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2026-10-22 11:00:00 2026-10-22 12:00:00 America/Chicago Google Like a Librarian Work smarter not harder to find the answers to your questions. Center Street Branch - Conference Room

Thursday, October 22
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Center Street Branch

Conference Room

Work smarter not harder to find the answers to your questions.

Learn some of the tips and tricks librarians use every day to find the best answers to all sorts of questions.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer Classes & Technology | Adult Literacy |

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Center Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3127
Branch manager
Mary Lopez
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Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Sep 07 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
Tue, Sep 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 13 Closed
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Tue, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Help for Homeless Veterans - with the VA HCHV Outreach Program
Wed, Sep 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tech-splanation @ MPL
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
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! 
Crafteroon
Thu, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Conference Room
Crafternoon is a time for you to learn a new craft, try out new art supplies, and learn new techniques for creative expression!
Story Time - Story Time
Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregivers are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Builders Club
Mon, Sep 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
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Movie Night
Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Circulation Desk Resource Table
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Game Night
Tue, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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! 
Anime and Manga Club
Thu, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room
Do you like reading manga or watching anime? Come to Anime and Manga Club!
Story Time - Story Time
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregivers are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services
Mon, Sep 21, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Behind Adult Reference Desk Resource Table
Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) specializes in helping Milwaukee County residents get connected with resources to support those living with a mental health and substance use disorder.
Builders Club
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Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Financial Workshop: Budgeting - Presented by UW-Extension Milwaukee County
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
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Game Night
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Business Plan Toolkit - part of the Start Smart Business Series
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Community Room
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Crafternoon
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Conference Room
Crafternoon is a time for you to learn a new craft, try out new art supplies, and learn new techniques for creative expression!
Story Time - Story Time
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Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregivers are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
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Conference Room
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Builders Club
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Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
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Other - See description for location
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Game Night
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
Story Time - Story Time
Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Other - See description for location
Young children and their caregivers are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
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Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Builders Club
Mon, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Held in the children's room.
Financial Workshop: Saving - Presented by UW-Extension Milwaukee County
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
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Game Night
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Other - See description for location
Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.
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Conference Room
Crafternoon is a time for you to learn a new craft, try out new art supplies, and learn new techniques for creative expression!
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