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Creators to Celebrate: Angela Johnson
2025-11-22 09:00:00 2025-11-22 16:30:00 America/Chicago Creators to Celebrate: Angela Johnson All day fun to honor the work of Angela Johnson Washington Park Branch - Children's Area

Saturday, November 22
9:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-22 09:00:00 2025-11-22 16:30:00 America/Chicago Creators to Celebrate: Angela Johnson All day fun to honor the work of Angela Johnson Washington Park Branch - Children's Area

Washington Park Branch

Children's Area

All day fun to honor the work of Angela Johnson

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. In November, we will celebrate Coretta Scott King Award winner Angela Johnson’s timeless picture books. Drop in throughout the day to join in the fun!

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

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

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Emma Cobb
Hours
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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Story Time
Fri, Oct 24, 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: Lesa Cline-Ransome
Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Children's Area
All day fun to honor the work of Lesa Cline-Ransome
Cancelled
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Mon, Oct 27, All day
All-Week Drop-In Event
Cancelled
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Tue, Oct 28, All day
All-Week Drop-In Event
Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Felt Patches
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Put together a small felt patch of your favorite things and personalize it with hand sewn charms and embellishments.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Story Time
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Cancelled
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Wed, Oct 29, All day
All-Week Drop-In Event
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Oct 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Cancelled
Graphic Novel Fan Club
Thu, Oct 30, All day
All-Week Drop-In Event
Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Costume Design Pt 2
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Come in for part 2 of Costume Design and paint your costumes! In part 1 of this program, you made your Paint your Papier-mâché, costume, now come in and paint your creation. Get Spooky!
Story Time
Fri, Oct 31, 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.
Hands-On Heritage Week
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Generations of Fun: play classic toys and games
Mon, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult Area
Intergenerational fun with old-time games and toys.
Hands-On Heritage Week
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in crafting a resume.
Mom 2 Mom Support Group - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Cancelled
Coaster mania
Tue, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Decorate and personalize coasters
Generations of Fun: play classic toys and games
Tue, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult Area
Intergenerational fun with old-time games and toys.
Story Time
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Hands-On Heritage Week
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Nov 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Hands-On Heritage Week
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Mon, Nov 10, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Generations of Fun: play classic toys and games
Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult Area
Intergenerational fun with old-time games and toys.
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Tue, Nov 11, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Generations of Fun: play classic toys and games
Tue, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult Area
Intergenerational fun with old-time games and toys.
Story Time
Tue, Nov 11, 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, Nov 12, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Nov 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Death Cafe
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Anime Club
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finney Community 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, Nov 14, 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.
Letter Knowledge College - Washington Park
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Finney Community Room
Are you excited to help young children start to learn letters? Are you interested in how to teach the alphabet in a developmentally appropriate manner?
Registration opens Monday, October 27 2025 at 12:00am
Archive Dive
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Archive Dive
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in crafting a resume.
Calming Galaxy Jar
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Join us to make a mesmerizing and calming galaxy that you can hold in your hands! We will supply all of the materials for you to create a decorative glitter jar.
Strong Baby Resource Table - City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD)
Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Other - See description for location
Milwaukee Health Department staff will share resources to help keep your children healthy and safe.
Story Time
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 19, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Nov 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Archive Dive
Thu, Nov 20, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
Story Time
Fri, Nov 21, 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: Angela Johnson
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Children's Area
All day fun to honor the work of Angela Johnson
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