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Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move

The Beautiful World of Butterflies
2025-07-28 15:00:00 2025-07-28 16:00:00 America/Chicago Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not why they're important! Join us to learn about the residents of MPM's Butterfly Vivarium. Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room

Monday, July 28
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-28 15:00:00 2025-07-28 16:00:00 America/Chicago Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not why they're important! Join us to learn about the residents of MPM's Butterfly Vivarium. Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room

Bay View Branch

Llewellyn Community Room

Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not why they're important! Join us to learn about the residents of MPM's Butterfly Vivarium.

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

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Bay View Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Ashley Cane
Hours

Today's hours

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

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

Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Rescheduled
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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! 
Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us this summer in the Children's Area on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30.
Teen Zone
Wed, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room
Game, snack, hang, and maybe make a friend! Enjoy arts and crafts, the Nintendo Switch, board games, or just hang and watch some anime.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Build It!
Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new.
Milwaukee Public Museum on the Move - The Beautiful World of Butterflies
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not why they're important! Join us to learn about the residents of MPM's Butterfly Vivarium.
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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! 
Community Art Build for Youth
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Wrap up summer with a hands-on art event presented by Art Build Workers! Join us for this unique experience of community art making, and express yourself through banner painting and screen printing.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us this summer in the Children's Area on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30.
Teen Zone
Wed, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room
Game, snack, hang, and maybe make a friend! Enjoy arts and crafts, the Nintendo Switch, board games, or just hang and watch some anime.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Crafting Connections - Preserved in Clay
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!
Mobile Bike Repair Clinic - with Wisconsin Bike Fed
Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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, by the mechanics of the Wisconsin Bike Fed!
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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! 
Teen Zone
Wed, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room
Game, snack, hang, and maybe make a friend! Enjoy arts and crafts, the Nintendo Switch, board games, or just hang and watch some anime.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Art Cart
Thu, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Raid the art cart and let your imagination soar.
Intro to Filmmaking
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Learn how to make movies with your iPhone!  In this hands-on workshop, you'll be introduced to the basics of filmmaking using free editing services and professional equipment!
Death Café at the Bay View Branch Library
Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
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.
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Teen Game Night
Tue, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Board games, card games, Nintendo switch games. Join the library for a night of games !
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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! 
Teen Zone
Wed, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room
Game, snack, hang, and maybe make a friend! Enjoy arts and crafts, the Nintendo Switch, board games, or just hang and watch some anime.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Build It!
Thu, Aug 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with magnetic tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new.
Community Helper Story Time
Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn Community Room
Join us at the Bay View Branch for Community Helper Story Time this summer! You will enjoy a short story time before meeting one of our brave community helpers and exploring their vehicle.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Mon, Aug 18, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
This event is part of a week of special programs for older adults, in celebration of National Senior Citizens Day on August 21st!
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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! 
Teen Zone
Wed, Aug 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room
Game, snack, hang, and maybe make a friend! Enjoy arts and crafts, the Nintendo Switch, board games, or just hang and watch some anime.
Push the Button
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Pin your personality! Design and press one-of-a-kind buttons to wear or share.
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