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.
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.
This interactive storytelling session or “StoryShare” is an affinity space created for and led by Deaf community members. Join coaches Brian and Melani as they guide participants through fun activities designed to help you identify powerful personal stories, learn effective storytelling skills, and connect with other storytellers! You’ll also learn about opportunities to share a story on stage at Wisconsin’s fifth annual Deaf StorySlam on April 11th, 2024!
This project is possible thanks to Bader Philanthropies, Inc., Wispact, Milwaukee Public Library Foundation, Network Health, Ex Fabula members, and Ex Fabula’s Deaf storytelling coaches.
(re) Visions: words into pictures, pictures into words is the collaborative work of Karen Peugh, photographer, and CJ Muchhala, poet. In this exhibit of 11 photographs and 10 poems, the photographs paired with poems are not meant to be illustrative, just as the poems written in response to the photographs are not intended to be descriptive. The intent is to explore the intersection of visual and literary art, and to expand the meaning of both images and words on a variety of subjects, from humans’ interactions with Lake Michigan and a child’s view of her grandmother, to pinned fabric pieces and found sidewalk art.
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!
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!
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
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.
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.
Siéntase
con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés. Trabaje las
habilidades de lectura, escritura, escuchar y hablar con un tutor que es
alentador y de apoyo. Los tutores también pueden ayudar a todos los estudiantes
adultos con la preparación para los exámenes, lecturas básicas o habilidades de
computadoras. No se necesita cita.
Join us this Poetry Month for a Young Adult Book Discussion and
snacks. In a safe space where all opinions matter, we will respectively
listen to our peers talk about their favorite poem or author. What is the
best poetry you have ever read? Have you read Shel
Silverstein, Amanda Gorman, or Rupi Kaur? We want to hear
about the poetry that you love.
(re) Visions: words into pictures, pictures into words is the collaborative work of Karen Peugh, photographer, and CJ Muchhala, poet. In this exhibit of 11 photographs and 10 poems, the photographs paired with poems are not meant to be illustrative, just as the poems written in response to the photographs are not intended to be descriptive. The intent is to explore the intersection of visual and literary art, and to expand the meaning of both images and words on a variety of subjects, from humans’ interactions with Lake Michigan and a child’s view of her grandmother, to pinned fabric pieces and found sidewalk art.
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Let’s eat! Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food. Learn how food is grown, the cultural connections to what we eat, how food works in our bodies, and how to prepare meals at home, as well as the differences between vitamins and minerals, braising and sautéing, and fiber and protein. Snack Hack also reveals the culinary world through library resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy eating snacks created each week. All supplies will be provided.
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!
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.
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!