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Milwaukee Road Beginnings: The 1st Train to Wauwatosa

2025-11-08 14:00:00 2025-11-08 16:00:00 America/Chicago Milwaukee Road Beginnings: The 1st Train to Wauwatosa Let's Explore Some History of the Milwaukee Road Railroad. Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Saturday, November 08
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-08 14:00:00 2025-11-08 16:00:00 America/Chicago Milwaukee Road Beginnings: The 1st Train to Wauwatosa Let's Explore Some History of the Milwaukee Road Railroad. Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Central Library

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Let's Explore Some History of the Milwaukee Road Railroad.

Step aboard a historical journey as we commemorate the 175th anniversary of Wisconsin’s inaugural rail journey from Milwaukee to Wauwatosa—a pivotal moment that ignited the Milwaukee Road’s remarkable legacy.

Join Greg Comly, the Milwaukee Road librarian/archivist at the Central Library, on an enlightening exploration of this transformative event. Experience an exclusive showcase of rare records, maps, and photographs from the Milwaukee Public Library’s Milwaukee Road Archives. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the treasures of our past and learn about the journey that laid the foundation for modern rail travel.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with history and gain a deeper appreciation for the legacy of railroads in Wisconsin.

All Aboard!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections & Rare Books | History & Genealogy | Cultural Heritage |

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Let's Explore Some History of the Milwaukee Road Railroad.

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Tue, Nov 11, All day
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Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 11, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Thu, Nov 13, 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.

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Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

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Main Street - Second Floor
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Fri, Nov 21, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.

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Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.

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Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
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Sun, Nov 23, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
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Mon, Nov 24, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
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Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
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Tue, Nov 25, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.

Tue, Nov 25, 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.

Wed, Nov 26, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.

Wed, Nov 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Connect with a career navigator and learn about job resources!

Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Fri, Nov 28, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.

Sat, Nov 29, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.

Sat, Nov 29, 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!

Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.