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
Lunch and Learn
Enjoy lunch on us and discover something new over your lunch hour that will assist in making you a great parent. 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. Money Smart. Life Smart. Get your teen set up for lifelong financial success with help from local financial literacy experts at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, July 6, 12:15-1 p.m.
Catching the Eye: The Work of Environmental Poetry
Explore how poetry contributes to environmental consciousness with Prof. David Southward at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, July 6, 6-7 p.m. Enjoy John Clare’s The Pettichap’s Nest, Robert Frost’s The Tuft of Flowers, and Elizabeth Bishop’s The Fish. In each, a speaker stumbles upon a natural artifact and experiences a peculiar, uplifting sensation. Discuss how, through the reading and writing of poetry, people become more responsive to the environment. Take part in a nature craft following the discussion.
Color Your Way to Calm
Color your way to calm at a drop-in coloring club for adults at Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave.,
Thursday, July 7, 3-5:30 p.m. Coloring sheets, art supplies and hot tea will be provided.
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, July 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also July 12, 19, 26.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, July 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Also 13, 20, 27.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 9, 2-3:30 p.m. in Mozart’s Grove.
FOR FAMILIES
Exploring Nature at Washington Park
Join us as the Urban Ecology Center and the Washington Park branch collaborate for an afternoon of fun and discovery! We’ll start out learning about science and nature at the library, then head over to Washington Park and use what we’ve learned to explore the park. For children of all ages, parents welcome at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Wednesday, July 6, 1-3 p.m.
Amazing Eyes Story Time
Learn all about eyes at this special story time with staff from Prevent Blindness Wisconsin at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free vision screenings follow the 30-minute story time.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.,
Saturday, July 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Silly All Over. Catch a case of the giggles. Motor skills and self-control get a workout with plenty of stop-and-go motions, energy gets tapped with plenty of up-and-down, and sense of humor gets a tickle with silly sounds, silly movements, finger plays, and fun.
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, July 6, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under
with a parent or guardian. Also July 13, 20, 27.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, July 7, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a
parent or guardian. Also July 14, 21, 28.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, July 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a
parent or guardian. Also July 15, 22, 29.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also July 14, 21, 28.
FOR CHILDREN
LEGO Builders
Make your own community with LEGOs. See how much more you can build with some practice at Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, July 7, 1-2 p.m.
Summer Reading Programs
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, July 4 – Closed for holiday.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m.: Pirates Away.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, July 6, 12:30 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo. Program is repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m.: Marvels of Motion.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, July 7, 2 p.m.: Duke Otherwise.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m.: Juggler Steve Girman.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m.: Café Goofé.
M.L.King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, July 7, 2 p.m.: Pirates Away.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m.: Juggler Steve Girman.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Monday, July 4 – Closed for holiday.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Monday, July 4 – Closed for holiday.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, July 4 – Closed for holiday.
Saturdays at Central
Stretching with Storybooks at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. Stre-e-e-tch while reading books with YogaKids Milwaukee LLC! Work on the balancing stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Yoga for Tweens at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 9, 2-2:45 p.m. Learn fun yoga poses and breath play that help strengthen the body, increase focus and concentration, relieve stress, and help you feel great. Led by Stephanie Sandy of YogaConnects.
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, July 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 14, 21, 28.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 14, 21, 28.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 14, 21, 28.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 14, 21, 28.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, July 5, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 12, 19, 26.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 14, 21, 28.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, July 8, 10-10:30 a.m. Also July 15, 22, 29.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 14, 21, 28.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, July 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 15, 22, 29.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, July 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 14, 21, 28.
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.
