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Milwaukee Zine Fest Presented by The Bindery & MPL
2025-04-19 10:30:00 2025-04-19 16:30:00 America/Chicago Milwaukee Zine Fest Presented by The Bindery & MPL 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. Central Library - Other - See description for location

Saturday, April 19
10:30am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-19 10:30:00 2025-04-19 16:30:00 America/Chicago Milwaukee Zine Fest Presented by The Bindery & MPL 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. Central Library - Other - See description for location

Central Library

Other - See description for location

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.

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Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
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Mon, Apr 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
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Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Tue, Apr 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
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This event is full
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Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
This event is full
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Builders' Club
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
This event is full
Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
This event is full
Baby Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Thu, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
This event is full
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Thu, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
This event is full
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Found Poetry
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Unlock Innovation Potential: Intro to Intellectual Property
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Book Talk - Time, Beauty, and Grief - An Afternoon With Author Betsy Korbinyr
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center Table
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
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