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Creative Business Toolkit

part of the Start Smart Business series
2026-07-14 18:00:00 2026-07-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Business Toolkit Looking to start or grow your creative business? Get started with free business tools from Milwaukee Public Library! East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Tuesday, July 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 18:00:00 2026-07-14 19:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Business Toolkit Looking to start or grow your creative business? Get started with free business tools from Milwaukee Public Library! East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

East Branch

Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Looking to start or grow your creative business? Get started with free business tools from Milwaukee Public Library!

Looking to start or grow your creative business? Get started with free business tools from Milwaukee Public Library! This workshop will introduce you to free library tools to help build your business plan, protect your intellectual property, analyze competitors and find your customers.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business/Entrepreneurship |

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East Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Amelia Osterud
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We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jun 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
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Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
Romance Readers Book Club
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 115
Romance readers seasoned and new to the genre are invited to join the Romance Readers Book Club. We'll explore different subgenres and diverse voices, meeting every other month.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, Jun 03, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Sat, Jun 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Let your imagination bloom! Join us at the East Branch Summer Reading kick-off event. Sign up for summer reading and participate in garden-related crafts and activities.
Getting Started with Computers - Computer Basics
Mon, Jun 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 115
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
Meet and Greet - Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Mon, Jun 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Book Return Resource Table,Study Room 116
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Gutsy Gourmet
Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Gutsy Gourmet is a monthly taste-testing program where patrons are welcome to try familiar foods with global flavors! Each month focuses on a different food, so make sure you come back to try it all.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
Ask A Genealogist!
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Work one-on-one with an experienced genealogist from the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society.
Getting Started with Computers - Internet Basics
Mon, Jun 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 115
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
Visible Mending
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life.
Pivot Program - City of Milwaukee License Division
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Starting or expanding a business in Milwaukee? Trying to make sense of local regulations? Attend the License Division's FREE Pivot Program!
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Reimagining Recyclables: Milk Carton Birdhouses
Wed, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Start your summer off in a fun and creative way by making your own birdhouse out of recycled milk cartons! 
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Mon, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 115
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
Rescheduled
Voter Registration Table
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
League of Women Voters: Voter Registration Table
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Alfie Axolotl with Mermaid Ophelia
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Mermaid Ophelia guides students through Alfie the Axolotl's journey in Lake Xochimilco, exploring how human actions impact aquatic habitats and how kids can help protect them.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Jun 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
Rescheduled
In a Pickle! with Christina Ward
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, July 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
In this hands-on demonstration, registrants will explore the basics of safely making pickles with fresh vegetables. Pre-registration is required. Bring a small, sturdy box to take your sample home.
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 115
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Silent Reading Party
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
While your book club is on summer break, keep up your reading streak with an hour of sustained, silent reading time to avoid the summer slump. Light refreshments and air conditioning will be provided
Summer Movie Series: Book-to-Film
Tue, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Get out of your summer slump by enjoying these book-to-film adaptations! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Discussion of book-to-film accuracy will follow film screening as time allows.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, Jul 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
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