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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: 414-286-3715
Branch manager
Brett Rohlwing

Hours
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Jun 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

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Wed, Jun 10, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Jun 11, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.

Thu, Jun 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
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, Jun 12, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Fri, Jun 12, 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.

Sat, Jun 13, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Sun, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!

Mon, Jun 15, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley,Outdoor (East Lawn)
Kick-off summer reading with a treat and some tie dye! Bring a cotton item(t-shirt, tote bag, etc) to dye or use one of our bandanas to make a colorful masterpiece! All ages welcome.

Tue, Jun 16, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Tue, Jun 16, 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

Wed, Jun 17, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Wed, Jun 17, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to share their love of graphic novels! Together we'll read the first chapter of a great graphic novel and create a project based on a theme.

Thu, Jun 18, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Cancelled
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.

Thu, Jun 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Beat the heat and have some fun this summer with a friendly game of BINGO! All ages welcome and prizes awarded as supplies last.

Sat, Jun 20, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Sun, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!

Mon, Jun 22, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Tue, Jun 23, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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! 

Wed, Jun 24, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Wed, Jun 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Stir up concoctions of slime in scientific style and test the properties of slime in a team-spirited fashion! For ages 5 and up. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 25, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
In Your Element: Environmental Health Series - Beaches

Fri, Jun 26, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Let's set up tents and share camp stories. Go on a pretend nature hike, sing camp songs, and roast marshmallows over a campfire.

Sat, Jun 27, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us at Tippecanoe for a friendly but competitive game of Mario Kart. Play against your friends, your siblings, or even the Librarian! Winner gets a treat!

Sun, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!

Mon, Jun 29, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Mon, Jun 29, 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, Jun 30, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Tue, Jun 30, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement designed to help young children develop literacy skills prior to learning to read.

Wed, Jul 01, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Wed, Jul 01, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Jul 02, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.

Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Beat the heat and enjoy a recent family movie from the library's collection!

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Get up close to one of the coolest BIG trucks in town! Explore a Milwaukee Department of Public Works vehicle and meet the people who operate city equipment.

Tue, Jul 07, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement designed to help young children develop literacy skills prior to learning to read.

Wed, Jul 08, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.

Thu, Jul 09, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
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, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us at the bakery! Put on your apron, roll up your sleeves, and preheat the oven. Take turns playing cook, waiter, and customer at the bakery.