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Touch a Truck!
2026-07-16 10:00:00 2026-07-16 11:30:00 America/Chicago Touch a Truck! Get up close to one of the coolest BIG trucks in town! Explore a Milwaukee Department of Public Works vehicle and meet the people who operate city equipment. Bay View Branch - Other - See description for location

Thursday, July 16
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-07-16 10:00:00 2026-07-16 11:30:00 America/Chicago Touch a Truck! Get up close to one of the coolest BIG trucks in town! Explore a Milwaukee Department of Public Works vehicle and meet the people who operate city equipment. Bay View Branch - Other - See description for location

Bay View Branch

Other - See description for location

Get up close to one of the coolest BIG trucks in town! Explore a Milwaukee Department of Public Works vehicle and meet the people who operate city equipment.

Meet the truck in the parking lot of the Bay View library and join us for a truck-themed story time inside!

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Special Events |

TAGS: | |

Bay View Branch
Phone: 414-286-3048
Branch manager
Becky Manz
Hours
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Today's hours

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

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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Upcoming Events

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Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Read, Craft, Play
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Liz!
Teen Zone
Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Enjoy snacks, gaming on the Nintendo Switch, board games and meet other teens.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jun 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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! 
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn 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 learn.
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Read, Craft, Play
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Liz!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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! 
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn 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 learn.
Summer Reading Kick-Off & Mobile Bike Clinic
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Celebrate Summer Reading with a Kick-Off at Bay View Library! Bring your bicycle for minor repairs like new inner tubes or brake adjustments, free of charge!
Meet and Greet - Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Mon, Jun 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lobby Resource Table,Study Room
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Cancelled
Paws & Chill
Tue, Jun 30, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teens will engage with a certified therapy dog who can help them chill out and practice mindfulness.
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Read, Craft, Play
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Liz!
Art Cafe Create & Sip
Tue, Jun 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Join us for Art Cafe Create & Sip! Find inspiration for your glow-in-the-dark art from constellations and fireworks in the night sky. Enjoy light refreshments and meet new friends.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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! 
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn 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 learn.
Crafting Connections - Garden Fresh Tote Bag
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!
This event is full
Cancelled
Paws & Chill
Tue, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Teens will engage with a certified therapy dog who can help them chill out and practice mindfulness.
Paws & Chill
Tue, Jul 07, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Other - See description for location
Teens will engage with a certified therapy dog to chill out and practice mindfulness.
Read, Craft, Play
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Liz!
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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! 
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn 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 learn.
Read, Craft, Play
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Liz!
Gentle Stretch and Movement
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.
Teen Zone
Tue, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Llewellyn Community Room
Enjoy snacks, gaming on the Nintendo Switch, board games and meet other teens.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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! 
Touch a Truck!
Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Other - See description for location
Get up close to one of the coolest BIG trucks in town! Explore a Milwaukee Department of Public Works vehicle and meet the people who operate city equipment.
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Llewellyn 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 learn.
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