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We're Here For You!!
Given the announcement of the active COVID-19 cases in Washington County and the closure of all schools in the state of Wisconsin, the Germantown Community Library is currently closed to the public until further notice. 
Due dates are currently extended until May 1. Have a question? Give us a call!
You can also contact us by email circulationdesk@germantownlibrarywi.org
Please allow up to 72 hours for a response.
Video Storytime
Miss Jackie invites you to join her for live video storytimes via Facebook live every Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. We will read a few stories and sing some songs! Intended for ages 0-5 but anyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Can't make it at 10:30? No problem - you can always view the recording a few hours later on our Facebook page. Click here to view last week's storytime on dinosaurs!
Check out our full list of online storytimes and programs through the Monarch website .
Digital Resources Available with Your Library Card
Click here to access all of our our digital materials & resources!
Don't have a library card?

Sign-up up for a Germantown Community Library card online . You can start accessing Overdrive/Libby right away! A staff member will be in touch within 72-hours with an updated barcode number & pin that will allow you to access ALL of our digital material and online resources! You can stop by to pick up your physical card when we reopen.
Free Digital Books & Audiobooks

Your library card gives you access to digital material for all ages through Overdrive and the free Libby App:

Here are some guides to get you started:
Harry Potter at Home

The first book in the Harry Potter series (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) is available on Overdrive/Libby through April 30 with no holds. Both eBook & eAudiobook formats are available in 22 languages (including English, Spanish & German).
Digital Magazines & Audiobooks

RB Digital   now offers over
  • 75 popular titles full-color digital magazines
  • Over 34,000 digital Audiobooks
  • 7-day checkout passes to 7 video streaming channels (see below)

The majority of the titles are available with no holds or wait time - perfect for instant access to materials at home!
Acorn TV brings world-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond to library patrons through a streaming video service to any Web-connected device.
The Great Courses Library Collection is the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment, with hundreds of courses spanning thousands of in-depth video lectures on subjects like Science, Health & Wellness, and much more. 
IndieFlix is a streaming movie service that offers access to pop culture favorites, box office hits, award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts.
Learn it Live includes live and on-demand classes, quick tip videos, and virtual reality wellness and personal development.
Method Test Prep provides a comprehensive self-paced program for ACT and SAT test prep proven to raise scores.
Pongalo provides access to Spanish language telenovelas and translated movies streamed on demand to all popular devices.
Qello Concerts by Stringray is the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device.
Stay-at-Home Activities
The days can get long when you're stuck inside all day. The library has compiled a list of resources to keep kids & adults of all ages busy and engaged (updated weekly).

See your complete list here .
FOR KIDS
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Cosmic Kids Yoga has tons of yoga, mindfullness & relaxation activities on YouTube for kids 3+. Many have popular themes including  Harry Potter ,  Trolls  &  Frozen .
Time Capsule
COVID-19 time capsule printable pages for kids. Includes 8 pages to fill-in including "All About Me," "How I'm Feeling" and "What I Am Doing to Keep Busy at Home." Also lists ideas on additional items to include in the time capsule.
Zoo View TV
Missing the zoo? Watch live streaming of animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo. There currently six different camera locations including penguins, polar bears & lions.
FOR ADULTS & ALL AGES
Andrew Lloyd Weber Musicals
Full-length musical launched once a week on Fridays at 1:00pm (7pm BST) for 48-hours on youtube channel “ The Show Must Go On !” Jesus Christ Superstar premiers on Friday, April 10 @ 1:00pm.
Poetry for Life! 
Please join poet Gary Glazner at 9:30am each day, Monday through April 10th for Poetry for Life. Toll Free Number (844) 855-4444. When prompted please enter the access code 270252. These conference calls are listen only. Poetry for Life is a 15-minute long show that sounds like an old-fashioned radio show. Suitable for all ages!
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Watch live Jazz music from New York City on YouTube. The site is current offering new  concerts  added every Wednesday &  live programming .
Support the Friends of the
Germantown Community Library
Due to COVID-19, the Friends of the Library were not able to host their Spring Book Sale. We are looking for alternative dates and will keep you posted! Below are some additional ways that you can support the Friends and the library:
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Friends of the Germantown Community Library whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. Simply select "Friends of the Duerrwaechter Memorial Library" when selecting your charitable organization.

Click here to get started!
Stay Connected
Stay up to date on library services while we're closed:


Stay safe. Stay healthy. And thank you for continuing to support the library during this time by accessing and sharing our Facebook and online newsletter, checking out digital material, and accessing online databases.

Trisha Smith, Library Director
(262) 253-7760, ext. 2005
smithp@germantownlibrarywi.org