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
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, June 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, June 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
Book to Art Club
Engage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, June 28, 6-7 p.m. Each month the Book to Art Club will read a selected novel then work on an art project inspired by the story. 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.
BOOK DISCUSSION
History Buff Book Club
Join the discussion of The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candice Millard at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, June 30, 5-7 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
Secret Garden Story Time
Explore night-themed stories outside in our Secret Garden! We’ll read about nocturnal animals, stars, and more in this pajama story time for children 4 and up at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, June 27, 6:30-7 p.m. Space is limited so please arrive early. Program will be held indoors in case of inclement weather.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) Family Story Time
Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and music on a summer evening in Zablocki Library’s courtyard, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, June 27, 6:15-7 p.m. (if it rains we will move inside). Curious After 75 years – 2016 marks 75 years for a curious monkey named George. Celebrate Curious George with stories, crafts and snacks.
Game Night at the Library
Play various board games and put puzzles together, try out the Wii and enjoy snacks at Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, June 27, 6-7:30 p.m.
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 at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Monday, June 27, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.,
Saturday, July 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ice Cream Parlor. Join us as we work at the ice cream parlor. Put on your apron, roll up your sleeves and grab a scoop!
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, June 29, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also July 6, 13, 20, 27.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, June 30, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also July 7, 14, 21, 28.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, July 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a
parent or guardian. Also July 8, 15, 22, 29.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, June 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also July 7, 14, 21, 28.
FOR CHILDREN
LEGO Builders
Make your own community with LEGOs at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, June 29, 6-7 p.m. See how much more you can build with some practice.
Wimpy Kid Summer Camp
Celebrate the start of summer with your favorite characters from the Wimpy Kid books! Play games, make crafts to take home and impress your friends with your knowledge of the books at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Wednesday, June 29, 2-3 p.m.
Celebrate World UFO Day
Celebrate the unknown with fun alien stories and crafts! Fill an Intergalactic Passport by finding the planets around Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Saturday, July 2, 11 a.m.-noon.
Summer Reading Programs
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, June 27, 2 p.m.: Fox and Branch.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m.: Spin Pop Boom.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, June 29, 12:30 p.m.: Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals. Program is repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m.: Juggler Steve Girman.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, June 30, 2 p.m.: Juggler Steve Girman.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m.: Spin Pop Boom.
M.L.King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m.: Mind, Body and Soul.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, June 30, 1 p.m.: Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals. Program is repeated at 2:15 p.m.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, June 29, 2 p.m.: Duke Otherwise.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Monday, June 27, 2 p.m.: R.E.T.C. – Reptile Education.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Monday, June 27, 12:30 p.m.: Juggler Steve Girman.
Program is repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, June 27, 2 p.m.: Duke Otherwise.
Saturdays at Central
Dinosaur Dig at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. Dinosaur Dig is a perfect place for children to explore learning opportunities, new vocabulary and reading and writing in a real-life situation with their parent(s) and/or caregiver.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Saturday Crafternoon: Fiber and Fabric Fun at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 2, 2-3 p.m. Release your creativity with interesting crafts from knotting a friendship bracelet to simple weaving using string, yarn and various fabrics.
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, June 30, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, June 30, 10:30-11 a.m.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, June 30, 10:30-11 a.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, June 30, 10:30-11 a.m.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, June 28, 10:30-11 a.m.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, June 30, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, July 1, 10-10:30 a.m.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, June 30, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, July 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, June 30, 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.
