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Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour

2025-04-26 11:00:00 2025-04-26 12:00:00 America/Chicago Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour 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. Central Library - Central Library Tours

Saturday, April 26
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-26 11:00:00 2025-04-26 12:00:00 America/Chicago Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour 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. Central Library - Central Library Tours

Central Library

Central Library Tours

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.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Central Library has many significant architectural features including a spectacular rotunda with an Italian mosaic floor and coffered dome, the Betty Brinn Children's Room with the largest collection of children's books in the state; the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, featuring 14,000+ rarities, and much more. 

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EVENT TYPE: | Tours |

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

Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
Registration is now closed
Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Thu, Apr 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
Registration is now closed
Baby Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Thu, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
Registration is now closed
Business Coaching with Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dr. Curtis
Thu, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Connection
Book a 30-minute business coaching appointment with Milwaukee Public Library's, Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
Registration is now closed
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Small Business Resources 101
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Learn about free business resources!
Found Poetry
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Feel the power of poetry! Let's get inspired by the world around us and create our own poems to read aloud.
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
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.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Book Talk - Time, Beauty, and Grief - An Afternoon With Author Betsy Korbinyr
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us for an afternoon with the award-winning author, Betsy Korbinyr, who will speak about her book "Time, Beauty, and Grief: A Hike Through Wisconsin?s 50 State Parks."
Unlock Innovation Potential: Intro to Intellectual Property
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Learn the basics of IP protection.
Cancelled
Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center Table
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
An Outreach Social Worker from the Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will be available at the Central Library.
ChatGPT unlocked - Discover the potential of ChatGPT!
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how you can use it in your daily life.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mozart's Grove
Your health matters. Come talk to us! Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at Milwaukee Public Library Central Library for community members.
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Green Roof Tour
Wed, Apr 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Intellectual Property Brief Advice Clinic
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul Gottfried Krikelas Technology Conference Room
Attend a free, brief consultation with an IP attorney to ask questions about getting started on protecting your patent or trademark.
Builders' Club
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 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.
Story Time
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Baby Story Time
Thu, May 01, 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.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Central Film Club
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at MPL Central to watch an exciting selection of movies, twice a month, all summer long!
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Sat, May 03, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Printmaking Palooza
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with us by learning about the history of woodblock prints and designing and making relief-printed pictures of your own!
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
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.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, May 03, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Sun, May 04, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Mon, May 05, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Art Book Club: Tile & Mosaics
Mon, May 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Art, Music & Recreation Room
Join us every month at Central Library for an informal art book appreciation club! In May we will be looking at different representations of tile and mosaic art.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Tue, May 06, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, May 06, 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.
Cancelled
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Wed, May 07, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Green Roof Tour
Wed, May 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Builders' Club
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 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.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Thu, May 08, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Story Time
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Baby Story Time
Thu, May 08, 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.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Fri, May 09, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Sat, May 10, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Obstacle Course for Little Ones
Sat, May 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center,Children's Room - Back Area
Challenge your little one to use their creative skills to get through a fun obstacle course designed especially for them!
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
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.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, May 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Members Reception
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Sun, May 11, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Mon, May 12, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Cancelled
Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center Table
Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
An Outreach Social Worker from the Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will be available at the Central Library.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Tue, May 13, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Aurora Mobile Health Clinic
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Main Street - Second Floor
Your health matters. Come talk to us! Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at Milwaukee Public Library Central Library for community members.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Planning and Planting a Vegetable Garden
Tue, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
A Master Gardener from SEWMG will present an overview on how to get started growing your own herbs and vegetables! Registration encouraged but not required.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Wed, May 14, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Green Roof Tour
Wed, May 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Builders' Club
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 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.
Monthly Makers
Wed, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Feeling crafty? Drop in to sample a variety of new crafts, or bring your own work-in-progress! Learn basic hand-sewing and embroidery stitches, beginner crochet, and more!
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Thu, May 15, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Fri, May 16, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Sat, May 17, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Celebrating Central - A Brief History of MPL's Downtown Library
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room
Join us for a presentation on the building history of Central Library.
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
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.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, May 17, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Sun, May 18, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Mon, May 19, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Treasures of the Great Lakes
Mon, May 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Learn about a different aspect of the Great Lakes Marine Collection each month. Of interest to divers, genealogists, or anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Tue, May 20, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Privacy & Security for Your Business
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Privacy & Security for Your Business presented by Wisconsin Department of Trade and Consumer Protection
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!
Financial Power of Attorney - What is it and who should have one?
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
During this session, UW Credit Union professionals will provide an overview of what a Financial Power of Attorney is, what it does (and does not do), and how to fill one out.
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Wed, May 21, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!
Green Roof Tour
Wed, May 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 
Builders' Club
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 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.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Thu, May 22, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art - MATA - 83rd Annual Member Exhibit
Fri, May 23, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
The 83rd annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Saturday, May 3 and runs through Friday, June 13.
Central Film Club
Fri, May 23, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at MPL Central to watch an exciting selection of movies, twice a month, all summer long!
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