Warning: The specific date of the April meeting may increase the likelihood of foolishness.

Ages 11+

For more info call 302-855-1242.

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.

Do you have what it takes to become a hero (or villain)? Another Dungeons & Dragons One-shot Teen Session is happening Saturday, April 4th at 11am. 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.

Explore and play with us at the Greenwood Public Library Monday, April 6th 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.

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.

Think you have the skills to smash the competition? Come to the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday April 7th at 5pm to compete in the Adults Super Smash Brothers Tournament! This tournament is only open to ages 18 and up. Spectators of all ages are welcome. Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. Controllers will be available but feel free to bring your own. Matches will be one on one, challengers eliminated after 2 losses. Prize for winner. Spectators under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Registration is a must, please register at 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.

 

Think you have the skills to smash the competition? Come to the Greenwood Public Library on Wednesday April 8th at 11am to compete in the Kids Super Smash Brothers Tournament! This tournament is only open to ages 8-12. Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. Controllers will be available but feel free to bring your own. Matches will be one on one, challengers eliminated after 2 losses. Prize for winner. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Registration is a must, please register at greenwood.lib.de.us or call 302-855-1242.

Think you have the skills to smash the competition? Come to the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday April 8th at 1pm to compete in the Teens Super Smash Brothers Tournament! This tournament is only open to ages 13-17. Spectators of all ages are welcome. Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. Controllers will be available but feel free to bring your own. Matches will be one on one, challengers eliminated after 2 losses. Prize for winner. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Registration is a must, please register at greenwood.lib.de.us or call 302-855-1242.

Join artist Jenell Hartle at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday, April 9th at 1pm. Follow along with Jenell to paint your own lighthouse silhouette! Canvas sizes of 11"x14".  Ages 10-19.

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.

 

Get creative and paint your favorite creepy-crawlies on rocks at the Greenwood Public Library! This all-ages art program is a chance to turn ordinary stones into bug-tastic masterpieces. Supplies provided—just bring your imagination.

Two sessions of this program will be held on Friday, April 10th at 10:30-11:30am and 1:30-2:30pm.  Please register for one session.  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 on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm as we dig into plant exploration from the tiniest details to entire habitats. Join us in dissecting a plant, observing with a microscope, playing habitat bingo, and shopping at a garden store. Children grades Kindergarten through 6th and their families are free to rotate among engaging stations as they observe, investigate, and think like a real botanist! Come investigate, discover, and grow your love of science!

Please register all participating children.  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.

 

Join on Monday, April 13th from 4:00-5:00pm for a hands-on, interactive program presented by First State Heritage Park.  Students will learn not only how laundry was completed in the 18th century, but the science behind it! We will meet in the library and then go outside to do some laundry.  You may get a little wet!

This program is best suited to students in grades 4-8, but families are welcome.  Please register all participating children.  For further questions, please call the library at (302) 855-1242. 

This program is designed to enrich patrons' understanding of local history and culture. Celebrate America 250!

 

Participants come together once a month to discuss various types of books at the Greenwood Public Library. The book to be discussed on Tuesday, April 14 @ 1pm will be, Hang the Moon, by Jeannette Walls. 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 the Gentlemen and Scholars Book Club at Amity Coffee Roasters on Tuesday, April 14th at 5:30pm. This is a club for Gentlemen & Scholars ages 18+ to discuss books and the ideas within them.

This month we will be discussing "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. Copies are available at the library.

For more info call 302-855-1242.

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! Please register each participating child aged newborn to 5 years old for one session only.  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.

 

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! Please register each participating child aged newborn to 5 years old for one session only.  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.

 

Join us at the Greenwood Public Library on Monday, April 20th from 4:00-5:00pm for some springtime fun at the Kids Art Factory. Kids 5-12 can paint and personalize a wooden birdfeeder, then take it home to welcome hungry birds. A fun and creative program for budding artists and bird fans alike.

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.

 

All ages are welcome to come out to the Greenwood Public Library on Wednesday April 22nd at 10:30 AM for a kid friendly movie time to celebrate Earth Day! We will be showing "The Lorax" (2012) (PG), snacks and coloring pages will also be provided. No registration required!

This program is designed to contribute to the cultural and recreational environment of Greenwood and to provide a sense of community around taking care of our planet.

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/

Author of the book, Discomfort in the Manic Mind, Deborah Francis will be at Amity Coffee Roasters on Thursday, April 23 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Feel free to bring any questions you've ever wanted to ask about the subject of bipolar disorder.

Deborah will be giving a presentation at the Greenwood Public Library the following Tuesday, April 28 at 5 pm on the subject of bipolar disorder and the story of her journey navigating the struggles of this often misunderstood mental health condition and what brought her to write a book on the subject. 

Join us on Friday, April 24 @ 11am at the Greenwood Public Library and create your own unique bookend. All supplies including bookends, Mod Podge and paper is provided. First come first served. For more information, call us at 302-855-1242.

This program is designed to enhance creativity and artistic expression, while also creating opportunities for positive social interaction and relaxation.

Get together to read, talk about books, and do fun activities that go along with the books at Bookworm Buddies on Monday, April 27th 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 reading Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne, 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-audiobooks are also available on Libby.

Caterpillars (ages 3-5) will have their own dinosaur 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.

 

Author, Deborah Francis, will be at the Greenwood Public Library on Tuesday, April 28 @ 5 pm to discuss her book, Discomfort in the Manic Mind. As a mental health advocate, Deborah shares her journey with bi-polar disorder and defines herself as "having" bipolar, not "is" bipolar. Her goal is to educate people and break stereotypes regarding this often mis-understood mental health condition. 

Join us prior to this discussion on April 23, from 6-7:30 at Amity Coffee in Greenwood for an author meet and greet where you can talk one on one with her. Books available for purchase at the meet and greet only.. 

“Deb’s story will touch your heart. She is an award-winning speaker who was recognized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness for her ability to use the story of her personal journey with mental illness 
to help and inspire others. Her warmth, wisdom, sincerity, and humor will give you new insights and 
positively change the way you think about mental illness. Deb’s story will bring tears to your eyes and 
will leave you with a smile on your face.”
—Ken Norton, Former NAMI NH Executive Director

This program is targeted to enrich patrons' understanding of mental illness by qualified persons with a time for audience questions and comments.