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The Frightening Legacy of BUIs

With Milwaukee Water Commons
2025-10-28 16:00:00 2025-10-28 17:30:00 America/Chicago The Frightening Legacy of BUIs Join the Environmental Justice Advisor from Milwaukee Water Commons for an interactive experience to learn about the threats to Milwaukee's environment and the work being done to clean them up. Martin Luther King Branch - Makerspace

Tuesday, October 28
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-28 16:00:00 2025-10-28 17:30:00 America/Chicago The Frightening Legacy of BUIs Join the Environmental Justice Advisor from Milwaukee Water Commons for an interactive experience to learn about the threats to Milwaukee's environment and the work being done to clean them up. Martin Luther King Branch - Makerspace

Join the Environmental Justice Advisor from Milwaukee Water Commons for an interactive experience to learn about the threats to Milwaukee's environment and the work being done to clean them up.

Ghosts, Goblins, and Ghouls are pretty scary but have you ever heard of BUI's? They are even scarier!

Join the Environmental Justice Advisor from Milwaukee Water Commons for an interactive experience to learn about the threats to Milwaukee's environment and the work being done to clean them up.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Special Events | Makerspace | Community Event/Info Booth |

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Martin Luther King Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Tiffany Thornton
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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Public Listening Session on Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget - City of Milwaukee Finance and Personnel Committee
Sat, Oct 18, 9:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
Join Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and the Finance and Personnel Committee as they provide an opportunity for the public to share their input on the City of Milwaukee's 2026 proposed budget.
Ask A Genealogist!
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Study Room 114
Work one-on-one with an experienced genealogist from the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society.
Teens: Photo, Video, Content Creation
Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Explore the basics and best practices of photography, videography, and creating content.
CED Committee Public Listening Session - City of Milwaukee Common Council
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room
Community and Economic Development Committee
Adult Storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 115 and 117
A storytime designed especially for adults!
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.
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.
Teen Zone
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Play games, watch TV, snack, or chill with homework - Teen Zone is your space to relax.
You Build It!
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new!
Story Time and Playgroup
Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
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.
Teen Game Night
Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us for Teen Game Night - board games, video games, and everything in between. Bring your friends or make new ones!
The Frightening Legacy of BUIs - With Milwaukee Water Commons
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Join the Environmental Justice Advisor from Milwaukee Water Commons for an interactive experience to learn about the threats to Milwaukee's environment and the work being done to clean them up.
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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.
You Build It!
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new!
Getting Started with Computers - Computer Basics
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 114
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
Teen Zone
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Play games, watch TV, snack, or chill with homework - Teen Zone is your space to relax.
Story Time and Playgroup
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
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!
Adult Storytime
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
A storytime designed especially for adults!
King Makers - Fiber Arts Group
Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
A place to work on your favorite fiber arts or mending project
Open Maker Time
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Connect & Grow - A Neighborhood Networking Series for Entrepreneurs
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Meet other small business owners and entrepreneurs in your area and learn from each other!
You Build It!
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new!
Getting Started with Computers - Internet Basics
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 114
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
Story Time and Playgroup
Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Maker Mondays
Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace
Drop in for Maker Mondays and try out fun DIY projects, crafts, and tech activities designed just for teens. No experience needed, just bring your imagination.
Push The Button
Tue, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Pin your personality! Design and press one-of-a-kind buttons to wear or share.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
Teen Zone
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Play games, watch TV, snack, or chill with homework - Teen Zone is your space to relax.
You Build It!
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Calling all architects! Enjoy open building time with Magna-Tiles, LEGO Bricks, Tinker Toys and construction straws. Challenge yourself or your friends to build something new!
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 114
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
Story Time and Playgroup
Thu, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
DWY: Getting Comfortable in Your Writer Skin
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Community Room
Do Words Yourself! A day for writers
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