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Library events in Milwaukee
Milwaukee's public library might be the best free venue in town: storytimes for the little ones, book clubs, workshops, author talks, and hands-on tech help. Most of it costs nothing. Here's what's actually coming up.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Wed Sep 30 to Tue Oct 6, across 15 branches.
- Branches: Central Library (29), Martin Luther King Branch (11), Mitchell Street Branch (10), Bay View Branch (8), Washington Park Branch (7), Good Hope Branch (7) — plus 9 more branches.
- Most common: Family (19), Makerspace (17), Exhibits/Displays (13), Wellness (9).
- Family-friendly: 74 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 735 upcoming programs.
4th-6th Grade Book Club
Wed Sep 30 · 4:30 PM · Tippecanoe Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: 4th-6th Grade Book Club at Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee.
Builder's Club
Wed Sep 30 · 4:00 PM · Central Library More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Builder's Club at Central Library, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Central Library Walking Club
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Central Library More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Central Library Walking Club at Milwaukee.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Wed Sep 30 · 10:00 AM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens at Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Wed Sep 30 · 3:00 PM · Central Library More info
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Central Library, Milwaukee.
Green Roof Tour
Wed Sep 30 · 12:30 PM · Central Library More info
Green Roof Tour is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Central Library, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Intellectual Property Brief Advice Clinic
Wed Sep 30 · 3:00 PM · Central Library More info
Intellectual Property Brief Advice Clinic at Central Library, Milwaukee on Wednesday, Sep 30.
Midweek Makers
Wed Sep 30 · 2:30 PM · Zablocki Branch More info
Midweek Makers is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Zablocki Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Musical Bingo for Adults
Wed Sep 30 · 1:00 PM · Zablocki Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30, Zablocki Branch, Milwaukee hosts Musical Bingo for Adults. Expect a proper live set.
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang
Wed Sep 30 · 3:30 PM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang
Wed Sep 30 · 3:30 PM · Washington Park Branch More info
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang
Wed Sep 30 · 3:30 PM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee hosts Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang on Wednesday, Sep 30. Bring the kids along.
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang
Wed Sep 30 · 3:30 PM · Good Hope Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang at Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope
Wed Sep 30 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Central Library, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Paws to Read
Wed Sep 30 · 4:00 PM · Good Hope Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Paws to Read at Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed Sep 30 · 10:15 AM · Washington Park More info
Mark Wednesday, Sep 30: Stepping Out Walking Club at Washington Park, Milwaukee.
Story Time
Wed Sep 30 · 11:00 AM · Atkinson Branch More info
Atkinson Branch, Milwaukee hosts Story Time on Wednesday, Sep 30. Worth bringing the whole family.
Story Time and Play Group
Wed Sep 30 · 11:30 AM · Villard Square Branch More info
Story Time and Play Group at Villard Square Branch, Milwaukee on Wednesday, Sep 30. Good one for the kids.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Good Hope Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Story Time with Playgroup at Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed Sep 30 · 10:30 AM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Story Time with Playgroup at Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed Sep 30 · 12:00 PM · Bay View Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Sep 30: Tech-splanation @ MPL at Bay View Branch, Milwaukee.
Teen Hangout Hour!
Wed Sep 30 · 3:30 PM · Central Library More info
Teen Hangout Hour! is on Wednesday, Sep 30 at Central Library, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Toddler Story Time
Wed Sep 30 · 10:00 AM · East Branch More info
Toddler Story Time at East Branch, Milwaukee on Wednesday, Sep 30. Bring the kids along.
Toddler Storytime
Wed Sep 30 · 10:45 AM · Tippecanoe Branch More info
Toddler Storytime at Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee on Wednesday, Sep 30. Family-friendly.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed Sep 30 · 4:30 PM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
Wednesday, Sep 30: Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class at Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee.
After-school Unwind
Thu Oct 1 · 2:30 PM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: After-school Unwind at Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Baby Story Time
Thu Oct 1 · 10:00 AM · East Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Baby Story Time at East Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Baby Story Time
Thu Oct 1 · 11:00 AM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Baby Story Time at Central Library, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Chair Yoga
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Chair Yoga at Central Library, Milwaukee.
