This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses. Instructor DeWitt Clinton will guide a 60-minute gentle yoga session. Please wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Chairs will be provided. This class is accessible for all ability levels; no props needed, including mats. Upon arrival, participants will be asked to sign a physical activity waiver. Registration is encouraged; please call 414.286-3011 or register online at www.mpl.org

Young children and their caregiver are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with 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.

Young children and their caregiver are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Childcare groups are welcome!

Organizations will be at Villard Square 11am to 2pm to share information on different topics. Each week there will be different organizations. Organizations include: Milwaukee County Elder Benefits, Hunger Task Force, The Office of Emergency Management, Milwaukee Health Department's Strong Baby Program, Milwaukee County Energy Assistance, Wraparound Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center, and Mobile Notary.

Create a resume that will get the attention of potential employers. Use it as the foundation for completing job applications. Get help with cover letters, interview tips and post-interview thank you notes. Bring a list of previous jobs and working dates or an older resume. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Experiencing nuisance concerns? Want to start a block watch? Worried about the crime in your neighborhood? Interested in learning more about Safe & Sound's youth programming? Stop by and get to know the Safe & Sound's District Seven team while also learning about the different community resources, opportunities, and services.  

Your health matters. Come talk to us! Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at Milwaukee Public Library Center Street Branch for community members. We are here to serve you and your healthcare needs. Services available include Consultation with a nurse practitioner (immediate care needs, medication review, one-on-one education, and goal setting) Consultation with a nurse practitioner for children, the guardian must be present (immediate needs, health questions, review milestones and safety) Health Screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar, depression, anxiety) Care Navigation and Referrals (connection to a medical home, behavioral health referrals, community resource referrals). Services are provided at no cost.

Build with Magnatiles, LEGOs®, and more!

Drop by the newly renovated Teen Zone at Bay View! Play a Nintendo Switch Game, play a board game, or just hang out. The choice is yours.

Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art (MATA) 82st annual membership exhibition. This is a juried art show of 2-D and 3-D art in a variety of media. This is a return of the same event that was successfully mounted at Central Library in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023. On display through Friday, May 31.

In partnership with Milwaukee Recreation, Milwaukee Repertory Theater is proud to offer FREE "Drama FUN-damentals" workshops on Saturdays this spring! 

"Drama FUN-damentals" introduces students to the basics of theater and acting through games, activities, and performance opportunities, while building on their skills of cooperation, concentration and creativity. Classes offered: Reader's Theater - Calling all book lovers! Bring your favorite books to life through acting, art and more; Play On! - Explore the world of theater through skill-building games. Perfect for acting beginners! 

This 8-week series of drama-filled fun will take place every Saturday from April 13-June 8, 2024 (no class May 25 to observe Memorial Day). Additionally, each location will provide a FREE meal to participants! Breakfast: 9:00-9:30 am; Classes: 9:30-11:30 am. To register, please visit: tinyurl.com/SpringDramaFunMKERep

This monthly Beginner ESL Hour is for adult English language learners. We will discuss a variety of topics with hands-on lessons and conversation. Topics can include local customs, traditions, seasonal activities, holidays, etc. Lessons will include games and structured practice to activate vocabulary and language skills offered in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Visit Milwaukee Public Library's beautiful Central Library, a popular destination for more than a century. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Central Library has many significant architectural features including a spectacular rotunda with an Italian mosaic floor and coffered dome. The Library also features the Betty Brinn Children's Room with the largest collection of children's books in the state; the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, featuring 14,000+ rarities; Special Collections and changing exhibits; over three million books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and eBooks; and programs, meeting rooms, and much more. 

April is National Poetry Month. Join us at the Center Street Library for an afternoon of poetry. Visit with others, enjoy light refreshments, and experience the open mic portion hosted by local poet Kavon Cortez Jones.

Get your garden started by planting vegetables and herbs in compostable pots. Supplies will be on hand for decorating the pots.

·         Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof!  Learn about the environmental benefits of green roofs while enjoying a view of the city like no other.  Please meet in the Central Library's Rotunda to start the tour.

Join us for a celebration of poetry with an Open Mic hosted by Brit Nicole, the chance to record your work in the Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace Sound Booth, decorate a journal, create Black Out Poetry buttons —and more! Teen Poetry Contest winners will be announced at the Teen Poetry Fest. Enjoy coffee from Ay! Chihuahua and light refreshments.

Local actor, teacher, and now author Julio Axel Landrón has worked with Christian Faith Publishing to bring print copies of his book to fruition. La Espiritualidad: La Formula para Sobrepasar la Tempestad, is a Spanish-language narrative on how spiritualism can help guide people out of difficulty. Enjoy his bilingual presentation as he kicks off his book launch at the location where he wrote much of this book.

Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art (MATA) 82st annual membership exhibition. This is a juried art show of 2-D and 3-D art in a variety of media. This is a return of the same event that was successfully mounted at Central Library in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023. On display through Friday, May 31.

Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art (MATA) 82st annual membership exhibition. This is a juried art show of 2-D and 3-D art in a variety of media. This is a return of the same event that was successfully mounted at Central Library in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023. On display through Friday, May 31.

Career Navigators in the Worker Connection Program will host a table to promote their services and resources. Career Navigators will also assist patrons with creating their resumes and job searches. They will provide hands-on services by guiding patrons through the navigation system of employment.

Need help learning English?  Have questions about English conversation or grammar? Want to practice English listening skills? Feel free to stop by and work with an ESL/ELL tutor one-on-one.  All level learners are welcome to attend!