Upcoming Milwaukee Public Library events

After School Art Workshop

Drop-in art program sponsored by Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.) for children in grades K5 to 5. Listen to a story, then work on imaginative art activities relevant to the book or artist theme for the day.

Monday, Feb. 4, 4-5:30 p.m.

Atkinson Library

 

Black Cinema Film Series: Sisters of Selma

Watch the story of the unsung heroes of the voting rights marches. Presented in collaboration with Blk-Art, History and Culture and M.L. King Library.

Monday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m.

Martin Luther King Library

 

Super Science for Super Kids

Bring your friends to make things that fly and spin, create your own musical instrument and get in touch with your inner mad scientist. For ages 6-12.

Monday, Feb. 4, 6-7:30 p.m.

Zablocki Library

 

Bay View Kinnickinnic Knitters

A knitting circle dedicated to expanding knitting skills through the participation of knitters of all experience levels. Bring any knitting project along for conversation and camaraderie among knitters.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Bay View Library

 

African-American Bingo

Celebrate Black History culture with a few games of African-American Bingo, followed by crafts and a snack.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Villard Square Branch

African-American Crafts & Culture

Build a time line of Black History events. Join with friends to build crafts that reflect African cultural contributions. Snacks provided.

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.  Also Feb. 13, 20, 27.

Washington Park Library

 

MLK Reading and Craft

Join a community reading of Martin’s Big Words for inspiration before creating posters to portray dreams for a better world. Refreshments provided.

Thursday, Feb. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Atkinson Library

 

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The Making of Milwaukee with John Gurda

Milwaukee historian and author John Gurda will present a PowerPoint program that captures the

Milwaukee community’s history.

Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.

Centennial Hall Loos Room, 733 N. Eighth St.

 

10-cent Used Book Sale

Used book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library. All proceeds benefit

the library.

Saturday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Central Library

 

From Page to Stage

Learn about Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s new production Underneath the Lintel from director

C. Michael Wright and actor James Ridge.

Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m.

Central Library

 

 

Black History Month Events

Feb. 9: Black History Month Book Club – Central (12-1 p.m.)

Feb. 11: Black History Month Jeopardy – Zablocki (3:30-4:30 p.m.) Ages 6-12.

Feb. 11: Black History Month Read-In – Center Street (4:30-7:30 p.m.)

Feb. 11: Black History Month Read-In with Ald. Milele Coggs – M.L. King (5-6 p.m.)

Feb. 11: Black History Month Read-In – Capitol (5-7:45 p.m.)

Feb. 18-22: African-American Adventures at Washington Park Library (5-6 p.m.)

Feb. 18: Black History Month Read-In – Mill Road (6-7 p.m.)

Feb. 18: Black History Month Read-In – Villard Square (6:30-7:30 p.m.)

Feb. 19: Black History Month Book Club – Central (6-7 p.m.)

Feb. 21: A History of Jazz in America – Villard Square (3:30-5 p.m.)

Feb. 26: Black History Month Jeopardy – East (6:30 p.m.) All ages.

Feb. 27: Black History Month Jeopardy – Forest Home (5-6 p.m.) Ages 6-12.

Feb. 27: Black History Month Jeopardy – Forest Home (6-7 p.m.) Teens.

Feb. 27: Family Art Night: My Community – M.L. King (5:30-6:30 p.m.)

 

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Feb. 9: Your Credit Report @ Atkinson Library – (3-4 p.m.)

Feb. 10: Schuster’s & Gimbels: Milwaukee’s Beloved Department Stores – Central (2-4 p.m.)

Feb. 11: Your Credit Report @ Mill Road Library – Mill Road (6-7:30 p.m.)

Feb. 13: Teen Ice Cream Challenge – Bay View (5-6:30 p.m.)

Feb. 13: So You’re Thinking About Going to College? – M.L. King (5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Feb. 14: Small Business Resources 101 – Central (12-1 p.m.)

Feb. 18: Super Science for Super Kids – Center Street (2-3:30 p.m.)

Feb. 19: Treasures of the Great Lakes Marine Collection – Central (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Feb. 19: Build It! – Capitol (4-5:30 p.m.)

Feb. 20: Food is Fuel! – Villard Square (4-5:30 p.m.)

Feb. 20: Bilingual Family Play Date – Zablocki (6-7 p.m.)

Feb. 21: Researching Your Family Tree – Central (12-1 p.m.)

Feb. 21: Food is Fuel! – Bay View (4-5:30 p.m.)

Feb. 21: Move Your Body! – M.L. King (4-5:30 p.m.)

Feb. 23: Skeins of Milwaukee – Central (1:30-3:30 p.m.)

Feb. 28: Patent Searching 101 – Central (12-1 p.m.)

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