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

Washington Park Branch
2026-07-30 12:30:00 2026-07-30 13:30:00 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, July 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.

Join Milwaukee Public Library educators for a fun, outdoor visit at the Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park Branch (1849 N. 40th 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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Picnic 'n' Pages with MPL at the Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park Branch
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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