Calendar of Events
For the Milwaukee Public Library • September-December, 2017 • Family events Special Month Celebrations...p. 3 Fall Family Programs at Tippecanoe...p. 4 Art Workshops with A.W.E...p. 5 Play and Learn...p. 6 • Children ages 0 – 5 Story Times...p. 13 • Children ages 6 – 12 Teacher in the Library...p. 2 Saturdays at Central...p. 8 Afterschool Crafts & Activites...pp. 10-11 Seasonal Programs...p. 12 • ‘Tweens (children ages 8-12) Saturday Afternoons for ‘Tweens...p. 9 • Child care teachers Continuing Education classes...pp. 14-15 in Spanish...p. 15 • Programas en español Para familias...p. 7 Para proveedores de cuidado infantil...p. 15 • Library locations and hours...p. 16 • Registration information...p. 2
A Message From the City Librarian and Mayor mpl.org Welcome to Fall! It is back-to-school time for students and the Milwaukee Public Library is here to support your child’s school success. Library collections are filled with books that will both assist with homework and inspire reading for pleasure. MPL also offers programs for all ages, from story times to afterschool programs. Story times are designed to develop literacy skills in young children, while our afterschool programs provide enriching and fun learning experiences for older students. The library is the place to read, learn and connect. Don’t forget that the best back-to-school supply for your child is a free Milwaukee Public Library card. Visit any MPL location with your child to sign-up for a card.
Program Registration Information Programs that require registration will note that in the description. There are three ways to register: 1) By phone ― call 286-3011 | 2) In person ― see any librarian, or | 3) Online at mpl.org. Use the Events, Programs and Classes Calendar under RESOURCES to search for your class or program and fill out the registration information. Photography at Milwaukee Public Library Programs For program promotion purposes, from time to time photographs may be taken of participants. If you do not wish to have your child’s photo taken, please notify the photographer and/or librarian.
Teacher in the Library Teachers are available after school at selected libraries to assist students in grades 1 through 8 and their parents with homework help, academic support and encouragement. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Mondays-Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 pm; Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Mill Road Mitchell Street (bilingual/Spanish)—opening fall 2017 Mondays-Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 4-6:30 pm; Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm Atkinson Capitol M.L. King Washington Park Bay View Center Street Villard Square Teacher in the Library will resume on Monday, September 11. Service at MItchell Street Branch begins Monday, October 2.
Teachers will help students: • focus • use appropriate learning strategies • find the best resources for completing their homework assignments • find books appropriate for their reading level Teachers will help parents: • learn ways to help their children at home with school assignments • by answering questions they have regarding their child’s homework
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Atkinson Bay View Capitol Center Street Mitchell Street (bilingual Spanish teacher available) Martin Luther King Mill Road Villard Square Washington Park
For Families Picture Book Month Story Time Celebrations
Picture Book Party
Share stories, songs, and rhymes while exploring picture book illustration styles. Children will make art inspired by the books we read. East Mondays, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, 6-7 pm
Dress as your favorite picture book character and celebrate National Picture Book Month with activities based on favorite stories and characters. Tippecanoe Tuesday, Nov 14, 6-7 pm
Celebrate the enjoyment picture books bring to children. This four-week series of half-hour story times explores various picture book illustrators. Zablocki Mondays, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30-7 pm Listen to a story for inspiration, then create your own picture book. Bring your imagination we’ll provide the materials. Martin Luther King Wednesday, Nov 8, 6-7 pm Mitchell Street Saturday, Nov 11, 2-3 pm
Picture Book Crafternoon Celebrate National Picture Day Month by creating a craft inspired by famous picture book illustrators! Center Street Tuesday, Nov 14, 4:30-5:30 pm Villard Square Tuesday, Nov 14, 3:30-4:30 pm
Pete the Cat Make your own Pete the Cat to join you on your cool and groovy adventures. Inspired by the Pete the Cat series by James Dean and Eric Litwin. Atkinson Monday, Nov 13, 4:30-5:30 pm
Fish Tales Celebrate National Picture Book month with fish stories by Leo Lionni, Lucy Cousins and others. We’ll be creating our own aquariums to take home. Mill Road Monday, Nov 20, 6-7 pm
Native American History Month Native American Stories & Craft
American Indians of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts celebrates with stories and a traditional beading project for the entire family. Artist Barbara Gross is a member of the Red Lake Nation of Ojibwas and the Bear clan. She also enjoys sharing stories that her mother would have heard as a child. Participants will make a beaded bear sachet. Mitchell Street Tuesday, Nov 28, 6-7 pm
Schlitz Audubon will demonstrate the significance of indigenous creatures to the American Indian way of life by incorporating live animals in this program. Supported by a grant from the Dutton Foundation. Tippecanoe Tuesday, Nov 28, 6-7 pm
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Wild Fall Series at Tippecanoe for Families Visit Tippecanoe Branch throughout the fall to enjoy some wild programming thanks to a grant from the Dutton Foundation.
