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Paws to Read
2026-05-12 15:30:00 2026-05-12 16:00:00 America/Chicago Paws to Read Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, May 12
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-12 15:30:00 2026-05-12 16:00:00 America/Chicago Paws to Read Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Good Hope Branch

Community Room

Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog

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

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

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Good Hope Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Alyssa Rockey
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Apr 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

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Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Life size Jenga
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Paint a Jenga block to add to our Life Size Jenga! Customize it with your own personality and style.
Open Maker Time
Mon, May 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.
Silent Book Club
Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
There is no assigned reading, and no pressure! Come with your own book, studying material, work or other silent task and relax with a friendly group of book lovers!
Open Maker Time
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 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 with Play Group
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Group Study Room 1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Diamond Art
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Settle in at the Makerspaces and get comfy making mini masterpieces of diamond art paintings. Relax and slow down for a good time creating your own bedazzled works.
Open Maker Time
Thu, May 07, 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.
Puzzle Corner
Fri, May 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room Resource Table
Relax and play - drop in at the library to complete a puzzle, enjoy a crossword, or challenge your mind with various word games.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Fri, May 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Circulation Desk Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Ask A Genealogist!
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room
Work one-on-one with an experienced genealogist from the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society.
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Intro to Video Game Design with Flowlabs
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Learn how to make your own videogame with Flowlabs. Flowlabs is a website that lets you make 2D video games. No coding required! Come in and start building your own video game world.
Knot Just Knitting
Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Knit, crochet, embroider, tat, sew, mend, or work on other fiber-related projects in community.
Open Maker Time
Mon, May 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.
Paws to Read
Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog
Open Maker Time
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Kanopy Movie Night
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
You are invited to a movie night at the library! Each month, join us for a evening screening of a free film with popcorn in the library community room.
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.
Makerspace Game Jam Arcade Night!
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
All winter we've been making games from digital to carnival now it's time to play them. Join us in the community room for an afternoon of fun!
Havenwoods Walking Club - At Havenwoods State Forest
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center
Join the Milwaukee Public Library for a Walking Book Club at Havenwoods State Forest! Bring your own device join the group for a relaxed walk through the trails while listening to an audiobook.
Natasha Tarpley Author Visit - at Good Hope Library
Thu, May 14, 11:30am - 12:15pm
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!
Create & Craft
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the Teen Zone for a chance to create or craft something new every month.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Fri, May 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Silent Book Club
Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
There is no assigned reading, and no pressure! Come with your own book, studying material, work or other silent task and relax with a friendly group of book lovers!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Group Study Room 1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room Resource Table
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Paws to Read
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog
Career Lab
Thu, May 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Group Study Room 1
Join us for our monthly Career Lab program! Learn more about writing cover letters and resumes, conducting job searches, preparing for interviews, and completing job applications.
Silent Book Club
Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
There is no assigned reading, and no pressure! Come with your own book, studying material, work or other silent task and relax with a friendly group of book lovers!
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