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
Job Fair Workshop
Learn strategies, tips and tactics to prepare yourself for success at this workshop at Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, August 22, 12-1:30 p.m. Resume Workshop and Mock Interview Sessions will be available after the workshop. Please bring your current resume if you plan to attend Resume Workshop. Then plan to attend the Metcalfe Job Fair to be held at Center Street Library on Tuesday, August 30, from 1-4 p.m.
Florentine Opera Company Sister Carrie Book Club
In anticipation of the world premiere of a new American opera, Sister Carrie, join the Florentine Opera
Company in an exploration of the groundbreaking Theodore Dreiser novel of the same name at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Monday, August 22, 6-7 p.m. Sister Carrie follows Carrie Meeber, a young woman from rural Wisconsin on the eve of the 20th century as she migrates to the big city and ultimately becomes a Broadway star. Sessions include visits from Florentine Opera Company guests and exclusive previews from the opera! Please register in advance. Also Aug. 29.
Art Night: Joseph Cornell Shadowboxes
Make your own personal shadowbox diorama at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, August 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Fun and ridiculous materials will be provided or bring your own. Use found objects, personal photographs and unusual 3D materials. Learn about the famous shadowbox “surrealist” Joseph Cornell.
Spotlight Exhibit Series
The Spotlight Exhibit Series will showcase rotating exhibits from the Milwaukee Public Library’s Rarities Collection twice a month at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, August 23, 12-7 p.m. in the 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.
Book to Art Club
Engage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way! 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, August 23, 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, August 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also Aug. 30.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, August 24, 6-7:30 p.m. Also Aug. 31.
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, August 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet new chess enthusiasts while improving your strategy.
Green Home Series: Master Gardener Composting Class
A master gardener from UW-Extension will explain how to start your own successful backyard composting system at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, August 24, 6:30-7:30 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, August 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join us the last Saturday of each month (with the exception of holidays). There is free 2-hr. street parking on Saturdays.
The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Presents: How to Grow Garlic
Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow in your garden. Let Joey and Holly Baird teach you how to grow the tastiest garlic right outside your back door at the Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Saturday, August 27, 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.
The Paradox of Being a Black Police Office in Today’s Society
Presented by Corey Saffold at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Saturday, August 27, 2-3 p.m. Officer Corey Saffold is a law enforcement professional in Madison originally from Milwaukee, and is known in the community for his volunteerism and his work with youth of all ages and demographic backgrounds. Officer Saffold will address the paradox of being a Black officer during a time when police are often not trusted, especially among the African-American community. Officer Saffold will offer his strategy for engaging the community at large around issues that have also affected him personally. This event is brought to you by the Wisconsin Humanities Council.
BOOK DISCUSSION
History Buff Book Club
Join the discussion of A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator’s Rise to Power by Paul Fischer at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, August 25, 5-7 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
Schiltz Audubon Nature Center: Reptiles & Amphibians
Get a hands-on look at the snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs and salamanders of Wisconsin at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, August 24, 2-3 p.m. Learn about the many adaptations, structural and behavioral, that these creatures have made.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.,
Saturday, August 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pete the Cat. Join us for fun with our friend “Pete the Cat.” After story time, we will play games inspired by Pete’s adventures.
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 22, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also August 29.
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 24, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Aug. 31.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, August 25, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, August 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, August 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian.
FOR CHILDREN
Back-to-School
Getting ready for school? Have fun playing board games and playing bingo to win cool back-to-school prizes at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, August 22, 4-5 p.m.
Draw Your Own Comic
Time to laugh with comic book reading time! After that, make your own story with lots of colorful drawings. Use a comic strip template and fill it in with your own creative art and stories at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, August 24, 6-7 p.m. Learn to draw your favorite book characters, too!
Saturdays at Central
Major Music for Minors at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, August 27, 10:30 a.m. Sing, listen and play rhythm instruments while moving to music. Children develop motor, listening and sequencing skills, learn to take turns, share, concentrate and develop and an appreciation for music.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Bucket Drumming at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, August 27, 2-2:45 p.m. Make music with a 5-gallon bucket and a pair of drumsticks. Learn basic rhythm patterns and create an original piece of music to accompany a traditional story.
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 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, August 25, 10:30-11 a.m.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, August 25, 10:30-11 a.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, August 25, 10:30-11 a.m.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, August 23, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Aug. 30.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, August 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, August 26, 10-10:30 a.m.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, August 25, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, August 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, August 25, 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.