These programs will be held during Tippecanoe’s usual story time on Friday mornings.
Screech Owl at Midnight Hollow Story time comes to life in this interactive program presented by Schlitz Audubon. Children will enjoy the tale of a tenacious screech owl family with artifacts and a live Eastern Screech Owl. Friday, Sep 15, 10:30-11:30 am
Owling Wehr Nature Center presents the story of Goodnight Owl by Pat Hutchings. Explore the adaptations of these nighttime prowlers using mounts and artifacts, and make an owl puppet to take home. Friday, Oct 13, 10:30-11:30 am
Vulture View Tallulah, Schlitz Audubon’s resident Turkey Vulture, will help children explore a day in the life of nature’s cleanup crew with an interactive story time. Friday, Nov 10, 10:30-11:30 am
Winter Sleepers Enjoy Karma Wilson’s story Bear Snores On with Wehr Nature Center. Children earn about animal shelters and hibernation and create a paper plate cave craft with animals from the book. Friday, Dec 15, 10:30-11:30 am
The Myth and Magic of Reptiles and Amphibians Join Schlitz Audubon for an interactive presentation with live creatures and a focus on native species. Tuesday, Sep 12, 6-7 pm
Tree-rific Colors Educators from Wehr Nature Center will share Zoe Hall’s Fall Leaves Fall, followed by an interactive activity. Children will create a special tree with fingerprint leaves to take home. Tuesday, Sep 26, 6-7 pm
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Owls: Designed for Darkness Owl ambassadors from Schlitz Audubon will answer your questions and provide a first-hand encounter with these rarely seen raptors. Tuesday, Oct 17, 6-7 pm
International Sloth Day GEE Funny Farm will bring Abish the sloth as well as other unique animals to celebrate International Sloth Day. Learn all about these amazing creatures! Saturday, Oct 21, 1:30-2:30 pm
Web Weavers Spin a room-sized spider web! Wehr Nature Center will present Eric Carle’s The Very Busy Spider and teach children about spiders’ weaving and varied use of webs. Participants will make a spider craft to take home. Tuesday, Oct 24, 6-7 pm
Dinosaurs, What’s New? Celebrate DINOvember! Take an adventure-filled trip back to prehistoric times with real dinosaur bones and fossils presented by Schlitz Audubon. Learn about new discoveries and theories and explore the mysterious world of dinosaurs. Monday, Nov 6, 6-7 pm
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For Families Build Your Own Mill Road Branch Mill Road Branch is getting a new building! Build and create your own library with everyday objects. Mill Road Monday, Sep 18, 6-7 pm
Celebrate Autumn Truck Studio Art Workshops presented by Artists Working in Education, Inc. (A.W.E.) A drop-in program designed for children in Grades K5-5, although older siblings are welcome. Each visit begins with an A.W.E. artist reading aloud a story or two and then discussing the book or illustrator. Participants will then work on imaginative art activities relevant to the book or artistic theme for the day. This is a great opportunity to be creative, try new techniques and have fun expressing your artistic point of view. Everyone gets to take home their creations. Families are encouraged to attend and make art together! This program is a collaboration between the Milwaukee Public Library and Artists Working in Education, Inc. Atkinson Mondays, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 4-5:30 pm Bay View Thursday, Oct 5, 4-5:30 pm; Mondays, Dec 4, 11, 18, 6-7:30 pm Capitol Thursdays, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 16, 4-5:30 pm Center Street Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 4-5:30 pm Central Saturdays, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-3:30 pm East Fridays, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 3:30-5 pm Martin Luther King Mondays, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, 4:30-6 pm Mill Road Fridays, Nov 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 3:30-5 pm Mitchell Street Wednesdays, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 4-5:30 pm Tippecanoe Wednesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 4-5:30 pm Villard Square Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-5:30 pm Washington Park Tuesdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30 pm Zablocki Saturdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2:30-4 pm
Celebrate the season with pumpkin decorating and autumn-themed books and snacks. Mill Road Monday, Oct 23, 6-7 pm
Yoga for Families OmTown Yogis integrates literacy skills like a love of reading with other life skills such as mindfulness and self-regulation. No equipment necessary. All ages welcome with an accompanying adult. East Saturday, Nov 4, 10:30-11:30 am
Winter Break Movie Enjoy popcorn and a movie during winter break. Tippecanoe Wednesday, Dec 27, 2-4 pm
