Decorate your own 11" flat wooden pumpkin with your favorite storybook character!  Register to pick up your kit including paint, a paint brush, and a wooden pumpkin at the Greenwood Public Library on Wednesday, October 1st, and return your completed pumpkin by Wednesday, October 8th to enter into our pumpkin display and contest.  Any supplies you wish to use can be added to the pumpkins. Entries will be placed in the following age groups: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18. A prize will be awarded to a winner in each age group!  Pumpkins will be displayed in the library until Wednesday, October 22nd when they can be picked up to take home.  Children and teens ages 4-18 can be registered for this event to reserve their kit. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242. This program is designed to enhance creativity and expression, while also creating opportunities for positive social interaction and relaxation.

 

The monthly meeting of the Greenwood Public Library's Teen Advisory Board is on Wednesday October 1st at 4pm. Teens can come together at the Greenwood Public Library to collaborate, brainstorm, and share ideas while receiving the library’s support to bring your visions to life. Here, you have the opportunity to express your thoughts, plan innovative programs and displays, decide which materials should be available for teens, and connect with new friends.

Ages 11+

For more info call 302-855-1242.

Join us with your little ones at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday October 2nd at 10:30am  for Bluey Books, Balloons, Songs, Games, and Coloring! This special story time will be with Ms. Chelsea. 

Story Time is recommended for children ages 2-5.  For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.  Story time provides an opportunity for young children to learn important social, emotional, and intellectual skills that will prepare them for success in school.

A group will be meeting weekly on Thursdays at the Greenwood Public Library to crochet. Anyone is welcome to bring their own supplies and crochet together! This is event is informal and not run by a staff member however there will experienced crocheters present who are willing to share tips and tricks with you! Come make a new a new friend! 

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.

Get together to read, talk about books, and do fun activities that go along with the books at Bookworm Buddies on Monday, October 6th from 4:00-5:00pm. Our monthly Bookworm Buddies is growing and so we are going to split up different ages into groups. Please register participating children.

Butterflies (ages 6-8) will be diving into Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, 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 from early September and copies are also available for instant download on the Hoopla app.

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

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

For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242. This program provides an opportunity for young readers to develop literacy, critical thinking, and foster social interaction.

 

Join us on Tuesday, October 7 @ 5:30pm for an entertaining  Spooky Trivia Night at the Greenwood Public Library. Claire Cassidy from the Milton Public Library will put your spooky knowledge to the test. Four rounds of  questions will include movies, books, celebrities, Shakespeare and general Halloween questions. Teams can be individual or group ages 18 and up only. Come out for a chance to win a prize!!!! Registration is required. For more information call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to promote literacy, encourage critical thinking, and foster social interaction.

 

Bring your best deck to the Greenwood Public Library on Wednesday October 8th at 4pm to compete and trade with others in the Pokemon Trading Card Game! Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. Ages 10-17. For more information call 302-855-1242. No registration required.

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

Join us with your little ones at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30am for a fun morning of stories, songs, and crafts. Story Time is recommended for children ages 2-5.  For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.  Story time provides an opportunity for young children to learn important social, emotional, and intellectual skills that will prepare them for success in school.

Join us for a magical Encanto movie and craft morning at the Greenwood Public Library on Friday, October 10th at 10:00am.  Bring a covered drink if you wish.  A light snack will be provided. No registration is required. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.  This program is designed to contribute to the cultural and recreational environment of our community.

Get together for a fun Friday afternoon to meet up with other homeschool friends. A simple craft or activity will be provided for kids, along with Legos, games, and puzzles while parents network and support each other.  Meet at the Greenwood Public Library on the second Friday of each month from 2:00-4:00pm.  No registration is needed. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.  This program is designed to contribute to the cultural and recreational environment of our community.

Kids ages 5-12 can explore a variety of exciting STEM station activities and receive the fall Engineer Early Grab & Go STEM kit to take home at the Greenwood Public Library on October 13th at 4:00pm.  Registration is suggested for this program.  No more than two STEM kits will be given to each family.  For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.  This program is designed to give learners an understanding of the world around us, teach critical thinking skills, and develop curiosity, innovation and resourcefulness.

