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Open Maker Time

2025-10-21 17:30:00 2025-10-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago Open Maker Time Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests. Washington Park Branch - Makerspace

Tuesday, October 21
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-21 17:30:00 2025-10-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago Open Maker Time Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests. Washington Park Branch - Makerspace

Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Makerspace | 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 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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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
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance - Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management
Mon, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance is looking forward to working with the Milwaukee Public Libraries to help the residents of Milwaukee County who were affected by the August flooding.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Mon, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Tue, Oct 14, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
The Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Building Your Brand Ft. Marie Carter of The Classic Shoppe
Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Marie Carter, founder of The Classic Shoppe. She will guide aspiring fashion entrepreneurs through the essential steps of transforming a creative fashion concept into a viable, sustainable business.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
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.
Register
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
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance - Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management
Wed, Oct 15, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Conference Room
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance is looking forward to working with the Milwaukee Public Libraries to help the residents of Milwaukee County who were affected by the August flooding.
Health Literacy Kid's Clinic
Thu, Oct 16, All day
Other - See description for location
Week-long drop-in program
Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Block Printing
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Learn the ancient art of carving a block, inking it and pressing it to a piece of paper. Make multiples of your creation with your own custom stamp and give them to your friends!
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.
Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Bag Design
Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Customize your own bag with patches, beading, hand sewing, and other techniques. Make a unique design to show off your personal style.
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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Oct 21, 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: 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
City of Milwaukee Job Fair
Thu, Oct 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Finney Community Room
Connect with representatives from various departments, explore the application process, and take the next step toward your career with the City of Milwaukee.
Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Costume Design Pt 1
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Make your own costume, mask, crown or helmet with Papier-mâché! Use cardboard, old newspapers and Papier-mâché to make your own costume. This is part 1 of 2 costume design.
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
See all events