West Bend Community Library Description

All ages - Join us for game night at the library - a fun, inclusive event for all ages and abilities. Well have a variety of games from classic favorites like Scrabble and Uno to strategy games and cards.

No registration required - Just drop in, roll the dice and have fun! Library staff will be on hand to help with game rules and we will have teaching tables set up for select games. Come solo, bring a friend, or gather the whole family for a night of friendly competition and community connection.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Jack Russell Memorial Library Description

Are you a teen who likes to create? Join us any time between 5-7:30 PM on the last Tuesday of the month for Teen Art Club!

Participate in the monthly art prompt and/or work on your own project, all while enjoying access to a wide variety of supplies.

We hope to see you there!

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

Germantown Community Library Description

This is the perfect opportunity to explore everything the library has to offer. We will have something for everyone

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

West Bend Community Library Description

As part of this year's exploration into local government, the library will welcome Mayor Joel Ongert for a discussion. Join us as we delve into the workings of the City of West Bend and learn about the various departments and their leadership. You wont want to miss this night.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Social Studies, History & Government

Jack Russell Memorial Library Description

Create a string art heart based on the romance novel Along For the Ride by Sarah Dessen!

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NOTE: Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Kewaskum Public Library Description

Join us the third Tuesday of each month from 10 AM-12 PM to connect with other homeschool families, explore new resources and try out new activities. Registration is required, open to all homeschool families.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.

West Bend Community Library Description

Due to the complexity of this STEM activity, participants must be in grade 3 or higher. Dive into the world of technology, engineering, and art with a Scribble Bot!

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming STEM

DIY @ Home

West Bend Community Library Description

Get ready for an enchanting evening of fun and surprises at our Magic and Mischief show! Watch in awe as a talented magician performs tricks, illusions, and a little mischief. Its a show for all ages, filled with laughter, wonder, and magical moments you wont want to miss.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming in Elementary

Kewaskum Public Library Description

Join us the third Thursday of each month at 4 PM for after-school art related to a monthly theme or craft supply. No registration is required, best suited for elementary schoolers.

Upcoming Elementary

Slinger Community Library Description

Hang out with other teens, do crafts or games, and eat snacks!

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Tween/Teen

Germantown Community Library Description

This program is geared for kids ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome to attend.

Lego @ the Library is held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Drop-in anytime between 4:00-6:00pm for Lego building, additional activities & snacks. All projects will be on display in the library until the end of each month.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Elementary

May 13 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We know that not all classrooms have four walls. The Tower Heritage Center invites homeschoolers once a month to engage in Washington County’s early history through hands-on activities. With artifacts, stories, and immersive sites – we bring history to life, where it happened.

This Spring’s unit study is ‘The Wonders of Washington County’s Historic Buildings.’ Homeschoolers will be diving into the hidden marvels of old places – learning about architectural styles, building arts, and what preservation means.

• $50 for the unit study (5 classes) - OR - $12/class

  • Mar 11 - Why it Matters: Wonders of Historic Sites

  • Apr 8 - Field Day: Preservation in the Real World

  • May 13 - Workshop! Celebrating National Preservation Month

• Geared for ages 8-14

• Classes are held at the 1889 Courthouse, from 10 am – 12 pm

West Bend Community Library Description

An open club lead by on-staff history professor, John Degnitz. Join the group as they discuss different history topics, watch documentaries, and share their opinions.

Category: History
Contact: John Degnitz

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming History

Slinger Community Library Description

Learn to crochet a Granny Square!

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Art

DIY Inspiration

Jack Russell Memorial Library Description

Drop into our Creation Zone and use your imagination to create! Supplies while they last! Keep what you create! Screen Free Week event!

All Day!!

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NOTE: Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Art

Slinger Community Library Description

Hang out with other teens, do crafts or games, and eat snacks!

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Tween/Teen

Jack Russell Memorial Library Description

We'll have the supplies! You bring the ideas and make your puppet come to life! Our puppet theater will be available for you to try out your new puppet. This is event is a part of Screen Free Week and is for kids of all ages and their families.

