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Urban Wildlife with the Urban Ecology Center
2025-07-17 14:00:00 2025-07-17 15:00:00 America/Chicago Urban Wildlife with the Urban Ecology Center Enjoy activities like spotting wildlife clues, building habitats, and storytelling perfect for curious kids and families! This event is limited to 26 attendees, first come first serve.  Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Thursday, July 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-17 14:00:00 2025-07-17 15:00:00 America/Chicago Urban Wildlife with the Urban Ecology Center Enjoy activities like spotting wildlife clues, building habitats, and storytelling perfect for curious kids and families! This event is limited to 26 attendees, first come first serve.  Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Tippecanoe Branch

Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Enjoy activities like spotting wildlife clues, building habitats, and storytelling perfect for curious kids and families! This event is limited to 26 attendees, first come first serve. 

Uncover the amazing animals living in our city! From owls to foxes, learn how they adapt and thrive.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) |

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Tippecanoe Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Brett Rohlwing
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Free Notary Public Event @ Tippecanoe
Sat, Jul 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us at the Tippecanoe Branch Library for a free Notary Public event! Licensed, bonded, and insured Notary Public Stephanie Stevens-Khan will be available and offering free, basic notary services.
Intro To Magic The Gathering
Sun, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Come learn how to play Magic The Gathering with gaming experts from Battle Brothers Miniature Wargaming Store and take home a free starter pack of cards!
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 for fun hands-on activities!
Adult Crafting @ Tippe!
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Don't let the kids have all the fun! Join us for adult skill level craft projects and create something you can proudly display in your home. Projects change monthly. Registration recommended.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Tue, Jul 15, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Outdoor Story Time
Wed, Jul 16, 10:45am - 11:15am
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses
Tippecanoe Walking Club
Thu, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in a weekly walking exploration of the historic neighborhood surrounding the Tippecanoe Branch Library. Get some gentle exercise and make new friends!
Urban Wildlife with the Urban Ecology Center
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Enjoy activities like spotting wildlife clues, building habitats, and storytelling perfect for curious kids and families! This event is limited to 26 attendees, first come first serve. 
Summer with LibraryCorps
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 for fun hands-on activities!
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Fabulous Feature Friday for Teens!
Fri, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Teens can snack, watch a movie, or create art! Movies will be rated PG-13, PG, or G.
Tippecanoe Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Give blood and help your community! Join us at Tippecanoe Branch Library from 10 am to 2 pm to donate blood with Versiti Blood Center of WI.
History Buff Book Club
Mon, Jul 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 22, 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! 
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 for fun hands-on activities!
Family Story Time
Tue, Jul 22, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Outdoor Story Time
Wed, Jul 23, 10:45am - 11:15am
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses
Tippecanoe Walking Club
Thu, Jul 24, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in a weekly walking exploration of the historic neighborhood surrounding the Tippecanoe Branch Library. Get some gentle exercise and make new friends!
Summer with LibraryCorps
Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 for fun hands-on activities!
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Thu, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Rescheduled
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Fri, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Monday, July 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 for fun hands-on activities!
MHD Strong Baby Table
Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room Resource Table
Milwaukee Health Department staff will share resources to help keep your children healthy and safe.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jul 29, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Outdoor Story Time
Wed, Jul 30, 10:45am - 11:15am
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Tippecanoe Walking Club
Thu, Jul 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in a weekly walking exploration of the historic neighborhood surrounding the Tippecanoe Branch Library. Get some gentle exercise and make new friends!
Bingo Night
Thu, Jul 31, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Beat the heat and have some fun this summer with a friendly game of BINGO! All ages welcome and prizes awarded as supplies last.
Cancelled
Fabulous Feature Friday for Teens!
Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens can snack, watch a movie, or create art! Movies will be rated PG-13, PG, or G.
Intro to Filmmaking
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
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!
Family Story Time
Tue, Aug 05, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Families are invited to a 30-minute story time filled with stories, songs, and movement all designed to help young children develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Outdoor Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 10:45am - 11:15am
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Yoga focused on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses
Sensory Play Time
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.
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