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Family Story Time
2025-07-15 18:15:00 2025-07-15 18:45:00 America/Chicago Family Story Time Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Tippecanoe Branch - Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein

Tuesday, July 15
6:15pm - 6:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 18:15:00 2025-07-15 18:45:00 America/Chicago Family Story Time Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Tippecanoe Branch - Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein

Tippecanoe Branch

Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein

Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.

Held outside in the Tippecanoe Secret Garden, weather permitting.

 

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

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Tippecanoe Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Brett Rohlwing
Hours

Today's hours

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

We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

History Buff Book Club
Mon, Jun 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jun 24, 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!
Family Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Outdoor Story Time
Wed, Jun 25, 10:45am - 11:15am
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
YA DIY Button Making - Button-making from comics, magazines, or your own photo!
Wed, Jun 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Snack and craft while using our supplies to make buttons from comics, magazines, or even a photo from your phone! Tell your friends!
Tippecanoe Walking Club
Thu, Jun 26, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in a weekly walking exploration of the historic neighborhood surrounding the Tippecanoe Branch Library. Get some gentle exercise and make new friends!
Fox and Branch
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Kick up your heels to the fiddlin' good music of Fox & Branch at this family-friendly concert!
Bingo Night
Thu, Jun 26, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Beat the heat and have some fun this summer with a friendly game of BINGO! All ages welcome and prizes awarded as supplies last.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Midwest Nice Apartheid with Reggie Jackson - Presented by MPL and ABHM
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join award-winning local historian Reggie Jackson, author of "Midwest Nice Apartheid," for a series on Milwaukee's history of segregation and its ongoing impact on housing, education, and equity.
Mobile Bike Repair Clinic - with Wisconsin Bike Fed
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Family Story Time
Tue, Jul 01, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Outdoor Story Time
Wed, Jul 02, 10:45am - 11:15am
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses
Tippecanoe Walking Club
Thu, Jul 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in a weekly walking exploration of the historic neighborhood surrounding the Tippecanoe Branch Library. Get some gentle exercise and make new friends!
Getting Started with Computers - Computer Basics
Thu, Jul 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
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! 
Family Story Time
Tue, Jul 08, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Outdoor Story Time
Wed, Jul 09, 10:45am - 11:15am
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Tippecanoe Walking Club
Thu, Jul 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in a weekly walking exploration of the historic neighborhood surrounding the Tippecanoe Branch Library. Get some gentle exercise and make new friends!
Getting Started with Computers - Internet Basics
Thu, Jul 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Sensory Play Time
Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Free Notary Public Event @ Tippecanoe
Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us at the Tippecanoe Branch Library for a free Notary Public event! Licensed, bonded, and insured Notary Public Stephanie Stevens-Khan will be available and offering free, basic notary services.
Intro To Magic The Gathering
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Come learn how to play Magic The Gathering with gaming experts from Battle Brothers Miniature Wargaming Store and take home a free starter pack of cards!
Adult Crafting @ Tippe!
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Don't let the kids have all the fun! Join us for adult skill level craft projects and create something you can proudly display in your home. Projects change monthly. Registration recommended.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Tue, Jul 15, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Outdoor Story Time
Wed, Jul 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses
Tippecanoe Walking Club
Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in a weekly walking exploration of the historic neighborhood surrounding the Tippecanoe Branch Library. Get some gentle exercise and make new friends!
Urban Wildlife with the Urban Ecology Center
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Enjoy activities like spotting wildlife clues, building habitats, and storytelling perfect for curious kids and families! This event is limited to 26 attendees, first come first serve. 
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Fabulous Feature Friday for Teens!
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Teens can snack, watch a movie, or create art! Movies will be rated PG-13, PG, or G.
Tippecanoe Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Give blood and help your community! Join us at Tippecanoe Branch Library from 10 am to 2 pm to donate blood with Versiti Blood Center of WI.
History Buff Book Club
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.
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