle and create in a quiet, warm environment.

*Third Tuesday of the month: Game on!! -Bring your favorite game or choose one from our Library of Things and develop your strategy!

*Fourth Tuesday of the month: Puzzled? So Are We?- Bring your own puzzle or choose one from our Library of Things and puzzle things out with friends.

For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

Teens can come to the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday, March 3rd at 5pm to make a flower out of pipe cleaners!

For creative Teens and tweens 10-19 years old. Registration is required and space is limited. For more info or to register call (302) 855-1242.

This program is designed to empower community members to tap into creativity, artistic literacy, and expression while also creating opportunity for positive social interaction, idea exchange and relaxation.

 

L.E.A.P. (Literacy Education Assistance Pups) Program – Read to the Dogs - is free and open to children of all ages. Come in to practice your reading and have a tail-waggin’ good time! L.E.A.P. sessions will be held at the Greenwood Library on the first and third Thursdays of the month. No registration is required; just come to the Greenwood Library any time between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., choose a 4-legged, tail-wagging reading partner, and enjoy a good book together. Books are provided. For more information call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to foster a love of reading, promote the habit of reading, supplement formal education and improve social, motor and listening skills amongst our youngest patrons.

Join us at the Greenwood Public Library on Monday, March 9th from 4:00-5:30pm for some forest fun at the Kids Art Factory. This month we will be sewing woodland animals. This activity is designed for children ages 8-12 but ages 5-7 may participate with parental help.

Please register all participating children. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242. 

This program is designed to empower community members to tap into creativity, artistic literacy, and expression while also creating opportunity for positive social interaction, idea exchange and relaxation.

 

Throw on your best green outfit and come out to the Greenwood Public Library on Friday March 13th at 10:30 AM for an Irish movie morning to get you in the mood for St Patrick's Day festivities!

We will be showing the Hallmark movie, "As Luck Would Have It" (2012) Run time 1 hr. 26min.  There will be lite snacks, Irish Breakfast Tea and Irish iced coffee. We will also be offering a design your own pen bar with a St. Patrick's theme. 

For more information call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to contribute to the holiday and recreational environment of the general public.

 

Explore and play with us at the Greenwood Public Library Monday, March 16th from 10:30am to 12:00pm!  Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers can stop by and try out a variety of fun activities together.  There will be activity stations like hopscotch, a balance beam, magnetic fishing, play dough, sensory bins, and magna tiles for all to enjoy. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.

This program is designed to develop socialization skills, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills in young children that will prepare them for success in school.

Leave the spreadsheets and chores behind and step into a world of magic, mystery, and high-stakes adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned dungeon crawler or have never touched a 20-sided die, join us at the Greenwood Public Library on March 17 at 4:30pm for a campaign of epic proportions. We provide the maps and the monsters; you provide the heroics.

Experience Level: All levels welcome (Beginner friendly!)

The Vibe: Cooperative storytelling, tactical combat, and a touch of drama

For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is a fun way to encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, strategy and healthy competition.

Do you have what it takes to become a hero (or villain)? Another Dungeons & Dragons One-shot Teen Session is happening Tuesday, March 17th at 4:30pm. Our resident Dungeon Master will guide players through a world of storytelling, adventure, combat, and imagination in this classic table top RPG.

Ages 12-17, space is limited first come first served. Call 302-855-1242 for more info.

This program is a fun way to encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, strategy and storytelling.

Feelings Rock is a music and movement-based class that is designed to help children ages NB-5 and their families navigate social emotional development.  Get ready to learn how to recognize, express and cope with emotions, engage in fun learning activities and promote a healthy body with movement!  We like to have fun with the use of sign language, rhythm sticks, shaker eggs, puppets, stories, instruments and so much more!

Classes are 30 minutes long and designed to keep the children fully engaged! 30 minutes of free play will follow the program. Please register each participating child aged newborn to 5 years old.  Adults need not register. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.  This program provides an opportunity for young children to learn important social, emotional, and intellectual skills that will prepare them for success in school.

 

Stop in one Thursday a month for FREE "no questions asked" Wellness & Health screenings for you and your family in proud partnership with HEALTH (Healthy, Engagement, Access, Learning, Teaching, Humanity) for All - University of Delaware's Healthy Communities Initiative. Empathetic support will be available on site for a variety of services, including:

For more information, contact the library at 302-855-1242 and visit the link below. https://sites.udel.edu/healthycommunities/healthforall/

Looking to add a custom touch to your kitchen or find the perfect handmade gift? Join us at the library for a creative afternoon of cutting board decoupage decor on Friday, March 20th @ 11 AM at the Greenwood Public Library. Paint, stencils, Mod Podge and paper will be available. First come first served. 15 seats available. For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to empower community members to tap into creativity, artistic literacy, and expression while also creating opportunity for positive social interaction, idea exchange and relaxation.

A hip group-led discussion fostering the love of music & appreciation of vinyl, focusing on a prominent record or artist of the month. The discussion usually gravitates towards your favorite songs, lyrics, other records by the featured artist, concerts/shows, or whatever else you feel comfortable sharing.🎙️🎵😎

In March, we're spinning, in honor of St. Patrick's Day and Irish Heritage Month, Van Morrison's "Now Playing." It features some of his most well-known songs like "Moon Dance," "Domino", "Into The Mystic," "Crazy Love," & more!

Make new friends! Bring your vinyl + your stories & enjoy the vibe!🎸✨

If you would like more information or have questions, call the library at (302) 855-1242.

On Monday, March 23rd at 1pm Teens and tweens can come to the Greenwood Public Library to hang out and play all kinds of games! A Nintendo Switch will be available with several game options but please feel encouraged to bring your own games and controllers as well! Board games and a ping pong table will also be available. TCG's such as Magic: The Gathering, Yugioh, and Pokemon are encouraged as well. Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated.

Ages 10+. For more information go to greenwood.lib.de.us or call 302-855-1242.

This program is a fun way to encourage positive social interaction, teamwork, strategy and healthy competition.

Get together to read, talk about books, and do fun activities that go along with the books at Bookworm Buddies on Monday, March 23rd from 4:00-5:00pm. Our monthly Bookworm Buddies is split up into different ages into groups. Please register all participating children. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.

Butterflies (ages 6-8) will be diving into Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty, followed by related activities.  Kids are encouraged to read (or listen to) the book before the program.  Copies of the book will be available at the Greenwood Public Library, and e-books and e-audiobooks are also available on Libby.

Caterpillars (ages 3-5) will have their own "inventions" story time and craft followed by play time.

Little Wrigglers (ages 0-2) will have their own play area with their parents or caregivers.

This program provides an opportunity for young readers to develop literacy, critical thinking, and foster social interaction.