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Creators to Celebrate: Kwame Alexander
2025-09-27 09:00:00 2025-09-27 16:30:00 America/Chicago Creators to Celebrate: Kwame Alexander All day fun to honor the work of Kwame Alexander! Washington Park Branch - Children's Area

Saturday, September 27
9:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-27 09:00:00 2025-09-27 16:30:00 America/Chicago Creators to Celebrate: Kwame Alexander All day fun to honor the work of Kwame Alexander! Washington Park Branch - Children's Area

Washington Park Branch

Children's Area

All day fun to honor the work of Kwame Alexander!

Join us in celebrating your favorite authors! This monthly program features arts and imaginative play based off the works of award-winning Children’s authors. This September, we feature Newbery Medal winner - novelist, picture book writer, and poet - Kwame Alexander. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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

Today's hours

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

Mon, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
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Upcoming Events

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Story Time
Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us in the Children's Library Story Time Corner for Story Time!
Mom 2 Mom Support Group - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Finney Community Room
Mom 2 Mom is a safe, judgement free, support group for moms and birthing people to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Sep 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Death Cafe
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room
A Death Cafe is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues of death and dying. Beverages and snacks will be offered.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Finney Community Room
Seated and low-impact standing yoga
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Mon, Sep 08, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Tue, Sep 09, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in crafting a resume.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Wed, Sep 10, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Sep 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Gentle Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Finney Community Room
Seated and low-impact standing yoga
Story Time
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Archive Dive
Mon, Sep 15, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Archive Dive
Tue, Sep 16, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Getting Started with Computers - Computer Basics
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
This event is full
League of Women Voters - Kathy Lake
Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Resource Table
Provide information about voter registration.
Story Time
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Archive Dive
Wed, Sep 17, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Sep 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Archive Dive
Thu, Sep 18, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
Thu, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Finney Community Room
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.
Anime Club
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Do you have a favorite anime series you can't stop talking about? Join us to meet other anime fans, watch your favorite series, and enjoy making art and crafts. Snacks and supplies are provided
Story Time
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Finney Community Room
Seated and low-impact standing yoga
Landlord Training Program - City of Milwaukee-Department of Neighborhood Services
Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Finney Community Room
Learn HUD, State and Milwaukee requirements for operating rental property.
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Mon, Sep 22, All day
Children's Area
All-Week Drop-In Event
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Tue, Sep 23, All day
Other - See description for location
All-Week Drop-In Event
Getting Started with Computers - Internet Basics
Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in crafting a resume.
Hojalata: Mexican Tin Art
Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a whole lotta hojalata! This vibrant Mexican tin craft demonstrates how to use recycled materials and simple designs to create decorative art for any occasion.
Family Play and Learn: Pizza Parlor
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for imaginative play for families with young children.
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Wed, Sep 24, All day
Other - See description for location
All-Week Drop-In Event
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Sep 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Thu, Sep 25, All day
Other - See description for location
All-Week Drop-In Event
Story Time
Fri, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
Creators to Celebrate: Kwame Alexander
Sat, Sep 27, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Children's Area
All day fun to honor the work of Kwame Alexander!
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