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Open Maker Time

Featuring Field Day and Lemonade
2025-08-14 13:30:00 2025-08-14 17:30:00 America/Chicago Open Maker Time Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Washington Park Branch - Makerspace

Thursday, August 14
1:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 13:30:00 2025-08-14 17:30:00 America/Chicago Open Maker Time Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Washington Park Branch - Makerspace

Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project.

Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Express yourself and get hands on with creative activities. Explore your interests and learn new skills to take your ideas to the next level with help from the Makerspace Team.

Today's Special Event is Field Day and Lemonade. Come hang out with us and enjoy some outdoor activities including our community made Life Size Jenga! Enjoy some lemonade, yard games, chalk art and more.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Emma Cobb
Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Aug 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
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