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Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play!

Character Design - Origin Stories
2026-04-01 16:00:00 2026-04-01 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! Bring on the main character energy! Create an original character and tell us its origin story. Are they a hero, villain, legend or simply an NPC (non-playable character)? Good Hope Branch - Makerspace

Wednesday, April 01
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-01 16:00:00 2026-04-01 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! Bring on the main character energy! Create an original character and tell us its origin story. Are they a hero, villain, legend or simply an NPC (non-playable character)? Good Hope Branch - Makerspace

Good Hope Branch

Makerspace

Bring on the main character energy! Create an original character and tell us its origin story. Are they a hero, villain, legend or simply an NPC (non-playable character)?

Bring on the main character energy! Create an original character and tell us its origin story. Are they a hero, villain, legend or simply an NPC (non-playable character)? Tell us all about your character and its traits. Draw your characters rand they might end up in our Makerspace Video Game World. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) |

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

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Good Hope Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Alyssa Rockey
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Mar 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Mar 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Mar 04, 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! 
Just Dance Off!
Wed, Mar 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
See who's got the best moves in this Just Dance session on the Nintendo Switch!
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Water Color Chemistry
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Bring out the art supplies! Bring out the...chemistry set? Join us as we mix watercolor paints and chemical reactions.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Thu, Mar 05, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Circulation Desk Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Crafterschool Days
Thu, Mar 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Enjoy an afternoon of various craft making from collage to coloring!
Drop In - Puzzle Corner
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room
Relax and play- drop in at the library to complete a puzzles, enjoy a crossword, or challenge your mind to various word games.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Fri, Mar 06, 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.
Everyone On Digital Connections Training @ MPL
Mon, Mar 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Milwaukee Public Library is teaming up with Everyone On to provide digital skills training.
This event is full
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Level Up Ramen
Mon, Mar 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Level up your instant ramen! Create a custom broth and top it off with fresh ingredients. Explore new flavors and make a new favorite combination.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Mar 09, 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, Mar 09, 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, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Fireplace
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog
Kids Writing and Art Club with Rochelle Melander
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Calling all young writers and artists to drop in and make art! Each session, we'll learn about a new artist who used writing and art to tell a story. Create your own art to express yourself!
Kanopy Movie Night
Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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, Mar 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Bookbinding
Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Create your own sketchbook and draw in it! Learn about different binding techniques ranging from the 1-sheet zine, to the Japanese stab method and the coptic stitch.
Juicing 101
Fri, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Come join us for a class exploring the benefits of Juicing. Watch a live demonstration, taste delicious samples, and take home a printed recipe card.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Fri, Mar 13, 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.
Everyone On Digital Connections Training @ MPL
Mon, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Milwaukee Public Library is teaming up with Everyone On to provide digital skills training.
This event is full
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Ozobot Robot Race
Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Get zooming with mini robots! Ozobots are fun and fast robots that can run races that you design. Come learn the language of coding through colors and patterns.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Mar 16, 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.
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Tasty Tuesday
Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn a new recipe and cooking skill each month during Tasty Tuesday!
Junk Journaling for Kids
Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Learn to create your own junk journal and express yourself with this creative art form! Come ready to write, doodle and collage your life!
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Mar 18, 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! - Let's Game - Video Games
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Join us for some friendly competition at the Makerspaces. Try your hand at a variety of games and figure out which ones you?re a star at.
Cozy Bingo
Thu, Mar 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Play a few rounds of bingo while connecting with others at the Good Hope Public Library.
Direct Assistance for Dads (DAD) Tabling - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Fri, Mar 20, 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.
Everyone On Digital Connections Training @ MPL
Mon, Mar 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room 1
Milwaukee Public Library is teaming up with Everyone On to provide digital skills training.
This event is full
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Cardboard Carnival
Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Step right up and have a hand in building our cardboard carnival! Join us in creating interactive games with cardboard, glue and other art supplies to help build carnival games.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fireplace
Knit, crochet, embroider, tat, sew, mend or work on other fiber-related projects in community.
You Build It!
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Spend an afternoon exploring and creating with open building time! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity!
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fireplace
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.
Paws to Read
Wed, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Circle
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Intro to Video Game Design with Flowlabs
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
Career Lab
Thu, Mar 26, 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.
Create & Craft
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Zone
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, Mar 27, 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.
Everyone On Digital Connections Training @ MPL
Mon, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room 1
Milwaukee Public Library is teaming up with Everyone On to provide digital skills training.
This event is full
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Digital Art with Cricut Design Space
Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Build it with Cricut Design Space. Make your project from scratch using tools exclusively in Cricut Design Space. Learn how to create images and cut them out with the Cricut Maker for custom projects.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Mar 30, 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.
Junk Journaling for Kids
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Learn to create your own junk journal and express yourself with this creative art form! Come ready to write, doodle and collage your life!
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fireplace
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Apr 01, 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! 
Just Dance Off!
Wed, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone
See who's got the best moves in this Just Dance session on the Nintendo Switch!
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Character Design - Origin Stories
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Bring on the main character energy! Create an original character and tell us its origin story. Are they a hero, villain, legend or simply an NPC (non-playable character)?
Crafterschool Days
Thu, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Enjoy an afternoon of various craft making from collage to coloring!
See all events