College Ready! Preparation night

Sat, Oct 25, 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!

Back to Business: Microsoft Word and Excel - Excel Level 2

Sat, Oct 25, 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.

Green Roof Tour

Sat, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Green Roof

Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof!

Fantastic Flip-O-Ramas

Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Advenshur! Thrills! Laffs! Join us for an action-packed afternoon and learn how Dav Pilkey makes the fantastic Flip-O-Ramas in his books. Then make your own Dog Man-inspired Flip-O-Ramas!

Mon, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Innovation and Learning Lab

This series of classes will give an overview of the two most popular office suite programs.

Aurora Mobile Health Clinic

Tue, Oct 28, 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.

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 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.

College Ready! Preparation night

Tue, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Innovation and Learning Lab

Get prepared for college with MPL! Learn what degree programs local colleges offer, how to apply for financial aid and scholarships, and start your application process.

Cancelled

Central Library Walking Club

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.

Job Assistance - Department of Workforce Development

Wed, Oct 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Innovation and Learning Lab

Connect with a career navigator and learn about job resources!

Intellectual Property Brief Advice Clinic

Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

East View Conference Room

Attend a free, brief consultation with an IP attorney to ask questions about getting started on protecting your patent or trademark.

Back to Business: Microsoft Word and Excel - Excel Level 2

Wed, Oct 29, 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.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Innovation and Learning Lab

This series of classes will give an overview of the two most popular office suite programs.

Thu, Oct 30, 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.

Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center

Thu, Oct 30, 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.

Thu, Oct 30, 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.

Sat, Nov 01, 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!

Sat, Nov 01, 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.

STEAM TEAM

Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

STEAM TEAM, Assemble! Join us for some exciting STEAM challenges.

Aurora Mobile Health Clinic

Tue, Nov 04, 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.

Tue, Nov 04, 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.

Tech-splanation @ MPL

Tue, Nov 04, 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!

Job Assistance - Department of Workforce Development

Wed, Nov 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Innovation and Learning Lab

Connect with a career navigator and learn about job resources!

Wed, Nov 05, 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.

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Finding the Last Unicorn: Making Sense of Marketing ROI

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Thu, Nov 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Innovation and Learning Lab

Learn clear strategies to align sales and marketing, tell a compelling story, and make sense of marketing's value.

Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center

Thu, Nov 06, 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.

Sat, Nov 08, 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.

Sat, Nov 08, 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!

Milwaukee Road Beginnings: The 1st Train to Wauwatosa

Sat, Nov 08, 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.

Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Let's Explore Some History of the Milwaukee Road Railroad.

Sun, Nov 09, 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.

Smart Money for Your Business Workshop Series

Mon, Nov 10, 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.

Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Innovation and Learning Lab

A three-workshop series presented to help you make smart money moves for your small business!

We Are on Indigenous Land

Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Inspired by the picture book I Am on Indigenous Land, let's learn about the Indigenous land we in Wisconsin call home and celebrate natural treasures around us by painting landscapes.

Art Book Club: The City

Mon, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Art, Music & Recreation Room

Open House event featuring art reference books.

Tue, Nov 11, 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.

Tue, Nov 11, 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.

Tech-splanation @ MPL

Tue, Nov 11, 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!

Job Assistance - Department of Workforce Development

Wed, Nov 12, 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.

Wed, Nov 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Innovation and Learning Lab

Connect with a career navigator and learn about job resources!

Wed, Nov 12, 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.

Thu, Nov 13, 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.

Thu, Nov 13, 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.

Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center

Thu, Nov 13, 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.

Thu, Nov 13, 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.

Fri, Nov 14, 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.

Sat, Nov 15, 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.

Sat, Nov 15, 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!

Edmund Fitzgerald and the Meaning of Home on the Great Lakes - With Dr. Steve Ackerman

Sat, Nov 15, 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.

Sat, Nov 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Marking the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, learn the weather science, ship design, and cultural legacy behind one of the Great Lakes' most enduring maritime stories.

Sun, Nov 16, 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.

Treasures of the Great Lakes

Mon, Nov 17, 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.

Mon, Nov 17, 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.

Our Ancestor's Kitchen

Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Children's Herzfeld Activity Center

Ever wonder what food has been growing and thriving in Wisconsin for HUNDREDS of years? Come celebrate Wisconsin's Indigenous harvesting practices and the delicious food we get to eat because of it!

Tue, Nov 18, 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.

The Brooks Stevens House and Art Moderne - Presented by Docomomo US/Wisconsin

Tue, Nov 18, 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.

Tech-splanation @ MPL

Tue, Nov 18, 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!

Tue, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Room

This installment of "From the Archives" will include a lecture and discussion by Madison architectural historian Michael Bridgeman about the great early modern Brook Sevens house.

Job Assistance - Department of Workforce Development

Wed, Nov 19, 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.

Wed, Nov 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Innovation and Learning Lab

Connect with a career navigator and learn about job resources!

Wed, Nov 19, 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.

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

Thu, Nov 20, 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.

Fri, Nov 21, 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, 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.