Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Rhythm & Rhyme: Let's Write a Poem!
2026-04-14 15:30:00 2026-04-14 16:45:00 America/Chicago Rhythm & Rhyme: Let's Write a Poem! What makes a poem, and how do you write one? Learn the basics of poetry and practice writing your own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month! Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, April 14
3:30pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-14 15:30:00 2026-04-14 16:45:00 America/Chicago Rhythm & Rhyme: Let's Write a Poem! What makes a poem, and how do you write one? Learn the basics of poetry and practice writing your own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month! Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

What makes a poem, and how do you write one? Learn the basics of poetry and practice writing your own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month!

maggie and milly and molly and may, went down to the library (to write one day)
Come learn about the basics of poetry, read some fun examples, and then write your own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month at Zablocki branch!
Light snacks and journals will be provided.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Music, & Culture |

TAGS: | |

Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Pamela Johnson
Hours
Skip Open hours widget

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Mar 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 Closed
previous
this week
next

Upcoming Events

Skip Upcoming events widget
League of Women Voters Milwaukee County - Voter Registration
Mon, Mar 16, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Area
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. 
Crafty Adults @ Zablocki - DIY Motivational Magnets
Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Join us once a month for an evening of crafting! This month we will be crafting DIY Motivational Magnets.
Midweek Makers
Wed, Mar 18, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
Story Time and Play Group
Thu, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Join us in supporting your child's early literacy skills, including social-emotional learning, phonemic awareness, and basic concepts!
LEGO® League
Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play, create, and compete using LEGO® bricks at the Zablocki Library! Budding builders and expert architects alike are welcome. Bring or make a friend as we build together at LEGO® League!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Help for Homeless Veterans - with the VA HCHV Outreach Program
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Area
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Midweek Makers
Wed, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
Story Time and Play Group
Thu, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Join us in supporting your child's early literacy skills, including social-emotional learning, phonemic awareness, and basic concepts!
Midweek Makers
Wed, Apr 01, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
Story Time and Play Group
Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Join us in supporting your child's early literacy skills, including social-emotional learning, phonemic awareness, and basic concepts!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Midweek Makers
Wed, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
Story Time and Play Group
Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Join us in supporting your child's early literacy skills, including social-emotional learning, phonemic awareness, and basic concepts!
Novel Ideas Book Club
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join us at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
Rhythm & Rhyme: Let's Write a Poem!
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room
What makes a poem, and how do you write one? Learn the basics of poetry and practice writing your own poem to celebrate National Poetry Month!
See all events