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 EVENTS
Introduction to Asian-Indian Cooking
Join Rosy Sachdeva from Bharat Mart for a night of Indian cooking at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Tuesday, June 18, 6-7:30 p.m. During the hands-on cooking class, all participants will be introduced to a variety of staple spices used in Indian kitchens. After seeing, smelling, tasting, and learning about the spices, all attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to cook Basmati rice and lentil soup. At the end of the session, guests will taste the food they helped prepare. Registration required; call 414.286.3011 or register online at mpl.org.
A Suffragette in America: Reflections on Prisoners, Pickets and Political Change
Published for the first time, this book by the leading English militant suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst details her tours of America in 1911 and 1912, centering on Milwaukee, the city Pankhurst came to in order to meet the people who were in the fight to champion the marginalized and oppressed. Katherine Connelly edited and wrote the introduction to the book. A biographer of Sylvia Pankhurst, Connelly will present the book and the researchshe performed while bringing the book to print at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, June 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Community Room 1. Books will be available for sale by Boswell Book Company.
EXHIBITS
And There’s The Humor of It: Shakespeare and the Four Humors
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. – May 13 thru June 21
The now discarded theory of the four bodily humors—blood, bile, melancholy, and phlegm— pervades the plays of William Shakespeare (1564-1616). In his time, the four humors were understood to define peoples’ physical and mental health, and determined their personality, as well. Carried by the bloodstream, the four humors bred the core passions of anger, grief, hope, and fear—the emotions conveyed so powerfully in Shakespeare’s comedies and tragedies. “And there’s the humor of it”: Shakespeare and the Four Humors explores the role played by the four humors in several of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays through beautiful imagery and rare books from both the National Library of Medicine and the Folger Shakespeare Library, and examines more modern interpretations of the four humors in contemporary medicine.
Rashes to Research: Scientists and Parents Confront the 1964 Rebella Epidemic
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. – May 30-July 11
During the rubella epidemic that raged in 1964, 20,000 children were born with serious heart, hearing, and vision problems related to rubella exposure during pregnancy. While the nation’s scientists rushed to create a vaccine and develop better screening tests, families faced difficult, complicated decisions about current and future pregnancies. This exhibit highlights the work of researchers and parents to limit the impact of rubella in the years before an effective vaccine nearly eliminated the disease from the United States. The U.S. National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition.
PROGRAMS
Zine Exchange Celebration
Zines are small magazines with a rich art and social history of finding community, expressing creativity and radically participating in society through noncommercial means. This Zine Exchange at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave. on Monday, June 17, 6-7:30 p.m., is a culmination celebrating the art of those who participated in the Zine workshops. Completed zines must have been returned to the Tippecanoe Branch by Monday, June 10 to be included in this Zine Exchange.
Let’s Talk Investing
If you are curious about investments, or thinking about your retirement, join library business staff for this free program at the M.L. King Branch, 310 W. Locust St., Monday, June 17, 6-7:30 p.m. This no pressure presentation will cover basic investments terms, tips from the experts, and resources available from the library.
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, June 18, 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.
Consumer Rights Clinic with Legal Action of Wisconsin
The Consumer Rights Clinic is a free community based legal clinic for people who have unresolved debt issues, have frequent contact with debt collectors, or are considering bankruptcy as a debt solution. Consumer rights attorney are on site to educate on consumer rights and answer debt related questions at the Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Tuesday, June 18, 3-5 p.m. There are income restrictions to participate. Call (414) 278-7722 to learn more and schedule to attend a session.
Gathering Art, Stories and Place Artist Residency Workshops
Join our artist-in-residence, Celeste Contreras, for this creative art workshop at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Wednesday, June 19, 4-6 p.m. Celeste will be focusing on cyanotype, screen printing, drawing and cardboard books. The artist residency program is a part of the Gathering Art, Stories and Place project in collaboration with Artists Working in Education and supported in part by an award from the National Endowment of the Arts, with additional support from the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation. Artists-inresidence are chosen for one year to lead weekly community art programming resulting in permanent and temporary public art installations. For more information about Gathering Art, Stories and Place please visit mpl.org/gasp. Also July 3, 17, August 7, and 21.
