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You Build It!

2025-09-17 14:30:00 2025-09-17 16:30:00 America/Chicago You Build It! Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! Zablocki Branch - Children's Area

Wednesday, September 17
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-17 14:30:00 2025-09-17 16:30:00 America/Chicago You Build It! Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new! Zablocki Branch - Children's Area

Zablocki Branch

Children's Area

Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new!

This event is hosted biweekly on an alternating basis with Art Cart. Join us after school every Wednesday to build or create as you see fit! 

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) |

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
David Sikora
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Aug 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Resource Table
Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Stop by our table staffed by RNs to receive blood pressure or blood sugar screenings, help finding a care provider, counseling on healthy habits, navigation to resources, and more.
History at Noon: Lunchtime Journeys to the Past - A Short History of the Gugler Lithographic Company
Wed, Aug 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Short history of one of Wisconsin's largest printing companies.
Resume Writing Workshop
Thu, Aug 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Applying for jobs? Get help with the process through our Resume Writing Workshop. We'll give you the information you need to write a strong resume.
Career Navigator Job Help
Thu, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult Area
Career Navigators will provide hands-on services to patrons, guiding patrons through the navigation system of employment.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Fri, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Fun Fridays!
Fri, Aug 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Drop in during Fun Fridays! at Zablocki Library to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others in an art and technology rich environment
Crafty Adult @ Zablocki
Sat, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Come have some fun making your very own trivet using clothespins and paint! It's easy, colorful, and a great way to add a handmade touch to your kitchen
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Other - See description for location
Meet with an experienced tutor for help with English.
Musical Bingo for Older Adults
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled morning of Musical Bingo! Get ready for an exciting twist on the classic game as we mix music and bingo into a perfect combo.
Fun Fridays!
Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Drop in during Fun Fridays! at Zablocki Library to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others in an art and technology rich environment
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Sep 02, 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! 
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Resource Table
Wed, Sep 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Stop by our table staffed by RNs to receive blood pressure or blood sugar screenings, help finding a care provider, counseling on healthy habits, navigation to resources, and more.
Anime Club
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Watch and discuss your favorite anime series at Zablocki Library. We'll stream shows, enjoy Japanese snacks, and make a cute craft! All supplies provided
Novel Ideas book Club
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Please join us at the Zablocki library for a discussion of Violeta by Isabel Allende
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Other - See description for location
Meet with an experienced tutor for help with English.
Fall Job Fair - Presented by the Goodwill Workforce Connect Centers
Tue, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
The Fall Job Fair aims to connect job seekers with opportunities for long-term career development. Meet and speak with companies that are offering a variety of entry level job opportunities.
Classic Movie Club
Wed, Sep 10, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Are you looking for something to do on a Wednesday afternoon? Join us once a month for a classic movie. A Song is Born (1948) Starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo and Benny Goodman.
Art Cart
Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
Raid the Art Cart and create your next masterpiece! Use the provided supplies to answer a prompt or freely create your own work of art.
Storytime with Playgroup
Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Join us for a 20-minute story followed by playtime, for children and their caregivers! Learn finger-plays, songs, and other participatory activities that help children learn important literacy skills.
Medicare 101 - Understanding the A, B, C and D of Medicare
Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Come join us for a free, unbiased presentation on the basics of Medicare and changes for 2026. Provided by Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Services Medicare Outreach.
Fun Fridays!
Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Drop in during Fun Fridays! at Zablocki Library to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others in an art and technology rich environment.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Other - See description for location
Meet with an experienced tutor for help with English.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Sep 16, 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! 
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Resource Table
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Stop by our table staffed by RNs to receive blood pressure or blood sugar screenings, help finding a care provider, counseling on healthy habits, navigation to resources, and more.
History @ Noon - Latine History in Milwaukee
Wed, Sep 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Explores the impact of Latines in Milwaukee since the 1800's.
You Build It!
Wed, Sep 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new!
Storytime with Playgroup
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Join us for a 20-minute story followed by playtime, for children and their caregivers! Learn finger-plays, songs, and other participatory activities that help children learn important literacy skills.
Career Navigator Job Help
Thu, Sep 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult Area
Career Navigators will provide hands-on services to patrons, guiding patrons through the navigation system of employment.
Fun Fridays!
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Drop in during Fun Fridays! at Zablocki Library to hang out, mess around, and geek out with others in an art and technology rich environment.
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