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Novel Ideas Book Club

2025-08-11 18:00:00 2025-08-11 19:00:00 America/Chicago Novel Ideas Book Club Please join us for at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Monday, August 11
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 18:00:00 2025-08-11 19:00:00 America/Chicago Novel Ideas Book Club Please join us for at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

Please join us for at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub   "What if you could take a vacation to your past, without the filter of memory? What would you give to go back in time and relive your youth, in person, with the people who shared it? On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice's life isn't terrible. She likes her job, even if it isn't exactly the one she expected. She's happy with her apartment, her romantic status, her independence, and she adores her lifelong best friend. But something is missing. Her father, the single parent who raised her, is ailing and out of reach. How did they get here so fast? Did she take too much for granted along the way? When Alice wakes up the next morning somehow back in 1996, it isn't her 16-year-old body that is the biggest shock, or the possibility of romance with her adolescent crush, it's her dad: the vital, charming, 49-year-old version of her father with whom she is reunited. Now armed with a new perspective on her own life and his, is there anything that she should do differently this time around? What would she change, given the chance? With her celebrated humor, insight, and heart, Emma Straub cleverly turns all the traditional time travel tropes on their head and delivers a different kind of love story - about the lifelong, reverberating relationship between a parent and child"--Provided by publisher.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club/Discussion |

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Zablocki Branch

Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
David Sikora

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Aug 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed

Upcoming Events

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Please join us for at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub

Cancelled
Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meet with an experienced tutor for help with English.

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Story time with play

Wed, Aug 13, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Are you looking for something to do on a Wednesday afternoon? Join us once a month for a classic movie. Penny Points to Paradise (1951) Starring Harry Secombe, Alfred Mark and Peter Sellers.

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will present information on Motor Vehicle Repair contracts under Wisconsin law.

Fri, Aug 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Drop in during Fun Fridays! at Zablocki Library to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others in an art and technology rich environment

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Beat the summer heat with a family-friendly film in our community room. Snacks provided.

Mon, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room,Courtyard
We're closing out summer with an outdoor roller skating party @ your Milwaukee Public Library! MKE Recreation Wacky Wheels Skate Van will be onsite at Zablocki Library, providing free roller skating.

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room,Courtyard
Join us in the courtyard for an evening with The Kitchen Boys. Come and listen to old time Appalachian Mountain Music with a smattering of Celtic, Johnny Cash and folk songs mixed into the offering.

Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Other - See description for location
Meet with an experienced tutor for help with English.

Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Learn about what composting is, why composting is important, and how to compost in your own backyard.

Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Stop by our table staffed by RNs to receive blood pressure or blood sugar screenings, help finding a care provider, counseling on healthy habits, navigation to resources, and more.

Wed, Aug 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Short history of one of Wisconsin's largest printing companies.

Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Applying for jobs? Get help with the process through our Resume Writing Workshop. We'll give you the information you need to write a strong resume.

Thu, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult Area
Career Navigators will provide hands-on services to patrons, guiding patrons through the navigation system of employment.

Fri, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Drop in during Fun Fridays! at Zablocki Library to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others in an art and technology rich environment

Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Come have some fun making your very own trivet using clothespins and paint! It's easy, colorful, and a great way to add a handmade touch to your kitchen

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Other - See description for location
Meet with an experienced tutor for help with English.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled morning of Musical Bingo! Get ready for an exciting twist on the classic game as we mix music and bingo into a perfect combo.

Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Drop in during Fun Fridays! at Zablocki Library to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others in an art and technology rich environment

Tue, Sep 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Wed, Sep 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Stop by our table staffed by RNs to receive blood pressure or blood sugar screenings, help finding a care provider, counseling on healthy habits, navigation to resources, and more.

Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Watch and discuss your favorite anime series at Zablocki Library. We'll stream shows, enjoy Japanese snacks, and make a cute craft! All supplies provided

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Please join us at the Zablocki library for a discussion of Violeta by Isabel Allende

Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Other - See description for location
Meet with an experienced tutor for help with English.