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. Registration required. Please register online or call 286-3011. Atkinson Monday, Dec 4, 4:30-6 pm Bay View Tuesday, Dec 12, 6-7 pm Capitol Tuesday, Dec 19, 5-6 pm Center Street Tuesday, Dec 12, 4:30-5:30 pm Central Saturday, Dec 16, 10:30-11:30 am East Wednesday, Dec 6, 6-7 pm Martin Luther King Monday, Dec 4, 6-7 pm Mill Road Tuesday, Dec 5, 6-7 Mitchell Street Tuesday, Dec 12, 6-7 pm Tippecanoe Tuesday, Dec 5, 6-7 pm Villard Square Tuesday, Dec 5, 5-6 pm Washington Park Saturday, Nov 25, 10:30-11:30 am Zablocki Saturday, Dec 9, 2-3 pm
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For Families Oct 14 - STEAM Story Time Help your little one explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, art and math at STEAM story time. We’ll read books and create a project to take home! Oct 21 - Stretching with Storybooks Stretch while reading stories with YogaConnects LLC! Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book. Oct 28 - Down on the Farm Let’s all work the farm together because “many hands make light work.” We’ll pretend to plant, care for, and harvest our produce, then sell our wares to customers!
Join us each Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the story nook for imaginative play for families with young children. Each program is designed as a fun family outing that also incorporates development of early literacy skills. Sep 2 - CLOSED Sep 9 - Read! Read! Read! It’s Magic! Reading can provide children with information, spark their imaginations, and nurture a love for language. In this fast-paced reading motivation program, Bob Kann, a Professor of Reading Education and author of six children’s books, creatively uses storytelling, juggling, and magic to inspire kids to read. Kids are guaranteed to want to read the books highlighted in this program. Sep 16 - STEAM Story Time Help your little one explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, art and math at STEAM story time. We’ll read books and create a project to take home! Sep 23 - Stretching with Storybooks Stretch while reading stories with YogaConnects LLC! Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book. Sep 30 - Veterinary Clinic Pretend to be a veterinarian by checking temperatures, updating shots, and performing necessary treatment for our animal friends. Oct 7 - Storyteller and Puppeteer Kathy Luck Enjoy an interactive program of stories, songs, rhymes, play along on a variety of rhythm instruments and also join in on the stories.
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Nov 4 - Stretching with Storybooks Stretch while reading stories with YogaConnects LLC! Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book. Nov 11 - Pure Fun! Bob Kann presents jolting juggling, mesmerizing magic, silly storytelling, and much more drawing material from more than 35 years of experience performing comedy as a family entertainer. Nov 18 - Bakery Shop Put on your apron, roll up your sleeves and preheat the oven. Take turns being the baker, the server and the customer at the bakery. Nov 25 - Make Your Own Gingerbread House Listen to a gingerbread story and then create your own miniature gingerbread house. Space is limited so please register early by calling 414.286.3011. Dec 2 - Stretching with Storybooks Stretch while reading stories with YogaConnects LLC! Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book. Dec 9 - Grocery Store Welcome to our grocery store! Make a grocery list, help customers, run the cash register, and go shopping! Dec 16 - Storyteller and Puppeteer Kathy Luck Enjoy an interactive program of stories, songs, rhymes, play along on a variety of rhythm instruments and also join in on the stories. Dec 23 & Dec 30 - CLOSED
Juega y aprende
For Families/Para Familias
¡Jueguen con nosotros! Las familias con niños pequeños son bienvenidas a una hora divertida e interactiva con cuentos y actividades de juego. Aprendan cuán fácil es desarrollar las destrezas de alfabetización a través del juego y la lectura. ¡Traigan la imaginación! Es un programa gratuito y no se requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños al programa. Juega y aprende se llevará a cabo el tercer miércoles de cada mes, de 6-7 pm
¡En la granja! Trabajemos juntos en la granja porque el trabajo compartido es más divertido. Juguemos a ser granjeros y sembremos, cuidemos, y cosechemos nuestros productos agrícolas. Después, vendamos las frutas y verduras a nuestros clientes. Biblioteca Zablocki 20 de septiembre
La panadería ¡Acompáñanos a la panadería! Ponte el delantal, arremángate la camisa y precalienta el horno. Túrnate jugando al cocinero, al mesero y al cliente en la panadería. Biblioteca Mitchell Street 18 de octubre
El supermercado ¡Bienvenido al supermercado! Ayuda a los clientes, opera la caja registradora y haz compras. ¡Ven a formar parte de nuestro equipo! Biblioteca Mitchell Street 15 de noviembre
