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Armchair Travel
2025-05-15 13:00:00 2025-05-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Armchair Travel Explore the world from your seat! Join us for an immersive Armchair Travel experience featuring virtual tours, history, and culture from around the globe. Villard Square Branch - Community Room

Thursday, May 15
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 13:00:00 2025-05-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago Armchair Travel Explore the world from your seat! Join us for an immersive Armchair Travel experience featuring virtual tours, history, and culture from around the globe. Villard Square Branch - Community Room

Villard Square Branch

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.

Travel the world without leaving the library! Armchair Travel invites you to explore fascinating destinations through virtual tours, cultural discussions, and hands-on activities. Each session highlights a different location, featuring its history, traditions, and unique sights. Enjoy tasting regional foods, creating inspired artwork, listening to traditional music, and more. Connect with fellow travelers, reminisce about past journeys, and discover new places—all from the comfort of Villard Square Library!

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture |

TAGS: | |

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

Today's hours

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

We're closed Friday April 18 due to Good Friday
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Apr 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter Sunday)
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Upcoming Events

Library Story Time - Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children is followed by open play time.
After School with MPL
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Eat Your Reads - Storytime with a snack
Mon, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Join us as we read a story and make a snack while we talk about books!
After School with MPL
Mon, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Apr 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!
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
After School with MPL
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Study Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
This event is full
Library Story Time - Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children is followed by open play time.
After School with MPL
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
After School with MPL
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Pajama Story Time - Special Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
An Evening story time
Library Story Time - Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children is followed by open play time.
After School with MPL
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 06, 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!
After School with MPL
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
After School with MPL
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
After School with MPL
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Slime Stress Balls
Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Are you feeling stressed as the school year comes to a close? Your mental health matters! Stop by the library to make your own stress ball and relax a little.
After School with MPL
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Armchair Travel
Thu, May 15, 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.
After School with MPL
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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