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 EVENT
The Capital Times: A Proudly Radical Newspaper’s Century Long Fight for Justice and Peace with
Coauthor John Nichols
Take a look back at the first 100 years of Madison’s Capital Times newspaper in a new book by editors, and coauthors, Dave Zweifel and John Nichols, The Capital Times: A Proudly Radical Newspaper’s Century Long Fight for Justice and Peace, published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Coauthor John Nichols will share stories from the “proudly radical” newspaper’s history at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, December 20, 6-7 p.m.
EVENTS
Treasures of the Great Lakes Marine Collection
Learn about a different aspect of the Milwaukee Public Library’s Great Lakes Marine Collection at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, December 19, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the second floor Krikelas Room. Of special interest to divers and genealogists, the program is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history.
Basic Skills: Make Your Own Ornaments
Celebrate the holidays by making your own ornament at the Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Tuesday, December 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Be ready to get crafty and creative! This program is targeted towards adults with special needs or learning disabilities.
DIY Terrarium Workshop
Design and plant your own small potted garden with a variety of succulents at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Tuesday, December 19, 4:30-6 p.m. Beautify your own space or use as a unique gift.
Trivia @ Tippecanoe
Play trivia with fellow enthusiasts for fun and prizes at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave.,
Wednesday, December 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Featuring Star Wars.
Fiber Arts Group
Gather to knit or crochet with help from a volunteer at the M.L. King Branch, 310 W. Locust St., Thursday, December 21, 12-3 p.m. Great for beginners who want to learn a new skill and for those with experience who want to meet other fiber arts enthusiasts. Also Dec. 28.
Researching Your Family Tree
Start investigating your family history at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Thursday, December 21, 12-1 p.m. A Humanities librarian will offer a brief introduction to library resources available for beginning genealogists.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
East Branch Book Club
Join the discussion of Commonwealth by Ann Patchett at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday,
December 19, 7-8 p.m.
Bay View Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout at the Bay View Branch, 2566 S.
Kinnickinnic Ave., Wednesday, December 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
FOR TEENS
From Phone 2 Film
So…your phone is full of selfies and videos. Learn how to turn your videos and photos into a short film with music and dialogue using a free, web-based program at the Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Tuesday, December 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
FOR FAMILIES
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.).
Bay View Branch, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Monday, December 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Wednesday, December 20, 4-5:30 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 18, 6:30-7 p.m. Come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend.
Build 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 at the Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Tuesday, December 19, 5-6 p.m. Registration required; register online or call 286-3011.
Play & Learn
PRESENTED IN SPANISH. Imaginative play for families with young children at the Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Wednesday, December 20, 6-7 p.m. Post Office. Create a card, letter or package and take turns setting up routes, delivering and receiving mail at the pretend post office.
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 Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, December 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 28.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, December 20, 9:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 27.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St. Thursday, December 21, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 28.
Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Thursday, December 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 28.
Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, December 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Also Dec. 28.
FOR CHILDREN
LEGO Brick Fun
Join other LEGO brick enthusiasts and see what you can create from the bottom up at the Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Tuesday, December 19, 4-5 p.m. Bring your imagination and creativity and we’ll provide the bricks.
Wii U Wednesdays
Have after school fun with the Wii U at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, December 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m. We’ll have snacks and board games, too! Featuring Mario Kart.
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 Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Thursday, December 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 28.
Bay View Branch, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, December 21, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 28.
Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, December 21, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Dec. 28.
Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, December 18, 4-4:45 p.m.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, December 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also Dec. 26.
Martin Luther King Branch, 310 W. Locust St., Thursday, December 21, 10-10:30 a.m. Also Dec. 28.
Mill Road Branch, 6431 N. 76th St., Thursday, December 21, 10:30-11 a.m. Also Dec. 28.
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.