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
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 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also Nov. 29.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, November 23, 6-7:30 p.m. Also Nov. 30.
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 23, 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. 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.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, December 1, 4-5 p.m. Also Dec. 8, 15.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, December 1, 3-5:30 p.m.
Need Assistance with the Health Insurance Marketplace?
Whether you’re uninsured, or just want to explore your choices, the Health Insurance Marketplace may have coverage that’s right for you, fits your budget, and meets your needs. Licensed Healthcare Navigators will be available to assist with exploring insurance options under the Affordable Care Act. Call 414-270-4677 for an appointment. Walk-ins will also be accepted if the navigator does not have an appointment.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Saturday, December 3, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Also Dec. 10, 17.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Friday, December 2, 1-5 p.m. Also Dec. 9, 16.
Tippecanoe Festival of Lights
Welcome the beginning of the holiday season with crafts and refreshments at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Saturday, December 3, 1-3 p.m. 1-2 pm: Learn about holidays all over the world and make and take home fun arts and crafts. 2-3 pm: Enjoy a holiday tea party with sandwiches, cookies and tea.
FOR TEENS
Career Exploration
Whether you have a few careers in mind or you haven’t given the future much thought at all, this workshop will help you kick-start your career exploration process at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, November 30, 5-7 p.m. Designed for high school students, this workshop will be fun, free, and chock-full of tools and resources from the career planning experts. Plus, we’ll have food! 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, December 1, 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 the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Monday, November 28, 6:30-7 p.m. Hear stories about our amazing eyes and play vision games. Free vision screenings follow the 30-minute story time.
Elephant and Piggie Goodbye Party
Say “goodbye” and “thank you” to the beloved characters Gerald and Piggie as we celebrate all of the laughter and fun of the Elephant and Piggie book series by Mo Willems.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, November 30, 5-6 p.m.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, November 29, 5-6 p.m.
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Listen to the story of the gingerbread man and create your own miniature gingerbread house at Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Saturday, December 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bring your family, your imagination, and creativity. Registration required; register online at www.mpl.org or call 414.286.3011.
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 21, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also Nov. 28.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Saturday, December 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Time for Lunch. This delicious unit uses fun songs, rhymes, stories, vocal play, instrument play, and focused listening activities to explore the theme of food.
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, December 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, November 30, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, December 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, December 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 9, 16.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, December 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
FOR CHILDREN
Cooking with Kids
Interested in cooking? Find out firsthand what cooking is all about at the Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, November 21, 2-3 p.m. Discover kid-friendly recipes, learn about nutrition and try out a bunch of new foods. Also Nov. 22, 23.
Wii U
Like video games? Play cool games on the Wii U gaming system at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, November 29, 4-5 p.m.
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 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Monday, November 21, 4:30-6 p.m. Also Nov. 28.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, November 22, 3:30-5 p.m. Also Nov. 29
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Saturday, November 26, 5:30-7 p.m.
Saturdays at Central
Meet an instrument at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, December 3, 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
Chess Club at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, December 3, 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, December 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, December 1, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, December 1, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, December 1, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, November 29, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, December 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, December 2, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Dec. 9, 16.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, December 1, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, December 2, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 9, 16.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, December 1, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 8, 15, 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.