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Midweek Makers
2026-11-04 14:30:00 2026-11-04 17:00:00 America/Chicago Midweek Makers Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school! Zablocki Branch - Children's Area

Wednesday, November 04
2:30pm - 5:00pm

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Zablocki Branch

Children's Area

Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school!

Beat those Wednesday blues with Midweek Makers! Come get creative, using either an assortment of art supplies from the Art Cart, or using building straws, Magna Tiles, and LEGO bricks during You Build It! on alternating Wednesdays all year long. Make new friends, bring your family, or stop by after school to unwind and let your creativity lead you to your next great idea.

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3747
Branch manager
Pamela Johnson
Hours
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Oct 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 01 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Help for Homeless Veterans - with the VA HCHV Outreach Program
Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Area
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Wed, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Midweek Makers
Wed, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school!
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
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
Tue, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Midweek Makers
Wed, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school!
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Teen Study Hour
Fri, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Need a quiet place to study? Come to the Zablocki library once a week to get some work done in a calm space. Light refreshments will be available.
Novel Ideas Book Club
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join us at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of Firekeepers Daughter by Angeline Boulley
Rental Success Workshop - Preparing renters for long-term housing success.
Tue, Nov 10, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Community Room
Rental Success Workshop is a FREE 2.5-hour renter education program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing.
Collage Cards
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Make handmade cards to express your gratitude for the people you love!
Musical Bingo for Adults
Wed, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Musical Bingo! Get ready for an exciting twist on the classic game as we mix music and bingo into a perfect combo.
Midweek Makers
Wed, Nov 11, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school!
National Book Award Readalong
Wed, Nov 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Join us once a month, September to January, at Zablocki to discuss the 2025 finalists in fiction for the National Book Award!
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Nov 12, 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.
Teen Study Hour
Fri, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Need a quiet place to study? Come to the Zablocki library once a week to get some work done in a calm space. Light refreshments will be available.
LEGO® League
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area
Come play, create, and compete using LEGO® bricks at the Zablocki Library! Budding builders and expert architects alike are welcome. Bring or make a friend as we build together at LEGO® League!
Crafty Adults @ Zablocki - Painted Tote Bags
Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Join us once a month for an evening of crafting! This month we will be decorating Tote Bags!
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Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
History @ Noon The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - The Ship, the Storm, and the Song
Wed, Nov 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Join us for a lunchtime history program at the library! Bring a bag lunch, enjoy some snacks and an engaging discussion on historical topics. This month's topic will be on The Edmund Fitzgerald.
Midweek Makers
Wed, Nov 18, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school!
Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
Teen Study Hour
Fri, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Need a quiet place to study? Come to the Zablocki library once a week to get some work done in a calm space. Light refreshments will be available.
Family Fun Films
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a free family film and snacks on select Saturdays at Zablocki Branch Library!
An Overview of Medicare Seminar Series
Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room
This series will help you understand how Medicare coverage works as a whole. Each presentation will refer to the others, so join us for all four.
Anime Club
Tue, Nov 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Come to Zablocki once a month to watch fun anime, have some light snacks, and do a quick craft! Anime shown will be 12-14+.
Help for Homeless Veterans - with the VA HCHV Outreach Program
Wed, Nov 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Area
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Midweek Makers
Wed, Nov 25, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school!
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Story Time with Play Group
Thu, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
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.
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