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Creators to Celebrate: Lesa Cline-Ransome
2025-10-25 09:00:00 2025-10-25 16:30:00 America/Chicago Creators to Celebrate: Lesa Cline-Ransome All day fun to honor the work of Lesa Cline-Ransome Washington Park Branch - Children's Area

Saturday, October 25
9:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-25 09:00:00 2025-10-25 16:30:00 America/Chicago Creators to Celebrate: Lesa Cline-Ransome All day fun to honor the work of Lesa Cline-Ransome Washington Park Branch - Children's Area

Washington Park Branch

Children's Area

All day fun to honor the work of Lesa Cline-Ransome

Join us in celebrating your favorite authors! This monthly program features arts and imaginative play based on the works of award-winning children’s authors. In October, we dive into history with novelist and biographer - Jane Addams Children's Book Award honoree - Lesa Cline-Ransome. 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

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
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Upcoming Events

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
Finney Community Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
The Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Polymer Clay Beads & Charms
Tue, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Make your own clay beads and charms from scratch. Put them on a keychain, create a wearable pin, or make your own jewelry.
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
The Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Custom Shoe Painting
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Design your own shoe! Use paint, markers, and more to make your shoe customized. A single shoe will be provided while supplies last.
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
Finney Community 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.
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
Story Time
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Mon, Oct 13, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Tue, Oct 14, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Fall Tree Workshop - With Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Finney Community Room
Are you interested in trees and would like to plant one in your yard? Come learn about trees and receive a tree to plant in your yard.
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Story Time
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 15, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Oct 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Thu, Oct 16, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Story Time
Fri, Oct 17, 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, Oct 20, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Archive Dive
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in crafting a resume.
Glow-in-the-Dark Paint and Sip
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room
Come get cozy and creative with glow-in-the-dark paint! Multiple paint options offered to inspire new creations. All supplies provided.
Family Play and Learn: Construction Site
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Join us for imaginative play for families with young children.
Archive Dive
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Oct 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park
Archive Dive
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
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
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