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NOTE: Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Art

Jack Russell Memorial Library Description

LEGO Club is held the 1st Tuesday of each month and is best suited for ages 5+. Will you take on this month's engineering challenge?
Hosted by the HUHS Robotics Team.

May's Theme: Windmills and Wind Turbines

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NOTE: Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Elementary

Germantown Community Library Description

Teen Advisory Board Meeting. No other details at this time.

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NOTE: Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming Teen Events

Jack Russell Memorial Library Description

Join us in The Spot and choose a card game. Drop in anytime and bring your friends and family! This event is for kids of all ages and their families and is a part of Screen Free Week at the Jack Russell Memorial Library.

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NOTE: Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming in Washington County

Germantown Community Library Description

NOTE: This is an adult program but if you have junior or senior that’s a serious history buff, consider calling ahead to see if they’d be open to having a homeschooler attend.

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The History Book Group meets on the first Friday of the month.

Limited quantities of each month's title are provided for checkout.

May's title is Disappointment River: Finding & Losing the Northwest Passage by Brian Castner. Suggested discussion questions can be found here:
https://www.litlovers.com/run-a-book-club/questions-for-nonfiction.

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NOTE: Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Upcoming History

Kewaskum Public Library Description

Join us the third Tuesday of each month from 10 AM-12 PM to connect with other homeschool families, explore new resources and try out new activities. Registration is required, open to all homeschool families.

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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the host’s event page to check on the current status.

Homeschool Hangouts

WHPA Description

WHPA board meetings are open to all current WHPA members in good standing.

Members are invited to attend quarterly Board Meetings regularly (January, April, July, and October) to see what goes on behind the scenes and stay informed – we have a great time at our board meetings and would love to have you join the fun!

2025 board meetings will be held:

• Monday, January 27, beginning at 5:30 PM.

• Monday, April 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM

• Monday, July 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM

• Monday, October 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM

Current WHPA members who are interested in getting more involved with the organization should begin by attending WHPA Board meetings regularly.

West Bend Community Library Description

Kids will explore Morse Code's role in sending distress signals from the Titanic. They will transcribe dots and dashes, send their own messages, and listen to the SOS signal. Volunteers from the Ozaukee Radio Club will guide participants using a telegraph key. Each child will create a glow-in-the-dark Morse Code bracelet or keychain to display their secret message.

West Bend Community Library Description

All ages - All ages welcome! If you're interested in meeting new friends to play chess with, come join us for open play in the adult reading area.

Germantown Community Library Description

Ages: 9-12

Make something truly awful using recycled supplies. After our creations are made, we will vote on our favorites!

Slinger Community Library Description:

Hang out with other teens, do crafts or games, and eat snacks!

Kewaskum Public Library Description

Join us the third Thursday of each month at 4 PM for after-school art related to a monthly theme or craft supply. No registration is required, best suited for elementary schoolers.

Slinger Community Library Description:

Hang out with other teens, do crafts or games, and eat snacks!

Mequon Nature Preserve Description

Stroll with bird expert Dan Panetti, owner of Wild Birds Ultd in Mequn, in search of the American Woodcock — a secretive species most easily found when engaged in wild aerial courtship displays. Although woodcock technically are a “shorebird,’ they typically are found in woodlands, forest openings, and ephemeral ponds. The diverse habitats of the Mequon Nature Preserve make this an ideal location for observing them. The outing will start at dusk with an informational talk followed by a hike in and around the preserve listening for the “peent” call of the male as he corkscrews from on high to the ground in his distinctive courtship display. Rain date is April 18 in case previous day is unsuitable for people and woodcock.

Ages 18+ | Registration is required and space is limited.
Meet at Mequon Nature Preserve (address below).

Note:

This is an adult program but may be suitable for high school seniors that have a passion for biology and wildlife conservation. Consider reaching out to Riveredge Nature Center first before registering to inquire about a homeschool student attending.