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Poetry Open Mic

With Poet Laureate Shelly Conley
2025-04-26 14:00:00 2025-04-26 15:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Open Mic Poetry is for everyone?and now, it?s your turn to share yours! East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Saturday, April 26
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-26 14:00:00 2025-04-26 15:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Open Mic Poetry is for everyone?and now, it?s your turn to share yours! East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

East Branch

Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Poetry is for everyone?and now, it?s your turn to share yours!

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Poet Laureate Shelly Conley! Shelly will be hosting this open mic event for winners of The People's Poetry Campaign Contest. Join fellow Milwaukee poets for this collaborative and celebratory event, and enjoy readings from some of the best artists in our city. The People's Poetry Campaign Contest is open for submissions through April 7, 2025, at this link: https://forms.gle/CqBAjMKwDsaPNBzP7.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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East Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Enid Gruszka
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Mar 31 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 Closed
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Upcoming Events

French Club
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say ?Oui! Je parle francais!? Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir!
Cancelled
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Romance Readers Book Club
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 115
Romance readers seasoned and new to the genre are invited to join the Romance Readers Book Club. We'll explore different subgenres and diverse voices, meeting every other month.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Other - See description for location
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, Apr 02, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat. No craft? No problem! We will provide a rotating craft each week.
MCHH Listening Session - City of Milwaukee Department of Administration
Mon, Apr 07, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Join Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness on ongoing discussions to help identify gaps and improvements in Milwaukee's homeless response system.
French Club
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say ?Oui! Je parle francais!? Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
DIY Kaleidoscopes
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Ever wonder how kaleidoscopes work? Come learn how this amazing tool works with just the use of light, colorful objects and mirrors.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat. No craft? No problem! We will provide a rotating craft each week.
French Club
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say ?Oui! Je parle francais!? Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 115
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat. No craft? No problem! We will provide a rotating craft each week.
Cancelled
Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center Table
Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
An Outreach Social Worker from the Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will be available at the East Library.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Cybersafe - Online Security for Skilled Internet Users
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
In today's digital world, even experienced Internet users can fall victim to sophisticated cyber threats.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat. No craft? No problem! We will provide a rotating craft each week.
The Rhyme and Reason of Mother Goose - East
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Explore why Mother Goose and poetry are essential to early literacy and ways you can use Mother Goose with young children.
Registration opens Monday, April 7 2025 at 12:00am
Poetry Open Mic - With Poet Laureate Shelly Conley
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Poetry is for everyone?and now, it?s your turn to share yours!
French Club
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club so you can confidently say ?Oui! Je parle francais!? Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
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