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Tech-splanation @ MPL
2026-08-13 10:00:00 2026-08-13 11:30:00 America/Chicago Tech-splanation @ MPL Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!  Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location

Thursday, August 13
10:00am - 11:30am

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Center Street Branch

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! 

Step into the world of Tech-splanation, our helpful BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program. Got a tech puzzle to solve? Just bring your device and any questions you have, and let us guide you through the tech jungle! Tech-splanation is designed to offer simple, useful support for smaller, portable devices. While we’re happy to answer your questions and guide you through common tech challenges, please note that we’re not able to set up brand-new devices or handle repairs.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer Classes & Technology |

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Center Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3127
Branch manager
Mary Lopez
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Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
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Game Night
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 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! 
Story Time
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills. Held in the children's room.
Read, Craft, Play
Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet our new children's librarian, Emily!
Summer Challenge Dance Party - Featuring DJ Bizzon
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Ready to move and groove? We're celebrating your progress in the Summer Challenge with a virtual, all-ages live set with DJ Bizzon!
Typing Basics
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn to be more confident in your typing skills!
Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Circulation Desk Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult Reference Desk Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Builders Club
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Resume Workshop
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn how to make a resume.
Game Night
Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills. Held in the children's room.
Read, Craft, Play
Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet our new children's librarian, Emily!
Spider Man Movie Marathon
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Community Room
Showing the new Spider Man franchise in celebration of the new Spider Man movie that comes out that same day!
Typing Basics
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn to be more confident in your typing skills!
Builders Club
Fri, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Crafternoon for Kids
Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Drop in to the library to get crafty in the children's room! Follow our instructions for a summer-themed project or make your own masterpiece from the craft supplies provided.
Career Lab
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Get guidance as you go through the steps of job hunting.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills. Held in the children's room.
Read, Craft, Play
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet our new children's librarian, Emily!
ArtLab
Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room
Calling all teens and tweens: Art Lab is a dedicated space to experiment with a variety of art supplies and mediums. Try out new art supplies and learn new techniques for creative expression.
Builders Club
Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Help for Homeless Veterans - with the VA HCHV Outreach Program
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Reference Desk Resource Table
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.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills. Held in the children's room.
Read, Craft, Play
Wed, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet our new children's librarian, Emily!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Thu, Aug 13, 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! 
Builders Club
Fri, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
ArtLab
Fri, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room
Calling all teens and tweens: Art Lab is a dedicated space to experiment with a variety of art supplies and mediums. Try out new art supplies and learn new techniques for creative expression.
Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Mon, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Circulation Desk Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Movie Night
Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Watch a movie at the library!
Relaxation Through Creativity - A triathlon of crafts
Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy a peaceful "triathlon" of relaxation crafts three calming art projects designed to help you unwind-both here in the library and at home.
Rent for Success - Renter Education Workshop
Tue, Aug 18, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Community Room
Rent for Success is a FREE 2.5-hour renter education program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Aug 18, 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! 
Milwaukee Public Museum: Dinosaur Hunt
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Join us on a trip back in time to the Mesozoic Era, where we'll learn all about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them!
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