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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

Add to Calendar 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

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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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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
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 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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