Tour Historic Central Library
Tour the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., with the Friends. Free tours begin at 11 a.m. each Saturday afternoon in the rotunda. Tour goers receive a coupon for a free book at the end of the tour in the Bookseller Store and Café. To arrange for a special tour call (414) 286-TOUR.
EXHIBIT
Experience the 75th Annual Members Showcase by the Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art (MATA) on display at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. April 10-May 20.
EVENTS
Lunch and Learn
Enjoy lunch on us and discover something new over your lunch hour that will assist in making you a great Parent at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, May 4, 12:15-1 p.m. We’ll provide Cousins Subs, chips and water. Doors open at noon. Lunch will be available starting at noon. Registration is required; call 414.286.3011. Seating is limited. Raising a Super Reader. Learn tips and tricks for getting your child to read more and feel like a Super Reader.
Active Adult Series
Tai Chi and Quigong at Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, May 4, 5-6 p.m.
Tai Chi and Quigong are ancient Chinese methods of exercise that improve general health, develop internal strength and coordinate deep breathing with slow movements to cultivate life energy. Registration is required; call 414.286.3011. Also May 11, 18.
Working Out with Baby at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Work out with your baby to strengthen your body while enhancing their brains! This class from B3 FIT is designed for parents/caregivers interested in working out while wearing their baby/toddler (weighing between 7-30lbs) in a carrier. No carrier? No worries! There will be carriers available for people to use during class on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by calling (414) 286-3011. Also May 12, 19, 26.
Money Management 101
Want to know more about credit cards? What fees to avoid and little known features? Do you know what makes up your credit score? Join us for a presentation of money management principles that may help you get and stay out of debt at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, May 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Presented by Milwaukee Urban League Guild.
Tabletop Game Day
Board games will be set out in the Community Room to celebrate Tabletop Game Day. Join a game or bring a friend and start your own at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, May 2, 3-7:30 p.m.
BYOD – Bring Your Own Device
Learn how to set up your iPad, Kindle, Nook or tablet to download free eBooks, audio books and magazines available to you as a Milwaukee Public Library card holder. Please bring your Milwaukee Public Library card and all passwords.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Tuesday, May 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also May 10, 17, 24, 31.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, May 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Also May 11, 18, 25.
Color Your Way to Calm
A drop-in coloring club for adults. Coloring sheets, art supplies and hot tea will be provided at:
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, May 5, 4-5 p.m.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, May 5, 3-5:30 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
Pajama Story Time
Families with young children are invited to have fun sharing stories, songs and rhymes designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Monday, May 2, 6:30-7 p.m. Also May 9, 16, 23.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.,
Saturday, May 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Puppets, Stories, and Fun with Kathy Luck. Storyteller Kathy Luck presents a lively program of silly stories and songs with her crazy puppet friends.
Playgroup With Stories
A 20-minute story time for children and their parents or guardian is followed by open play time with a variety of age-appropriate, educational toys.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, May 4, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under
with a parent or guardian. Also May 11, 18, 25.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, May 5, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a
parent or guardian. Also May 12, 19, 26.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, May 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a
parent or guardian. Also May 13, 20, 27.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also May 12, 19, 26.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
Captain America Celebration
Meet Matt Forbeck, the author of Marvel’s Captain America: The Ultimate Guide to the First Avenger at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, May 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Take part in a book signing, trivia contest, and other fun activities. Sponsored by Boswell Book Company.
May the Fourth Be With You
It’s not a trap! Celebrate a special Star Wars-themed craft time at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St.,
Wednesday, May 4, 4-6 p.m. Star Wars fans of all ages are encouraged to attend. Jedi robes optional (but
strongly encouraged).
Come dressed as your favorite galactic character to celebrate Star Wars at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, May 4, 6-7 p.m. Test your Jedi skills, make your own light saber, and Yoda puppets as a family.
FOR CHILDREN
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Make your own piñata just in time to celebrate Mexican Heritage at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, May 5, 11 a.m.-12 noon
Saturdays at Central
Pizza Parlor at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. The Pizza Parlor is a
perfect place for children to explore learning opportunities and reading and writing in a real life situation.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Chess Club Seminar at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, May 7, 12:30-3:30 p.m. An intensive class for beginners who want to get serious about chess. Lessons include playing, strategy, patterns and tactics. Includes time for open play with a chess expert on hand to assist. Space is limited; registration is required – call 414.286.3011.
Art Workshops
A drop-in program designed for children in Grades K5-5. Participants will work on imaginative art activities relevant to a book or artistic theme for the day. Presented by A.W.E. – Artists Working in Education at:
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, May 2, 4-5:30 p.m. Also May 4.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, May 7, 2-3:30 p.m. Also May 14, 21, June 4.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Tuesday, May 3, 6-7:30 p.m. Also May 10, 17, 24.
Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers are invited for fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help them develop important
literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child care centers are welcome.
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 12, 19, 26.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11 a.m. Also May 12, 19, 26.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11 a.m. May 12, 19, 26.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11 a.m. Also May 12, 19, 26.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, May 3, 10:30-11 a.m. Also May 10, 17, 24, 31.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 12, 19, 26.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, May 6, 10-10:30 a.m. Also May 13, 20, 27.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 12, 19, 26.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, May 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 13, 20, 27.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, May 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 12, 19, 26.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to request services contact the Library Director’s Office at (414) 286-3021, 286-2794 (FAX), or mail to Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233 Attn: Accommodation Request.
BOOKSELLER and COFFEE SHOP
Visit the Bookseller, the library’s used book store, located at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., and
R Café, the library’s coffee shop. Call 286.2142 for hours of service.