BYOD: Bring Your Own Device
Learn how to download eBooks, magazines, and music to your device by making an appointment with a librarian. The appointment can over Overdrive, RBDigital, Hoopla, or Freegal Music. Appointments are available between 6-7:30 p.m. at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, June 19, 6-7:30 p.m. Sign up by 2 p.m. on Wednesday in person or over the phone. Also June 26.
Summer Read-in
Work on completing your Summer Reading Program activities! Everyone is invited to read alone, or read out loud in a group at the Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Thursday, June 20, 2-3 p.m.
100 Things to do in Milwaukee Before You Die
Brew City native and author Jenna Kashou loves exploring and writing about the people and places in her everevolving hometown. With her insider’s perspective, this indispensable guidebook will help you navigate Milwaukee’s nooks and crannies, new hot spots, and iconic sites. Get your hands on the new and improved second edition of 100 Things to Do in Milwaukee Before You Die at the Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Friday, June 21, 2-3 p.m. Stay for a fun and engaging presentation about the new sights and spots in our growing city.
Get Crafty at King
Hang out with other crafty people and join in a craft project for adults, families, and teens at the M.L. King Branch, 310 W. Locust St., Saturday, June 22, 2-4 p.m. Each time there will be a different craft to make and take home. Supplies and instructions will be provided. Featuring: Paper Straw Art.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
East Branch Book Club
Join the discussion of The Hate u Give by Angie Thomas at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, June 18, 7-8 p.m.
Bay View Book Club for Adults
Join the discussion of The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan at the Bay View Branch, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Wednesday, June 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
FOR TEENS
Open Maker Time
Hang out, mess around, and geek out at the library! Come with a specific project in mind, pick from our menu of project options, or collaborate with other teens hanging out in the space at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 1-4:30 p.m.
Game Jam Days
Professional game developers will be on hand to coach you through the process of making your own video game at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Monday, June 17, 12-7 p.m. We’ll have equipment and software on hand for you to use. Plus, we’ll have tons of food and there will be the chance to hang out with other video game enthusiasts. Whether or not you have any experience with coding or game design, you will find the tools and resources you need to get started on your game at a Game Jam Day. Hosted in partnership with Cream City Coders and i.c.stars.
Puzzle Games Galore!
Do you like to do puzzles but can’t get your friends and family to play along? Come on down to take part in our puzzle party with fellow puzzle enthusiasts at the Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Tuesday, June 18, 24 p.m. Also July 30.
Make It with Mod-Podge!
Explore the many uses of mod-podge and decoupage your world at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, June 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your own object to decoupage, or use materials provided to create a beautiful, unique notebook or paper bowl to take home!
FOR FAMILIES
Puzzles, Board Games, and More
A night of fun for the whole family with puzzles for all ages at the Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, June 17, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Try out some new games or play a classic. Try your hand at simple origami. Snacks will be provided.
Music & Movement Story Time
Let’s move and groove together during this musically motivated story time at the Central Library, 814 W.Wisconsin Ave., Monday, June 17, 6:15-7 p.m. Bring your enthusiasm and dance moves. Instruments provided. Also June 24.
Baby Story Time
Share simple stories, playful songs, and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, June 18, 9:30-10 a.m. For children ages 0-12 months, with a caregiver. Also June 25.
Pride Story Time
Celebrate the LGBTQ community during National Pride Month by wearing your rainbow colors and joining us in an inclusive story time full of songs, movement, and activities at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Tuesday, June 18, 6-7 p.m.
Play and Learn
Imaginative play for families with young children at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, June 19, 5-7 p.m. Veterinary Clinic. Pretend to be a veterinarian by checking temperatures, updating shots, and performing necessary treatment for our animal friends.
