Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:00 – 7:45 pm
Central Library
Schedule:
5:00-5:30 pm
How To Create a Comic Book Page
Pine Room (lower level) – Robb Mommaerts & Sebastian Westberg, local artists
Learn the steps a cartoonist takes in creating a sequential art page (comic books, web comics, graphic novels) starting from thumbnail sketches to the final “print ready” artwork, including pencils, inks, coloring and lettering. You will see the work of professional artists in various stages and how everyone’s process can also vary.
How to Write Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs)
Madison Room (lower level) – Julie (Gniewek) Barker
Join a demonstration on the traditional Ukrainian art of decorating eggs using wax-resist (batik) techniques. Learn how pysanky are made, hear about the cultural significance, and get a chance to contribute to a community egg.
How to Get Around Brown County
Monroe Room (lower level) – Andrea Vlach, Mobility Coordinator of Brown County
Get moving by learning about public transportation options including Green Bay Metro bus, On Demand microtransit, Paratransit and Curative Connections.
5:45-6:15 pm
How To Attract Birds to Your Backyard
Pine Room (lower level) – Whitney Froelich, Wild Birds Unlimited
Learn about the 12 elements of a thoughtful bird feeding station and how to turn your backyard into a thriving habitat for birds and other wildlife.
How to Sleep Better
Madison Room (lower level) – LaReina Tipping, Program Manager, Brain Center of Green Bay
Sleep isn’t just rest, it’s essential for learning, memory, and overall brain function. Join us to learn why quality sleep matters at every age and how you can build healthy sleep routines to give your brain the rest it deserves!
How to Grow Organic Mushrooms
Monroe Room (lower level) – Nik Krawczyk, Field and Forest
Learn the ins and outs of growing organic mushrooms in your garden and yard.
How to Discover the Art of Seed Saving [repeating at 7:15]
Cellcom Children’s Edible Garden (near Pine Street entrance)
Peggy Loritz & Melissa Wass, Master Gardeners
Join us for a hands-on demonstration designed to unlock the secrets of saving your own seeds! Whether you’re a gardening novice or a seasoned horticulturist, we will equip you with the knowledge and skills to nurture and sustain your garden for years to come.
6:30-7:00 pm
How to Make a Zine
Pine Room (lower level) – Dani Martz, local artist
When people think of zines, they think of radical self-expression, underground political/social movements, and devoted fandoms. At their core, they are just a way to share ideas, self-publishing at its most basic. Whether you make art, want to share your expertise, or just want to shout at the sky, zines can help. You don’t need any special skills, just an idea, a sheet of paper, and a copier. In half an hour, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get started along with a bit of zine history as a treat.
How to Determine if You are Ready to Buy a Home
Monroe Room (lower level) – Michele Cope, Mortgage Loan Originator, Cozy Home Loans
Are you ready to buy a home? Participants will get a housing market overview and determine how best to start the process of home buying.
How to Safely Use a Fire Extinguisher
Reading Garden (near parking lot entrance) – Mark Boettcher, Oshkosh Fire Dept Battalion Chief (retired)
Learn which fire extinguisher is appropriate to use on the different classes of fire followed by an opportunity to have hands on practice using a fire extinguisher.
6:15-7:45 pm
How to Juggle
Pine Room (lower level) – Mike Draney and Jake Darrow, Green Bay Juggling Club
It only takes persistence, not extraordinary ability, to juggle, and nearly anyone can learn how. Mike and Jake, jugglers with over 75 years of experience between them, will show you how in three simple steps (and if you can already juggle, they will show you how to get beyond where you are now).
How to Age Powerfully
Madison Room (lower level) – Dr. Hunter Schultz; 920 Chiropractic Health & Injury Care
Most people are never taught the true factors that control how well their body heals, functions, and ages. Discover the 5 essential keys and how they work together to determine your energy, strength, and longevity. Learn simple, practical insights that can help you stay strong, independent, and thriving for years to come.
How to Spin Yarn by Hand with Drop Spindles
Monroe Room (lower level) – Josh Steger, Icon Fiber Arts
Learn how to spin yarn by hand with drop spindles.
How to Discover the Art of Seed Saving
Cellcom Children’s Edible Garden (near Pine Street entrance)
Peggy Loritz & Melissa Wass, Master Gardeners
Join us for a hands-on demonstration designed to unlock the secrets of saving your own seeds! Whether you’re a gardening novice or a seasoned horticulturist, we will equip you with the knowledge and skills to nurture and sustain your garden for years to come.