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Midweek Makers
2026-04-29 14:30:00 2026-04-29 17:00:00 America/Chicago Midweek Makers Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon! Zablocki Branch - Children's Area

Wednesday, April 29
2:30pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-29 14:30:00 2026-04-29 17:00:00 America/Chicago Midweek Makers Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon! Zablocki Branch - Children's Area

Zablocki Branch

Children's Area

Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!

Beat those Wednesday blues with Midweek Makers! Come get creative, using either an assortment of art supplies from the Art Cart, or using building straws, Magna Tiles, and LEGO bricks during You Build It! on alternating Wednesdays all year long. Make new friends, bring your family, or stop by after school to unwind and let your creativity lead you to your next great idea.

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

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Pamela Johnson
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Apr 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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Family Fun Films
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Cozy up with your crew and enjoy a free family film and snacks on select Saturdays!
Crafty Adults @ Zablocki - Rock Painting!
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Join us once a month for an evening of crafting! This month we will be Rock Painting!
Midweek Makers
Wed, Apr 29, 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 30, 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!
Landlord Training Program - City of Milwaukee-Department of Neighborhood Services
Sat, May 02, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Community Room
Learn HUD, State and Milwaukee requirements for operating rental property.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 05, 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! 
Creative Business Toolkit - part of the Start Smart Business series
Tue, May 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Looking to start or grow your creative business? Get started with free business tools from Milwaukee Public Library!
Midweek Makers
Wed, May 06, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
Paper Koinobori
Wed, May 06, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room
Celebrate AAPI Month and Children's Day by making paper koinobori (carp streamers)!
Story Time and Play Group
Thu, May 07, 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, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join us at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy-Brodesser-Akner
Midweek Makers
Wed, May 13, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
Story Time and Play Group
Thu, May 14, 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!
Crafty Adults @ Zablocki - CD Suncatchers
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Join us once a month for an evening of crafting! This month we will creating CD Suncatchers!
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 9:00am
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, May 19, 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! 
History @ Noon - Milwaukee Segregation History
Wed, May 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a lunchtime history program at the library! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy an engaging discussion on historical topics. Join local Author Jim Nelsen on the History of Milwaukee Segregation.
Midweek Makers
Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon!
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