Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend
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Nov 6–8, 202633 eventsThe whole month in one page: 209 listings in Milwaukee for November 2026, grouped by week, each with its time, venue and price in the same order.
Come to Zablocki once a month to watch fun anime, have some light snacks, and do a quick craft! Anime shown will be 12-14+.
Learn about France, French culture and of course, how to speak French!
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Meet other chess players and improve your skills at our community run chess club.
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
You are invited to a movie night at the library! Each month, join us for a evening screening of a film in the library community room.
Nonpartisan workshop series to educate youth and community members of all ages on civic engagement.
Calling all makers and artists! Do you love creating? Want to try to learn a new skill but don't know where to start? Join us for a monthly maker session to try a new creative outlet each month!
Help with creating a resume
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.
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Join us for Teen Makers Art Cafe! Get inspired to create a new art project each month. Get your craft on while enjoying light refreshments and meeting new friends.
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.
Kids who are reading beginning chapter books are invited to read and discuss a new book each month. After, stay for an activity based on the book. For ages 6-9.
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Musical Bingo! Get ready for an exciting twist on the classic game as we mix music and bingo into a perfect combo.
Join us once a month, September to January, at Zablocki to discuss the 2025 finalists in fiction for the National Book Award!
Drop in and level up your resume! Teens can get one-on-one help creating, improving, or polishing a resume, cover letter, and follow-up letter. Walk-ins should inquire at the reference desk.
Discover healthy snack alternatives and explore delicious new options for everyday snacking!
Walk together through Washington Park.
Young children and their caregivers are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Story time
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.
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.
Need help with book recommendations or want a space to decompress? Stop by the teen zone for Teen Hangout Hour!
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
A 20-minute storytime for toddlers is followed by open playtime. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. No storytime November 25.
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.
Come to the Makerspace to hang out and unwind with games and art after a long day at school.
Do you like reading manga or watching anime? Come to Anime and Manga Club!
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Discover your next great graphic novel at this casual book club for ages 9-13! Each month we'll provide a selection of titles on a theme, a fun activity, and a snack.
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
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 Cares welcome.
Molina Healthcare will share health literature, provide information on BadgerCare, and offer details about employment opportunities at Molina Healthcare.
Need catch up on homework? Join us for quiet study hour - good music and relaxing vibes will be provided!
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
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.
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.
Dive into the world of animated movies - featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
Share simple stories, playful songs, and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Makerspace activity exploration and stories for ages 2-6
Young children and their caregivers are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Game, snack, hang. Bring a friend to your local library to decompress!
Teen Zone will provide a safe and welcoming environment for teenagers to relax, socialize, play video games and board games, enjoy snacks, and spend time with their peers.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Central Library has many significant architectural features. Join a Docent Tour Guide as they share the splendor of Central Library's past!
Join a guest artist from Artists Working in Education for a family maker time project in our library makerspace.
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Come play, create, and compete using LEGO® bricks at the Zablocki Library! Budding builders and expert architects alike are welcome. Bring or make a friend as we build together at LEGO® League!
A program series about common health concerns related to bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, & reproductive health. Offered by the Pelvic Health & Wellness Organization.
Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to run, kick, jump, and read at the library with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program!
Join Gaming Guide Ira Lee and become part of an adventuring party where you'll use your imagination, creativity and your wits to explore - and possibly survive - an epic quest in a fantasy world.
Adventure Awaits! Join us every Monday as we explore fun books, perform cool experiments, create together, and more!
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Practice reading and speaking English with fellow English Language Learners. Register to attend this virtual program.
Approaching Dying and Death as Part of Life
Hear the rest of the story for the SS CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, a whaleback that was specifically built to shuttle passengers from downtown Chicago to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
The Memory Café is a safe, welcoming place for folks living with memory issues and their care partners to enjoy a snack, make social connections, and participate in activities for everyone.
Start your own junk journal - a low-stakes, creative way to upcycle everyday materials and collect memories. Junk will be provided, but you are encouraged to also bring your own!
A place to work on your favorite fiber arts or mending project
Get simple clothes repairs done for free.
Rental Success Workshop is a FREE 1.5-hour renter education program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing.
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Get ready for the next chapter! Read and discuss a middle-grade book each month. Stay for an activity based on the book. This month's book is available to check-out at Tippecanoe one month prior.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center's Community Health Workers will be on site today
Come enjoy a free movie and popcorn with friends for a fun after school event!
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.
Coming to America Book, Club
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County Coordinated Entry team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.
Visit the Literacy Arcade to strengthen your reading skills through fun and games!
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog
Join us for a casual teen book club, where you can discuss any and all things you've been reading, from books and beyond! Enjoy light refreshments and materials from the Washington Park YA collection.