La oficina de correo Crea una tarjeta, una carta o un paquete y túrnate repartiendo y recibiendo el correo. Desarrolla las destrezas de la alfabetización temprana durante esta hora divertida e interactiva con cuentos y actividades de juego. Biblioteca Zablocki 20 de diciembre
Hispanic Heritage Month Meet Author & Poet Jorge Argueta
Learn to Dance the Bomba y Plena
Jorge Argueta, originally from El Salvador, is a former Poet Laureate of San Francisco Public Libraries and has been recognized by the Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature annual commended books list. Many of his bilingual books focus on themes of migration, home and community. Co-Sponsored by the
Learn a traditional dance from the Caribbean, with Karlies Kelley and her drumming mate. Tippecanoe Tuesday, Oct 3, 6-7 pm
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
Mitchell Street Satuday, Oct 21, 2-3 pm
Celebration & Drumming Workshop Enjoy the Latin rhythms of De La Buena’s drummer extraordinaire Julio Pabon and participate in a hands-on drumming workshop with drums provided, or bring your own! Get crafty and make papel picado banners. Mitchell Street Saturday, Oct 7, 2-3:30 pm
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Saturdays at Central Family programs every Saturday at 10:30 am in the Central Library Betty Brinn Children’s Room. Designed for families to play and learn together.
Sep 2 - Closed for Labor Day
Oct 28
Sep 9
Halloween Story Time and Parade Come in costume for a not-so-spooky Halloween story time and parade through the children’s room.
Music Exploration with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Sing, listen, and play rhythm instruments while moving to music. Children develop motor, listening and sequencing skills, learn to take turns, share, concentrate and develop an appreciation for music.
Sep 16 Stretching with Stories Stre-e-e-tch while reading stories with YogaKids Milwaukee! Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters read about in a book.
Sep 23 Amani’s World Learn through music, storytelling and fun times with Amani’s World children’s education program.
Sep 30 Story Lore with Jean-Andrew Enjoy a rollicking program of family fun with interactive tales told by storyteller Jean-Andrew.
Oct 7 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage-Make Your Own Tortilla Experience the foods, flavors and sounds from Mexico with experienced Mexican cook, Margarita Sandoval Skare. Margarita will present the preparation of flour tortillas learned from her mother. Participants will see how the dough is prepared, roll the dough, and place the flattened tortilla on a griddle (Comal) for cooking. The homemade tortillas will be filled with cheese for a delicious quesadilla appetizer. Registration is required.
Oct 14 Music Exploration with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - See description from Sep 9.
Oct 21 Bug in a Rug Children’s Theater presents Switch Witch Can a good witch change an evil witch? This is the story of a good witch who overcomes loneliness and being different by befriending an evil witch. She uses her imagination and determination to always be helpful, kind and good to change the evil witch’s ways.
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Nov 4 Music Exploration with the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music - See description from Sep 9.
Nov 11 Glow-in-the-Dark Story Time Join us for this special edition of story time! Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activities presented in the dark.
Nov 18 Apples, Apples, Apples! Join us for an apple-flavored story time and all sorts of apple themed activities. You can even make your own applesauce!
Nov 25 Craft Leftovers Join us after your Thanksgiving festivities to feast on all the craft leftovers from this year!
Dec 2 Wisconsin Conservatory – Story and Song The Bears have it! Explore bears with songs, chants and singing games. We’ll read the book Jamberry by author-illustrator Bruce Degen. This bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and a rhyme-spouting bear.
Dec 9 Snowy Day Enjoy fun activities after listening to the Ezra Jack Keats classic The Snowy Day.
Dec 16 Make Your Own Gingerbread House Listen to a gingerbread story and then create your own miniature gingerbread house. Please register online or call 286-3011.
Dec 23 – Closed for Holiday Dec 30 – Closed for Holiday Parking Options for Central Library. There is metered parking around Central. Meters are free after 6 pm and on Saturday and Sunday; however, time limits are enforced at all times. For additional parking near Central Library, go to www.parkmilwaukee.com.
Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens Special activities designed for children age 8 – 12. Join us each Saturday afternoon for something fun.
Sep 2 - Closed for Labor Day Sep 9, 2-3 pm LEGO Club We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide the creativity! Join other LEGO enthusiasts and see what you can create from the bottom up! Bring your imagination, we’ll bring the bricks.