 

Participants come together once a month to discuss various types of books at the Greenwood Public Library. The book to be discussed on Tuesday, October 14 @ 1pm will be, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Pick up your copy at Greenwood Public Library.  No registration is required. For more information call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to promote literacy, encourage critical thinking, foster social interaction, and promote diverse titles, ideologies and stories to the general public.

Join us on Tuesday, October 14@ 2:30 pm for a presentation on Louisa May Alcott. Who was she? How did the society in which she grew up influence her writing, her beliefs, and her behavior? Explore her life as she grows from rebellious child to an icon of American literature, following a life plan of her own design. This discussion introduces you to what made this literary great the imaginative and creative woman she was and why the legacy she left behind is still an influence today. For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

This program was designed to enrich our understanding of literary greats and the context of their works in society and time in an engaging and relaxing atmosphere.

Join the Gentlemen and Scholars Book Club at Amity Coffee Roasters on Tuesday, October 14th at 5:30pm. This is a club for Gentlemen & Scholars ages 18+ to discuss books and the ideas within them. Books are available at the library. This month we will be discussing H.G. Wells "The Invisible Man". Copies will be available at the library.

For more info call 302-855-1242.

Melissa Brenner from First State Improv returns to the Greenwood Public Library on Friday, October 17th at 2pm for some improvised comedy fun, Halloween Edition! Learn how to think spontaneously and act in a creative way. There's no experience necessary and it's always a lot of fun. Appropriate costumes encouraged. For more information call the library at (302)855-1242. Ages 10 and up.

This program is designed to encourage public speaking, teamwork and creativity.

Join us in October for our special  *~spooooky~* Vinyl Listening Lounge - a group-led discussion fostering the love of music & appreciation of classic vinyl featuring a chosen record or artist of the month. FREE. Adults (& Teens 12+)

This month, we're spinning the one and only King of Pop's ICONIC record-breaking 1982 album, Thriller, to celebrate the spookiest time of the year! Apart from the title track, this album features classic MJ radio hits like "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." As an added bonus, we'll also be spinning a couple of retro novelty Halloween records - in the shape of a bat and a pumpkin- to set the festive tone. 🎃🦇

The discussion will focus on which tracks stand out to you, your favorite lyrics, rhythms, and melodies, why this album and its tracks continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, and the artist's legacy.

Bring your friends, your vinyl, your stories, & enjoy the vibe! Let the music take you back to the golden eras of rock 'n' roll! 🎸✨For more information, call the library directly at 302-855-1242.

Join us at the Greenwood Public Library on Monday, October 20th from 4:00-5:30pm for fun at the Kids Art Factory. This month we be making wood slice forest animal ornaments.  This class is designed for ages 5-12. 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.

 

Join us with your little ones at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday, October 23rd at 10:30am for a special fire safety program with the Delaware Fire School.  Suggested ages 2-5.  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.

Kids of all ages are welcome to come and build together on Friday, October 24th from 10:30-11:30am!  Legos, Duplos, Mega Blocks, Magna Tiles, wooden blocks, and cardboard blocks will be available to choose from. For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242.  This program is designed to encourage imaginative play and teamwork while contributing to a foundation for early mathematical concepts.

Join us on Saturday, October 25 @11 am at the Greenwood Public Library for a presentation by Dave Tabler, "Delaware Behaving Badly", based on his book by the same name about the history of true crime in Delaware. Dave is a local historian who has written multiple books on Delaware history and is an excellent speaker and invites audience participation and questions. For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to enrich patrons' understanding of local history, through presentations by qualified persons with time for audience question and comment.

Who do you think Jack the Ripper was? Explore with us the potential identity of Jack the Ripper on Tuesday, October 28 @ 5 pm..  A brief review of the case with a focus in the controversial DNA evidence that has been proposed involving genetic genealogy of both victim and suspect. There will be time for questions, comments and discussion. For more information call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to enrich our understanding of the world through critical thinking, lecture, presentation and discussion in a relaxed atmosphere.

If you missed the Gentlemen and Scholars Book Club discussion of H.G. Wells "The Invisible Man", come to the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday October 30th at 4:30pm for another chance to experience the story! This time in movie form! We will be showing the Universal Studios Classic film version of "The Invisible Man" from 1933. Open to all teens (10+) and adults, this film is rated PG. For more info call 302-855-1242. 

This program is designed to contribute to the cultural and recreational environment of our community.