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You Build It!

2025-10-01 14:30:00 2025-10-01 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, October 01
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 14:30:00 2025-10-01 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! 

Zablocki Branch

Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
David Sikora

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 Closed

Upcoming Events

Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own Lotería-inspired flower pots!
This event is full

Tue, Sep 30, 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! 

Wed, Oct 01, 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!

Thu, Oct 02, 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.

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join researcher, author, and lecturer Chad Lewis as he shares the fascinating origins of our Halloween History!

Wed, Oct 08, 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. Suddenly (1954) Starring Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden and James Gleason.

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Come join us for a free, unbiased presentation: The basics of Medicare Advantage and changes for 2026. Provided by Milwaukee County Aging and Disability Services Medicare Outreach.

Sat, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Cozy up with your crew and enjoy a free family film and snacks!

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join us at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian.

Tue, Oct 14, 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! 

Wed, Oct 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Journey through the past and discover the roots of Wisconsin's German culture and traditions.

Wed, Oct 15, 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!

Thu, Oct 16, 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.

Thu, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult Area
Career Navigators will provide hands-on services to patrons, guiding patrons through the navigation system of employment.

Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Animals are fun, but petting animals is even more fun! Learn about Ms. Kim's amazing animals in an entertaining and educational way. Let's have a wild time!

Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room
Come play, create, and compete using LEGO® bricks at the Zablocki Library! Budding builders and expert architects alike are welcome. Bring or make a friend as we build together at LEGO® League!

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

Thu, Oct 23, 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.

Thu, Oct 23, 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.

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy classic horror movies for Halloween! Popcorn and drinks provided. No registration required for this free program.