Sep 16, 2-3 pm Yoga for Tweens Learn fun yoga poses and breath play that help strengthen the body, increase focus and concentration, relieve stress, and help you feel great
Sep 23, 2-3 pm Tech Take Down Have you wondered what’s inside those old gadgets and gizmos? Come to the library and take them apart! We’ll provide the junk and the tools and you can see how it works!
Sep 30, 1:30-3 pm Chess Club Open play chess for all levels.
Oct 7, 2-3 pm LEGO Club See Sep 9 for description.
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, 2-3:30 pm Art Workshop with Artists Working in Education (AWE) Be creative, try new art techniques, and have fun expressing your artistic point of view! Be inspired by a read aloud and then work on imaginative art activities. Each visit begins with a teaching artist reading aloud a story or two and then discussing the book or illustrator. Participants will then work on imaginative art activities related to the book or artistic theme for the day. This is a great opportunity for your child to be creative, try new techniques and have fun expressing their artistic point of view. Everyone gets to take home their creations. Families can come and make art together!
Dec 2, 2-3 pm LEGO Club See Sep 9 for description.
Dec 9, 2-3 pm Freedom’s Eve Holiday Gifts Join Blk-Art, History & Culture for a holiday workshop. Learn about the importance of “Freedom’s Eve” while making Afrocentric cards and gifts for loved ones.
Dec 16, 1:30-3 pm Chess Club See Sep 30 for description.
Dec 23, 30 - Closed for holiday
Oct 14, 2-3 pm DIY Fidget Spinner Create your very own fidget spinner out of everyday items.
Oct 21, 1:30-3 pm Chess Club See Sep 30 for description.
Oct 28, 2-3 pm Gingerbread Haunted Houses Bring your family and create a creepy miniature candy haunted house! Please register online or call 286-3011.
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For Ages 6-12 After School Crafternoons Explore your creative side after school! The library will provide a variety of craft materials for you to create a fun project.
Back to School
Dia de los Muertos
Start the school year in style by creating a fun wearable craft! Villard Square Tuesday, Sep 5, 3:30-5:30 pm Washington Park Tuesday, Sep 5, 3:30-5:30 pm
Celebrate with a special craft. Learn how to make paper marigolds and decorate a paper skull. Mitchell Street Tuesday, Oct 31, 4-5 pm
It’s Up to You
Create terrible toys by mixing pieces for a new, disturbing Frankentoy creation! Tippecanoe Tuesday, Oct 31, 4-5 pm
See what you can create with a selection of craft materials. Make a gift or something just for you! Center Street Tuesday, Sep 19, 4:30-5:30 pm
Make Your Own Book What could be better than making your own book? Get crafty creating a book of your own to take home. Bay View Tuesday, Sep 26, 4-5 pm
Knitting Club Learn to knit and create handmade accessories. No skill necessary and all supplies will be provided. Mill Road Wednesdays, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, 3:30-4:30 pm
Impressive Art! Learn about the Surrealists and create a mono print or paper rubbing using collected materials. Mitchell Street Tuesday, Oct 24, 4-5 pm
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Creepy Frankentoys
Cookie Decorating Party Marble, galaxy, and lots of brightcolored frosting! Decorate cookies and drink hot chocolate. Mill Road Wednesday, Dec 6, 3:30-4:30 pm Center Street Monday, Dec 11, 4-5 pm
Kids DIY Day Check out our Do-It-Yourself Stations! Make upcycled art or create jewelry. Mitchell Street Wednesday, Dec 27, 2-3:30 pm
Dream Keepers Writing Circle Calling all young writers (ages 9-13)! Work on your writing project and share it with other young writers. 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. Capitol Tuesdays, Sep 5, 19, Oct 3, 17, Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, 19, 4-5:30 pm
Storytelling with Milwaukee PBS Discover your inner author and illustrator! Learn the basics of storytelling with hands-on activities and continue the fun with a craft to take home. Learn details on how to enter your original book in this year’s Milwaukee PBS KIDS Young Writers Contest planned for January 2018. Atkinson Tuesday, Oct 10, 4:30-5:30 pm Mitchell Street Tuesday, Nov 21, 4-5 pm
For Ages 6-12 S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Circuits and Commands Guide Sphero through an obstacle course or see what we can do with a Makey Makey. Tech fun! Mill Road Thursday, Sep 21, 3:30-4:30 pm
Squishy Circuits Can play dough conduct electricity? We will use conductive and non-conductive play dough and learn how to build a simple electronic circuit. Zablocki Wednesday, Sep 27, 6:15-7:15 pm
