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Career Navigator Job Help

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Center Street Branch
Computer Lab
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.
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After School @ MPL

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Center Street Branch

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!

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After School @ MPL

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Center Street Branch

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!

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Board Game Night

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Center Street Branch
Join us for a night of board game fun for all ages! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, stop by to play an old classic or find a new favorite.
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Employ Milwaukee Resource Table

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Center Street Branch

Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.

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After School @ MPL

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Center Street Branch

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!

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Story Time with Play Group

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Center Street Branch
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 fingerplays, songs, or other participatory activities that help children learn important literacy skills.
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Tech-splanation @ MPL

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Center Street Branch
You bring it in we’ll explain how to use it! Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? Bring your device and questions to a librarian, we can help!
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After School @ MPL

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Center Street Branch

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!

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Coffee & Conversation

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Center Street Branch
Conference Room
Come and join us for coffee, tea and donuts. Meet the librarians and find out about some books to read. A different genre will be featured each month.
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Building Club

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Center Street Branch
Build with Magnatiles, LEGOs®, and more!
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After School @ MPL

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Center Street Branch

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!

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Paws to Relax

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Center Street Branch
Take a break from stress and enjoy the company of therapy dogs at Center Street Library!
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YA Book Club for Adults

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Center Street Branch
Conference Room
The YA Book Club for Adults reads newer young adult books across all genres. Join us the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 pm to discuss the latest pick. Books can be found at the library. Place a hold at countycat.mcfls.org or use Libby and Hoopla for digital copies.   

April 8 - Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram; 
May 13 - A Scatter of Light by Malinda Lo; 
June 10 - Always the Almost by Edward Underhill

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Aurora Mobile Health Clinic

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Center Street Branch

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.

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Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Center Street Branch
Community Room
The Milwaukee Justice Center can help with legal advice for issues including landlord/tenant, eviction and eviction records, small claims, debt/collections, probate, guardianship, divorce, child custody/placement, child support, and pardons/expungement. (Advice not provided for open/pending criminal cases, only post-conviction issues.)
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After School @ MPL

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Center Street Branch

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!

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Board Game Night

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Center Street Branch
Join us for a night of board game fun for all ages! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, stop by to play an old classic or find a new favorite.
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After School @ MPL

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Center Street Branch

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!

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Story Time with Play Group

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Center Street Branch
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 fingerplays, songs, or other participatory activities that help children learn important literacy skills.
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YA Café

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Center Street Branch
Community Room
The YA Café provides a space for teens and tweens to congregate and celebrate in the Community Room at Center Street. 

Talk, hang out, play games, have snacks, and explore creativity with crafts, with a new theme every month! 

April is National Poetry Month, and the YA Café will feature DIY magnetic poetry, along with snacks and games.
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After School @ MPL

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Center Street Branch

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Drop in for an hour of homework help followed by an hour of fun hands-on activities featuring STEAM opportunities, IT exploration, and literacy skill development. 3:00-4:00-Homework Help; 4:00-5:00-Hands-on activities. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. MPL after school is the place to be!

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Building Club

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Center Street Branch
Build with Magnatiles, LEGOs®, and more!
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Saturday Youth Program with Milwaukee Repertory Theater

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Center Street Branch
Community Room

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

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ASK

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Center Street Branch
Community Room

The ASK (Access, Support, Knowledge) Workshop program was developed by Mental Health Advocate and former Outreach and Education Director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Milwaukee Brenda Wesley to educate the African-American Community and provide access to care for those who need it. Brenda, along with Terri Ellzey, a licensed professional counselor and clinical substance abuse counselor and Mary Neubauer, MSW, CPS and trauma consultant, will lead the program, which consists of eight conversations over four sessions: The first session will address “Why is the Village Burning?, making the connection between generational trauma and mental health.  Subsequent sessions will go into further detail, discussing these topics: “Intro to Mental Health;” “Child Development,” “Trauma,” “Psychotropic Medication,” “Addiction & Substance Abuse,” “Anti-Stigma,” “Jails, Prison & Homeless Shelters,” and “Relationships, Coping & Self-Care.

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