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DIY Kaleidoscopes
2025-04-09 15:30:00 2025-04-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago DIY Kaleidoscopes Ever wonder how kaleidoscopes work? Come learn how this amazing tool works with just the use of light, colorful objects and mirrors. East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Wednesday, April 09
3:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-09 15:30:00 2025-04-09 17:00:00 America/Chicago DIY Kaleidoscopes Ever wonder how kaleidoscopes work? Come learn how this amazing tool works with just the use of light, colorful objects and mirrors. East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

East Branch

Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Ever wonder how kaleidoscopes work? Come learn how this amazing tool works with just the use of light, colorful objects and mirrors.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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East Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amelia Osterud
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

We're closed Friday July 04 due to The Fourth of July
Mon, Jun 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(The Fourth of July )
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 01, 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! 
Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
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.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute 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.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Craft, Chat & Chill
Thu, Jul 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring a craft you're currently working on and come cool off with friends! No craft? No problem! We will provide a rotating craft each month this summer.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute 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.
Afternoon Archive Journey - MPL's Special Collections
Wed, Jul 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Discover Milwaukee Public Library's special collections at your neighborhood branch.
Chalk the Walk
Wed, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Join in this community art project where we will work to make the sidewalk beautiful. All are welcome to come chalk the walk in front of the library for the neighborhood to see. 
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Summer Story Time Series
Fri, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Families are invited to attend a special story time series just for Summer!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 15, 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! 
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute 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.
Fox and Branch
Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Kick up your heels to the fiddlin' good music of Fox & Branch at this family-friendly concert!
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Strong Baby Resource Table - City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD)
Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Milwaukee Health Department staff will share resources to help keep your children healthy and safe.
Intro to Filmmaking
Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn how to make movies with your iPhone!  In this hands-on workshop, you'll be introduced to the basics of filmmaking using free editing services and professional equipment!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute 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.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Summer Screening Series
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Join us for themed monthly movies this summer, on select Fridays from May to August, at the East Branch Library! Check the event description on our website for more information.
Sparking Toddlers' Vivid Vocabulary - East
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
This workshop includes fun and enriching ways to build the expressive verbal skills of toddlers who are 1-3 years old in your care.
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 12:00am
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 29, 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! 
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute 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.
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