After School Tech Time Make it, break it, tinker with, and take it! Explore STEAM concepts with a variety of fun, hands-on projects. East Thursdays, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, 3:30-4:30 pm
Snap Circuits Learn about electronics and play with snap circuits. Create circuitry to power a fan or a speaker! Mitchell Street Tuesday, Oct 10, 6-7 pm
Glowing Sewing! Create a gift for someone special. Make a Tiny Monster, a light-up broach, or your own creation using MKE Mixer materials including sewable LEDs and conductive thread. Mitchell Street Tuesday, Dec 5, 4-5 pm
LEGO Brick Fun at the Library Join other LEGO brick enthusiasts and see what you can create from the bottom up. Bring your imagination and creativity and we will provide the bricks. Bay View Mondays, Sep 18, Oct 2, 16, Nov 6, 20, 4-5 pm Central Saturdays, Sep 9, Oct 7, Dec 2, 2-3 pm Mill Road Tuesdays, Sep 12, 26, 3:30-4:30 pm Mitchell Street Tuesdays, Nov 7, 14, 5-7 pm Tippecanoe Wednesday, Sep 6, 3:30-5 pm Saturdays, Nov 18, Dec 16, 10-11:30 am Zablocki Tuesdays, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 19, 4-5 pm
LEGO Bricks, Logos & Libraries… Oh My! Design your own library out of LEGO bricks and a laminated library card with a logo. Atkinson Monday, Sep 18, 4:30-5:30 pm
LEGO Trivia Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Put your brick-building skills and LEGO brick knowledge to the test during this family trivia program. East 11 Wednesday, Oct 18, 6-7 pm
For Ages 6-12 Paws & Read Read out loud to a cuddly canine! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs will provide furry friends. Say hello, give a pet, or read a selection of good books. Paws & Read can help reluctant readers gain confidence and motivation. Atkinson Tuesdays, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-6 pm Mill Road Wednesdays, Nov 1, 15, 3:30-4:30 pm Tippecanoe Saturdays, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, 1-2 pm
Wii U Wednesdays Have afterschool fun with the Wii U. We’ll have snacks and board games too! Tippecanoe Wednesdays, 3:30-5 pm Sep 13: Wii Sports Resort Oct 25: Just Dance/Michael Jackson Experience Dec 20: Mario Kart
Gross Out Halloween Gather for gross games and listen to a blurb from R.L. Stine’s The Blob That Ate Everyone. Atkinson Monday, Oct 30, 4:30-5:30 pm
Celebrate Halloween Have a spooky good time following clues to solve the Halloween Scavenger Hunt. Costumes are encouraged. Zablocki Tuesday, Oct 31, 6:15-7:15 pm
Talk Like a Pirate Day Arrrrrr ye ready to celebrate? Landlubbers needed to swab the decks, hoist the sails, and take to the seas in search of treasure! Tippecanoe Tuesday, Sep 19, 4-5 pm
Cold Weather Cooking for Kids Do you like to cook? Create kid-friendly meals and treats perfect for warming up on cold winter days. Bay View Tuesdays, Oct 3, Dec 5, 4:30-5:30 pm Capitol Tuesdays, Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 5, 4:30-5:30 pm
French Club for Kids Bonjour! Kids in grades 2-5, join us for this afterschool beginner French Club. Have fun while developing your vocabulary and conversation skills. Light refreshments will be provided. East Mondays, Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 3:30-5 pm
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International Games Day Play our games or bring your own and challenge a friend. Try classics like checkers or Scrabble or something new and unusual. Everyone is welcome! Mill Road Saturday, Nov 4, 11 am-4 pm
Candy Pizza and Taco Party No cooking involved as we make pizza and tacos out of candy, cookies and brownies. Put on your chef hats for sweet treats and pizza-themed games! Mill Road Wednesday, Dec 13, 3:30-4:30 pm
Story Times for Ages 0-5 Playgroup With Stories
Ballet Story Time
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. Story time includes plenty of finger plays, songs or other participatory activities that help children learn important literacy skills. Capitol 10:30-11:30 am (no play group Oct 12) Every Thursday for children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Closed Thursday, Nov 9 for staff training. Central 9:30-11 am Every Wednesday for children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. East 10-11:30 am (no play group Oct 12) Every Thursday for children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Mitchell Street Beginning October 5 10:30-11:30 am (no play group Oct 12) Every Thursday for children ages 1-4 with a parent or guardian. Tippecanoe 10:30-11:30 am Every Friday for children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Zablocki 10:30-11:30 am (no play group Oct 12) Every Thursday for children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Closed Thursday, Sep 21 for staff training.
