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Black Cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers
2025-06-24 16:00:00 2025-06-24 17:00:00 America/Chicago Black Cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers Learn about horses, Black Cowboys, and Buffalo Soldiers and hang out with a real horse with Milwaukee treasure, Kevin Nichols! Villard Square Branch - Other - See description for location, Community Room

Tuesday, June 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 16:00:00 2025-06-24 17:00:00 America/Chicago Black Cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers Learn about horses, Black Cowboys, and Buffalo Soldiers and hang out with a real horse with Milwaukee treasure, Kevin Nichols! Villard Square Branch - Other - See description for location, Community Room

Villard Square Branch

Other - See description for location, Community Room

Learn about horses, Black Cowboys, and Buffalo Soldiers and hang out with a real horse with Milwaukee treasure, Kevin Nichols!

Program will be held outside with Kevin Nichols for a fun time. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Villard Square Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amanda McGillivray
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, May 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
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Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Mon, May 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
After School with MPL
Tue, May 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
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.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Bad Art Night - Stress Free Craft Night
Tue, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Join us for an evening of stress free crafting.
After School with MPL
Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
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
Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
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, Jun 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
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, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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!
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tabling Area
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
After School with MPL
Tue, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
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.
Rescheduled
Memory Care Screenings - with Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Services
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
New date Wednesday, August 13, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Get a free memory screening from a Dementia Care Specialist. Learn about brain health, early detection, and local resources to support cognitive wellness in the Villard Avenue community.
After School with MPL
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
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
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
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.
DIY Pride Book Bags
Fri, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Community Room
Express your pride or allyship by creating a colorful book bag. A librarian can also guide you through our great collection of LGBTQIA+ books so you can fill your new book bag!
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tabling Area
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
'Appy Hour @ MPL - Libby
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Study Room
Discover your new favorite app during 'Appy Hour at MPL!
Armchair Travel
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Explore the world from your seat! Join us for an immersive Armchair Travel experience featuring virtual tours, history, and culture from around the globe.
Summer Reading Kick Off: Bluey Bash
Sat, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room
Kick off Summer Reading with our favorite blue pup from down under!
Career Navigator Job Help
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tabling Area
Drop-by tabling resource.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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 Tuesdays
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult Room
Teen Tuesdays are whatever you want them to be! Come chill in Villard Square's Teen Zone every other Tuesday this summer to enjoy arts & crafts, play games with friends, or just snack and chat.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tabling Area
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Story Time and Play Group - Story Time
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children, ages 0-3 Years. Story time is followed by open play time.
Make Music Day - Ukuladies
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music! On June 21, celebrate Make Music Milwaukee on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city, with music performed by anyone and free for everyone.
Make Music Day - Mambo Surfers
Sat, Jun 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music! On June 21, celebrate Make Music Milwaukee on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city, with music performed by anyone and free for everyone.
Make Music Day - Adam Blackwood
Sat, Jun 21, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Community Room
Ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music! On June 21, celebrate Make Music Milwaukee on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city, with music performed by anyone and free for everyone.
Make Music Day - Matt Froelich
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music! On June 21, celebrate Make Music Milwaukee on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city, with music performed by anyone and free for everyone.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Mon, Jun 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tabling Area
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Rent for Success
Mon, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Rent for Success is a FREE 2.5-hour tenant training program designed to educate and empower renters.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tabling Area
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Black Cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room,Other - See description for location
Learn about horses, Black Cowboys, and Buffalo Soldiers and hang out with a real horse with Milwaukee treasure, Kevin Nichols!
Pajama Story Time - Special Story Time
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Evening story time
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