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
Intellectual Property for Innovators
The Midwest Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office presents an educational workshop introducing intellectual property concepts to startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., on Monday, July 18, 1-2 p.m.. Led by Dr. Christal Sheppard, Regional Director of the Midwest Regional USPTO, this session is designed for those interested in learning about navigating the patent and trademark systems and the resources available to innovators from the USPTO. The Milwaukee Public Library is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Treasures of the Great Lakes Marine Collection
Learn about a different aspect of the Milwaukee Public Library’s Great Lakes Marine Collection at Central Library¸ 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, July 19, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the second floor Krikelas Room. Of special interest to divers and genealogists, the program is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history.
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 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also July 26.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, July 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Also 27.
Black Cinema Film Series
In collaboration with Blk-Art, History & Culture, the Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. will present award-winning documentaries highlighting African American history and achievement. Screenings will be presented with discussion sessions and are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, July 19, 6-7:30 p.m.: Ethnic Notions (1986). Directed by Marlon Riggs.
Covering more than one hundred years of United States history, this film traces the evolution of Black
American caricatures and stereotypes that have fueled anti-Black prejudice. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Green Home Series: Second Chance Gardening
There’s still time to plant wholesome homegrown food. Get tips and advice from a UW-Extension master
gardener at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, July 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Researching Your Family Tree
Start investigating your family history at the library. A Humanities librarian will offer a brief introduction to library resources available for beginning genealogists at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, July 21, 12-1 p.m.
BOOK DISCUSSION
East Branch Book Club
Join the discussion of The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector’s Story by Hyeonseo Lee at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, July 19, 7 p.m.
Bay View Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Wednesday, July 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
Game Night at the Library
Play various board games and put puzzles together, try out the Wii and enjoy snacks at the Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Tuesday, July 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
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 Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., on Wednesday, July 20 at 1 p.m., then head over to Washington Park and use what we’ve learned to explore the park until 3 p.m. For children of all ages, parents welcome!
Winnie the Pooh Celebration
Celebrate A.A. Milne’s classic Winnie the Pooh with a Winnie the Pooh story, craft, game and snack at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Wednesday, July 20, 2-3 p.m.
Book Explorers
Families are encouraged to join the fun at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, July 21, 4-5 p.m. as we read aloud the first chapter of a book, followed by a fun activity, craft or game. Books will be chosen at a 4th-6th grade reading level.
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 18, 6:30-7 p.m. Space is limited so please arrive early. Program will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Also July 25.
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, July 18, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also July 25.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.,
Saturday, July 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fun with Food. Grab a book, have a listen, take a look. Listen to
stories that sound yummy, make a fruit kabob for your little tummy.
Play and Learn
PRESENTED IN SPANISH. Families with children ages 5 and younger are invited to a fun-filled hands-on interactive hour of stories and play activities at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, July 20, 6-7 p.m. Camping. 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.
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 20, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under
with a parent or guardian. Also July 27.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, July 21, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a
parent or guardian. Also July 28.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, July 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a
parent or guardian. Also July 29.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, July 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also July 28.
FOR CHILDREN
Captain Underpants
If you love Captain Underpants books, play underwear toss, bingo and trivia, and listen to an excerpt from one of the books in the series at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, July 18, 6-7 p.m.
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 Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, July 19, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturdays at Central
Eating the Alphabet at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. Learn about upper and lower case letters while being introduced to tasty foods from around the world stories.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Cool Chemistry Concoctions at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 23, 2-3 p.m. Join Mr. Todd for this fun and interactive science program using things easily found in most households.
Summer Reading Programs
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, July 18, 2 p.m.: Buggy Olympics.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m.: Korean Drumming.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, July 20, 12:30 p.m.: Korean Drumming. Program is repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Wednesday, July 20, 2 p.m. Ready Readers.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, July 21, 2 p.m.: Ready Readaers.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m.: Fox and Branch.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, July 20, 2 p.m.: Buggy Olympics
M.L.King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m.: R.E.T.C. – Reptile Education.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, July 21, 2 p.m. Fox and Branch.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, July 20, 2 p.m.: Fire and Ice.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Monday, July 19, 2 p.m.: Fox and Branch.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Monday, July 18, 12:30 p.m.: Up, Up and Away. Program is repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, July 18, 2 p.m.: Korean Drumming.
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 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 28.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, July 21, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 28.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, July 21, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 28.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, July 21, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 28.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, July 19, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 26.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, July 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 28.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, July 22, 10-10:30 a.m. Also July 29.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, July 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 28.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, July 22, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 29.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, July 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also July 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.
