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Six Dots: A Braille Adventure
2025-07-14 14:00:00 2025-07-14 14:45:00 America/Chicago Six Dots: A Braille Adventure It's Disability Pride Month! Learn about Louis Braille's work to make reading accessible to blind and low-vision people. Then try your hand at creating a Braille alphabet chart. Central Library - Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Monday, July 14
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-14 14:00:00 2025-07-14 14:45:00 America/Chicago Six Dots: A Braille Adventure It's Disability Pride Month! Learn about Louis Braille's work to make reading accessible to blind and low-vision people. Then try your hand at creating a Braille alphabet chart. Central Library - Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Central Library

Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

It's Disability Pride Month! Learn about Louis Braille's work to make reading accessible to blind and low-vision people. Then try your hand at creating a Braille alphabet chart.

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

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

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Marian Royal
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Wed, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Kindness Rocks!
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Kindness Rocks! Let's decorate Milwaukee for summer and spread some positivity along the way by painting rocks with messages of kindness and goodwill.
Back to Business: Microsoft Word and Excel - Excel Level 1
Mon, Jun 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
This series of classes will give an overview of the two most popular office suite programs.
Beyond Books - Exploring Archives at the Milwaukee Public Library
Mon, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
Explore some of the Milwaukee Public Library's unique archives and special collections in our Art, Music and Recreation Room on the 2nd floor of Central Library. 
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Breaking Free: Understanding & Overcoming Bankruptcy
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Join our two-part series on bankruptcy. Learn about the process, alternatives, and scams in Session One (6/3). In Session Two (6/17), discover strategies for rebuilding credit and financial stability.
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Green Roof Tour
Wed, Jun 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
You Build It
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Back to Business: Microsoft Word and Excel - Excel Level 1
Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
This series of classes will give an overview of the two most popular office suite programs.
Central Film Club
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at MPL Central to watch an exciting selection of movies, twice a month, all summer long!
ABC Academy
Sat, Jun 21, 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, Jun 21, 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.
Midwest Nice Apartheid with Reggie Jackson - Presented by MPL and ABHM
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
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.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, Jun 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Dinosaur Discoveries
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Be a paleontologist for a day! Learn a little about the Scientific Method before practicing it by identifying fossils and footprints and imagining what the animals that left them behind looked like.
Back to Business: Microsoft Word and Excel - Excel Level 2
Mon, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
This series of classes will give an overview of the two most popular office suite programs.
Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 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.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Jun 24, 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.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Green Roof Tour
Wed, Jun 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
You Build It
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Intellectual Property Brief Advice Clinic
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East View Conference Room
Attend a free, brief consultation with an IP attorney to ask questions about getting started on protecting your patent or trademark.
Story Time
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at the beautiful Central Library for an adaptive yoga class suitable for people of all abilities. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jun 26, 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, Jun 26, 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.
Anime Club
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Do you have a favorite anime series you can't stop talking about? Join us to meet other anime and manga fans, watch your favorite series, and practice your own anime art or make a fun craft.
Small Business Resources 101
Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Learn about free business resources!
Back to Business: Microsoft Word and Excel - Excel Level 2
Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
This series of classes will give an overview of the two most popular office suite programs.
ABC Academy
Sat, Jun 28, 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, Jun 28, 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.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
We are Homegrown!
Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Join us for a story time and a group art project celebrating uniqueness in ourselves and in our community.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Green Roof Tour
Wed, Jul 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
You Build It
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Jul 03, 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.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at the beautiful Central Library for an adaptive yoga class suitable for people of all abilities. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 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, Jul 05, 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, Jul 05, 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.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, Jul 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move - The Beautiful World of Butterflies
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not why they're important! Join us to learn about the residents of MPM's Butterfly Vivarium. This event is limited to 30 attendees, first come first serve.
Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 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.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Monthly Makers
Tue, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Feeling crafty? Drop in to hang out with other crafters, sample new crafts, or bring your own work-in-progress!
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Green Roof Tour
Wed, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
You Build It
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Jul 10, 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.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at the beautiful Central Library for an adaptive yoga class suitable for people of all abilities. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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.
Central Film Club
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at MPL Central to watch an exciting selection of movies, twice a month, all summer long!
ABC Academy
Sat, Jul 12, 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, Jul 12, 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.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Six Dots: A Braille Adventure
Mon, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
It's Disability Pride Month! Learn about Louis Braille's work to make reading accessible to blind and low-vision people. Then try your hand at creating a Braille alphabet chart.
ChatGPT unlocked - Discover the potential of ChatGPT!
Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how you can use it in your daily life.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Rachal Duggan: Intro to Illustration
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Art, Music & Recreation Room
In this engaging and interactive workshop, participants will be creating many drawings through games and unexpected prompts lead by author and illustrator Rachal Duggan. All skill levels are welcome.
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