Staff from the Milwaukee Ballet will share stories and ballet positions in this special 30-minute story time. Central Tuesday, Oct 10, 10:30-11:15 am East Monday, Oct 16, 6:30-7 pm Mitchell Street Thursday, Oct 19, 10:30-11:15 am Bay View Thursday, Nov 9, 10:30-11:15 am
Preschool Story Time Preschoolers are invited for fun stories, songs, and finger plays all designed to help them develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child care centers are welcome. Atkinson Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am (no story time Oct 12) Bay View Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am (no story time Oct 12) Child care providers please call to register, 286-3011. Capitol Thursdays, 10-10:30 am (no story time Oct 12) Closed Thursday, Nov 9 for staff training. Center Street Mondays, 4-4:45 pm Starting Monday, Sep 11. Central Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 am Martin Luther King Thursdays, 10-10:30 am (no story time Oct 12) Mill Road Thursdays, 10:30-11 am (no story time Oct 12)
Pajama Story Time Families with young children are invited to join us for pajama story time. If you’d like, come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. We will have fun sharing stories, songs, and rhymes designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. East Mondays, 6:30-7 pm
Gingerbread Story Time Atkinson Thursday, Dec 7, 10:30-11:15 am
Stuffed Animal Slumber Party Come to the library with your favorite stuffed animal for a bedtime-themed story time. Tuck your animal in for the night at the library and come back the next day to see what adventures they got into overnight. Mill Road Monday, Dec 18, 6-6:45 pm
Fire Safety Story Time Learn about fire prevention, what a firefighter does and the equipment he uses during a story time with the Milwaukee Fire Department. Meet MFD firefighters and possibly have chance sit e the th he ch chan ance an c to si s itt iin n a rreal eal fire eal ea e truck! tru uc ck k! Capitol Wednesday, Oct Oct ct 11, 11, 1, 5-6 pm Tippecanoe Monday, Oct 23, 23 2 3, 5:30-7:30 pm
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For Child Care Providers Tier
MPL offers free continuing education Tier 2 child care provider workshops as approved by the Wisconsin Registry. More information is available in person from the workshop presenters. Please have your Registry ID number handy for submission. Registration required; call 286-3011 or register online at www. mpl.org/childcareworkshops.
Registration opens about one month prior to the workshop, see below for exact dates. Adults only; no children, no exceptions. Check in begins 10 minutes prior to class start time so workshop can begin as scheduled. To receive credit, attendees must arrive on time. Please bring your Registry card or have your Registry ID number for submission at the workshop.
The Six Skills for Early Literacy
Tier 2 Learn the six skills that all children need in order to be prepared to learn how to read when they enter school. Leave with fun ways to expand lessons with books to include the skills. This workshop is the foundation for other provider workshops, and we recommend you attend this first. Continuing Education: 3.0 hours Capitol (Registration begins Aug 28) Saturday, Sep 23, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Villard Square (Registration begins Oct 9) Saturday, Nov 11, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Tier 2
Start Right, Finish Bright: Building Foundations in Your Infant & Toddler Classroom
Learn how to create an optimal environment for healthy brain development in babies and toddlers. Find out how important healthy attachment is, what social-emotional development is, and how these are the foundation for all future learning. Leave with a list of great books and activities that promote early literacy skills. Continuing Education: 3.0 hours *This workshop is specifically geared to those who teach children from birth-36 months old. Center Street (Registration begins Sep 26) Saturday, Oct 21, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Washington Park (Registration begins Nov 6) Saturday, Dec 9, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Facts are Fun
Tier 2 Non-fiction or factual books are not just for school-aged children! Informational books introduce children to important concepts and vocabulary. Come and be introduced to great non-fiction books and how they add fun and interest to your classroom. Continuing Education: 2.0 hours East (Registration begins Sep 19) Saturday, Oct 7, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
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Lesson Planning @ MPL*
The library has many resources to assist you with lesson planning. We will teach you how to use the
Tier 1 computer to conduct internet searches, explore the electronic library catalog, locate library materials and create a lesson plan you can use the next day. Bring your library card! Limited to 15 participants. Continuing Education: 3.0 hours *Please note that attendees must have prior understanding of lesson planning to get the most of this workshop.* Central, Computer Lab (Registration begins Oct 26) Saturday, Nov 18, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Sparking Toddlers’ Vivid Vocabulary
Tier 1 Young children’s behavior can both entertain and challenge us! During this session you will explore books and activities that can be used to help redirect children’s behavior and address topics such as anger, sharing, and friendship. Often, discussing these topics starting with books is the first step to dealing with challenging behaviors, and guiding children toward the behaviors we want! Continuing Education: 2.0 hours Center Street (Registration begins Nov 14) Saturday, Dec 2, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Talleres gratuitos para los proveedores de cuidado infantil en español Se requiere una inscripción previa; llame al (414) 286-3011 (inglés) o al (414) 286-8423 (español), o inscríbase en línea en www.mpl.org/childcareworkshops. La inscripción comienza un mes antes de la fecha del taller. No se permite asistir con niños. Se pasa lista 10 minutos antes de que comience el taller para que se pueda empezar a tiempo. El crédito se da a los participantes que sean puntuales. Por favor, traiga su número o tarjeta de identificación de “The Registry.”
