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
Brown Bag It: Understanding Medicare
Learn about the four parts of Medicare and get an overview of the application process from a representative of the Social Security Administration at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Monday, July 11, 12-1 p.m.
Trivia @ Tippecanoe: Harry Potter
Test your wizarding knowledge at this all-ages trivia contest as challenging as the Tri-Wizard Tournament at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, July 11, 6-7:30 p.m. Teams can consist of no more than 6 people, and prizes will be awarded to the high score winners. Bonus points for costumes and best team name!
Spotlight Exhibit Series.
The Spotlight Exhibit Series will showcase rotating exhibits from the Milwaukee Public Library’s Rarities Collection at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, July 12, 12-7 p.m. in the second floor Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room. Stop in to view the reception room and enjoy a self-guided tour of prints, posters, illuminated manuscripts, and other treasures not normally on display to the public.
Color Your Way to Calm
Color your way to calm at a drop-in coloring club for adults at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, July 12, 5-7 p.m. Coloring sheets, art supplies and hot tea will be provided.
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips From the Latest Research
Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for a healthy lifestyle at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, July 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
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 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also July 19, 26.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, July 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Also 20, 27.
BOOK DISCUSSION
Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of The Violets of March by Sarah Jio at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave.,
Wednesday, July 13, 6-7 p.m. Weather permitting, the club will meet in Tippecanoe’s “Secret Garden.”
FOR FAMILIES
Beach Party Pajama Story Time
Catch a wave of story time fun with this beach-themed program featuring sunny stories and songs and a cool craft at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Monday, July 11, 6-7 p.m.
Game Night at the Library
Play various board games and put puzzles together, try out the Wii and enjoy snacks at Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, July 11, 6:15-7:30 p.m.
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, July 11, 6:30-7 p.m. Space is limited so please arrive early. Program will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Also July 18, 25.
Crazy 8 Math Games
Learning is fun during this night of games that teaches kids basic mathematical concepts ranging from hands-on geometry to elementary physics at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Tuesday, July 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Frozen in July Party
It’s hot outside but it’s Frozen in our Community Rooms! Join us for a program based on all things Frozen. Crafts, games, activities and goodies will cool you off. We may even build a snow man just like Olaf at:
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Wednesday, July 13, 6-7 p.m.
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Saturday, July 16, 1-2 p.m.
Bedtime Math
Attend this event of stories and mathematically driven crafts and activities at Forest Home Library¸1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, July 13, 6-6:45 p.m. and receive a Bedtime Math packet to keep up before school starts again.
Amazing Eyes Story Time
Learn all about eyes at this special story time with staff from Prevent Blindness Wisconsin at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, July 14, 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 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stretching with Storybooks. Streeeetch while reading books with YogaConnects LLC.
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 13, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under
with a parent or guardian. Also July 20, 27.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, July 14, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a
parent or guardian. Also July 21, 28.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, July 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a
parent or guardian. Also July 22, 29.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, July 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also July 21, 28.
FOR CHILDREN
Summer Reading Programs
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, July 11, 2 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m.: Princess of Magic.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, July 13, 12:30 p.m.: Jeremy Bryan of Figureheads. Program is repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m. Book Jacket Bingo.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, July 14, 2 p.m.: Jeremy Bryan of Figureheads.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m.: R.E.T.C. – Reptile Education.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m.: Magic of Rick Allen.
M.L.King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m.: Sounds Like Science.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m. Princess of Magic. Program is repeated at 2:15 p.m.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Monday, July 11, 2 p.m.: Buggy Olympics.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Monday, July 11, 12:30 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo. Program is repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, July 11, 2 p.m.: Princess of Magic.
Saturdays at Central
Camping at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. Go on a pretend nature hike, sing camp songs, and roast marshmallows. Then we’ll pitch a tent and settle in for some camp stories.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Chess Club at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 16, 1-2:30 p.m. Open play chess for all levels. One-on-one instruction on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 14, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 21, 28.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, July 14, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 21, 28.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, July 14, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 21, 28.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, July 14, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 21, 28.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, July 12, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 19, 26.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, July 14, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 21, 28.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, July 15, 10-10:30 a.m. Also July 22, 29.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, July 14, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 21, 28.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, July 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 22, 29.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, July 14, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 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.
