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.
LIBRARY LOUD DAYS SPECIAL EVENT
Haunted Central
For two days, Saturday, October 22, sundown (5:57 pm) to 10 p.m. and Sunday, October 23, 1-5 p.m. at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., we’re turning the library into one giant haunted house for all ages. There will be “haunted-themed” activities throughout. And of course, the main attraction, the truly haunted part, is an actual part of the library no one ever sets foot in. And for good reason. We call it, the Forbidden Fourth Floor. Enter, if you dare!
SPECIAL AUTHOR EVENT
Meet the Author: Jacqueline Woodson
The acclaimed New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming delivers her first adult novel in twenty years, Another Brooklyn. Meet Jacqueline Woodson in Centennial Hall, 733 N. Eighth St., Friday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at this event co-sponsored by the YWCA and Boswell Book Company. A book signing follows the event.
EVENTS
Green Home Series: Winterize Your Home
Join the City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office and learn how to make your home more comfortable, save money, and save energy through the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, October 17, 5-5:45 p.m.
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, October 18, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Of special interest to divers and genealogists, the program is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history.
MLK Fiber Arts Social
Bring your knitting, crocheting, beading, or other needlework project and join others at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, October 18, 5:30-7 p.m. while you work on your project. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and to share and learn new skills.
Meet the Author: Matthew Prigge
Join author Matthew Prigge as he shares stories of mystery, murder and mayhem during Milwaukee’s early history at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Tuesday, October 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prigge is the author of Milwaukee Mayhem: Murder and Mystery in the Cream City’s First Century.
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 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also Oct. 25.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, October 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Also Oct. 26.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, October 18, 6-7 p.m. Also Oct. 25.
Craig Siemsen Sings Songs of the Earth
Singer and songwriter Craig Siemsen will perform a new show featuring songs of the earth and of our time on this wonderful planet we call home at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, October 19, 6-7 p.m. With humorous anecdotes and compelling stories, Siemsen will tell of adventure and calls to action, and offer reflections on natural places.
Researching Your Family Tree
Start investigating your family history at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, October 20, 12-1 p.m. A Humanities librarian will offer a brief introduction to library resources available for beginning genealogists.
Tippecanoe Walking Tour
Join a walking tour of the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., on Saturday, October 22, 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. 29.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Bay View Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of Persuasion by Jane Austen at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Wednesday, October 9, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Branch Book Club
Join the discussion of Shutter Island by Dennise Lehane at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, October 18, 7-8 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
Harvest Fest Celebration
Enjoy seasonal fun for families including crafts and live entertainment at the Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Tuesday, October 18, 5:30-7 p.m. featuring Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals.
Halloween Happenings @ Your Neighborhood Library
Halloween Spooktacular
Presented by Mad Science
See spectacular chemical reactions, fantastic forces, bubbling potions and more at Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Tuesday, October 18, 5-5:45 p.m.
Gross-out Goosebumps Halloween.
Shivers, chills and goosebumps! Wear a Halloween costume, enjoy a treat and listen to a scary Goosebumps story at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Saturday, October 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Space is limited.
Amazing Eyes Story Time
Learn all about eyes at this special story time with staff from Prevent Blindness Wisconsin at Forest Home Library, 14323 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, October 20, 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 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Happy Birthday, Clifford. Celebrate the 50th birthday of the beloved
storybook character Clifford by reading, singing, and making a party favor to take home.
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 Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Wednesday, October 19, 6-7 p.m. Bakery Shop. Put on your apron, roll up your sleeves and preheat the oven. Take turns being the baker, the server and the customer at the pretend bakery.
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 17, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also Oct. 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 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 27.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, October 19, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and
under with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 26.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, October 20, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 27.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, October 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 28.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, October 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4
with a parent or guardian. Also Oct. 27.
FOR CHILDREN
Wii U
Like video games? Play cool games on the Wii U gaming system at Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, October 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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 18, 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.
Storytelling 101 with Milwaukee Public Television
Discover your inner author and illustrator with Milwaukee Public Television at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 76th St., Tuesday, October 18, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Learn the basics of storytelling with hands-on activities, and continue the fun with a craft to take home. Learn the details for entering your original book in this year’s MPTV KIDS Writers’ Contest.
Cooking with Kids
Interested in cooking? Find out firsthand what cooking is all about at the Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Wednesday, October 19, 4-5 p.m. Discover kid-friendly recipes, learn about nutrition and try out a bunch of new foods.
Exploratorium
Explore STEM concepts with this fun and educational series of afterschool programs emphasizing creativity and hands-on learning at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, October 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. For ages 8-12. Also Oct. 27.
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 18, 4-5 p.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Wednesday, October 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Also Oct. 26.
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 19, 4-5:30 p.m.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, October 17, 4-5:30 p.m. Also Oct. 24, 31.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, October 20, 4-5:30 p.m. Also Oct. 27.
Saturdays at Central
Musical Exploration with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, October 22, 10:30-11:30 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 an appreciation for music.
Saturday Afternoon at Central for ‘Tweens
Bucket Drumming at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, October 22, 2-3 p.m. Make music with nothing but a 5-gallon bucket and a pair of drumsticks in this program from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Participants will 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, October 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 27.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, October 20, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Oct. 27.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, October 20, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Oct. 27.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, October 20, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Oct. 27.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, October 18, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Oct. 25.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, October 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 27.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, October 21, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Oct. 28.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, October 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 27.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, October 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 28.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, October 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Oct. 27.
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.
