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Beat the Blues Fest

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2025-01-18 12:30:00 2025-01-18 15:30:00 America/Chicago Beat the Blues Fest Beat the Blues with fun and healthful activities, crafts, and treats! Visit mpl.org/beatblues for more info. Good Hope Branch - Other - See description for location

Saturday, January 18
12:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-18 12:30:00 2025-01-18 15:30:00 America/Chicago Beat the Blues Fest Beat the Blues with fun and healthful activities, crafts, and treats! Visit mpl.org/beatblues for more info. Good Hope Branch - Other - See description for location

Good Hope Branch

Other - See description for location

Beat the Blues with fun and healthful activities, crafts, and treats! Visit mpl.org/beatblues for more info.

Activities
Yoga (for Adults)
Chair Yoga: 12:30-12:45 p.m. & 1-1:15 p.m.
Flow Yoga: 2:30-2:45 p.m. & 3-3:15 p.m.
Meditation (for Teens/Adults)
Fireplace Room: 1-1:30 p.m.
Teen Room: 1:30-2 p.m.
Step with Confidence (for Teens)
Teen Room: 1:45-2:15 p.m.
Sound Bath (for Teens/Adults)
Teen Room: 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Photo Ops
Take photos at one of our three photo booths all day with an opportunity for photos with Browser the Library Lion from 1-2 p.m.
MPL Library Resources
Learn about resources, check out your card status, and get help with your device to access library apps and services.
Community Room
Mindful Doodling with Theresa Kim (All Ages)
12:30-1:15 p.m.
Black Belt Leadership Academy Karate Demo (Best for Kids; all ages welcome)
1:30-2:30 p.m.
DIY Trail Mix and Hot Cocoa Bar (All Ages)
2:30-3:30 p.m.
For Kids | 12:30-3 p.m.
Pocket Zen Gardens - while supplies last.
Winter Exploring with Sensory Bins
Good Hope Makerspace - DIY stickers & water bottle decorating.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

TAGS: | |

Good Hope Branch

Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amelia Osterud

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Jan 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Andy Bethke from the Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center will be at Good Hope to connect patrons with County resources.

Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Beginners and Experts welcome! The group meets twice monthly, from 5:30-6:30 on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Start a new project or bring one in progress and come work on it in community. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects. Fiber Artist Ruth Shank will be on hand every second Monday to help with getting you started on something new, provide technical advice on a project-in-progress or simply visit. Some supplies on hand for new knitters (basic knowledge is assumed), but feel free to bring your own if you have them.

Tue, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Bring the whole family for game night at Good Hope! Learn a new game, enjoy a classic, or play on the Switch during this all-ages evening program.

Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.

Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.

Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Paint a stone with kaleidoscope-inspired designs! This meditative practice is a great way to unwind after school.

Sat, Jan 18, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Other - See description for location
Beat the Blues with fun and healthful activities, crafts, and treats! Visit mpl.org/beatblues for more info.

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.

Sat, Jan 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Jury Duty 101

Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Beginners and Experts welcome! The group meets twice monthly, from 5:30-6:30 on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Start a new project or bring one in progress and come work on it in community. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects. Fiber Artist Ruth Shank will be on hand every second Monday to help with getting you started on something new, provide technical advice on a project-in-progress or simply visit. Some supplies on hand for new knitters (basic knowledge is assumed), but feel free to bring your own if you have them.

Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Zone
Learn a new recipe and cooking skill each month during Tasty Tuesday!

Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.

Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog

Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.

Sat, Feb 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy an afternoon of various craft making from collage to coloring!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other - See description for location
The Milwaukee County Job Center Satellite Service provides drop-in assistance for job seekers. Learn how to: Use JobCenterofWisconsin.com employment tools. Search for jobs. Create a professional resume. Improve interview techniques. Increase computer skills. Access training resources. File Unemployment Insurance claim.

Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.

Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
See who's got the best moves in this Just Dance session on the Nintendo Switch!