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Board Game Bonanza!
2025-12-22 16:00:00 2025-12-22 16:45:00 America/Chicago Board Game Bonanza! Join us for a board game and puzzle bonanza! Have fun playing new games or revisit old ones. Central Library - Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Monday, December 22
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-22 16:00:00 2025-12-22 16:45:00 America/Chicago Board Game Bonanza! Join us for a board game and puzzle bonanza! Have fun playing new games or revisit old ones. Central Library - Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Central Library

Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Join us for a board game and puzzle bonanza! Have fun playing new games or revisit old ones.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Kristina Gomez
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Mon, Nov 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Sat, Nov 22, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
Winter 2025 Friends of MPL Kids' NEW Book Sale
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Cold weather is not that far away, so get ready to warm up with a NEW Book at the Winter 2025 Friends of MPL Kids' NEW Book Sale.
ABC Academy
Sat, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Nov 22, 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.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Sun, Nov 23, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Mon, Nov 24, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
Craft Buffet
Mon, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Drop in and join us for a fun-filled crafternoon! We'll bring a variety of supplies and you bring the creativity!
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Tue, Nov 25, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Nov 25, 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.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Wed, Nov 26, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
You Build It
Wed, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 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.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Fri, Nov 28, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Sat, Nov 29, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
ABC Academy
Sat, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Nov 29, 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.
America Recycles Day Exhibit - Student Art Gallery
Sun, Nov 30, All day
Main Street - First Floor,Mozart's Grove
Celebrate America Recycles Day: a day all about spreading the word on how recycling helps us reduce waste, save energy, and conserve precious resources.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Mon, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #2
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Neon Narratives
Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Light up the winter with neon colors! In this program, we'll get inspired by the most colorful books we have and create some neon masterpieces.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 11:30am - 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.
You Build It
Wed, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 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, Dec 04, 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 designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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.
Cozy Book Tasting Cafe
Thu, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Get a good taste of new YA Fantasy, Mystery, or Thriller books from our collection paired with yummy snacks to cozy up with this winter!
ABC Academy
Sat, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Dec 06, 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.
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) specializes in helping Milwaukee County residents get connected with resources to support those living with a mental health and substance use disorder.
Collecting Is Cool!
Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Collecting is cool! What do you collect? Come show-and-tell a favorite collectible from home. Or maybe you're thinking of becoming a collector? Make a simple display case to help you get started.
Beyond Books: Exploring Archives @ MPL
Mon, Dec 08, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Art, Music & Recreation Room
Come explore some of the Milwaukee Public Library's unique archives and special collections in our Art, Music and Recreation Room on the 2nd floor of Central Library. 
Earth Provides us With Everything We Need - An Evening with Activist Forager, Robin Greenfield
Mon, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us for an eye opening exploration of food sovereignty through the food and medicine that is growing abundantly all around us.
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Dec 09, 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.
You Build It
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 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, Dec 11, 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 designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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.
ABC Academy
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Dec 13, 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.
Treasures of the Great Lakes
Mon, Dec 15, 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.
Backyard Birds!
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Robins, Cardinals, and Loons, oh my! Join us as we learn all about the Audubon Christmas Bird Count and the birds you can find in Wisconsin. You might even spot some in a fun birding scavenger hunt!
You Build It
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 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.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, Dec 18, 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.
Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Dec 20, 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.
Board Game Bonanza!
Mon, Dec 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Join us for a board game and puzzle bonanza! Have fun playing new games or revisit old ones.
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