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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
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Tue, May 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 Closed
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