Crafting Club
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Capitol Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Crafting Club at Capitol Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
DIY Air Cleaner Workshop
Thu Oct 1 · 4:00 PM · Good Hope Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: DIY Air Cleaner Workshop at Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats
Thu Oct 1 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats at Central Library, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Job Search and Resume Assistance
Thu Oct 1 · 1:00 PM · Central Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Job Search and Resume Assistance at Central Library, Milwaukee.
Library Story Time
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
Library Story Time is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Molina Healthcare
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee hosts Molina Healthcare on Thursday, Oct 1.
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Washington Park Branch More info
Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee hosts Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee hosts Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang on Thursday, Oct 1. Worth bringing the whole family.
Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Good Hope Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 1: Open Maker Time: Back with a Bang at Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope
Thu Oct 1 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Central Library, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Quiet Study Hour
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · East Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Quiet Study Hour at East Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Read, Play, Create!
Thu Oct 1 · 3:30 PM · Bay View Branch More info
Read, Play, Create! is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Bay View Branch, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Story Time
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Central Library More info
Story Time at Central Library, Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct 1. Family-friendly.
Story Time
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Capitol Branch More info
Story Time is on Thursday, Oct 1 at Capitol Branch, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Bay View Branch More info
Bay View Branch, Milwaukee hosts Story Time with Play Group on Thursday, Oct 1. Bring the kids along.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu Oct 1 · 10:30 AM · Zablocki Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 1: Story Time with Play Group at Zablocki Branch, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Animation Around the World
Fri Oct 2 · 3:30 PM · East Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Animation Around the World at East Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Baby Story Time
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · Bay View Branch More info
Mark Friday, Oct 2: Baby Story Time at Bay View Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats
Fri Oct 2 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Milwaukee hosts Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats on Friday, Oct 2. Good one for the kids.
Friday Night Frights!
Fri Oct 2 · 3:30 PM · Washington Park Branch More info
Live music at Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee: Friday Night Frights! takes the stage Friday, Oct 2. Good one for the kids.
Mini Makers
Fri Oct 2 · 10:30 AM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 2: Mini Makers at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope
Fri Oct 2 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Mark Friday, Oct 2: Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope at Central Library, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Story Time
Fri Oct 2 · 11:00 AM · Center Street Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Story Time at Center Street Branch, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Teen Study Hour
Fri Oct 2 · 4:30 PM · Zablocki Branch More info
Teen Study Hour at Zablocki Branch, Milwaukee on Friday, Oct 2. Bring the kids along.
Teen Zone
Fri Oct 2 · 3:30 PM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
Teen Zone is on Friday, Oct 2 at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Typing Basics
Fri Oct 2 · 11:00 AM · Center Street Branch More info
Friday, Oct 2: Typing Basics at Center Street Branch, Milwaukee.
ABC Academy
Sat Oct 3 · 10:30 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Milwaukee hosts ABC Academy on Saturday, Oct 3. Bring the kids along.
Central Library Architectural Tour
Sat Oct 3 · 11:00 AM · Central Library More info
Saturday, Oct 3: Central Library Architectural Tour at Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats
Sat Oct 3 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Saturday, Oct 3: Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats at Central Library, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Green Roof Tour
Sat Oct 3 · 1:30 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 3: Green Roof Tour at Central Library, Milwaukee.
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope
Sat Oct 3 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Saturday, Oct 3: Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope at Central Library, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Pelvic Health & Wellness Community Education Series
Sat Oct 3 · 10:00 AM · Bay View Branch More info
Mark Saturday, Oct 3: Pelvic Health & Wellness Community Education Series at Bay View Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Special Olympics Young Athletes
Sat Oct 3 · 9:30 AM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
Saturday, Oct 3: Special Olympics Young Athletes at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats
Sun Oct 4 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Milwaukee hosts Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats on Sunday, Oct 4. Family-friendly.
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope
Sun Oct 4 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Sunday, Oct 4: Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope at Central Library, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Afternoon Adventures
Mon Oct 5 · 4:00 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Afternoon Adventures at Central Library, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Back to Business: Microsoft Word and Excel
Mon Oct 5 · 4:30 PM · Central Library More info
Back to Business: Microsoft Word and Excel is on Monday, Oct 5 at Central Library, Milwaukee.
Builders Club
Mon Oct 5 · 3:00 PM · Center Street Branch More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Builders Club at Center Street Branch, Milwaukee.
