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Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations

Community Quilt Sewing Day
2026-08-19 15:00:00 2026-08-19 16:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations All summer we have been making different fabric designs, dyes, embroidery and more. Join us on this day as we sew all of our designs together to make a community quilt. Washington Park Branch - Makerspace

Wednesday, August 19
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-19 15:00:00 2026-08-19 16:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations All summer we have been making different fabric designs, dyes, embroidery and more. Join us on this day as we sew all of our designs together to make a community quilt. Washington Park Branch - Makerspace

All summer we have been making different fabric designs, dyes, embroidery and more. Join us on this day as we sew all of our designs together to make a community quilt.

Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations
 Invent, Imagine, Inspire!

All summer we have been making different fabric designs, dyes, embroidery and more. Join us on this day as we sew all of our designs together to make a community quilt.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Makerspace | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3736
Branch manager
Melissa Prentice
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Mon, Jun 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
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Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 22, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jun 22, 1:21pm - 1:50pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Build Your Own Sundae
Mon, Jun 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
We're making ice cream sundaes in the Makerspace! Join us as we kick off summer with a sweet frozen treat.
Common Threads: Weaving Together Our American Story - A Community Discussion for America's 250th
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Finney Community Room
As we mark the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, MPL and Wisconsin PBS invite you to join together for critical discussion and storytelling about our collective past.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Tue, Jun 23, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in creating a resume.
Help for Homeowners - with Take Root Milwaukee
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Resource Table
Meet with Take Root Milwaukee and learn about free or low-cost services that can help you buy, keep, or fix a home.
MPL Board Meeting
Tue, Jun 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Finney Community Room
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jun 24, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Jun 24, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Foil Lamination Art
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Create single layers of digital artwork to print or hand drawn artwork that we'll photo copy and laminate with mesmerizing foil toppers.
Common Threads: Weaving Together Our American Story - A Community Discussion for America's 250th
Wed, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Finney Community Room
As we mark the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, MPL and Wisconsin PBS invite you to join together for critical discussion and storytelling about our collective past.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jun 25, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Patchwork of Voices: Crafting Our Country's Future Together - An Artist Workshop For America's 250th
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Finney Community Room,Makerspace
Join us in learning, thoughtful discussion and the creation of a community quilt with artist Iris Acevedo and Arts at Large.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Fri, Jun 26, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Story Time
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Sat, Jun 27, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jun 29, 1:21pm - 1:50pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Community Action Poster
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Be loud and proud about taking action in your community. Share your passions and design your own community action posters to spread the word.
Small Space Composting - and Food Scrap Drop Off
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Finney Community Room
Do you love the idea of composting but don't have the space to do it? Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful for an informative adult program about reducing food waste with your small space.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Jul 01, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Tie Dyeing
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Join us for a summer time classic! We're going to be tie-dyeing bandanas! We'll provide the bandanas, or bring your own piece of clothing to tie dye.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 02, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Amp It Up! - Audio Engineering 101
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Finney Community Room
This hands-on workshop will give a beginner-level overview of audio engineering equipment and live-sound production. No experience necessary!
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 06, 1:21pm - 1:50pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - DIY Slime!
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Get ready to get messy! Make your own custom slime and enjoy some fun sensory play.
Mobile Bike Repair
Mon, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Bike repairs
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Mom 2 Mom Support Group - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Tue, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Finney Community Room
Mom 2 Mom is a safe, judgement free, support group for moms and birthing people to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other.
Mind your Mending - Clothes Repair
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
Get simple clothing repairs done for free.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Jul 08, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Embroidery
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
We're going teach the basics from running stitches, back stitches, and more! You'll learn everything you need to know to start making great works of embroidery art.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Story Time
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 13, 1:21pm - 1:50pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Cyanotypes
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Cyano-what? Cyanotypes are an artform that uses UV reactive paint to make a design on fabric or paper in collaboration with the sun.
Mad Science Show: Fire and Ice
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Finney Community Room
This spectacular show will thrill and chill audiences with amazing dry ice experiments! From a shivering spatula to a special bubbly shower, the audience will be begging for more!
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in creating a resume.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Jul 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Death Cafe
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Finney Community Room
A Death Cafe is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues of death and dying. Beverages and snacks will be offered.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Diamond Art & Bedazzling
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Get comfy in the Makerspaces while making diamond art paintings. Relax and slow down while putting together diamond art one bedazzled bead at a time. It's like paint-by-numbers but with tiny gems!
Landlord Training Program copy - City of Milwaukee-Department of Neighborhood Services
Thu, Jul 16, 10:15am - 4:15pm
Finney Community Room
Learn HUD, State and Milwaukee requirements for operating rental property.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Story Time
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 20, 1:21pm - 1:50pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Build Your Own Lemonade
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Take your classic lemonade and make it fancy! Add your own customizations with fresh fruit and syrup flavors. Show us how you like to make your own custom recipe.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Safe Sleep Class - Milwaukee Health Department Safe Sleep Program
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Finney Community Room
Milwaukee Health Department Safe Sleep Program: Safe Sleep Class
Mind your Mending - Clothes Repair
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
Get simple clothing repairs done for free.
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