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Your Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World
2025-08-04 14:00:00 2025-08-04 14:45:00 America/Chicago Your Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World Haven't found your very favorite book in the whole wide world yet? Maybe it's time to make it yourself! Central Library - Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Monday, August 04
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 14:00:00 2025-08-04 14:45:00 America/Chicago Your Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World Haven't found your very favorite book in the whole wide world yet? Maybe it's time to make it yourself! Central Library - Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Central Library

Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Haven't found your very favorite book in the whole wide world yet? Maybe it's time to make it yourself!

Join us for a reading of My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World by Malcolm Mitchell and create your very own book from scratch!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Central Film Club
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
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Preserving Family Memories
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.
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Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Robo-Time
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
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Tue, Jul 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Introduction to Basic Backyard Composting - Presented by Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Your Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Haven't found your very favorite book in the whole wide world yet? Maybe it's time to make it yourself!
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