Crafternoon is a time for you to learn a new craft, try out new art supplies, and learn new techniques for creative expression!
Have a passion for geek media and culture? Come to Geek Out!, a monthly program for teens who are enthusiastic for learning, creating and enjoying all things in geek, nerd or pop culture!
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet children's librarian Liz!
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
Join a guest artist from Artists Working in Education for a family maker time project in the library makerspace.
Stop by the library to play in a new way! We will explore interactive stations with a shared theme designed to inspire creativity.
Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to run, kick, jump, and read at the library during this 8-week Special Olympics Young Athletes Program.
Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians.
Get comfy, craft, and meet up with friends and neighbors at Central Library!
Knit, crochet, embroider, tat, sew, mend, or work on other fiber-related projects in community.
Learn how to make a resume.
Join us at Mitchell Street to discuss a new award-winning YA novel each month! All books selections are available for instant download on Hoopla, Libby, and in print at select branches.
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Free basic clothing repair
This book club provides a place for friends and strangers to meet and discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads.
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for Autumn!
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Telling stories and playing his brother's music in a uniquely personal and entertaining tribute. "Billy sings and shines from the inside out. Unlike many things in this world, he keeps getting better." - Author Peter Cooper, American Songwriting Magazine
Connect with representatives from various departments, explore the application process, and take the next step toward your career with the City of Milwaukee.
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
Come hang out and give back to your community by creating cat toys for a local shelter, writing cards for Veteran's Day and helping prepare materials for library craft programs.
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.
Watch a new movie in the Teen Zone every first Monday of the month!
Kids who are learning to read are invited to explore a new easy reader series each month. After reading the book, we will discuss and create art inspired by it. Ages 5-7.
Learn how to verify health claims online with confidence.
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Grab your apron and get to work at the pizza parlor! Take turns jotting down orders, making pizzas, and serving food to hungry friends.
Need a quiet place to study? Come to the Zablocki library once a week to get some work done in a calm space. Light refreshments will be available.
A half-day workshop for writers of all levels.
Enjoy a free movie meant for all ages to enjoy, so bring the kiddos to our community room! There will be snacks and refreshments on hand. No ticket required.
Join a guest artist from Artists Working in Education for a family maker time project.
Paint-by-Numbers & Sip is an interactive arts and crafts program for teens.
Are you curious about Tai Chi? Join Kim Ellis from the Rite Hite YMCA to discover the many benefits of this ancient practice in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Join us for a celebration of diverse cultures, art, and food within our community. A combined community event brought to you by the Bay View, Tippecanoe, Mitchell Street, and Zablocki Branches.
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
Whether you're a seasoned player or just Mahjong-curious, join us for a fun afternoon of tiles, strategy, and community at Central Library!
Join us on the second Sunday of the month for a 30-minute storytime for young children featuring stories, songs and movement. For children ages 5 and under, with a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Boswell Book Company, Alliance Française de Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Public Library welcome author Thomas Schlesser, who will discuss his bestselling novel, Mona's Eyes, now available in paperback.
A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!
Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) specializes in helping Milwaukee County residents get connected with resources to support those living with a mental health and substance use disorder.
Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) specializes in helping Milwaukee County residents get connected with resources to support those living with a mental health and substance use disorder.
Watch a movie at the library!
Join us at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of Firekeepers Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Discover the benefits of Pilates while strengthening your health literacy skills.
Do you have what it takes to correctly name Pop Tart flavors without ever seeing the box? If so, you?ll love our Pop Tart Taste Test Challenge!
Enjoy a painting lesson with mocktails for kids and families. This paint & sip will explore the pop-art genre of art.
Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life.
Join us for an interactive discussion on yarn, texture, creativity, and modern fiber arts, with opportunities for attendees to share their favorite projects and experiences as makers!
Join us for an eye opening exploration of food sovereignty through the food and medicine that is growing abundantly all around us. Come out to build your knowledge, your skills and your community!
Join us as at Tippecanoe to beautify your favorite book with beautiful sparkly diamonds! You bring the book, we will supply the diamonds.
Even in winter, there's a chance to bring some green into you home. Discover a variety of houseplants that easily propagate for a gift that keeps on giving!
Make handmade cards to express your gratitude for the people you love!
Learn about free tools to help start your creative business!
The Milwaukee Public Library and Engberg Anderson Architects will be hosting a Listening Session.
Mom 2 Mom is a safe, judgement free, support group for moms and birthing people to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.
Rental Success Workshop is a FREE 2.5-hour renter education program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing.
Learn how to manage email clutter.
Is your desktop cluttered? Can you find what you need when you need it?
