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Wish Wall

Share your wish for America's 250th!
2026-06-01 00:00:00 2026-06-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Wish Wall As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together. Tippecanoe Branch -

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Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 00:00:00 2026-06-01 23:59:00 America/Chicago Wish Wall As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together. Tippecanoe Branch -

As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.

Join Milwaukee Public Library and hundreds of museums, libraries and community organizations across the country in sharing your wish for America on the Wish Wall. Part of a national project led by Made By Us. Together, we're building a living archive of our shared hopes for what comes next. Stop by one of our Wish Walls and add your voice to history. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Government & Civic Literacy | Cultural Heritage |

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Tippecanoe Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Brett Rohlwing
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, May 25 Closed
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Tue, May 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

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Family Yoga with Cultivate Yoga MKE
Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Practice mindfulness through a variety of physical yoga poses, breath practices, stories and games. For ages 2-7 with caregiver.
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, May 31, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 01, All day
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!
Tue, Jun 02, All day
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!
Wed, Jun 03, All day
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!
Thu, Jun 04, All day
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!
Fri, Jun 05, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Fabulous Fridays! - Teens can play the Switch & hang out with friends.
Fri, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Teens are invited to play the Switch, hang out with friends, and snack.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Sat, Jun 06, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 08, All day
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!
Tue, Jun 09, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jun 09, 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! 
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jun 10, All day
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
Wed, Jun 10, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley,Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jun 11, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Fiber Arts with Friends
Thu, Jun 11, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Bring your projects for a monthly social fiber arts get-together! All experience levels encouraged. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Fri, Jun 12, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Sensory Play Time
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Sat, Jun 13, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jun 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 15, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
All Ages Summer Reading Kickoff
Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley,Outdoor (East Lawn)
Kick-off summer reading with a treat and some tie dye! Bring a cotton item(t-shirt, tote bag, etc) to dye or use one of our bandanas to make a colorful masterpiece! All ages welcome.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Tue, Jun 16, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Adult Crafting @ Tippe!
Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Don't let the kids have all the fun! Join us for adult skill level craft projects and create something you can proudly display in your home. Projects change monthly. Registration recommended.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jun 17, All day
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
Wed, Jun 17, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley,Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Kids Graphic Novel Club
Wed, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to share their love of graphic novels! Together we'll read the first chapter of a great graphic novel and create a project based on a theme.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jun 18, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Bingo Night
Thu, Jun 18, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Beat the heat and have some fun this summer with a friendly game of BINGO! All ages welcome and prizes awarded as supplies last.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Sat, Jun 20, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 22, All day
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!
Tue, Jun 23, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jun 23, 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! 
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jun 24, All day
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
Wed, Jun 24, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley,Outdoor (East Lawn)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Mad Science Presents: Slime Time
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Stir up concoctions of slime in scientific style and test the properties of slime in a team-spirited fashion! For ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 9:00am
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jun 25, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
In Your Element: Environmental Health Series - Beaches - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
In Your Element: Environmental Health Series - Beaches
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Fri, Jun 26, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Family Play and Learn - Camping
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Let's set up tents and share camp stories. Go on a pretend nature hike, sing camp songs, and roast marshmallows over a campfire.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Sat, Jun 27, All day
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Mario Kart-apalooza! - Proclaim victory as the Mario Kart Champion!
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us at Tippecanoe for a friendly but competitive game of Mario Kart. Play against your friends, your siblings, or even the Librarian! Winner gets a treat!
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come to the Tippecanoe Branch and find a game to play!
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