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.
EHXIBIT
Join the Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art (MATA) for an artist reception for the 75th Annual Members Showcase on display at Central Library April 10-May 20th. A Showcase reception will take place Saturday, April 16 at 3 p.m. at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
MONEY SMART WEEK
Tech Tips to Save
Save money using your smartphone and computer! Learn about apps and programs to help you manage your budget and keep your spending down at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, April 26, 6-7 p.m. in the second floor Krikelas Room 2A.
Understanding Healthcare
Improve your health and well-being by learning how to understand your health insurance at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Wednesday, April 27, 5-6:30 p.m. Topics will include: health insurance terms, what happens when you get sick, choosing a doctor, and dealing with healthcare costs. Presented by Covering Wisconsin.
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 at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Saturday, April 30, 1-3 p.m. Presented by Milwaukee Urban League Guild.
EVENTS
Criterion Collection Movie Night
View a popular movie from the Criterion Collection at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, April 25, 6-7:30 p.m. This Monday featuring: Grey Gardens, recognized by the Library Congress as one of the most significant documentaries of all time, it follows the day-to-day lives of recluses Big and Little Edie Beale in their dilapidated mansion.
Book to Art Club
Engage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way! Each month the Book to Art Club will read a selected novel then work on an art project inspired by the story at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, April 26, 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, April 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, April 27, 6-7:30 p.m.
Active Adult: Tai Chi and Quigong
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. Learn more at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, April 27, 5-6 p.m. Registration is required; call 414.286.3011.
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, April 27, 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, April 28, 12 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.
Color Your Way to Calm
A drop-in coloring club for adults. Coloring sheets, art supplies and hot tea will be provided at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, April 28, 4 p.m.
Skeins of Milwaukee
Bring your needles and/or hooks, your yarn and your enthusiasm to share and learn with others who knit and crochet to Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, April 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. There is free 2-hr. street parking on Saturdays. Held the last Saturday of the month (excluding holidays).
Charlotte Brontë Birthday Bash
Attend a special bicentennial celebration of the birthday of Charlotte Brontë at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, April 30, 2-3:30 p.m. in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room. Local English professor Sukanya Banerjee paints a picture of Brontë’s life in 19th century England. Bring a friend to join the celebration with crafts including spring cherry blossoms and Victorian cuffs.
BOOK DISCUSSION
History Buff Book Club
Join the discussion of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, April 28, 5-7 p.m.
FOR TEENS
2016 Teen Poetry Contest
Do you have a way with words? Milwaukee youth, ages 10-18 are encouraged to submit an original poem with an entry form to compete in this year’s Poetry Contest! Submit up to two poems online at www.mpl.org from April 1-30. Prizes will be awarded to top poems in three age categories (10-12, 13-15, and 16-18). Winners will be announced at the Teen Poetry Slam at the Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St. on Monday, May 16, 6-7:30 p.m. and may be published on the MPL web page and Facebook pages! Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation.
Popcorn Poetry Slam
Share your original work, read something from your favorite poet or just come to show your support for your fellow teens! Poets are welcome to perform individually or in groups at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Tuesday, April 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Share thoughts and popcorn after the performances. For ages 13-18.
FOR FAMILIES
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Are you the Wimpiest Kid? Join us for games and activities based on Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Wednesday, April 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day!
Children’s Day/Book Day on April 30 is an international holiday that celebrates children, books, and the love of reading. There will be activities for the whole family and free book prizes thanks to support from the Center of Latin American and Caribbean Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, April 27, 6 p.m.
Poetry for Families
Create poems by cutting out words from magazines at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Thursday, April 28, 4-5 p.m. Use your imagination with words!
ASL Story Time
In cooperation with the UW-Milwaukee Interpreter Training Program. A story time for children ages 3-5 presented by library staff and interpreted in American Sign Language at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Friday, April 29, 2-2:30 p.m. Hearing children are welcome to attend.
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, April 25, 6:30-7 p.m.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Saturday, April 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Springtime Flowers. Hear stories and join in an art activity about flowers and how they grow.
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, April 27, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, April 28, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, April 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, April 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian.
SPECIAL EVENT FOR CHILDREN
Captain America Celebration
Come for popcorn, crafts and a showing of the movie Captain America: The First Avenger at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Wednesday, April 27, 5:30 p.m. Return on Thursday, May 5 to meet Matt Forbeck, the author of Marvel’s Captain America at 4:30 p.m. Movie is rated PG-13; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or have a permission slip signed by a parent to attend.
FOR CHILDREN
LEGO Club
We provide the LEGOs and you provide the imagination. Explore a different theme like outer space, Minecraft or creepy creatures each month. Bring your imagination; we’ll bring the bricks at:
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, April 25, 4-5 p.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Wednesday, April 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Saturdays at Central
Press Here at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy audience participation with a few books that know they’re books! Plus a bookish craft.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
The Eleventh Hour at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, April 30, 2-3 p.m. Explore and unravel the mysteries of The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base. Follow the clues and solve the puzzles to get to the bottom of the caper.
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, April 25, 4-5:30 p.m. Also May 2, 4.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, April 27, 4-5:30 p.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, April 26, 4-5:30 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.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, April 28, 10:30-11 a.m.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, April 28, 10:30-11 a.m.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, April 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, April 29, 10-10:30 a.m.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, April 28, 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.
