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.
EXHIBIT
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
Fiber Arts With Friends
Bring your yarn and needles or crochet hook and share your latest fiber arts project or start something new at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, July 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tea and coffee will be provided while supplies last.
Monday Movie Series
Free movie: Brimstone & Glory at the Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Monday, July 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. A cinematic poem celebrating the energy and technical virtuosity of Mexico’s National Pyrotechnic Festival.
Crosswords, Coloring & Contemplation
Perk up your afternoon by working on a crossword puzzle, a coloring sheet, or your own creative, contemplative project at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, July 3, 12-1:30 p.m. Hot beverages, crosswords, and coloring supplies provided by the library, while supplies last.
Gathering Art, Stories and Place Artist Residency Workshops
Join our artist-in-residence, Celeste Contreras, for creative art workshops all summer long! Celeste will be focusing on cyanotype, screen printing, drawing and cardboard books at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Wednesday, July 3, 4-6 p.m. 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-in-residence 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 17, August 7, 21.
BYOD: Bring Your Own Device
Learn how to download eBooks, magazines, and music to your device by making an appointment with a librarian at the East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Wednesday, July 3. The appointment can cover Overdrive, RBDigital, Hoopla, or Freegal Music. Appointments are available between 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Sign up by 2 p.m. on Wednesday in person or over the phone. Also July 10, 17 , 24, 31.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
ESL Book Club
Practice your English reading comprehension and conversational skills by discussing short stories from All the Names They Used for God: Stories by Anjali Sachdeva at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Monday, July 1, 6-7 p.m. Pick up a copy of the book at the library prior to discussion. July: “Anything You Might Want,” “Manus,” and “Pleiades.”
Vegetarian Cookbook Club
Plant-based diets are good for you and your planet! Try recipes at home, then discuss each cookbook with fellow food enthusiasts at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, July 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cookbooks are available to check out at the Tippecanoe Branch welcome desk one month prior to discussions. No food will be prepared at meetings. Please choose one of the following two books to discuss: Salad Samurai or Protein Ninja by Terry Hope Romero.
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 Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Tuesday, July 2, 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.
Bibliomania
Discuss popular Young Adult titles chosen by you at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Tuesday, July 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Books for our next book club are listed on Milwaukee Public Library’s social media and at the Mitchell Street Branch. Be sure to stop in! Books available to place on reserve from other locations.
DIY Duct Tape
Create your own change pouch, wristlet, or wallet and hone your ingenuity by creating usable accessories from household supplies at the Martin Luther King Branch, 310 W. Locust St., Wednesday, July 3, 2-3 p.m.
Saturday Treats
Relax and make a fun treat with friends at the Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Saturday, July 6, 2:30-4 p.m. Show off your cooking skills and learn new techniques. We will try out new recipes and revisit old favorites like chocolate chip cookies.
FOR FAMILIES
World UFO Day Story Time
The aliens are coming! Celebrate this historic day with some alien stories and a craft at the Bay View Branch, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Tuesday, July 2, 3-4 p.m.
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., Tuesday, July 2, 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.
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, July 1, 6:30-7 p.m. Also July 8, 15, 22, 29.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, July 2, 6:30-7 p.m. Also July 9, 16, 23, 30.
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, July 1, 6:15-7 p.m. Bring your enthusiasm and dance moves. Instruments provided. Also July 8, 15, 22, 29.
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, July 2, 9:30-10 a.m. For children ages 0-12 months, with a caregiver. Also July 9, 16, 23, 30.
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, July 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Also July 12, 19, 26.
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.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, July 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Repeated at 10:45 a.m. Also July 10, 17, 24, 31.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Thursday, June 27, 10-11:30 a.m. For children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian.
Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Thursday, June 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For children ages 1-4 and a parent or guardian.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Thursday, June 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 and a parent or guardian.
Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Thursday, June 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For children ages 1-4 and a parent or guardian.
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.
Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Monday, July 1, 4-4:30 p.m. Also July 8, 15, 22, 29. Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Tuesday, July 2, 10:30-11 a.m. Also July 9, 16, 23, 30.
FOR CHILDREN
Summer Reading Programs
Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Monday, July 1, 2 p.m.: Amani’s World
Bay View Branch, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Monday, July 1, 2 p.m.: Beaks & Talons.
Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Monday, July 1, 12:30 p.m.; repeated at 1:45 p.m.: Miss Kim’s Amazing Animals.
Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.: Miss Kim’s Amazing Animals.
East Branch, 2320 N. Cramer St., Tuesday, July 2, 2 p.m.: Owls: Designed for Darkness.
M.L. King Branch, 310 W. Locust St., Tuesday, July 2, 2 p.m.: Sky Stories with Wehr Nature Center.
Mitchell Street Branch, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.: Beaks & Talons.
Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.: Magician Rick Allen – Beyond Belief.
Washington Park Branch, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.: Reach for the Moon with Mad Science.
Zablocki Branch, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., Monday, July 1, 2 p.m.: Book Jacket Bingo.
Build with LEGO Bricks
Get the creativity flowing using LEGO Bricks. Join others and see what you can create together. This activity helps to develop 21st century skills such as problem-solving and collaboration.
M.L. King Branch, 310 W. Locust St., Monday, July 1, 2-3 p.m.
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 6, 2-3:30 p.m.
Kids Can Cook
Interested in cooking? Find out first-hand what cooking is all about at the Capitol Branch, 3969 N. 74th St., Tuesday, July 2, 4-5 p.m. Discover kid-friendly recipes, learn about nutrition, and try out a bunch of new foods.
Drawing Class
These basic drawing techniques are simple to learn but difficult to master. Have fun drawing with perspective and adding shadows to give your drawings depth at the Washington Park Branch, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd., Tuesday, July 2, 5-6 p.m.
Book Jacket Bingo
Play bingo based on contemporary children’s literature at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wednesday, July 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Also July 17, 31.
Paws and Read
Read out loud to a cuddly canine at the Tippecanoe Branch, 3912 S. Howell Ave., Saturday, July 6, 1-2 p.m. The Alliance of Therapy Dogs will bring furry friends to provide support and build confidence as beginning, struggling or reluctant readers become Super Readers!
Saturdays at Central
Dough Much Fun at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Let’s play with playdough! Try out different types of playdough and leave with a simple recipe for making your own!
Summer Saturday Afternoons at Central
Build with LEGO Bricks at the Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Saturday, July 6, 2-3:30 p.m. Get the creativity flowing using LEGO Bricks. Join others and see what you can create together. This activity helps to develop 21st century skills such as problem-solving and collaboration.
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.