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Celebrate 125 Years of the State Parks!

With the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

2025-04-29 18:30:00 2025-04-29 19:30:00 America/Chicago Celebrate 125 Years of the State Parks! Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System! Learn about the history of the parks and recreation opportunities such as hiking and camping for visitors. Presented by WI DNR. Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Tuesday, April 29
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 18:30:00 2025-04-29 19:30:00 America/Chicago Celebrate 125 Years of the State Parks! Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System! Learn about the history of the parks and recreation opportunities such as hiking and camping for visitors. Presented by WI DNR. Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Tippecanoe Branch

Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System! Learn about the history of the parks and recreation opportunities such as hiking and camping for visitors. Presented by WI DNR.

Come celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System! Learn about the history of the parks, and get an introduction to the available recreation opportunities (such as hiking and camping) for visitors of all abilities and experience levels. Presented by Mia Noel from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Natural Resources Educator at Havenwoods State Forest. Get inspired to engage with the wonders of nature, while exploring the wide range of services offered throughout the state. 

Did you know that we have a State Forest located right here in Milwaukee? Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin’s only urban state forest, featuring 237 acres of grasslands, woods and wetlands in the city of Milwaukee. Hike, run, bike and watch wildlife on over 6 miles of trails. Explore the nature center, the forest's ponds, stroll over the 120-foot bridge or find a bench to sit and relax outdoors.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental | Health & Wellness |

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Tippecanoe Branch

Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Brett Rohlwing

Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, May 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Tue, May 13, 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

Thu, May 15, 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!

Thu, May 15, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Study Room
Bring your projects for a monthly social fiber arts get-together! All experience levels encouraged. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects.

Fri, May 16, 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.

Fri, May 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.

Mon, May 19, 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.

Tue, May 20, 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!

Thu, May 22, 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!

Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Connect with Milwaukee Water Works during community office hours to learn about the Prioritization Program to replace lead service lines.

Thu, May 29, 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!

Thu, Jun 05, 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!

Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
It's Pride Month! Inspired by the picture book Pride Puppy! by Robin Stevenson, let's explore the letters of the alphabet that make up our lives and create colorful banners celebrating ourselves.

Tue, Jun 10, 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!

Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
All ages are invited to sign-up for the 2025 Summer Reading Program while enjoying ice cream!

Wed, Jun 11, 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.

Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
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.