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Crafting Club
2026-05-07 13:00:00 2026-05-07 14:30:00 America/Chicago Crafting Club Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. This summer the focus be on using recycled materials to create arts and crafts, but you can always bring your own projects. Capitol Branch - Conference Room

Thursday, May 07
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 13:00:00 2026-05-07 14:30:00 America/Chicago Crafting Club Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. This summer the focus be on using recycled materials to create arts and crafts, but you can always bring your own projects. Capitol Branch - Conference Room

Capitol Branch

Conference Room

Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. This summer the focus be on using recycled materials to create arts and crafts, but you can always bring your own projects.

This summer the focus is learning to do art and crafts using primarily recycled materials.  

May 7—making and working with "plarn" (plastic yarn made from grocery bags)

June 4— make art with paper straws made from otherwise discarded paper and cardboard

July 2—Red White & Blue—celebrate the country’s birthday by making a mixed media collage

August 6— create art using scraps of fabric or yarn

But as always you can bring whatever your working on and just enjoy visiting and spending time with other crafty folks. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play | Book Sales |

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Capitol Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Christine Schabel
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Weaving Wonders
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Looking for a creative project to explore? Try your hand at Weaving Wonders to make your own fiber art masterpiece.
Crafting Club
Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. Supplies will be provided each month for a simple craft, but feel free to bring your own project and just be with other crafty folks.
Story Time
Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Short Film Fridays
Fri, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Tik-Toks are too short. Movies are too long. Short films are just right! Stop in for some popcorn and watch a few animated short films with us, courtesy of the Kanopy app!
The Beautiful World of Butterflies
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not why they're important! Learn about the residents of the Milwaukee Public Museum's Vivarium and get up close and personal with these fascinating animals.
Story Time
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Short Film Fridays
Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Tik-Toks are too short. Movies are too long. Short films are just right! Stop in for some popcorn and watch a few animated short films with us, courtesy of the Kanopy app!
Capitol Memory Cafe
Tue, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
A casual gathering for folks living with memory issues and their care partners
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Tue, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Adult Area Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
You Build It!
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Explore and create at You Build It! We'll supply a variety of building materials, and you'll bring the creativity!
Story Time
Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Short Film Fridays
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Tik-Toks are too short. Movies are too long. Short films are just right! Stop in for some popcorn and watch a few animated short films with us, courtesy of the Kanopy app!
Connect & Grow: Planning with Gale Business: Plan Builder - Your Neighborhood Business Networking Event
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Network with fellow business owners and learn about valuable free library tools to grow your business.
Story Time
Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Open a Book, Open a World
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Create a book-inspired art project exploring Black History Month (February), Women's History Month (March) and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May).
Crafting Club
Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. This summer the focus be on using recycled materials to create arts and crafts, but you can always bring your own projects.
Story Time
Fri, May 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
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