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Picnic 'n' Pages with MPL at the Urban Ecology Center

Menomonee Valley Branch

2026-08-06 13:00:00 2026-08-06 14:00:00 America/Chicago Picnic 'n' Pages with MPL at the Urban Ecology Center 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. Outside Venue - See description for location

Thursday, August 06
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-06 13:00:00 2026-08-06 14:00:00 America/Chicago Picnic 'n' Pages with MPL at the Urban Ecology Center 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. Outside Venue - See description for location

Outside Venue

See description for location

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.

Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun, outdoor visit at the Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley Branch (3700 W. Pierce Street). Relax and read, listen to a story, explore library books, or try a hands-on STEAM activity. Designed for youth K-6th and families. All ages are welcome!

Free lunches provided by the Center for Independence will be served 12:30-1:30 PM inside the Urban Ecology Center.

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

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

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Upcoming Events

Summer Reading at the Playground - Franklin Square Playfield (2643 N. 13th St.)

Mon, Jun 22, 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, Jun 23, 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, Jun 24, 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, Jun 29, 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, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

See description for location

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.