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Archive Dive
2025-11-17 00:00:00 2025-11-17 23:59:00 America/Chicago Archive Dive Week-long drop-in program Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location

Monday, November 17
All day

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Washington Park Branch

Other - See description for location

Week-long drop-in program

Join Milwaukee Public Library for a look back at our city and neighborhood history. Children and families are invited to dive into the people, businesses, events, and culture that made Milwaukee, solving historical mysteries using clues from the Milwaukee Public Library’s collection. Drop in at the Children’s Activity Area any time during Archive Dive week to explore this month’s historical mysteries!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections & Rare Books | History & Genealogy |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Melissa Prentice
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Today's hours

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

Mon, May 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, May 13, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Open Maker Time
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Planting Wellness
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Find out how mindful plant care can improve your well-being while you decorate your own plant pot to take home. Propagated plants available as well!
Makerspace Game Jam Arcade Night!
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Finney Community Room
All winter we've been making games from digital to carnival and now it's time to play. Join us in the community room for an afternoon of fun!
Natasha Tarpley Author Visit - at Washington Park Library
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Finney Community Room
Join us for a special visit with acclaimed children's author and poet, Natasha Tarpley, as she shares The Me I Choose to Be!
Mind your Mending - Clothes Repair
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
Get simple clothing repairs done for free.
Creative Business Toolkit - part of the Start Smart Business series
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Finney Community Room
Looking to start or grow your creative business? Get started with free business tools from Milwaukee Public Library!
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, May 20, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
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Resume Re-charge
Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Help in creating a resume.
Cancelled
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, May 27, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Mom 2 Mom Support Group - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jun 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.
Mind your Mending - Clothes Repair
Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
Get simple clothing repairs done for free.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Jun 03, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Start Right, Finish Bright - Washington Park
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Finney Community Room
This training introduces participants to some of the science behind the first 3 years of a child's brain development and activities they can implement to capitalize on this critical stage of growth.
Registration opens Monday, May 18 2026 at 12:00am
Art Cafe Paint and Sip
Mon, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room
Stop in and get creative at the art cafe paint and sip! Find inspiration from examples of art historical works or tap into your imagination and make your own creation. Light refreshments provided.
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in creating a resume.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Jun 10, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Story Time
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
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