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Summer Reading at the Playground

Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.)
2026-07-15 13:00:00 2026-07-15 14:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading at the Playground Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week. Outside Venue -

Wednesday, July 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 13:00:00 2026-07-15 14:00:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading at the Playground Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week. Outside Venue -

Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.

Every Wednesday (June 24-Aug. 12) from 1:00-2:00 PM at Stark Playfield.

Presented in partnership with Milwaukee Recreation's Summer Playgrounds, providing summer enrichment activities, play opportunities, cooling spots, and free meals at playground sites across the city.

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Teens (13-18) | Elementary (6-12) | All Ages |

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

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

Mon, Jun 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Independence Day (observed) and Independence Day )
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day (observed) and Independence Day )
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
(Independence Day (observed) and Independence Day )
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Summer Reading at the Playground - Holt Playfield (1716 W. Holt Ave.)
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.)
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Franklin Square Playfield (2643 N. 13th St.)
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Holt Playfield (1716 W. Holt Ave.)
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.)
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Picnic 'n' Pages with MPL at the Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park Branch
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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There's nothing like turning through the pages of a great summer read while noshing on a picnic at the park! Grab a free lunch at the front desk or bring your own.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Franklin Square Playfield (2643 N. 13th St.)
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Holt Playfield (1716 W. Holt Ave.)
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.)
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Franklin Square Playfield (2643 N. 13th St.)
Mon, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Holt Playfield (1716 W. Holt Ave.)
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.)
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Franklin Square Playfield (2643 N. 13th St.)
Mon, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Holt Playfield (1716 W. Holt Ave.)
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Summer Reading at the Playground - Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.)
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun outdoor visit at the playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try our STEAM Challenge of the Week.
Picnic 'n' Pages with MPL at the Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park Branch
Thu, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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There's nothing like turning through the pages of a great summer read while noshing on a picnic at the park! Grab a free lunch at the front desk or bring your own.
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