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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, Aug 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

Tue, Aug 05, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.

Wed, Aug 06, 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses

Fri, Aug 08, 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.

Tue, Aug 12, 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, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses

Fri, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Teens can snack, watch a movie, or create art! Movies will be rated PG-13, PG, or G.

Mon, Aug 18, 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.

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses

Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.

Tue, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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, Aug 28, 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!

Fri, Aug 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Teens can snack, watch a movie, or create art! Movies will be rated PG-13, PG, or G.