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You Build It!

Building Club
2025-08-01 15:00:00 2025-08-01 16:00:00 America/Chicago You Build It! LEGO, Magnetiles, Stawbees, and More! You bring the creativity. Villard Square Branch - Community Room

Friday, August 01
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-01 15:00:00 2025-08-01 16:00:00 America/Chicago You Build It! LEGO, Magnetiles, Stawbees, and More! You bring the creativity. Villard Square Branch - Community Room

Villard Square Branch

Community Room

LEGO, Magnetiles, Stawbees, and More! You bring the creativity.

Spend a evening exploring and creating with open building time! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity! New challenge every week! Can you beat the challenge?

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Villard Square Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amanda McGillivray
Hours

Today's hours

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

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

Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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! 
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Story Time and Play Group - Story Time
Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children, ages 0-3 Years. Story time is followed by open play time.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Your Move MKE: All Elements of Hip Hop
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for an all-in-one hip hop elements session, where you will be introduced to graffiti art, beat production, writing, freestyling, beatboxing, and breakdancing.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
You Build It! - Building Club
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
LEGO, Magnetiles, Stawbees, and More! You bring the creativity.
Boba Paint and Sip
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Nothing gets creativity flowing like a little caffeine. Join us at Villard Square for a teen only boba tea paint and sip. Supplies will be first come, first served.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Career Navigator Job Help
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Resource Table
Drop-by tabling resource.
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult Room
Teen Tuesdays are whatever you want them to be! Come chill in Villard Square's Teen Zone every other Tuesday this summer to enjoy arts & crafts, play games with friends, or just snack and chat.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Story Time and Play Group - Story Time
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children, ages 0-3 Years. Story time is followed by open play time.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Armchair Travel
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Explore the world from your seat! Join us for an immersive Armchair Travel experience featuring virtual tours, history, and culture from around the globe.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Summer with LibraryCorps
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Basic Backyard Composting - Presented by Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Learn about what composting is, why composting is important, and how to compost in your own backyard.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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! 
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Board Games and Brownies
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Play board games and enjoy a sweet treat.
Story Time and Play Group - Story Time
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children, ages 0-3 Years. Story time is followed by open play time.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
You Build It! - Building Club
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
LEGO, Magnetiles, Stawbees, and More! You bring the creativity.
Rescheduled
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Monday, July 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Mobile Bike Repair Clinic - with Wisconsin Bike Fed
Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Other - See description for location
Bring your bicycle to select library locations for minor repairs like new inner tubes or brake adjustments, free of charge, by the mechanics of the Wisconsin Bike Fed!
Sustainability Basics
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Learn the basics of sustainable living and discover how your everyday choices can positively impact the planet!
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult Room
Teen Tuesdays are whatever you want them to be! Come chill in Villard Square's Teen Zone every other Tuesday this summer to enjoy arts & crafts, play games with friends, or just snack and chat.
Pajama Story Time - Special Story Time
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Evening story time
Story Time and Play Group - Story Time
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children, ages 0-3 Years. Story time is followed by open play time.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
You Build It! - Building Club
Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
LEGO, Magnetiles, Stawbees, and More! You bring the creativity.
Clay Creations
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Get your hands dirty and see what you can create with air dry clay. Take your project home to dry or return to the library in a few days to paint your creation and bring your vision to life.
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