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Tower Challenge
2026-07-06 14:00:00 2026-07-06 15:00:00 America/Chicago Tower Challenge Who can build the tallest tower? Learn the science behind tall structures and try your hand at your very own. Atkinson Branch - Community Room

Monday, July 06
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 14:00:00 2026-07-06 15:00:00 America/Chicago Tower Challenge Who can build the tallest tower? Learn the science behind tall structures and try your hand at your very own. Atkinson Branch - Community Room

Atkinson Branch

Community Room

Who can build the tallest tower? Learn the science behind tall structures and try your hand at your very own.

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

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

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Atkinson Branch
Phone: 414-286-3019
Branch manager
Joy Zanders
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Jun 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed
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Story Time
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Summer Reading Kickoff
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us at the Atkinson Library Summer Reading kick-off event. Sign up for summer reading and participate in games, food, and activities.
Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Mon, Jun 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Reference Area Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Teen Zone
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Game, eat pizza, chill, and maybe make a friend! Enjoy arts and crafts, the Nintendo Switch, board games, or just hang.
Meet the Instrument Story Time
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Listen to a story featuring a musical instrument.
Teen Journaling Club
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Express yourself through journaling.
Story Time
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Book'd and Busy - Featuring: Derrick Harriell
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy a lively discussion with Element and Derrick about co-authoring the book, "The Voice in My Head Is God" with recording artist, 2 Chainz. 
The Beautiful World of Butterflies
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Butterflies may be beautiful, but that's not why they're important! Learn about the residents of MPM's Butterfly Vivarium while we get up close and personal with these fascinating animals
Paws to Read
Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services - Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Mon, Jul 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult Area
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Tower Challenge
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Who can build the tallest tower? Learn the science behind tall structures and try your hand at your very own.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Bucket Drumming
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Make music with a 5-gallon bucket and a pair of drumsticks!
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