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Pot Decorating Workshop with Aaron Boyd

2025-04-12 13:00:00 2025-04-12 14:30:00 America/Chicago Pot Decorating Workshop with Aaron Boyd Join us for an fun Earth Day celebration featuring award-winning artist and illustrator, Aaron Boyd. All supplies will be provided, including pots and art supplies. Washington Park Branch - Finney Community Room

Saturday, April 12
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 13:00:00 2025-04-12 14:30:00 America/Chicago Pot Decorating Workshop with Aaron Boyd Join us for an fun Earth Day celebration featuring award-winning artist and illustrator, Aaron Boyd. All supplies will be provided, including pots and art supplies. Washington Park Branch - Finney Community Room

Washington Park Branch

Finney Community Room

Join us for an fun Earth Day celebration featuring award-winning artist and illustrator, Aaron Boyd. All supplies will be provided, including pots and art supplies.

As part of the Milwaukee Public Library's Earth Month programming, join us for an exciting pot-decorating workshop at the Washington Park Branch Library. This workshop will be led by the local award-winning artist and illustrator, Aaron Boyd. 

No prior art experience is necessary, and people of all ages are welcome to attend. All supplies will be provided, including small pots and art supplies.

Aaron is a Milwaukee native and award-winning artist who has illustrated dozens of books, and is recognized by the International Literacy Association and the Children’s Africana Book Award. His pop-up book Acuity’s Storybook Year was inducted into Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Aaron is the author and illustrator of Giving Good, a recently published story for children which was honored by the Cooperative Children's Book Center on their annual best books of the year list for 2025.
 
 

Washington Park Branch

Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Emma Cobb

Hours

Today's hours

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

We're closed Friday April 18 due to Good Friday
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Apr 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter Sunday)

Upcoming Events

Wed, Apr 16, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Wed, Apr 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park.

Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.

Thu, Apr 17, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.

Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Finney Community Room
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!

Cancelled
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time

Sat, Apr 19, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Mon, Apr 21, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Mon, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Mon, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.

Mon, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Other - See description for location
Manga and Graphic Novel Book Club

Tue, Apr 22, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help with resumes and job help

Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!

Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Infant Care and Safety Resource Table

Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Other - See description for location
Story Time

Wed, Apr 23, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Wed, Apr 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park.

Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.

Thu, Apr 24, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!

Fri, Apr 25, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
seated and low-impact standing yoga

Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Other - See description for location
Story Time

Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finney Community Room
Looking for a chill way to spend a Friday afternoon? Join us once a month with Camille Mays for a unique healing experience as she creates a soothing, sonic program geared towards youth.

Sat, Apr 26, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Mon, Apr 28, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Mon, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.

Tue, Apr 29, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!

Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Other - See description for location
Story Time

Wed, Apr 30, All day
Children's Area
The eight panels of "Crossing the Line" tell the story of Milwaukee's civil rights marches in simple language, with reproductions of 33 historic photographs and documents.

Wed, Apr 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park.

Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.

Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!

Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Mon, May 05, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.

Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Area
Help with resumes and job help.

Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tue, May 06, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!

Tue, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Finney Community Room
Mom 2 Mom is a safe, judgement free, support group for moms and birthing people to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.

Wed, May 07, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park.

Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Wed, May 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.

Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!

Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finney Community Room
Do you have a favorite anime series you can?t stop talking about? Join us to meet other anime fans, watch your favorite series, and enjoy making art and crafts. Snacks and supplies are provided

Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Wed, May 14, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park.

Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Thu, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Finney Community Room
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.

Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5 PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Finney Community Room
Movie and popcorn - third Friday of the month