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Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations

Paint Pouring
2026-07-22 15:00:00 2026-07-22 16:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations 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. Good Hope Branch - Makerspace

Wednesday, July 22
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-22 15:00:00 2026-07-22 16:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations 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. Good Hope Branch - Makerspace

Good Hope Branch

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.

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

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.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) |

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

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Good Hope Branch
Phone: 414-286-3707
Branch manager
Alyssa Rockey
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We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

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 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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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.
Summer Kick-Off: Grilled Cheese and Great Reads
Mon, Jun 22, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Good Hope is a place to read, learn and connect this summer.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Slice of History: Community Dialogue and Book Club - Facilitated by MPL and ABHM
Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
As part of Civic Season and America250, you are invited to a powerful community dialogue, book club, and book swap hosted by MPL and ABHM.
Knot Just Knitting
Mon, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fireplace
Knit, crochet, embroider, tat, sew, mend, or work on other fiber-related projects in community.
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.
Builders Club
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.
Basic Backyard Composting
Tue, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful for an informative adult program about compost!
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.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jun 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 - 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.
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.
Friends Under Foot
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Join Wehr Nature Center as we dig deep into the world beneath our feet. Children will meet chipmunks, ants and earthworms and more in this interactive, underground adventure.
Career Lab
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Group Study Room 1
Join us for our monthly Career Lab program! Learn more about writing cover letters and resumes, conducting job searches, preparing for interviews, and completing job applications.
Touch a Truck!
Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Get up-close to some of the coolest BIG trucks in town! Explore a Milwaukee Department of Public Works vehicle and meet the people who operate city equipment
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Group Study Room 1
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Paws to Read
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog
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.
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!
Sun, Jun 28, 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, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Monday Matinee
Mon, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Stay cool and enjoy a summer of movies! Each week we'll screen something new from the library's collection.
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.
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.
Paws to Read
Tue, Jun 30, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Children practice reading aloud and improve their fluency by sharing a story with a cuddly certified therapy dog
Cardboard Creations
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Spend the afternoon creating large and small structures, animals or anything your imagination can think of with cardboard, child safe saws and reusable screws!
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.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Group Study Room 1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 - 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.
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Group Study Room 1
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
This event is full
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Fri, Jul 03, 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!
Sat, Jul 04, 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, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Monday Matinee
Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Stay cool and enjoy a summer of movies! Each week we'll screen something new from the library's collection.
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.
Silent Book Club
Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
There is no assigned reading, and no pressure! Come with your own book, studying material, work or other silent task and relax with a friendly group of book lovers!
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.
Creative Sparks
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Get crafty this summer! Join us during this series for tweens and teens ages 9-13 and create something new each month.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 - 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.
Havenwoods Walking Club - At Havenwoods State Forest
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Havenwoods Environmental Awareness Center
Join the Milwaukee Public Library for a Walking Book Club at Havenwoods State Forest! Bring your own device join the group for a relaxed walk through the trails while listening to an audiobook.
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.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Monday Matinee
Mon, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Stay cool and enjoy a summer of movies! Each week we'll screen something new from the library's collection.
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.
Knot Just Knitting
Mon, Jul 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Knit, crochet, embroider, tat, sew, mend, or work on other fiber-related projects in community.
Cardboard Creations
Tue, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Spend the afternoon creating large and small structures, animals or anything your imagination can think of with cardboard, child safe saws and reusable screws!
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.
Kanopy Movie Night
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
You are invited to a movie night at the library! Each month, join us for a evening screening of a free film with popcorn in the library community room.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Group Study Room 1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Voter Registration Table
Wed, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room Resource Table
League of Women Voters: Voter Registration Table
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 - 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!
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.
Puzzle Corner
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room Resource Table
Relax and play - drop in at the library to complete a puzzle, enjoy a crossword, or challenge your mind with various word games.
Reentry Summit
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Circulation Desk Resource Table,Community Room,Community Room Resource Table,Fireplace,Group Study Room 1,Study Room 2,Study Room 3
This event is for justice-impacted individuals or their families to connect with resources on housing, employment, child support, legal support, social services, financial literacy, and more.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Monday Matinee
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Stay cool and enjoy a summer of movies! Each week we'll screen something new from the library's collection.
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.
Silent Book Club
Mon, Jul 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
There is no assigned reading, and no pressure! Come with your own book, studying material, work or other silent task and relax with a friendly group of book lovers!
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.
Builders Club
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fireplace
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Super Smash Showdown
Wed, Jul 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Pick your player and show off your skills as you go head-to-head with friends, CPUs, and library staff during this ultimate Super Smash Bros Showdown!
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 - 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.
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