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.
SPECIAL AUTHOR EVENTS
Gingerbread Christmas with Jan Brett
Welcome to the world of Jan Brett! Renowned children’s author illustrator Jan Brett will visit Milwaukee as part of her 2016 tour to share her newest book Gingerbread Christmas in Centennial Hall, 733 N. Eighth St., Sunday, December 4, beginning at 10 a.m. Jan’s presentation will be followed by a book signing, a chance to meet Hedgie, Jan’s favorite friend from The Mitten and The Hat, photo opportunities of Jan’s tour bus specially wrapped in artwork from Gingerbread Christmas and more! Books will be available for purchase from Boswell Book Company. The presentation begins at 10 a.m., but plan to stay for more holiday family fun. Please arrive an hour before the signing to see and take photos of the tour bus. Jan will do her very best to sign all of the books that time permits. If time does not permit for signing of every book, special signed bookplates featuring Jan’s artwork will be provided.
Anarchy in Bay View’s Little Italy
Local history writer Anna Passante will perform as Edna Dunlop (1874-1965), the first female assistant city editor of the Milwaukee Journal, at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, December 5, 6-7 p.m. Dunlop will present the book, Anarchy in Bay View’s Little Italy, September 9, 1917, and the Shocking Aftermath authored by Anna Passante. Sponsored by the St. Francis Historical Society.
Pistols and Petticoats: 175 Years of Lady Detectives in Fact and Fiction
Meet Erika Janik, award-winning author, historian, and the executive producer of Wisconsin Life on Wisconsin Public Radio as she tells the story of women’s very early place in crime fiction and their public crusade to transform policing at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, December 6, 6-7 p.m.
EVENTS
Lunch and Learn
Enjoy lunch on us and discover something new over your lunch hour that will assist in making you a great parent at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, December 7, 12:15-1 p.m. We’ll provide Cousins Subs, chips and water. Doors open at noon. Lunch will be available starting at noon. Registration is required; call 414.286.3011. Seating is limited. Books for Gift-Giving: The Grown-up Edition. Join us for a round-up of the hottest titles of 2016 that your family and friends will delight in finding under the gift wrap. There’s something for everyone, including the sport nut, cooking fanatic and cozy fiction reader in your life.
Say Cheese! Digital Photography @ MPL
Curious about digital photography? Take photos of the library and learn how to capture terrific images, edit and enhance photos and manage your collection. Cameras will be provided. Registration is required; call 286-3011 or online at mpl.org.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Wednesday, December 7, 1-3 p.m. Also Friday, December 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Tuesday, December 6, 2-4 p.m. Also Friday, December 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Monday, December 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Also Thursday, December 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tippecane Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, December 5, 2-4 p.m. Also Tuesday, December 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Wednesday, December 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Also Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Get Crafty at King
Learn to make beads out of old magazines and string them together to make jewelry at M.L. King Library, 310
- Locust St., Saturday, December 10, 2-4 p.m. Tools, supplies and instructions 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, December 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Also Dec. 13, 20, 27.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, December 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Also Dec. 14, 21, 28.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, December 10, 2-3:30 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, December 7, 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 Dec. 14, 21, 28.
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 8, 4-5 p.m. Also Dec. 15.
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.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, December 5, 4-7 p.m. Also Dec. 12, 19.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Tuesday, December 6, 4-7 p.m. Also Dec. 13, 20.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Saturday, December 10, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Also Dec. 17.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Friday, December 9, 1-5 p.m. Also Dec. 16.
BOOK DISCUSSION
Zablocki Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom at Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Wednesday, December 7, 1-2 p.m.
FOR TEENS
Girls in Tech
Meet female professionals in a variety of technology careers and participate in fun activities to learn what it’s like to be a Girl in Tech at Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Wednesday, December 7, 5-7 p.m. Designed for young women in middle or high school. Event planned in partnership with Girls in Tech Milwaukee. For teens ages 13-18.
Murder Mystery Night
Do you enjoy a good murder mystery? Come to our “killer” Murder Mystery Night and you will be part of the action! Each participant will receive a description of their character and will act out a part of the story. Don’t miss this “to die for” event at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, December 10, 2-4 p.m. in the second floor Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room. For teens ages 13-18. Registration is required. Please call 286-3011 to register. Presented in partnership with the Teen Advisory Board.
FOR FAMILIES
Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Listen to the story of the gingerbread man and create your own miniature gingerbread house. Bring your family, your imagination, and creativity. Registration required; register online at www.mpl.org or call 414.286.3011.
Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, December 5, 4:30-6 p.m.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Monday, December 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Tuesday, December 6, 4-6 p.m.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Tuesday, December 6, 6-7 p.m.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Saturday, December 10, 2-3 p.m.
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, December 5, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. Also Dec. 12, 19.
Play & Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Saturday, December 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Pete the Cat. Join us for fun with our friend “Pete the Cat.” After story time, we will play games inspired by Pete’s adventures.
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 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, December 7, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 14, 21, 28.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, December 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Friday, December 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 16.
Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, December 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
FOR CHILDREN
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, December 6, 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 Dec. 20.
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.).
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, December 6, 5:30-7 p.m. Also Dec. 13.
Saturdays at Central
Stretching with Stories at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, December 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Str-e-e-tch with reading stories with YogaKids Milwaukee LLC. Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters read about in a book.
Saturday Afternoon at Central for ‘Tweens
Yoga for Tweens at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, December 10, 2-3 p.m. Learn fun yoga poses and breath play that help strengthen the body increase focus and concentration, relieve stress, and help you feel great. Led by Stephanie Sandy of YogaConnects.
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 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, December 8, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, December 8, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, December 8, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, December 6, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 13, 20, 27.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave., Thursday, December 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
M.L. King Library, 310 W. Locust St., Friday, December 9, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Dec. 16.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, December 8, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 15, 22, 29.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Friday, December 9, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 16.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, December 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 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.