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From Difficult Conversations to Eulogies

2026-10-26 18:30:00 2026-10-26 19:30:00 America/Chicago From Difficult Conversations to Eulogies Approaching Dying and Death as Part of Life Martin Luther King Branch - Community Room

Monday, October 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Martin Luther King Branch

Community Room

Approaching Dying and Death as Part of Life

This four-part program will provide basic information and a framework for adults and older teens interested in learning about end-of-life issues and being able to communicate effectively with family, friends and loved ones to ensure that their wishes are known and carried out. Attendees will be able to define and understand hospice and palliative care and what that entails, be aware of their options regarding funerals and funeral planning and know the basics of creating an obituary, writing a eulogy, and designing an order of service booklet and/or memory board. Registration requested, but not required. 

Session 1: "Difficult conversations and important paperwork" 

 

Session 2: "Hospice. Palliative Care. What are these things and how do they work?" 

 

Session 3: Funeral Planning 101: Choices, costs and logistics" 

 

Session 4: "Obituaries, Eulogies, Programs, Photo Boards: Getting the Last Words & Images right" 

 

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Adult Literacy |

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Martin Luther King Branch

Phone: 414-286-3663
Branch manager
Tiffany Thornton

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Oct 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Upcoming Events

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Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area
Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to run, kick, jump, and read at the library with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program!

Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Study Room 114
Join Gaming Guide Ira Lee and become part of an adventuring party where you'll use your imagination, creativity and your wits to explore - and possibly survive - an epic quest in a fantasy world.
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Mon, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.

Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.

Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Approaching Dying and Death as Part of Life

Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.

Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
A place to work on your favorite fiber arts or mending project

Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.

Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Visit the Literacy Arcade to strengthen your reading skills through fun and games!

Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
Story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child Cares welcome.

Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.

Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Makerspace activity exploration and stories for ages 2-6

Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Game, snack, hang. Bring a friend to your local library to decompress!

Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.

Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Approaching Dying and Death as Part of Life

Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.

Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.

Wed, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Learn helpful strategies to better understand nutrition labels on food packaging, and enjoy a healthy treat from Chef Sharrie Agee.

Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.

Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
Story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child Cares welcome.

Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.

Fri, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Makerspace activity exploration and stories for ages 2-6

Fri, Oct 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Game, snack, hang. Bring a friend to your local library to decompress!

Sat, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to run, kick, jump, and read at the library with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program!

Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Join a guest artist from Artists Working in Education for a family maker time project in the library makerspace.

Mon, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 114
Free basic clothing repair

Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Nonpartisan workshop series to educate youth and community members of all ages on civic engagement.

Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 114
Approaching Death & Dying as Part of Life

Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
Story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.

Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Tue, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Study Room 114
A place to work on your favorite fiber arts or mending project

Wed, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Learn how to verify health claims online with confidence.

Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Visit the Literacy Arcade to strengthen your reading skills through fun and games!

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Grab your apron and get to work at the pizza parlor! Take turns jotting down orders, making pizzas, and serving food to hungry friends.

Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Makerspace activity exploration and stories for ages 2-6

Fri, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Game, snack, hang. Bring a friend to your local library to decompress!

Mon, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Mon, Nov 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.

Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Wed, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
Story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child Cares welcome.

Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Discover healthy snack alternatives and explore delicious new options for everyday snacking!

Fri, Nov 13, All day
Other - See description for location
America Recycles Day is a national occasion to learn all about the importance of recycling. Enjoy this month-long display of artwork created by students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room,Makerspace,Other - See description for location
Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee Public Schools, Department of Public Works, and Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful are celebrating America Recycles Day with student artwork and activities.

Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Makerspace activity exploration and stories for ages 2-6

Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Game, snack, hang. Bring a friend to your local library to decompress!

Sat, Nov 14, All day
Other - See description for location
America Recycles Day is a national occasion to learn all about the importance of recycling. Enjoy this month-long display of artwork created by students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area
Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to run, kick, jump, and read at the library with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program!

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Study Room 114
Join Gaming Guide Ira Lee and become part of an adventuring party where you'll use your imagination, creativity and your wits to explore - and possibly survive - an epic quest in a fantasy world.

Sun, Nov 15, All day
Other - See description for location
America Recycles Day is a national occasion to learn all about the importance of recycling. Enjoy this month-long display of artwork created by students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

Mon, Nov 16, All day
Other - See description for location
America Recycles Day is a national occasion to learn all about the importance of recycling. Enjoy this month-long display of artwork created by students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

Mon, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!

Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 114
Free basic clothing repair

Mon, Nov 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.