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Thriving Together: A Black History Month Wellness Event
2025-02-25 16:00:00 2025-02-25 18:30:00 America/Chicago Thriving Together: A Black History Month Wellness Event Join us for a Black History Month event focused on health, wellness, and community empowerment. Connect with experts, gain tips, and celebrate Black leaders' contributions to health and wellness! Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room, Rotunda

Tuesday, February 25
4:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-25 16:00:00 2025-02-25 18:30:00 America/Chicago Thriving Together: A Black History Month Wellness Event Join us for a Black History Month event focused on health, wellness, and community empowerment. Connect with experts, gain tips, and celebrate Black leaders' contributions to health and wellness! Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room, Rotunda

Central Library

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room, Rotunda

Join us for a Black History Month event focused on health, wellness, and community empowerment. Connect with experts, gain tips, and celebrate Black leaders' contributions to health and wellness!

Join us for a Black History Month event centering health, wellness, and empowering our community as we Thrive Together. Meet community wellness practitioners and entrepreneurs while gaining helpful tips on incorporating wellness practices into your daily life.

  • 4:30-5:00 pm An Introduction to Stress Reduction and Breathwork: The session will offer tools for emotional regulation and restoration. Participants will also learn ways they can go deeper with longer SKY School courses in Milwaukee, including upcoming workshops at the SWIM Hub. Presented by Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing individual and community healing and well-being by expanding access to holistic wellness services, in collaboration with its partner, Sky Schools.
  • 5:00 – 5:30 pm Take a 30-minute break to recharge and explore wellness in a meaningful way! Enjoy tea samples from HoneyBee Sage Apothecary while connecting with local health and wellness organizations like City of Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety, Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee, Healthy MKE, Milwaukee Health Services Inc., and community organizations like MKE Black. Dive into resources that celebrate health and wellness in our diverse community, including curated books from the Milwaukee Public Library. This session is your chance to sip, learn, and discover ways to nurture your well-being while supporting local initiatives.
  • 5:30-6:00pm Join HoneyBee Sage Apothecary for a workshop on holistic health and self-advocacy in Western medicine. This event includes a 30-minute conversation-style session on self-advocacy, empowerment, and exploring alternative wellness options. Enjoy tea samples before the discussion and browse wellness products for purchase. HoneyBee Sage Apothecary, rooted in a global community of healers, is dedicated to educating and empowering the community. Take this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow on your wellness journey!


With additional resources provided by the City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety, Healthy MKE, Milwaukee Health Services Inc., MKE Black, and Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Cultural Heritage | Business/Entrepreneurship |

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America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Mon, Nov 24, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
Craft Buffet
Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Drop in and join us for a fun-filled crafternoon! We'll bring a variety of supplies and you bring the creativity!
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Tue, Nov 25, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
You Build It
Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
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.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Sat, Nov 29, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
ABC Academy
Sat, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
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!
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Join a Docent Tour Guide on a tour of the Central Library! The Docent will share the history of the Milwaukee Public Library and provide insight on architectural points of interest.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Mon, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #2
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Neon Narratives
Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Light up the winter with neon colors! In this program, we'll get inspired by the most colorful books we have and create some neon masterpieces.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Dec 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
Tue, Dec 02, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Mozart's Grove
Your health matters. Come talk to us! Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at Milwaukee Public Library Central Library for community members.
Housing Help - Homeless Outreach with Milwaukee County
Wed, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Chinese Room,Main Street - First Floor
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County's Street Outreach team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.
You Build It
Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
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.
Story Time
Thu, Dec 04, 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 designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Dec 04, 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.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Cozy Book Tasting Cafe
Thu, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Get a good taste of new YA Fantasy, Mystery, or Thriller books from our collection paired with yummy snacks to cozy up with this winter!
ABC Academy
Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
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!
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Join a Docent Tour Guide on a tour of the Central Library! The Docent will share the history of the Milwaukee Public Library and provide insight on architectural points of interest.
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
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Mon, Dec 08, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Art, Music & Recreation Room
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Mon, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
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Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Housing Help - Homeless Outreach with Milwaukee County
Wed, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Chinese Room,Main Street - First Floor
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County's Street Outreach team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.
You Build It
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
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.
Story Time
Thu, Dec 11, 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 designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Dec 11, 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.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
ABC Academy
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
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Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
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Wed, Dec 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Chinese Room,Main Street - First Floor
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County's Street Outreach team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.
You Build It
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Children's Room - Back Area
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Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
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Sat, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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