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Showers of Hope

with Street Angels' Mobile Shower Trailer
2026-05-01 11:00:00 2026-05-01 14:00:00 America/Chicago Showers of Hope Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select Fridays this Spring and Summer! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details. Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location

Friday, May 01
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 11:00:00 2026-05-01 14:00:00 America/Chicago Showers of Hope Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select Fridays this Spring and Summer! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details. Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location

Center Street Branch

Other - See description for location

Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select Fridays this Spring and Summer! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details.

Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select Fridays this Spring and Summer! Guests will be provided with a private shower, towels, washcloths, hygiene items, bag lunches, snacks, water, and a bus ticket.

Walk up to the Street Angels vehicle parked outside the Library to receive services.

Street Angels' Showers of Hope mobile shower trailer will take place on select Fridays at the Library when temperatures are 32 degrees or greater.

Everyone is welcome, including:

Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness
Those lacking access to showers at home 
People who are struggling with utility bills
Individuals requiring ADA-compliant facilities

At Showers of Hope, each guest is served with dignity and respect.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

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Center Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Mary Lopez
Hours
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Today's hours

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

We're closed Friday April 03 due to Good Friday
We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Mar 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
(Easter Sunday)
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Upcoming Events

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Family Story Time - Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for kids from birth to 10
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come share books, songs, and other activities in a story time built to help children of all ages with their pre-reading and reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Read Aloud, Read Along! - A fun way to practice your reading
Wed, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Game Night
Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Cancelled
Family Story Time - Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for kids from birth to 10
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Come share books, songs, and other activities in a story time built to help children of all ages with their pre-reading and reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Cancelled
Read Aloud, Read Along! - A fun way to practice your reading
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
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! 
You Build It!
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Explore your creativity through free and open unstructured play with a variety of building materials such as MagnaTiles, LEGOs and Building Straws. Held in the children's room.
Cancelled
Sensory Story Time - for children with sensory needs and their caregivers
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Saturday mornings from 10-11 am
Movie Night
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Watch a movie at the library!
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Tue, Apr 14, 12:20pm - 2:30pm
Adult Reference Desk Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Game Night
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Cancelled
Family Story Time - Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for kids from birth to 10
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Come share books, songs, and other activities in a story time built to help children of all ages with their pre-reading and reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Cancelled
Read Aloud, Read Along! - A fun way to practice your reading
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held in the children's room.
You Build It!
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Explore your creativity through free and open unstructured play with a variety of building materials such as MagnaTiles, LEGOs and Building Straws. Held in the children's room.
Game Night
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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! 
Cancelled
Family Story Time - Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for kids from birth to 10
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Come share books, songs, and other activities in a story time built to help children of all ages with their pre-reading and reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Cancelled
Read Aloud, Read Along! - A fun way to practice your reading
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held in the children's room.
You Build It!
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Explore your creativity through free and open unstructured play with a variety of building materials such as MagnaTiles, LEGOs and Building Straws. Held in the children's room.
Cancelled
Saturday Creations
Sat, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Enjoy a creative Saturday afternoon! Make art, build or create something new, and explore your imagination! Each month we will share a new book and related activity.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Mon, Apr 27, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Reference Desk Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Resume Writing Workshop
Mon, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room
Learn how to make a resume.
Cancelled
Snack Studio
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit the monthly Snack Studio to make a unique snack to enjoy at Center Street Library. A new creative snack will be unveiled each month!
Game Night
Tue, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Cancelled
Family Story Time - Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes for kids from birth to 10
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Come share books, songs, and other activities in a story time built to help children of all ages with their pre-reading and reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Cancelled
Read Aloud, Read Along! - A fun way to practice your reading
Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Read aloud to or along with our children's librarian and enjoy fun phonics games and activities. This is a low-stress opportunity for kids to work on their reading skills. Held in the children's room.
Showers of Hope - with Street Angels' Mobile Shower Trailer
Fri, May 01, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select Fridays this Spring and Summer! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details.
See all events