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.
EVENTS
Green Home Series: Beepods
Bees are disappearing at an astonishing rate. Join Beepods to learn why and find out what you can do to help them at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, May 23, 4:30-6 p.m.
Pencil Portrait Drawing
Join this portrait drawing class for ‘tweens, teens and adults presented by staff at Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, May 24, 5:30-7 p.m. Use pencils to create your own artistic portrait. All supplies will be provided Artists of all skill levels are welcome.
Book to Art Club
Engage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way! Read a selected novel then work on an art project inspired by the story at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, May 24, 6-7 p.m. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please register online or by calling Ready Reference at 286-3011. Registration will open the day of the previous month’s program.
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 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also May 31.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, May 25, 6-7:30 p.m.
Chess Club
Bring your chess set and love of strategy to a drop-in chess club at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, May 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet new chess enthusiasts while improving your strategy.
Patent Searching 101
Central Library business librarians will explain the seven-step strategy for conducting a patent search at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, May 26, noon-1:30 p.m. This program is free and offered monthly. While librarians cannot do a patent search for you, these monthly programs will demonstrate how to get started by following the USPTO guidelines.
BOOK DISCUSSION
History Buff Book Club
Join the discussion of Black Elk Speaks by Black Elk and John Neihardt at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, May 26, 5-7 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
Amazing Eyes Story Time
Learn all about eyes at this special story time with staff from Prevent Blindness Wisconsin at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Monday, May 23, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Free vision screenings follow the 30-minute story time.
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 23, 6:30-7 p.m.
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 25, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under
with a parent or guardian.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, May 26, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a
parent or guardian.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, May 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a
parent or guardian.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian.
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 the Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Tuesday, May 24, 6-7:30 p.m.
LEGO Builders
Make your own community with LEGOs at the Forest Home Branch, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, May 25, 6-7 p.m. See how much more you can build with some practice.
Art Workshop
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 Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Tuesday, May 24, 6-7:30 p.m.
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 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11 a.m.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11 a.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11 a.m.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, May 24, 10:30-11 a.m. Also May 31.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, May 27, 10-10:30 a.m.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, May 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, May 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
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.