Nivel 2
Las seis destrezas de la alfabetización temprana
¡Acompañe al personal de Ready to Read (Listos para leer) y emociónese con la lectura y los libros! Aprenda las seis destrezas que cada niño requiere para que esté preparado para leer al ingresar a la escuela. En esta sesión, aprenda cómo ampliar las lecciones de una manera divertida y llévese ideas nuevas que ayudarán a los niños bajo su cuidado a desarrollar estas seis destrezas. Este taller es el fundamento para los otros talleres y le recomendamos asistir a este primero. Educación continua: 3 horas Biblioteca Zablocki (la inscripción comienza el 5 de septiembre) sábado 30 de septiembre, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Nivel 2
Un comienzo correcto, un final brillante: forjando bases en el aula de los bebés y niños pequeños*
Ser un cuidador cariñoso es una parte tan importante de la enseñanza de los más chiquitos bajo su cuidado. Sin embargo, ¿cuándo debe comenzar? ¿Cómo lo debe hacer? Aprenda a establecer el entorno óptimo para el desarrollo cerebral sano. Conozca cómo el “apego seguro” y el desarrollo socio-emocional son las bases para el aprendizaje de todos los bebés y los niños pequeños en el futuro. Explore maneras para establecer interacciones intencionales durante el día, que fomenten las destrezas lingüísticas y que sean apropiadas al desarrollo del niño. Educación continua: 3.0 horas * Este taller está diseñado específicamente para aquellos que enseñan a niños del nacimiento a los 24 meses de edad. * Biblioteca Zablocki (la inscripción comienza el 19 de octubre) sábado 11 de noviembre, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
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Visit Your Milwaukee Public Library Today! Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. 53233 Monday 12-8 pm Tuesday 9 am-8 pm Wednesday-Friday 9 am-6 pm Saturday 9 am-5 pm Sundays (Oct.-April) 1-5 pm (Closed May-Sept.) Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. 53209 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Bay View 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. 53207 Monday 10 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Capitol 3969 N. 74th St. 53216 Mon., Tues., Wed. Thursday & Friday Saturday Sundays (Oct.-April) (Closed May-Sept.)
12-8 pm 10 am-6 pm 10 am-5 pm 1-5 pm
Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. 53210 Monday 9 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm
East 2320 N. Cramer St. 53211 Monday 10 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St. 53209 Monday Tuesday & Wednesday Thursday & Friday Saturday
Forest Home Last day of service Sept. 16 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. 53204 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Washington Park 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. 53208 Monday 10 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm
10 am-8 pm 12-8 pm 10 am-6 pm 10 am-5 pm
Replacing Forest Home on Sept. 30: Mitchell Street 906 W. Mitchell St. 53204 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Martin Luther King 310 W. Locust St. 53212 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Mill Road 6431 N. 76th St. 53223 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Tippecanoe 3912 S. Howell Ave. 53207 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Zablocki 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. 53215 Monday 10 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Sundays (Oct.-April) 1-5 pm (Closed May-Sept.) MPL Express at Silver Spring 5550 N. 64th St. 53218 Open 24/7 Check out print materials • Request CDs and DVDs for pick up • Return your library materials. Library card and PIN required. Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library 813 W. Wells St. 53233 Phone: 414.286.3045 or 1.800.242.8822 (within Wisconsin) E-mail:
[email protected] Open Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday.
For programs and events for adults, including computer and job classes, genealogy, small business and author and book club events, please go to the library’s events calendar at mpl.org. Library hours may vary and are subject to change; call to confirm. Classes and activities are subject to change or cancellation; visit the library’s webpage at www.mpl.org for up-to-date information. All libraries will be closed on the following days: Saturday, Sept. 2: Library Closed Monday, Sept. 4: Labor Day Thurs.-Fri., Nov. 23-24: Thanksgiving
Sunday, Dec. 17: Library Closed Fri.-Mon., Dec. 22-25: Christmas Fri.-Mon., Dec. 29-Jan. 1: New Year’s
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.
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