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Maximize Your Library Card Benefits

2026-10-26 16:00:00 2026-10-26 17:00:00 America/Chicago Maximize Your Library Card Benefits The library has so much to offer. Learn about some of the amazing resources you can get with your Milwaukee Public Library card. Capitol Branch - Community Room

Monday, October 26
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Capitol Branch

Community Room

The library has so much to offer. Learn about some of the amazing resources you can get with your Milwaukee Public Library card.

This series will showcase library resources free to use with a Milwaukee Public Library card.  Each session is based on a theme, but time will be given to ask the reference librarian about other resources the library has that may match your interests. 

October 5 –The Savvy Consumer—Explore resources that help you make wise consumer decisions including Consumer Reports

October 12—Lifelong Learner—Explore resources that help you learn things from a new language, computer skills, to basic academic subjects and professional test preparation.

October 19—The Catalog Expert—Explore what County Cat has to offer to help you find your next great read and get your hands on it and even track what you have already borrowed.

October 26—Art and Entertainment—Explore resources that let you download and stream music, watch movies and read graphic novels and ebooks.

Capitol Branch

Phone: 414-286-3056
Branch manager
Christine Schabel

Hours
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Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Aug 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 Closed

About the Library

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
The Memory Café is a safe, welcoming place for folks living with memory issues and their care partners to enjoy a snack, make social connections, and participate in activities for everyone.

Thu, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
The title speaks for itself. Step out of the heat and play some Wii games! Snacks and juice provided.

Mon, Aug 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult Area Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.

Thu, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other adults. This summer the focus will be on using recycled materials to create arts and crafts, but you can always bring your own projects.

Fri, Sep 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Want to make sure you're prepared for the coming semester? Education professionals from Marquette University have all the information you need to start on the right foot and keep yourself on track.

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Learn simple computer science, while making your own personalized keychain. Use pony beads to create your own binary code based on your initials.

Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
The Memory Café is a safe, welcoming place for folks living with memory issues and their care partners to enjoy a snack, make social connections, and participate in activities for everyone.