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Back-to-School Backpack Charms
2026-09-16 15:30:00 2026-09-16 17:00:00 America/Chicago Back-to-School Backpack Charms Come make your own keychain to add a unique statement to your own backpack! East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Wednesday, September 16
3:30pm - 5:00pm

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East Branch

Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug

Come make your own keychain to add a unique statement to your own backpack!

School is back and so is the time to add some flair to your book bags! Come make your own keychain to add a unique statement to your own backpack!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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East Branch
Phone: 414-286-3597
Branch manager
Amelia Osterud
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 Closed
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Rent for Success - Renter Education Workshop
Tue, Jul 21, 4:15pm - 6:45pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Rent for Success is a FREE 2.5-hour renter education program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in their housing.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Reimagining Recyclables: Water Bottle Sun Catchers
Wed, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Learn how to give new life to an empty water bottle by turning it into a recycled sun catcher! 
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Summer Challenge Dance Party - Featuring DJ Bizzon
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Ready to move and groove? We're celebrating your progress in the Summer Challenge with a virtual, all-ages live set with DJ Bizzon!
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
In a Pickle! with Christina Ward
Sat, Jul 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
In this hands-on demonstration, registrants will explore the basics of safely making pickles with fresh vegetables. Pre-registration is required. Bring a small, sturdy box to take your sample home.
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Silent Reading Party
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
While your book club is on summer break, keep up your reading streak with an hour of sustained, silent reading time to avoid the summer slump. Light refreshments and air conditioning will be provided
Summer Movie Series: Book-to-Film
Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Get out of your summer slump by enjoying these book-to-film adaptations! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Discussion of book-to-film accuracy will follow film screening as time allows.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Thu, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Craft & Chat
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Meet and Greet - Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Death Café at the East Branch Library
Tue, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.
Gutsy Gourmet
Tue, Aug 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Gutsy Gourmet is a monthly snack taste-testing program where patrons are welcome to try familiar food with global flavors! Each month focuses on a different food - make sure to return to try it all.
Romance Readers Book Club
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 115
Romance readers seasoned and new to the genre are invited to join the Romance Readers Book Club. We'll explore different subgenres and diverse voices, meeting every other month.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Crosswords, Coloring, and Community
Wed, Aug 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Animation Around the World
Fri, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a different country every week! For teens and tweens.
Meet and Greet - Milwaukee County DHHS Aging and Disabilities Services
Mon, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Return Resource Table
Connect with the Milwaukee County team to learn about available programs.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Other - See description for location
Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time for children aged 18 months-3 years, with a caregiver.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months with a caregiver.
Craft & Chat
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Taking Care: The legacies we'll accept, and those we won't - Documentary Screening
Mon, Aug 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Taking Care is a 38-minute documentary following the journey of Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen as they navigate the complexities and heartbreak of Lauren's mother's advancing Alzheimer's disease.
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Visible Mending
Mon, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn simple and effective visible mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life.
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