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.
EXHIBIT
Tapestry Unlimited
This 11th international unjuried, small format hand-woven tapestry exhibition is on display at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. from July 26 through August 11. Organized and presented by American Tapestry Alliance: Honoring Tradition, Inspiring Innovation.
Reception: Meet the artists and view the beautiful and intricate hand woven tapestries on display at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. on Friday, August 5, 12-2 p.m.
EVENTS
Film: Too Many Candles. Milwaukee Gun Violence
In this new documentary, Wisconsin Public Television explores the pain inflicted by the scourge of violence, law enforcement response, and new programs providing hope. A discussion follows with special guest Tamika Johnson at Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, August 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn
Enjoy lunch on us and discover something new over your lunch hour that will assist in making you a great parent at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, August 3, 12:15-1 p.m. 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. Career Exploration: A Parent’s Guide. Learn about tools and techniques you can use to help your child explore careers.
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, August 4, 3-5:30 p.m. Coloring sheets, art supplies and hot tea will be provided.
Solar Power Hour with Milwaukee Shines
Learn how the solar group buy partnership between the City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office’s Milwaukee Shines program and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association program can help Milwaukee residents invest in lower cost solar installations through the power of volume purchasing. Attend the information session right after our Green Roof Tour (10 a.m.) at Central Library¸814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.
The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Presents: Basics of Canning
Join Holly Baird, an award-winning home-canner, as she presents the do’s and dont’s of canning, useful techniques and great canning tips at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Saturday, August 6, 2-3 p.m. Joey & Holly Baird are the founders of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener who appear on youtube, podcasts and magazines presenting information on how to grow food organically and reuse found items, and offer tips on home canning and simple home living.
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, August 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, August 3, 6-7:30 p.m. Also Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31.
FOR TEENS
Library Olympics – Summer Reading Celebration Party
(For teens ages 13-18)
Bring your competitive spirit and get ready to win at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, August 2, 5-7 p.m.! Celebrate all the reading you did over the summer at the Library Olympics Party in honor of the 2016 Summer Games in Rio. We’ll have food, music, and crazy games set up all over the library. Plus, we’ll announce the Grand Prize Winners of the Teen Summer Reading: Put Your Face in a Book! program and give away 10 Kindle Fires!
FOR FAMILIES
BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) Family Story Time
Enjoy stories, finger plays, and music on a summer evening in Zablocki Library’s courtyard, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, August 1, 6:15-7 p.m. (if it rains we will move inside). Get Ready for the Fair – Hear stories about cows, pigs, and other farm animals you see at the fair and enjoy crafts and games.
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, August 1, 6:30-7 p.m. Space is limited so please arrive early. Program will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Also Aug. 8.
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, August 1, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also August 8, 15, 22, 29.
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 at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Wednesday, August 3, 1-3 p.m. 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!
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.,
Saturday, August 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Beach Days. We’ll enjoy favorite songs and dances, do an Octopus Hula, jump on a banana boat, and then snuggle up and happily relax to gentle beach sounds and songs.
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, August 3, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, August 4, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, August 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a
parent or guardian. Also Aug. 12, 19, 26.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, August 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
FOR CHILDREN
Saturdays at Central
Grocery Store pretend play at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. The Grocery Store is a perfect place for children to explore learning opportunities and reading and writing in a real life situation.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Chess Club at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, August 6, 1-2:30 p.m. Open play chess for all levels. One-on-one instruction on a first-come, first-served basis.
Summer Reading Programs
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, August 1, 2 p.m.: R.E.T.C. Reptile Education.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Tuesday, August 2, 2 p.m.: Fox and Branch.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, August 3, 12:30 p.m.: Magician Rick Allen. Repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Wednesday, August 3, 2 p.m. Fox and Branch.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, August 4, 2 p.m.: Magician Rick Allen.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, August 2, 2 p.m.: Buggy Olympics.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, August 3, 2 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo.
M.L.King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, August 2, 2 p.m.: Fitting in Fitness.
Summer Reading Programs (CONTINUED)
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, August 4, 2 p.m.: R.E.T.C. – Reptile Education.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, August 3, 2 p.m.: Pirates Away.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Monday, August 1, 2 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Monday, August 1, 12:30 p.m.: Duke Otherwise. Repeated at 1:45 p.m.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, August 1, 2 p.m.: Ready Readers.
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, August 4, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, August 4, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, August 4, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, August 4, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, August 2, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Aug. 9, 16, 23, 30.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, August 4, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, August 5, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Aug. 12, 19, 26.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, August 4, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, August 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Aug. 12, 19, 26.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, August 4, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Aug. 11, 18, 25.
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.
