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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: 414-286-3597
Branch manager
Amelia Osterud
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Mon, Jun 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
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Baby Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
Rescheduled
In a Pickle! with Christina Ward
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, July 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
In this hands-on demonstration, registrants will explore the basics of safely making pickles with fresh vegetables. Pre-registration is required. Bring a small, sturdy box to take your sample home.
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 115
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Silent Reading Party
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
While your book club is on summer break, keep up your reading streak with an hour of sustained, silent reading time to avoid the summer slump. Light refreshments and air conditioning will be provided
Summer Movie Series: Book-to-Film
Tue, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Get out of your summer slump by enjoying these book-to-film adaptations! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Discussion of book-to-film accuracy will follow film screening as time allows.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 02, 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.
Mobile Bike Repair Clinic - with Wisconsin Bike Fed
Thu, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Bring your bicycle to select library locations for minor repairs like new inner tubes or brake adjustments, free of charge! In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved inside.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
Gutsy Gourmet
Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Gutsy Gourmet is a monthly snack taste-testing program where patrons are welcome to try familiar food with global flavors! Each month focuses on a different food - make sure to return to try it all.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
Visible Mending
Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life.
Voter Registration Table
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
League of Women Voters: Voter Registration Table
Creative Business Toolkit - part of the Start Smart Business series
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Looking to start or grow your creative business? Get started with free business tools from Milwaukee Public Library!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Friends Under Foot
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Join Wehr Nature Center as we dig deep into the world beneath our feet. Children will meet chipmunks, ants, earthworms, and more in this interactive, underground adventure.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Rent for Success - Renter Education Workshop
Tue, Jul 21, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Rent for Success is a FREE 2.5-hour renter education program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Reimagining Recyclables: Water Bottle Sun Catchers
Wed, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn how to give new life to an empty water bottle by turning it into a recycled sun catcher! 
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Summer Challenge Dance Party - Featuring DJ Bizzon
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Ready to move and groove? We're celebrating your progress in the Summer Challenge with a virtual, all-ages live set with DJ Bizzon!
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
In a Pickle! with Christina Ward
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
In this hands-on demonstration, registrants will explore the basics of safely making pickles with fresh vegetables. Pre-registration is required. Bring a small, sturdy box to take your sample home.
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