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Open Maker Time

Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.

Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.  

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace |

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Washington Park Branch
Phone: 414-286-3736
Branch manager
Melissa Prentice
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jun 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Independence Day (observed) and Independence Day )
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day (observed) and Independence Day )
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
(Independence Day (observed) and Independence Day )
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Upcoming Events

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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.
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Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
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, 10:00am - 11:00am
Finney Community Room
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.
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.
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.
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