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Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move

The Beautiful World of Butterflies

2025-07-07 14:00:00 2025-07-07 14:45:00 America/Chicago Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move 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. Central Library - Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Monday, July 07
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-07 14:00:00 2025-07-07 14:45:00 America/Chicago Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move 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. Central Library - Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Central Library

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.

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

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

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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.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 01, 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, 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cancelled
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
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.
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.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 08, 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! 
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.
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 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 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
You Build It
Wed, Jul 16, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Treasures of the Great Lakes
Mon, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Learn about a different aspect of the Great Lakes Marine Collection each month. Of interest to divers, genealogists, or anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history.
This is How We Play!
Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Join us for a story time and activities during Disability Pride Month.
Art Book Club: ZINES!
Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Art, Music & Recreation Room
In honor of International Zine Month, join us in Central's Art Room for a very special summer edition of Art Book Club: ZINES!
Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
Tue, Jul 22, 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 22, 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.
One MKE tabling
Wed, Jul 23, All day
Mozart's Grove
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Jul 23, 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 23, 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 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
You Build It
Wed, Jul 23, 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 24, 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.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 24, 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 24, 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, Jul 24, 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.
Central Film Club
Fri, Jul 25, 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!
Preserving Family Memories
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us to learn some basic preservation techniques to protect your family memories.
ABC Academy
Sat, Jul 26, 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!
Starting a Food Business: From Passion to Profits - Part of Business Beyond Borders Series
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Ready to turn your food business dreams into reality? Join the Passion to Profits workshop series with food entrepreneur Shatoia Robinson!
This event is full
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 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 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Robo-Time
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
It's Robo-time! Experiment with some cool robots and see if you can move them through our obstacle course!
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