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Art & Soul
2025-08-09 12:00:00 2025-08-09 16:00:00 America/Chicago Art & Soul Join us for an afternoon of creativity and community! Enjoy a variety of hands-on art-making activities outside and throughout the library. Free and open to the public - come create with us! East Branch - Other - See description for location, Other - See description for location, Community Room Resource Table

Saturday, August 09
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-09 12:00:00 2025-08-09 16:00:00 America/Chicago Art & Soul Join us for an afternoon of creativity and community! Enjoy a variety of hands-on art-making activities outside and throughout the library. Free and open to the public - come create with us! East Branch - Other - See description for location, Other - See description for location, Community Room Resource Table

East Branch

Other - See description for location, Other - See description for location, Community Room Resource Table

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and community! Enjoy a variety of hands-on art-making activities outside and throughout the library. Free and open to the public - come create with us!

Join us for Art & Soul, an inspiring afternoon of creativity and community! From 12 to 4 PM at the East Branch, patrons of all ages are invited to enjoy refreshments, music, and a variety of hands-on art-making activities throughout the library.

Explore your artistic side with interactive stations, and contribute to a community art installation, then cap off the day with a dynamic, interactive modern dance performance by Catey Ott Dance Company. 

Free and open to the public—come create with us!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Exhibits/Displays | Crafts, Games, & Play | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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East Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amelia Osterud
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

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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Upcoming Events

Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
Romance Readers Book Club
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 115
Romance readers seasoned and new to the genre are invited to join the Romance Readers Book Club. We'll explore different subgenres and diverse voices, meeting every other month.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, Aug 06, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Craft, Chat & Chill
Thu, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring a craft you're currently working on and come cool off with friends! No craft? No problem! We will provide a rotating craft each month this summer.
Summer Story Time Series
Fri, Aug 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Families are invited to attend a special story time series just for Summer!
Art & Soul
Sat, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room Resource Table,Other - See description for location
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and community! Enjoy a variety of hands-on art-making activities outside and throughout the library. Free and open to the public - come create with us!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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! 
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Wind Chimes
Wed, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Decorate your own backyard by creating your own wind chimes out of household products.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Summer Screening Series
Fri, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Join us for themed monthly movies this summer, on select Fridays from May to August, at the East Branch Library! Check the event description on our website for more information.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Strong Baby Resource Table - City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD)
Thu, Aug 21, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Milwaukee Health Department staff will share resources to help keep your children healthy and safe.
Basic Backyard Composting - Presented by Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn about what composting is, why composting is important, and how to compost in your own backyard.
MKE Elevate MCH Action Team - City of Milwaukee MKE Elevate MCH Action Team
Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
For more information, visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/MKE-Elevate.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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! 
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
30-minute story time filled with stories, songs and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting September 4th thru December 4th, 4-5pm.
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