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Read, Craft, Play
2026-08-05 16:30:00 2026-08-05 17:30:00 America/Chicago Read, Craft, Play 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, Emily! Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location

Wednesday, August 05
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Center Street Branch

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, Emily!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play | Book Club/Discussion |

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Center Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3127
Branch manager
Mary Lopez
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Jul 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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Game Night
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills. Held in the children's room.
Read, Craft, Play
Wed, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Emily!
Summer Challenge Dance Party - Featuring DJ Bizzon
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Ready to move and groove? We're celebrating your progress in the Summer Challenge with a virtual, all-ages live set with DJ Bizzon!
Typing Basics
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn to be more confident in your typing skills!
Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Fri, Jul 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Circulation Desk Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult Reference Desk Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Builders Club
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Resume Workshop
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn how to make a resume.
Game Night
Tue, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills. Held in the children's room.
Read, Craft, Play
Wed, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Emily!
Spider Man Movie Marathon
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Community Room
Showing the new Spider Man franchise in celebration of the new Spider Man movie that comes out that same day!
Typing Basics
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn to be more confident in your typing skills!
Builders Club
Fri, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Crafternoon for Kids
Mon, Aug 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Drop in to the library to get crafty in the children's room! Follow our instructions for a summer-themed project or make your own masterpiece from the craft supplies provided.
Career Lab
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Get guidance as you go through the steps of job hunting.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills. Held in the children's room.
Read, Craft, Play
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Emily!
ArtLab
Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room
Calling all teens and tweens: Art Lab is a dedicated space to experiment with a variety of art supplies and mediums. Try out new art supplies and learn new techniques for creative expression.
Builders Club
Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Help for Homeless Veterans - with the VA HCHV Outreach Program
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Reference Desk Resource Table
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Story Time
Wed, Aug 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills. Held in the children's room.
Read, Craft, Play
Wed, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Emily!
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
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! 
Builders Club
Fri, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
ArtLab
Fri, Aug 14, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room
Calling all teens and tweens: Art Lab is a dedicated space to experiment with a variety of art supplies and mediums. Try out new art supplies and learn new techniques for creative expression.
Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Mon, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Circulation Desk Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Movie Night
Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Watch a movie at the library!
Relaxation Through Creativity - A triathlon of crafts
Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Enjoy a peaceful "triathlon" of relaxation crafts three calming art projects designed to help you unwind-both here in the library and at home.
Rent for Success - Renter Education Workshop
Tue, Aug 18, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Community Room
Rent for Success is a FREE 2.5-hour renter education program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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! 
Milwaukee Public Museum: Dinosaur Hunt
Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Join us on a trip back in time to the Mesozoic Era, where we'll learn all about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them!
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