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Storytime in the Secret Garden

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.

Held outside in the Tippecanoe Secret Garden, weather permitting.

 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time |

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

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

Mon, Oct 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

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ChatGPT Unlocked - Discover the potential of ChatGPT!
Tue, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how you can use it in your daily life.
This event is full
Getting Started with Computers - Internet Basics
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
4th-6th Grade Book Club
Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room
Get ready for the next chapter! Read and discuss a middle-grade book each month. Stay for an activity based on the book. This month's book is available to check-out at Tippecanoe one month prior.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Oct 27, 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! 
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 10:45am - 11:30am
Other - See description for location
A 20-minute storytime for toddlers is followed by open playtime. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. No storytime November 25.
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Ready Readers Book Club
Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Study Room
Kids who are learning to read are invited to explore a new easy reader series each month. After reading the book, we will discuss and create art inspired by it. Ages 5-7.
Second Sunday Storytime
Sun, Nov 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us on the second Sunday of the month for a 30-minute storytime for young children featuring stories, songs and movement. For children ages 5 and under, with a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Games on Sundays at Tippe!
Sun, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 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!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Nov 10, 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! 
Book Bedazzling! - Dazzle your books!
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us as at Tippecanoe to beautify your favorite book with beautiful sparkly diamonds! You bring the book, we will supply the diamonds.
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 11, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
A 20-minute storytime for toddlers is followed by open playtime. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. No storytime November 25.
Chapter Book Buddies Book Club
Wed, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Kids who are reading beginning chapter books are invited to read and discuss a new book each month. After, stay for an activity based on the book. For ages 6-9.
My Two Elaines with Author Marty Schreiber - Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver
Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This touching memoir provides heartfelt, humorous and invaluable guidance to help caregivers better survive and provide the best care possible for their loved ones.
Fiber Arts with Friends
Thu, Nov 12, 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 - Veterinarian
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Pretend to be a vet by taking temperatures, giving medicine, and caring for our animal friends. Bring your own stuffie if you would like.
Showers of Hope - with Street Angels' Mobile Shower Trailer
Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select dates this Fall! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details.
Games on Sundays at Tippe!
Sun, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 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!
Sensory Play Time
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
History Buff Book Club
Mon, Nov 16, 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.
Adult Crafting @ Tippe!
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Registration opens Sunday, November 1 2026 at 9:00am
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
A 20-minute storytime for toddlers is followed by open playtime. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. No storytime November 25.
4th-6th Grade Book Club
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Get ready for the next chapter! Read and discuss a middle-grade book each month. Stay for an activity based on the book. This month's book is available to check-out at Tippecanoe one month prior.
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