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Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson
2025-07-12 10:30:00 2025-07-12 12:00:00 America/Chicago Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell. Villard Square Branch - Children's Room

Saturday, July 12
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-12 10:30:00 2025-07-12 12:00:00 America/Chicago Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell. Villard Square Branch - Children's Room

Villard Square Branch

Children's Room

Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell.

This program invites kids to explore books, build confidence, and enjoy reading together. Caregivers are invited to stay for a quick session led by special guests to learn simple ways to support reading at home.

Additional dates and locations:

  • Villard Square Branch, 5190 N. 35th St., July 12 and July 26
  • Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave., July 19 and August 9
  • Center Street Branch, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave., August 2 and August 23
  • Good Hope Branch, 7715 Good Hope Rd., August 16

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

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

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Villard Square Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amanda McGillivray
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 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell.
Boba Paint and Sip
Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Nothing gets creativity flowing like a little caffeine. Join us at Villard Square for a teen only boba tea paint and sip. Supplies will be first come, first served.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Career Navigator Job Help
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Resource Table
Drop-by tabling resource.
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Story Time and Play Group - Story Time
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
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Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
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Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
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Summer with LibraryCorps
Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Summer with LibraryCorps
Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Basic Backyard Composting - Presented by Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Learn about what composting is, why composting is important, and how to compost in your own backyard.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
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Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
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Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Board Games and Brownies
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Play board games and enjoy a sweet treat.
Story Time and Play Group - Story Time
Wed, Jul 23, 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.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
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Community Room
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Book Explorers with First Lady Dominique Johnson
Sat, Jul 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room
Set out on a reading adventure! Each week First Lady Johnson will share one of her favorite books and invite children to share theirs in a special book show-and-tell.
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Mon, Jul 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Monday, July 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Summer with LibraryCorps
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Mobile Bike Repair Clinic - with Wisconsin Bike Fed
Mon, Jul 28, 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!
Sustainability Basics
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Learn the basics of sustainable living and discover how your everyday choices can positively impact the planet!
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
Teen Tuesdays
Tue, Jul 29, 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.
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Community Room
A 20 min Story Time for young children, ages 0-3 Years. Story time is followed by open play time.
Summer with LibraryCorps
Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Join us this summer in the Children's Room Monday-Thursday for fun hands-on activities! Monday: 3:00-4:30 Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 Wednesday: 3:30-4:30 Thursday: 3:00-4:30
You Build It! - Building Club
Fri, Aug 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
LEGO, Magnetiles, Stawbees, and More! You bring the creativity.
Clay Creations
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Get your hands dirty and see what you can create with air dry clay. Take your project home to dry or return to the library in a few days to paint your creation and bring your vision to life.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
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Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Story Time and Play Group - Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
Clay Creations
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Get your hands dirty and see what you can create with air dry clay. Take your project home to dry or return to the library in a few days to paint your creation and bring your vision to life.
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