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
ACE: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, and abandonment can have a significant impact on immediate mental and physical health, as well as increase the risk for long-term consequences. Learn about these Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their relation to brain development at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Monday, September 12, 12-1 p.m. Presented by ACE interface trainer, Michael Joranger, LCSW. Mr. Joranger has more than 30 years of child welfare experience in a variety of settings.
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, September 12, 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 Sept. 19.
Legal and Financial Planning for Individuals with Health Concerns
This two-part program is designed to help individuals affected by dementia, their care partners and family members better understand the legal and financial issues that may have an impact on them. Learn the importance of advanced planning, identify steps for getting legal, financial and future care plans in place, be familiar with specific legal issues, future care options and financial issues pertaining to dementia at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Monday, September 12, 6-7:30 p.m. Continued on Monday, Sept. 19.
Trivia @ Tippecanoe
Play trivia with others and test your knowledge of the television program Doctor Who at the Tippecanoe
Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, September 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
Spotlight Exhibit Series
The Spotlight Exhibit Series will showcase rotating exhibits from the Milwaukee Public Library’s Rarities Collection every month. 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 in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room of Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, September 13, 12-7 p.m.
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, September 13, 5-7 p.m. Coloring sheets, art supplies and hot tea will be provided.
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, September 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also Sept. 20, 27.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, September 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Also Sept. 21, 28.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, September 13, 6-7 p.m. Also Sept. 20, 27.
Researching Your Family Tree
Start investigating your family history at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, September 15, 12-p.m. A Humanities librarian will offer a brief introduction to library resources available for beginning genealogists.
Doors Open Milwaukee
Take mini guided tours of the Central Library dome, attic, Green Roof, Open Archives and basement at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. See the new Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin Women Artists exhibit on the second floor, take a peek in the Old Board Room, Chinese Room and the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room.
25-Cent Used Book Sale
Used book sale sponsored by Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library in Community Room 1 at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the library. Friends members may enter sales 30-minutes before the public with current membership card. There will be a 2-for-1 sale in the Bookseller Used Book Store during the sale. Coincides with Doors Open Milwaukee.
Tippecanoe Walking Tour
Join a walking tour of the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Saturday, September 17, 12- 1 p.m. Learn about its fresh sustainable features and take in new spaces like the Secret Garden, rain garden and bioswales. Ask questions, learn fun facts and enjoy a leisurely stroll through this neighborhood landmark. Also Sept. 24.
BOOK DISCUSSION
Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, September 14, 6-7 p.m.
FOR TEENS
MKE Mixers Makerspace Program
Do you enjoy making your own tech projects? MKE Mixers will be at the library to help you explore and create cool makerspace projects at the M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Saturday, September 17, 2:30-4 p.m. For teens ages 13-18. Presented in partnership with the Teen Advisory Board.
FOR FAMILIES
Rainbow Fairy Party
Listen to an excerpt from one of the Rainbow Fairies books, participate in Rainbow Fairy activities and a craft at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Wednesday, September 14, 4-5 p.m.
Ballet Story Time
Staff from the Milwaukee Ballet will share stories and demonstrate ballet positions in this special story
time.
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, September 16, 10-10:30 a.m.
ASL Story Time for Children
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 (ASL) will be presented at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Friday, September 16, 10:30-11 a.m. Hearing children are welcome to attend.
Curiosity Day!
Celebrate Curious George’s 75th birthday by getting curious at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Saturday, September 17, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us throughout the day as we explore some of Curious George’s favorite things, including a scavenger hunt.
Adventures in African American Art
Learn about Black History while creating a piece of keepsake art at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Saturday, September 17, 12:30-2 p.m. Bring something to incorporate into your collage or use materials provided. Enjoy prizes and snacks, too. For children ages 7-18 and their families.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.,
Saturday, September 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Down on the Farm. Let’s all work the farm together because “many hands make light work.” We’ll pretend to plant, care for, and harvest our produce, then sell our wares to customers.
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, September 12, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also Sept. 19, 26.
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.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Sept. 22, 29.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, September 14, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and
under with a parent or guardian. Also Sept. 21, 28.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, September 15, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Sept. 22, 29.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, September 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian. Also Sept. 23, 30.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian. Also Sept. 22, 29.
FOR CHILDREN
Wii U
Like video games? Play cool games on the Wii U gaming system at the Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, September 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Exploratorium
Explore science, technology, engineering, art and math with our eco-focused STEAM sessions at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Tuesday, September 13, 4-5 p.m. Use a mixture of recycled materials and high-tech equipment to get creative! For kids ages 8-12. Also Sept. 20, 27.
Cooking with Kids
Interested in cooking? Find out firsthand what cooking is all about at Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, September 13, 4-5 p.m. Discover kid-friendly recipes, learn about nutrition and try out a bunch of new foods. Also Sept. 20.
VHS Case Upcycle
Transform old VHS cases into a handbag, keepsake box, or a cool pencil case at Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, September 14, 6-7 p.m. We’ll provide the supplies you provide the imagination!
LEGO Club
We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity! Join other LEGO enthusiasts and see what you can build!
Bring your imagination, we’ll bring the bricks.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, September 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Also Sept. 21.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, September 12, 4-5 p.m.
Saturdays at Central
The Colors of Nature at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, September 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Read picture books about colors and then experiment with flower pounding and leaf etching to create beautiful cards, bookmarks, and more. Bring a favorite real flower or leaf from home to use in your art.
Saturday Afternoon at Central for ‘Tweens
Chess Club at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, September 17, 1-2:30 p.m. Open-play chess for all levels. One-on-one instruction provided 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, September 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Sept. 22, 29.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Sept. 22, 29.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Sept. 22, 29.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Sept. 22, 29.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, September 13, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Sept. 20, 27.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Sept. 29.
No story time Sept. 22
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, September 16, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Sept. 23, 30.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Sept. 22. No story
time Sept. 29.
Tippecanoe Library, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, September 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Also Sept. 23, 30.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, September 16, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Sept. 23, 30.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, September 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Sept. 22, 29.
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.
