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
Hidden Treasures of the Library: The Milwaukee Road Archives
The Milwaukee Road Archives is housed in the Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Room of Milwaukee Public Library’s Central Library and contains thousands of photos, mechanical and architectural drawings, employee records, corporate records, time tables and original artwork from the golden age of Milwaukee Railroading. This program at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave. on Monday, May 16, 6-7:30 p.m. will include a presentation and display of many rare items from the collection.
Treasures of the Great Lakes Marine Collection
Learn about a different aspect of the Milwaukee Public Library’s Great Lakes Marine Collection at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Of special interest to divers and genealogists, the program is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history.
MLK Fiber Arts Social
Bring your knitting, crocheting, beading, or other needlework project and join others at the Martin Luther King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, May 17, 5:30-7 p.m. while you work on your project. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and to share and learn new skills.
BYOD – Bring Your Own Device
Learn how to set up your iPad, Kindle, Nook or tablet to download free eBooks, audiobooks 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 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also May 24, 31.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, May 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Also May 25.
Ladies Social Club
Do you enjoy urban fiction? Do you want to socialize and discuss the books you enjoy reading? Please join us to share snacks and conversation about books at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Wednesday, May 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Researching Your Family Tree
Start investigating your family history at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, May 19, 12-1 p.m. A Humanities librarian will offer a brief introduction to library resources available for beginning genealogists.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
East Branch Book Club
Join the discussion of The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Bay View Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Wednesday, May 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
Book Explorers
Families are encouraged to join us at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, May 19, 4-5 p.m. as we read aloud the first chapter of a book, followed by a fun activity, craft or game. Books will be chosen at a 4th-6th grade reading level.
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 16, 6:30-7 p.m. Also May 23.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.,
Saturday, May 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Post Office. Create a card, letter or package and take turns setting up routes, delivering and receiving mail.
Play and Learn
PRESENTED IN SPANISH. Families with children ages 5 and younger are invited to a fun-filled hands-on interactive hour of stories and play activities at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, May 18, 6-7 p.m. Flower Shop. Practice helping out at the florist’s shop. Help customers, arrange flowers, run the cash register, and write up orders.
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 18, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under
with a parent or guardian. Also May 25.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, May 19, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a
parent or guardian. Also May 26.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, May 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a
parent or guardian. Also May 27.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, May 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also May 26.
FOR CHILDREN
Super Hero Academy Kickoff
Put your super hero skills and strength to the test, then sign up for the summer reading program at:
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Tuesday, May 17, 6-7 p.m.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, May 18, 6-7 p.m.
Saturdays at Central
Sunset Play House presents The Little Red Hen: Remix at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. The Little Red Hen is a time-tested tale about hard work and its rewards. When the hen asks for help from other animals they say “not I.” But boy, do they want to eat the cake that she bakes!
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Chess Club at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, May 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Open play chess for all levels. One-on-one instruction on a first-come, first-served basis.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Art Workshop at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, May 21, 2-3:30 p.m. 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. Also June 4.
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:
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, May 21, 2-3:30 p.m. Also June 4.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Tuesday, May 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Also May 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 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 26.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, May 19, 10:30-11 a.m. Also May 26.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, May 19, 10:30-11 a.m. May 26.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, May 19, 10:30-11 a.m. Also May 26.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, May 17, 10:30-11 a.m. Also May 24, 31.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, May 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 26.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, May 20, 10-10:30 a.m. Also May 27.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, May 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 26.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, May 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 27.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, May 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also May 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.
