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Verses and Vibes
2026-04-18 15:00:00 2026-04-18 16:00:00 America/Chicago Verses and Vibes Enjoy live performances by Milwaukee Public Library Poet Laureate Shelly Conley and other spoken word artists, as well as a performance by the Nefertari African Dance Company. Atkinson Branch - Adult Area

Saturday, April 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-18 15:00:00 2026-04-18 16:00:00 America/Chicago Verses and Vibes Enjoy live performances by Milwaukee Public Library Poet Laureate Shelly Conley and other spoken word artists, as well as a performance by the Nefertari African Dance Company. Atkinson Branch - Adult Area

Atkinson Branch

Adult Area

Enjoy live performances by Milwaukee Public Library Poet Laureate Shelly Conley and other spoken word artists, as well as a performance by the Nefertari African Dance Company.

View artwork by local artists on display and learn about music, poetry, and art resources atthe library. Light refreshments will be provided.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Atkinson Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Joy Zanders
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Verses and Vibes
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Area
Enjoy live performances by Milwaukee Public Library Poet Laureate Shelly Conley and other spoken word artists, as well as a performance by the Nefertari African Dance Company.
Business Plan Toolkit - part of the Start Smart Business series
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Community Room
Learn how to use free library resources to research your business plan professionally!
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Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
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Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Center
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.
Art Crafternoon
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Come create with us! We'll supply a variety of art supplies and create a new masterpiece each time. Meet friends, get messy, and see what you can create together.
Youth Game Night
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
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Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Thu, Apr 30, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Reference Area Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Natasha Tarpley Author Visit - at Atkinson Library
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room
Join us for a special visit with acclaimed children's author and poet, Natasha Tarpley as she shares The Me I Choose to Be!
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