Play and Learn
PRESENTED IN SPANISH. Imaginative play for families with young children at the Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Wednesday, June 19, 6-7 p.m. Dinosaur Dig. Learn about dinosaurs and paleontologists through stories and play. Pretend to be a paleontologist at a dig site, see how long a real brachiosaurus was, make your own fossil, and more!
Cool Down Play Time
Get out of the heat and spend quality family time while getting to know other parents and caregivers at our summer play time at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Friday, June 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Also June 28.
Fun with Bubbles Story Time
Join us for a fun bubbly story time that combines stories, songs, and rhymes with sensory play to help develop fine motor skills and problem solving at the Bay View Branch, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Portion of program may be held outside, weather permitting.
Pajama Story Time
Families with young children are invited to come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend for stories, songs, and rhymes designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Monday, June 17, 6:30-7 p.m. Also June 24.
Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Tuesday, June 18, 5-6 p.m.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, June 18, 6:30-7 p.m. Also June 25.
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, June 20, 10:30-11 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also June 27.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, June 19, 9:30-10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Repeated at 10:45 a.m. Also June 26.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, June 20, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Also June 27.
Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For children ages 1-4 and a parent or guardian. Also June 27.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 and a parent or guardian. Also June 27.
Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 and a parent or guardian. Also June 27.
Story Time
Young children and their caregivers are invited for fun stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child care centers are welcome.
Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also June 27.
Bay View Branch, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Also June 27.
Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Thursday, June 20, 10-10:30 a.m. Also June 27.
Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, June 17, 4-4:30 p.m. Also June 24.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, June 18, 10:30-11 a.m. Also June 25.
Martin Luther King Branch, 310 W. Locust St., Thursday, June 20, 10-10:30 a.m. Also June 27.
Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Also June 27.
Washington Park Branch, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Thursday, June 20, 10:30-11 a.m. Also June 27.
FOR CHILDREN
Melted Crayon Art
Create your own unique abstract art by melting crayons onto canvas at the Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, June 17, 2-3:30 p.m.
Sow and Grow
Learn about plants that you can grow in the city like flowers and food at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Tuesday, June 18, 2-3 p.m.. Decorate a recycled container and plant something of your own. Take it home to watch it grow!
Paws and Read
Read out loud to a cuddly canine! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs will bring furry friends to provide support and build confidence as beginning, struggling or reluctant readers become Super Readers!
Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Tuesday, June 18, 2-3 p.m.
Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Tuesday, June 18, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Make Your Own Moon Sand
Make your own moon sand by combining simple household ingredients with regular sand. Learn about some of the science behind how moon sand works and take some home for more sculpting fun!
Washington Park Branch, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, June 18, 5-6 p.m.
MPL Express @ Silver Spring, 5550 N. 64th St., Wednesday, June 19, 5-7 p.m.
STEAM Wednesdays @ Atkinson
On Wednesdays the Children’s Area turns into a STEAM Lab. Experiment with a variety of materials at the Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Wednesday, June 19, 1-3 p.m. JUNE: Amusement Park Design. Also June 26.
Snack Hack!
Enjoy a free healthy snack in the Cargill Community Kitchen at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Thursday, June 20, 3:30-4 p.m. All school-aged children 18 and younger are invited to eat a simple snack and learn the importance of healthy eating. No registration required. Generously supported by Pete’s Fruit Market. Also June 27.
Saturdays at Central
Dragon Jamboree at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, June 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Are you a dragon fanatic? Listen to epic stories, spread your wings, and sink your fangs into a fierce craft celebrating these mythical creatures.
Summer Saturday Afternoons at Central
Emoji Party at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, June 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Join us for this super fun, emoji-tastic program. Activities include: Guess that emoji book title, Emoji fortune telling and an emoji cookie decorating contest to name a few. Cell phone not required.
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.