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Hands-On Heritage Week
2025-10-07 00:00:00 2025-10-07 23:59:00 America/Chicago Hands-On Heritage Week Week-long drop-in program Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location

Tuesday, October 07
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-10-07 00:00:00 2025-10-07 23:59:00 America/Chicago Hands-On Heritage Week Week-long drop-in program Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location

Washington Park Branch

Other - See description for location

Week-long drop-in program

Join Milwaukee Public Library for a week-long opportunity to celebrate and learn about the history, experience, and individuality of those around you. Children and their families are invited to drop in at the Children’s Activity Area any time during Hands-On Heritage week to gain inspiration from the thinkers and storytellers that we celebrate during Heritage Months and Identity Recognition days.

 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Heritage |

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

Today's hours

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

Mon, Sep 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Cancelled
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Tue, Sep 09, All day
Week-long drop-in program
Cancelled
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Cancelled
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Wed, Sep 10, All day
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
Cancelled
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Thu, Sep 11, All day
Week-long drop-in program
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.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Finney Community Room
Seated and low-impact standing yoga
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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Sep 16, 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, 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
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Wed, Sep 17, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
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
Gentle Chair Yoga
Fri, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Finney Community Room
Seated and low-impact standing yoga
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.
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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
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!
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Tue, Sep 30, 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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Oct 01, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Story Time
Fri, Oct 03, 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, Oct 06, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Hands-On Heritage Week
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Oct 07, 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 07, 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, Oct 08, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Oct 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Hands-On Heritage Week
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Anime Club
Thu, Oct 09, 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
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