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
Spotlight Exhibit Series
The Spotlight Exhibit Series will showcase rotating exhibits from the Milwaukee Public Library’s Rarities Collection at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, November 8, 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.
Patent Searching 101
Central Library business librarians will explain the seven-step strategy for conducting a patent search at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, November 10, 12-1:30 p.m. This program is free and offered monthly. While librarians cannot do a patent search for you, these monthly programs will demonstrate how to get started by following the USPTO guidelines.
NaNoWriMo Rescue
Have you set out on your National Novel Writing Month adventure only to find yourself…stuck? Join writing coach and the author Rochelle Melander for a writing workshop that will help you overcome writer’s block and solve those pesky plot problems at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, November 12, 10-11 a.m. in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room.
The Rep’s A Christmas Carol
Milwaukee Repertory Theater artists will perform carols and share information about the company’s brand new adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” premiering at the Pabst Theater this holiday season at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, November 12, 12-12:30 p.m. A great opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate Charles Dickens’ beloved novel.
Welcome to Bronzeville: A Theater and Spoken Word Workshop for Teens with First Stage
First Stage’s play, Welcome to Bronzeville, is a beautiful celebration of a historic and revered Milwaukee
neighborhood near the Martin Luther King branch. Participants in this workshop at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St. on Saturday, November 12, 1-3 p.m. will perform a scene from the play hand-in-hand with Sheri Williams Pannell, playwright and director of Welcome to Bronzeville; participate in a Spoken Word workshop; and perform spoken word creations in response to the themes in Welcome to Bronzeville. Registration is required. Please register online at mpl.org, or call 286-3011. This event is designed for all ages, particularly teens 13-18. Participants will receive a coupon for discounted tickets to the play courtesy of First Stage. Welcome to Bronzeville will run from January 13 to February 5, 2017, at the Todd Wehr Theatre, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Ayurveda: The Science of Life Through Local and Seasonal Foods.
Ayurveda Health Counselor Intern Sarah Christman will present a free program on the natural health system benefits of Ayurveda featuring the use of local and seasonal foods at Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Saturday, November 12, 1-2:30 p.m.
Coffee & Coloring
Shake off the mid-week blues with a creative outlet to color and enjoy a cup of coffee at the Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Wednesday, November 9, 12-1:30 p.m. Coloring sheets and supplies provided as well as free coffee while supplies last. Drop in and take a break! Also Nov. 16, 23, 30.
Color Your Way to Calm
Sit back and relax by enjoying adult coloring after a long day of being a grown-up. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided:
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, November 8, 5-7 p.m.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, November 10, 4-5 p.m. Also Nov. 17.
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, November 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also Nov. 15, 22, 29.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, November 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Also Nov. 16, 23, 30.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, November 12, 2-3:30 p.m.
BOOK DISCUSSION
Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, November 9, 6-7 p.m.
FOR TEENS
Get Your FAFSA Done!
In collaboration with the College Access Center and College Goal Wisconsin, MPL is proud to offer FREE & professional on-site assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the form students need to complete each year to be considered for grants and loans to help pay for college. Attend and you will not only have the opportunity to complete your FAFSA, you will also be entered for a chance to win a scholarship! Students should attend with a parent or guardian if possible. For teens ages 13-18.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Zablocki Library¸3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Wednesday, November 9, 6-7:45 p.m.
Library Chill
Come hang out in the library, bring your friends, and unwind after school at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, November 10, 4-5 p.m. Each session will include an activity, like gaming or an art project–or just relax, snack and chat! For teens 13-18.
College Application Lab
Need some help applying to college? Whether you’re just starting to think about college or you already have a draft in progress, the Milwaukee Public Library is here to help at M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Wednesday, November 9, 6-7:15 p.m. During our College Application Labs, we’ll have current undergraduate students from local universities on hand to offer you personalized assistance, no matter how far along you are in the process of applying to college. For teens ages 13-18.
Teen Job Center
Need help finding a job? Drop by our teen job center for helpful tips and tricks, access to a computer, and help from a librarian at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, November 10, 4-5:30 p.m. For teens ages 13-18.
FOR FAMILIES
Amazing Eyes Story Time
Learn all about eyes at this special story time with staff from Prevent Blindness Wisconsin at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, November 10, 10-10:30 a.m. Hear stories about our amazing eyes and play vision games. Free vision screenings follow the 30-minute story time.
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) at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Friday, November 11, 10:30-11 a.m. Hearing children are welcome to attend.
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, November 7, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also Nov. 14, 21, 28.
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, November 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Nov. 17.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, November 9, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Nov. 16, 23, 30.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, November 10, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Nov. 17.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, November 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian. Also Nov. 18.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, November 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian. Also Nov. 17.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Saturday, November 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stretching with Storybooks. Stre-e-etch while reading books with YogaConnects LLC.
FOR CHILDREN
Crazy 8 Math
Play fun games and activities that get kids hooked on math at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, November 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Also Nov. 16.
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.).
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Wednesday, November 9, 4-5:30 p.m. Also Nov. 16, 23.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Monday, November 7, 4:30-6 p.m. Also Nov. 14, 21, 28.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, November 10, 4-5:30 p.m. Also Nov. 17.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Saturday, November 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Also Nov. 19, 26.
Saturdays at Central
Instrument exploration at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, November 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Explore an instrument and the musical concepts of rhythm, pitch, and tempo with teachers from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and become a mini-musician by trying a child-sized instrument.
Saturday Afternoon at Central for ‘Tweens
Cooking with Kids at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, November 12, 2-3 p.m. Interested in cooking? Find out firsthand what cooking is all about. Discover kid-friendly recipes, learn about nutrition and try out a bunch of new foods.
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, November 10, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Nov. 17.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, November 10, 10:30-11 a.m. Nov. 17.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, November 10, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Nov. 17.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, November 10, 10:30-11 a.m. Nov. 17.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, November 8, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Nov. 15, 22, 29.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, November 10, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Nov. 17.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, November 11, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Nov. 18.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, November 10, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Nov. 17.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, November 11, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Nov. 18.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, November 10, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Nov. 17.
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.
