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Small Space Composting

With KGMB and Kompost Kids
2026-07-21 18:00:00 2026-07-21 19:00:00 America/Chicago Small Space Composting Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful and Kompost Kids for an informative adult program about reducing food waste with your small space. Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Tuesday, July 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-21 18:00:00 2026-07-21 19:00:00 America/Chicago Small Space Composting Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful and Kompost Kids for an informative adult program about reducing food waste with your small space. Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Tippecanoe Branch

Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley

Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful and Kompost Kids for an informative adult program about reducing food waste with your small space.

Do you love the idea of composting but don’t have the space to do it? Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful and Kompost Kids for an informative adult program about reducing food waste with your small space. Come learn all about Small Space Composting and the intriguing topic of Bokashi, a fermentation process that uses specialized microbes to break down food waste. Informational handouts will be available and there will also be a raffle for attendants to win a free food scraps pail!

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Sustainability, Green, & Environmental |

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Tippecanoe Branch
Phone: 414-286-3715
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Brett Rohlwing
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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
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.
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!
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Mon, Jun 29, 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.
History Buff Book Club
Mon, Jun 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Storytime in the Secret Garden
Tue, Jun 30, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement designed to help young children develop literacy skills prior to learning to read.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jul 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.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 01, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
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, Jul 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.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.
Monday Movie Night
Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Beat the heat and enjoy a recent family movie from the library's collection!
Touch a Truck!
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Outdoor (East Lawn)
Get up close to one of the coolest BIG trucks in town! Explore a Milwaukee Department of Public Works vehicle and meet the people who operate city equipment.
Storytime in the Secret Garden
Tue, Jul 07, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement designed to help young children develop literacy skills prior to learning to read.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 08, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.
Fiber Arts with Friends
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Family Play and Learn - Bakery
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join us at the bakery! Put on your apron, roll up your sleeves, and preheat the oven. Take turns playing cook, waiter, and customer at the bakery.
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jul 12, 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!
Mobile Bike Clinic - All Ages
Mon, Jul 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
All ages mobile bike clinic for minor repairs.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Jul 14, 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! 
Adult Crafting @ Tippe!
Tue, Jul 14, 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 Wednesday, July 1 2026 at 9:00am
Storytime in the Secret Garden
Tue, Jul 14, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement designed to help young children develop literacy skills prior to learning to read.
Story Time
Wed, Jul 15, 10:45am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and movement.
Kids Graphic Novel Club
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Gentle Chair Yoga
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.
Bingo Night
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
Paint Your Pet Portrait! - Step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of your pet!
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
We have the supplies; you bring the talent! Join us as we walk you through the process of painting your pet.
Games On Sundays at Tippe - Come In And Play!
Sun, Jul 19, 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!
History Buff Book Club
Mon, Jul 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.
Small Space Composting - With KGMB and Kompost Kids
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful and Kompost Kids for an informative adult program about reducing food waste with your small space.
Storytime in the Secret Garden
Tue, Jul 21, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Secret Garden, Gift of Barbara Stein
Children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute storytime filled with stories, songs, and movement designed to help young children develop literacy skills prior to learning to read.
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