Aprenderá las diferencias entre bancos y cooperativas de crédito, como usar diferentes herramientas y recursos financieros, y las ventajas y desventajas de las aplicaciones de la banca digital.
Get your gaming on with the Nintendo Switch and board games and meet new friends.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sipping a refreshing drink and spending time with great company while creating your own artistic masterpiece. Our paint-by-number has you covered, beginners welcome.
Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. This summer the focus will be on using recycled materials to create arts and crafts, but you can always bring your own projects.
Come create your own volcanic explosion! Use basic ingredients to see a chemical reaction at work.
Public crime and safety meeting with the Milwaukee Police Department, District 1.
Bring your projects for a monthly social fiber arts get-together! All experience levels encouraged. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects.
Unwind with fellow game lovers using the libraries Nintendo Switch and other resources to play some new and familiar games.
Join the Milwaukee Public Library for a Walking Book Club at Havenwoods State Forest! Come for a relaxed walk through the trails while discussing what you are currently reading.
District 1 Monthly Crime and Safety Meeting
This touching memoir provides heartfelt, humorous and invaluable guidance to help caregivers better survive and provide the best care possible for their loved ones.
Are you ready to open a physical location for your business? This workshop is for you!
Pretend to be a vet by taking temperatures, giving medicine, and caring for our animal friends. Bring your own stuffie if you would like.
¡Únanse a este programa virtual para leer, cantar y moverse!
Calling all Seniors! Test your musical knowledge by naming as many songs as you can to win a prize
Reel Fridays at Atkinson will provide teens, adults, children and families with a welcoming monthly movie experience at the library.
Enjoy a relaxing paint activity at the library! Create colorful art and warm up with our delicious hot chocolate bar. All ages welcome!
How do scientists learn all about dinosaurs that died out millions of years ago? By studying their fossils of course! Learn all about how fossils form and make your very own to take home!
Grab your apron and get to work at the pizza parlor! Take turns jotting down orders, making pizzas, and serving food to hungry friends.
Join local illustrator Rachal A. Duggan for a mindful & cozy drawing workshop.
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.
Join us once a month for an evening of crafting! This month we will be decorating Tote Bags!
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.
Join us for a virtual session designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to understand their customers, their market, and the data behind smart business decisions.
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Don't let the kids have all the fun! Join us for adult skill level craft projects and create something you can proudly display in your home. Projects change monthly. Registration recommended.
Join librarians for a workshop on how to preserve, digitize, and share family photos and letters! Participants will receive a preservation starter kit. Registration is encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Meet with an inspector from the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) and get your questions answered today.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sipping a refreshing drink and spending time with great company while creating your own artistic masterpiece. Pre-registration required.
Enjoy a relaxing evening spending time with great company while painting. Our fun and easy paint-by-number sip and paint has you covered. No experience needed, just good vibes!
Join us for a lunchtime history program at the library! Bring a bag lunch, enjoy some snacks and an engaging discussion on historical topics. This month's topic will be on The Edmund Fitzgerald.
The Aurora Health Care Mobile Health Program will be here to provide health screenings.
En este taller, aprenderá cómo prevenir delitos financieros y evitar estafas, qué hacer si es víctima de un delito financiero y cómo prevenir el abuso financiero.
Connect with representatives from various departments, explore the application process, and take the next step toward your career with the City of Milwaukee.
What's in the air you're breathing? Build your own DIY air cleaner to clean the air in your home in this workshop led by MKE Fresh Air Collective.
Join us to learn more about how Part D covers your drugs and the payment structure.
Make your own worry stone out of air-dry clay and learn how to manage stress and anxiety.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a free family film and snacks on select Saturdays at Zablocki Branch Library!
Practice mindfulness through a variety of physical yoga poses, breath practices, stories and games. For ages 2-7 with caregiver. Please bring one yoga mat per participant, if possible.
Come meet and create with a LEGO MASTER. Challenge your creativity against yourself and friends. All ages welcome! Registration required.
This training introduces participants to some of the science behind the first 3 years of a child's brain development and activities they can implement to capitalize on this critical stage of growth.
This series will help you understand how Medicare coverage works as a whole. Each presentation will refer to the others, so join us for all four.
Join us in celebrating young artists in our community during the Teen Art Gallery Night. You'll have the chance to vote on the Teen Art Contest submissions and enjoy a variety of creative activities.
Kick-back with family and enjoy a board game or a family-friendly game on the Nintendo Switch! We will have a variety of games for all ages.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
En este taller, aprenderá los conceptos básicos de crédito, las puntuaciones crediticias, como solicitar sus informes de crédito, así como; consejos y herramientas para gestionar sus deudas.
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