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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

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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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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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Cancelled
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 20, 1:21pm - 1:50pm
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Cancelled
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Build Your Own Lemonade
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Cancelled
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Jul 22, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Getting Started with Computers - Computer Basics
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Finney Community Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Paint Pouring
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Paint pouring! Paint pouring! We're pouring alcohol based paints to make beautiful designs! Join us as the paint flows and we discover what we can create.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 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.
Summer Challenge Dance Party - Featuring DJ Bizzon
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finney 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!
Story Time
Fri, Jul 24, 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.
Civic Bites: Department of City Development - A Conversation & Snack with Commissioner Lafayette Crump
Sat, Jul 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
What does the Department of City Development do & who gets it done? You'll hear Commissioner Crump share what drew him to his role, his day-to-day, & how you can get involved in our city this year.
Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Mon, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Mon, Jul 27, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 27, 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 - Drawing: The Grid Method
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Use this drawing exercise to practice drawing anything! Learn this beginner drawing technique that translates inspiration into any size drawing by following a grid.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 28, 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.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Resume Re-charge
Tue, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in creating a resume.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Jul 29, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Getting Started with Computers - Internet Basics
Wed, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Finney Community Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Printmaking- Collagraph
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Collagraphs are a fun, introduction to printmaking. We're going to cut cardboard glue string and explore different textures. We'll roll ink onto our creations and press paper.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 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.
Story Time
Fri, Jul 31, 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, Aug 03, 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 Keyholder Part 1
Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspaces to paint and decorate a wooden panel for a DIY project. When everything is assembled, you'll have your own personalized wall hanger to place your keys and other things
Open Maker Time
Tue, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 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, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
Get simple clothing repairs done for free.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Aug 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Wed, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - DIY Keyholder Part 2
Wed, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
In Part 2 of this DIY Key Holder project, we'll be putting on the finishing touches of our beginner Do-It-Yourself project using hardware and screw drivers.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Aug 06, 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, Aug 07, 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, Aug 10, 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 - Natural Dyes
Mon, Aug 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Come into the makerspace and learn how to use natural ingredients to dye fabrics. Learn different tying and folding techniques to create different designs.
Get Wild Wisconsin - with the Milwaukee Public Museum
Tue, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area
Investigate Wisconsin's wildlife! Explore the plants and animals that populate our state. Find out why they're so important and learn ways to protect Wisconsin's habitats and biodiversity.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Aug 11, 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, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Help in creating a resume.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Aug 12, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Wed, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Book Arts
Wed, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Come make a tunnel book! Create a 3D scene with a foreground, middle, and background elements that work together to create a unique book arts project.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Aug 13, 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, Aug 14, 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.
Sort it Out! - Declutter Your Computer with Effective File Management
Fri, Aug 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room
Is your desktop cluttered? Can you find what you need when you need it?
Open Maker Time
Mon, Aug 17, 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 Fruit Parfait
Mon, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace
Combine fresh ingredients and toppings to build your own colorful fruit parfait to enjoy.
Teen Bingo Night - Back-to-School
Mon, Aug 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Finney Community Room
Join us for a few rounds of Bingo and snacks. Back-to-school prizes for the winners and a fun time guaranteed!
Rescheduled
Landlord Training - City of Milwaukee-Department of Neighborhood Services
Tue, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 5:30pm
New date Tuesday, August 18, 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Provide Landlord Training via powerpoint and live narration. Participants may require some assistance with scanning and sending documents via email
Landlord Training - City of Milwaukee-Department of Neighborhood Services
Tue, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Provide Landlord Training via powerpoint and live narration. Participants may require some assistance with scanning and sending documents via email
Open Maker Time
Tue, Aug 18, 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.
Mind your Mending - Clothes Repair
Tue, Aug 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
Get simple clothing repairs done for free.
Stepping Out Walking Club
Wed, Aug 19, 10:15am - 11:15am
Walk together through Washington Park.
Rhythm & Rhyme
Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Finney Community Room
Do you love music? Poetry? Rhythm & Rhyme is a fun and creative program where we listen to different kinds of music and write poems about how the music makes us feel.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Community Quilt Sewing Day
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
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