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
Indie Author Day
Celebrate Indie Author Day with a series of workshops at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, October 8, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. including:
Great Beginnings /Great Endings: Starting and Ending Your Novel with a Bang! – 10:30-11:30 am
Discuss ways to grab a reader’s attention and keep it. Bring your favorite first and last line of a novel, and share your own first/last lines with the group for feedback.
Writers Critique Group Meet and Greet – 1-2:30 pm
Heddy Keith, Milwaukee Writers’ Circle, will discuss the critiquing process and how to create and manage your own writers’ critique group. Meet other local writers and discuss your work!
Indie Author Showcase – 3-4:30 pm
Independent authors will share their experiences with the self-publishing and marketing process. Bring your questions! Are you an independent author? Share your experiences!
Sneak Peek of The Rep’s Man of LaMancha
Artists from Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s “Man of La Mancha” will perform songs from the iconic Broadway musical at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, October 8, 12-12:30 p.m. Learn more about the Tony Award-winning show based on Cervantes timeless tale of love and adventure, “Don Quixote.”
The Paradox of Being a Black Police Officer in Today’s Society
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 at the Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Saturday, October 18, 2-3 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wisconsin Humanities Council.
Small Business Resources 101
Learn how to find the right information to help you start your own business at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, October 6, 12 noon-1 p.m. Central Library business librarians will offer a free monthly program on useful print and electronic resources for small business planning.
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, October 6, 3-5:30 p.m. Coloring sheets, art supplies and hot tea will be provided.
Tippecanoe Walking Tour
Join a walking tour of the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., on Saturday, October 8, 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 Oct. 15, 22, 29.
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, October 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also Oct. 11, 18, 25.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, October 5, 6-7:30 p.m. Also Oct. 12, 19, 26.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, October 4, 6-7 p.m. Also Oct. 11, 18, 25.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, October 8, 2-3:30 p.m.
BOOK DISCUSSION
Zablocki Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr at Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Wednesday, October 5, 1-2 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
Harvest Fest Celebration
Enjoy seasonal fun for families including crafts and live entertainment.
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Saturday, October 8, 2-3 p.m. featuring the celebration of seasonal change with the Rhythms of the African Diaspora and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Monday, October 3, 6-6:45 p.m. featuring the music of Fox and Branch.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, October 5, 6-6:45 p.m. featuring Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, October 5, 6-6:45 p.m. featuring
songwriter/storyteller Clare Norelle.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Saturday, October 8, 2:30-3:30 p.m. featuring live owls from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, October 3, 6:15-7 p.m. featuring Pint Size Polkas with Uncle Mike.
Ballet Story Time
Staff from the Milwaukee Ballet will share stories and demonstrate ballet positions in this special story time at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, October 6, 10:30-11 a.m.
Amazing Eyes Story Time
Learn all about eyes at this special story time with staff from Prevent Blindness Wisconsin at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, October 4, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Hear stories about our amazing eyes and play vision games. 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, October 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Rhyme Around Town. Use your imagination to hit the town: down the street to the bake shop, the cobbler’s shop, the grocery store and even the doctor’s office.
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, October 3, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31.
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, October 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 13, 20, 27.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, October 5, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and
under with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 12, 19, 26.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, October 6, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 13, 20, 27.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, October 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 14, 21, 28.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, October 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 13, 20, 27.
FOR CHILDREN
Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium
Join us for a dramatic reading from the Goosebumps book, Phantom of the Auditorium at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Monday, October 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Members from First Stage will talk about the process of writing a play, bringing characters to life, and more.
LEGO Club
We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity! Join other LEGO enthusiasts and see what you can build at Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, October 4, 4-5 p.m. Bring your imagination, we’ll bring the bricks. Also Oct. 11, 18.
Exploring Your Neighborhood @ Washington Park Library
Learn what makes the Washington Park neighborhood so special at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, October 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m. We’ll have activities, books and crafts, as well as special guests from the Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park. Also Oct. 11, 18.
Dream Keepers Writing Circle
Calling all young writers ages 9-13. Work on your writing project and share it with other young writers at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Tuesday, October 4, 4-5:30 p.m. Students will spend the first part of the session writing, with writing prompts and encouragement from author and writing coach Rochelle Melander. During the second half of the session, students will share these stories with each other, learning how to listen for key story elements and give helpful feedback. Also Oct. 18.
Truck Studio Art Workshop
A drop-in program designed for children in Grades K5-5. Participants will work on imaginative art activities relevant to a book or artistic theme for the day. Presented by Artists Working in Education, Inc. (A.W.E.).
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, October 5, 4-5:30 p.m. Also Oct. 12, 19.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, October 3, 4-5:30 p.m. Also Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Thursday, October 6, 4-5:30 p.m. Also Oct. 13.
Saturdays at Central
Yoga Sensory Story Time at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, October 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Use your arms to chomp like a crocodile or balance like a monkey swinging through the trees. Presented by Marquette Speech/Language Therapy graduate students Brook O’Brien and Stephanie Sears.
Saturday Afternoon at Central for ‘Tweens
National Chess Day – Chess Celebration at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, October 8, 1- 2:30 p.m. Join us for a library celebration of all things chess in honor of National Chess Day.
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, October 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 20, 27. No Story time Oct. 13.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, October 6, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Oct. 20, 27. No Story Time Oct. 13.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, October 6, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Oct. 20, 27. No Story Time Oct. 13.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, October 6, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Oct. 20, 27. No Story Time Oct. 13.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, October 4, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Oct. 11, 18, 25.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, October 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 20, 27. No Story Time Oct. 13.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, October 7, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Oct. 14, 21, 28.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, October 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 20, 27. No Story Time Oct. 13.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, October 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 14, 21, 28.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, October 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 20, 27. No Story Time Oct. 13.
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.
