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Touch a Truck!
2026-07-07 14:00:00 2026-07-07 15:30:00 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. Tippecanoe Branch - Outdoor (East Lawn)

Tuesday, July 07
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-07 14:00:00 2026-07-07 15:30:00 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. Tippecanoe Branch - Outdoor (East Lawn)

Tippecanoe Branch

Outdoor (East Lawn)

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 Tippecanoe!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |

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Tippecanoe Branch
Phone: 414-286-3715
Branch manager
Brett Rohlwing
Hours
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Today's hours

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

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 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

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Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jun 11, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Cancelled
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.
Fiber Arts with Friends
Thu, Jun 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Bring your projects for a monthly social fiber arts get-together! All experience levels encouraged. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Fri, Jun 12, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Sensory Play Time
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Sat, Jun 13, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 15, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
All Ages Summer Reading Kickoff
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley,Outdoor (East Lawn)
Kick-off summer reading with a treat and some tie dye! Bring a cotton item(t-shirt, tote bag, etc) to dye or use one of our bandanas to make a colorful masterpiece! All ages welcome.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Tue, Jun 16, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Adult Crafting @ Tippe!
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Don't let the kids have all the fun! Join us for adult skill level craft projects and create something you can proudly display in your home. Projects change monthly. Registration recommended.
This event is full
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jun 17, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Story Time
Wed, Jun 17, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Kids Graphic Novel Club
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to share their love of graphic novels! Together we'll read the first chapter of a great graphic novel and create a project based on a theme.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jun 18, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Cancelled
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.
Bingo Night
Thu, Jun 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Beat the heat and have some fun this summer with a friendly game of BINGO! All ages welcome and prizes awarded as supplies last.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Sat, Jun 20, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 22, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Tue, Jun 23, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jun 23, 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! 
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jun 24, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Story Time
Wed, Jun 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Mad Science Presents: Slime Time
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Stir up concoctions of slime in scientific style and test the properties of slime in a team-spirited fashion! For ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jun 25, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
In Your Element: Environmental Health Series - Beaches - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
In Your Element: Environmental Health Series - Beaches
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Fri, Jun 26, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Family Play and Learn - Camping
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Let's set up tents and share camp stories. Go on a pretend nature hike, sing camp songs, and roast marshmallows over a campfire.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Sat, Jun 27, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Mario Kart-apalooza! - Proclaim victory as the Mario Kart Champion!
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us at Tippecanoe for a friendly but competitive game of Mario Kart. Play against your friends, your siblings, or even the Librarian! Winner gets a treat!
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 29, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
History Buff Book Club
Mon, Jun 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Tue, Jun 30, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Storytime in the Secret Garden
Tue, Jun 30, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement designed to help young children develop literacy skills prior to learning to read.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jul 01, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 01, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jul 02, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.
Monday Movie Night
Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Beat the heat and enjoy a recent family movie from the library's collection!
Touch a Truck!
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Outdoor (East Lawn)
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.
Storytime in the Secret Garden
Tue, Jul 07, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement designed to help young children develop literacy skills prior to learning to read.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 08, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.
Fiber Arts with Friends
Thu, Jul 09, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Bring your projects for a monthly social fiber arts get-together! All experience levels encouraged. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects.
Family Play and Learn - Bakery
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us at the bakery! Put on your apron, roll up your sleeves, and preheat the oven. Take turns playing cook, waiter, and customer at the bakery.
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