Crafting Connections
Mon Oct 5 · 1:00 PM · Bay View Branch More info
Bay View Branch, Milwaukee hosts Crafting Connections on Monday, Oct 5. Good one for the kids.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats
Mon Oct 5 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats at Central Library, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
English Reading Hour
Mon Oct 5 · 4:00 PM · Virtual More info
English Reading Hour is on Monday, Oct 5 at Virtual, Milwaukee.
Financial Workshop: Saving
Mon Oct 5 · 6:00 PM · Center Street Branch More info
Financial Workshop: Saving at Center Street Branch, Milwaukee on Monday, Oct 5.
From Difficult Conversations to Eulogies
Mon Oct 5 · 6:30 PM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee hosts From Difficult Conversations to Eulogies on Monday, Oct 5.
Job Search and Resume Assistance
Mon Oct 5 · 1:00 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Job Search and Resume Assistance at Central Library, Milwaukee.
League of Women Voters Milwaukee County
Mon Oct 5 · 12:30 PM · Zablocki Branch More info
Zablocki Branch, Milwaukee hosts League of Women Voters Milwaukee County on Monday, Oct 5.
Library Story Time
Mon Oct 5 · 6:30 PM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
Library Story Time is on Monday, Oct 5 at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Maximize Your Library Card Benefits
Mon Oct 5 · 4:00 PM · Capitol Branch More info
Maximize Your Library Card Benefits at Capitol Branch, Milwaukee on Monday, Oct 5.
Mystery Book Club
Mon Oct 5 · 6:00 PM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
Mystery Book Club at Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee on Monday, Oct 5.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Mon Oct 5 · 3:30 PM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
On the calendar for Monday, Oct 5: Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Mon Oct 5 · 3:30 PM · Washington Park Branch More info
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy at Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee on Monday, Oct 5. Worth bringing the whole family.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Mon Oct 5 · 3:30 PM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
Monday, Oct 5: Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy at Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Mon Oct 5 · 3:30 PM · Good Hope Branch More info
Mark Monday, Oct 5: Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy at Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope
Mon Oct 5 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope at Central Library, Milwaukee on Monday, Oct 5. Worth bringing the whole family.
Sensory Play Time
Mon Oct 5 · 1:00 PM · Tippecanoe Branch More info
Sensory Play Time at Tippecanoe Branch, Milwaukee on Monday, Oct 5. Bring the kids along.
Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue Oct 6 · 1:00 PM · East Branch More info
Death Café at the East Branch Library is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Milwaukee.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats
Tue Oct 6 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats at Central Library, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
French Club for Kids
Tue Oct 6 · 3:30 PM · East Branch More info
Live music at East Branch, Milwaukee: French Club for Kids takes the stage Tuesday, Oct 6. Good one for the kids.
Game Night
Tue Oct 6 · 5:00 PM · Center Street Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Game Night at Center Street Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Garden Homes Chess Club
Tue Oct 6 · 4:00 PM · Atkinson Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Garden Homes Chess Club at Atkinson Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Bay View Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Gentle Stretch and Movement at Bay View Branch, Milwaukee.
King Makers
Tue Oct 6 · 5:30 PM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: King Makers at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Bring the kids along.
League of Women Voters Info Table
Tue Oct 6 · 3:00 PM · Bay View Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: League of Women Voters Info Table at Bay View Branch, Milwaukee.
Mind your Mending: Clothes Repair
Tue Oct 6 · 5:00 PM · Washington Park Branch More info
Mind your Mending: Clothes Repair is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Mom 2 Mom Support Group
Tue Oct 6 · 4:30 PM · Washington Park Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Mom 2 Mom Support Group at Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee.
Ojos de Dios
Tue Oct 6 · 4:30 PM · Zablocki Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Ojos de Dios at Zablocki Branch, Milwaukee. Family-friendly.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Tue Oct 6 · 3:30 PM · Martin Luther King Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy at Martin Luther King Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Tue Oct 6 · 3:30 PM · Washington Park Branch More info
Washington Park Branch, Milwaukee hosts Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy on Tuesday, Oct 6. Family-friendly.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Tue Oct 6 · 3:30 PM · Good Hope Branch More info
Good Hope Branch, Milwaukee hosts Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy on Tuesday, Oct 6. Bring the kids along.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Mitchell Street Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy at Mitchell Street Branch, Milwaukee. Good one for the kids.
Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope
Tue Oct 6 · 12:00 AM · Central Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love, Memory and Hope at Central Library, Milwaukee. Worth bringing the whole family.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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