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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
Amelia Osterud
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Apr 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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 is now closed
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!
After School with MPL
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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.
After School with MPL
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Baby Story Time
Thu, May 01, 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.
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Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Craft, Chat & Chill
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
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Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue, May 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
After School with MPL
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Other - See description for location
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Toddler Story Time
Wed, May 07, 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.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, May 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
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.
After School with MPL
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Baby Story Time
Thu, May 08, 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.
After School with MPL
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
After School with MPL
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Other - See description for location
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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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Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Baby Story Time
Thu, May 15, 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.
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Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
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Other - See description for location
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Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Other - See description for location
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Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
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