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Creative Sparks
2026-06-09 14:00:00 2026-06-09 15:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Sparks Get crafty this summer! Join us during this series for tweens and teens ages 9-13 and create something new each month. Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, June 09
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-09 14:00:00 2026-06-09 15:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Sparks Get crafty this summer! Join us during this series for tweens and teens ages 9-13 and create something new each month. Good Hope Branch - Community Room

Good Hope Branch

Community Room

Get crafty this summer! Join us during this series for tweens and teens ages 9-13 and create something new each month.

June: Tie-Dye Pillowcases
or bring your own item to tie dye


July: Bestie Bracelets


August: Slime

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

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Good Hope Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Alyssa Rockey
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Mon, May 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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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.
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.
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.
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!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jun 03, 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! 
Pride Phone Charms
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Zone
Celebrate the start of Pride with a custom phone charm! Learn basic jewelry making skills as you choose from a rainbow of colored beads. Design a charm that suits you.
Puzzle Corner
Fri, Jun 05, 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.
History of Granville
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Other - See description for location
Are you a local history buff? Start your day with a tour at the West Granville Cemetery, followed by a presentation at the Good Hope library by retired librarian Dan Lee.
History of Granville
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Are you a local history buff? Start your day with a tour at the West Granville Cemetery, followed by a presentation at the Good Hope library by retired librarian Dan Lee.
Plant Swap
Mon, Jun 08, All day
Fireplace
Bring a plant, take a plant! To celebrate National Garden Week, Good Hope is hosting a Plant Swap from June 8th through 12th!
Knot Just Knitting
Mon, Jun 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Knit, crochet, embroider, tat, sew, mend, or work on other fiber-related projects in community.
Plant Swap
Tue, Jun 09, All day
Fireplace
Bring a plant, take a plant! To celebrate National Garden Week, Good Hope is hosting a Plant Swap from June 8th through 12th!
Creative Sparks
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Get crafty this summer! Join us during this series for tweens and teens ages 9-13 and create something new each month.
Kanopy Movie Night
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
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