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Brilliant Butterflies
2026-07-17 13:30:00 2026-07-17 15:00:00 America/Chicago Brilliant Butterflies It's butterfly season! Come see our interactive butterfly enclosure and learn about metamorphosis, symmetry, and native plants butterflies love! Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Friday, July 17
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-17 13:30:00 2026-07-17 15:00:00 America/Chicago Brilliant Butterflies It's butterfly season! Come see our interactive butterfly enclosure and learn about metamorphosis, symmetry, and native plants butterflies love! Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

It's butterfly season! Come see our interactive butterfly enclosure and learn about metamorphosis, symmetry, and native plants butterflies love!

Ever wonder how hungry, hungry caterpillars become beautiful butterflies? Come learn about metamorphosis and symmetry at Zablocki Branch Library with our interactive butterfly enclosure!
We'll have a symmetry craft, coloring sheets, and educational materials, and participants will be able to take home a native Wisconsin plant to attract butterflies to their own gardens! Want to plant even more in your garden? Learn about our Seed Library while you're here, too!

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Elementary (6-12) |

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

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3747
Branch manager
Pamela Johnson
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Today's hours

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

We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed
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Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Area
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Family Fun Films!
Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a free family film and snacks on select Saturdays this summer at Zablocki Branch Library! Titles subject to change based on availability.
Tie-Dye Day!
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room
Come to Zablocki for a day of tie-dye fun! We'll provide items you can design however you want or bring something from home! Materials will be provided. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Sun & Fun!
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room,Courtyard
Celebrate the longest day of the year by making your own sun catcher and learning how to tell time using a sundial!
Help for Homeless Veterans - with the VA HCHV Outreach Program
Wed, Jun 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Area
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Rescheduled
Musical Bingo for Adults
Wed, Jun 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
New date Wednesday, June 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Musical Bingo! Get ready for an exciting twist on the classic game as we mix music and bingo into a perfect combo.
Musical Bingo for Adults
Wed, Jun 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Musical Bingo! Get ready for an exciting twist on the classic game as we mix music and bingo into a perfect combo.
Rescheduled
Musical Bingo for Adults
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Musical Bingo! Get ready for an exciting twist on the classic game as we mix music and bingo into a perfect combo.
Mobile Bike Clinic
Wed, Jun 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Courtyard
All ages mobile bike clinic for minor repairs.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones.
Friends Under Foot
Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
Join Wehr Nature Center as we dig deep into the world beneath our feet!
Crafty Adult @ Zablocki - Choose Your Own Crafting Adventure
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Choose from a wide variety of available crafting supplies and create your own project this month.
Help for Homeowners - with Take Root Milwaukee
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Other - See description for location
Meet with Take Root Milwaukee and learn about free or low-cost services that can help you buy, keep, or fix a home.
League of Women Voters Milwaukee County - Voter Registration
Mon, Jul 06, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult Area
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. 
Cyanotype Printing
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room,Courtyard
Come paint a picture with the sun! We'll explore the science of cyanotype printing and you'll make a print or bookmark to take home. All materials provided. Registration encouraged but not required.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones.
LEGO® League
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play, create, and compete using LEGO® bricks at the Zablocki Library! Budding builders and expert architects alike are welcome. Bring or make a friend as we build together at LEGO® League!
Novel Ideas Book Club
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join us at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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! 
History @ Noon - None But the Brave: Medal Honor Recipients from Milwaukee
Wed, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a lunchtime history program at the library! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy an engaging discussion on historical topics. Hear James Heinz talk about the History of the Medal of Honor.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones.
Brilliant Butterflies
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
It's butterfly season! Come see our interactive butterfly enclosure and learn about metamorphosis, symmetry, and native plants butterflies love!
Family Fun Films!
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a free family film and snacks on select Saturdays this summer at Zablocki Branch Library! Titles subject to change based on availability.
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