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

Drop-in between 10am – 4pm and enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles,  LEGO® Bricks and construction straws.

Join us during Milwaukee Zinefest for an awesome printmaking/button making extravaganza! 

Founded in 2008, Milwaukee Zine Fest (MZF) is an annual explosion of zine-focused wonder in the form of a boisterous festival featuring over 100 vendors from across the country.  It's always free to attend, and always super fun for all ages. The single day event is held at the Milwaukee Central Library, and packed with opportunities to explore and purchase various forms of DIY and independent publishing presented by diverse artists, writers, illustrators, photographers, poets--and more! The festival also features hands on experiences and workshops throughout the day.  Stop by to test a typewriter, make a letterpress print, construct a flipbook, or learn about zine culture, history, and social impact. MZF is a program of The Bindery in partnership with The Milwaukee Public Library. The Bindery runs additional zine programming year 'round including a collective zine publishing house and communal retail for zinesters.

Give your bicycle a tune up and keep it in good shape.  Anthony Rafael Casagrande of the Wisconsin Bike Fed will show you how to get your bike ready for the season and keep it in good working order.  This is a hands-on program.  Bring your bike, if you can.  

Please join us in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room during Milwaukee Zine Fest on Saturday, April 20th, from noon - 3pm. We will have items out from our zine collection along with supplemental materials. Librarians will be present to answer questions.

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

Inspiration starts here! Discovery Lunches are one-hour programs that let you explore and connect with fellow learners on your journey to discovery at the Milwaukee Public Library. A light lunch is provided. 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Celebrate Earth Day by building your own bug hotel to promote biodiversity and strengthen ecosystems in your own backyard 

Drop in the MPL's Makerspaces to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others in an art and technology rich environment.  For a full list of equipment available in each space and a sense of what's happening each day, check out WWW.MPL.ORG/MAKERSPACE.

Embark on a Creative Adventure at Cardboard Club! Get ready for an epic journey into the world of stories, imagination, and endless possibilities! At Cardboard Club we transform ordinary cardboard into extraordinary creations inspired by your favorite books! Dive into thrilling tales, meet fascinating characters, and bring stories to life with your own hands. From crafting magical kingdoms to inventing futuristic gadgets, every session is a new adventure waiting to happen.

Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Work on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills with a tutor who is encouraging and supportive. Tutors can also help all adult learners with test prep, basic reading, or computer skills. No appointment necessary.

Learn about Earth Day and how it started by playing a game or two of Earth Day Bingo.  Prizes and refreshments will be provided.

Join us every month in the Art, Music, and Recreation department on the second floor of Central Library for an informal art book appreciation club. Each month, librarians will set out a selection of art reference books based around a chosen theme. There is no need to register -- drop in any time during the program to browse the material at your leisure. 

Celebrate Earth Day with some gardening activities! Get started on your own spring garden by planting vegetable, herb or flower seeds in a pot to take home.

Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here!  Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.  We will be reading and discussing books that cover a wide variety of topics and time periods. Upcoming books: April 2024: The Sewing Girl's Tale by John Wood Sweet; May 2024: Aloha Rodeo by David Wolman; June 2024: The Wager by David Grann

Beginners and Experts welcome! The group meets twice monthly, from 5:30-6:30 on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Start a new project or bring one in progress and come work on it in community. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects. Fiber Artist Ruth Shank will be on hand every second Monday to help with getting you started on something new, provide technical advice on a project-in-progress or simply visit. Some supplies on hand for new knitters (basic knowledge is assumed), but feel free to bring your own if you have them.