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The Art of Community

Crafted at the Milwaukee Public Library, an Exhibit
2026-12-09 00:00:00 2026-12-09 23:59:00 America/Chicago The Art of Community An exhibit of handcrafted items, community sourced from participants of Milwaukee Public Library's crafting programs & makerspaces. Central Library - Mozart's Grove

Wednesday, December 09
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Mozart's Grove

An exhibit of handcrafted items, community sourced from participants of Milwaukee Public Library's crafting programs & makerspaces.

View a unique collection of handmade arts and crafts on display on the first floor of Central Library, created by library visitors just like you. Each piece was made by attendees of Milwaukee Public Library arts and crafts programs, showcasing the creativity and talent of our community.

The Milwaukee Public Library offers many crafting opportunities year round.  Whether you want to learn a craft, help others learn, hang out with fellow crafters or just spend an hour or so doing what you love, MPL has a place for you.  Start your own creative journey. Sign up for a class, join a craft group, visit a makerspace, pick up some books or just come to Central Library to see what our crafters have been up to this past year.  Browse for inspiration with us!

Libraries are more than just books—they're places to learn, create, and connect.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats - Sculpture Exhibit
Wed, Oct 28, All day
Mozart's Grove
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats is an interactive sculpture by the Steel Tigerlillies, a Milwaukee-based metal arts collective.
Central Library Walking Club
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.
Green Roof Tour
Wed, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a tour of the library's Green Roof!
Intellectual Property Brief Advice Clinic
Wed, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East View Conference Room
Attend a free, brief consultation with an IP attorney to ask questions about getting started on protecting your patent or trademark
Teen Hangout Hour!
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Young Adult Area
Need help with book recommendations or want a space to decompress? Stop by the teen zone for Teen Hangout Hour!
Builder's Club
Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
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.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats - Sculpture Exhibit
Thu, Oct 29, All day
Mozart's Grove
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats is an interactive sculpture by the Steel Tigerlillies, a Milwaukee-based metal arts collective.
Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Chair Yoga - Yoga Class Suitable For People Of All Abilities
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at the beautiful Central Library for yoga and fellowship. Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins welcome.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Cancelled
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Thu, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats - Sculpture Exhibit
Fri, Oct 30, All day
Mozart's Grove
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats is an interactive sculpture by the Steel Tigerlillies, a Milwaukee-based metal arts collective.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Fri, Oct 30, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Grand Staircase Area
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats - Sculpture Exhibit
Sat, Oct 31, All day
Mozart's Grove
Do Androids Dream of Electric Cats is an interactive sculpture by the Steel Tigerlillies, a Milwaukee-based metal arts collective.
ABC Academy
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center,Children's Room - Back Area
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
Central Library Architectural Tour
Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Central Library has many significant architectural features. Join a Docent Tour Guide as they share the splendor of Central Library's past!
Haunted Histories - Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee & The Whatnot Museum
Sat, Oct 31, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Art, Music & Recreation Room,Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room
Join us for a spirited exploration of paranormal Milwaukee, past and present.
Green Roof Tour
Sat, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a tour of the library's Green Roof!
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Afternoon Adventures
Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center,Children's Room - Back Area
Adventure Awaits! Join us every Monday as we explore fun books, perform cool experiments, create together, and more!
Cozy Crafting
Mon, Nov 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Room
Get comfy, craft, and meet up with friends and neighbors at Central Library!
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Nov 03, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #2
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Indigenous Ways of Knowing about Wisconsin's Tribal Nations - With Professor Annie Jones
Tue, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us for an introduction to Wisconsin's Tribal Nations and explore some key concepts of the Indigenous world view.
Cancelled
Housing Help - Homeless Outreach with Milwaukee County Coordinated Entry
Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County Coordinated Entry team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.
Teen Hangout Hour!
Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Young Adult Area
Need help with book recommendations or want a space to decompress? Stop by the teen zone for Teen Hangout Hour!
Builder's Club
Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
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.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
ABC Academy
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center,Children's Room - Back Area
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
Central Library Architectural Tour
Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Central Library has many significant architectural features. Join a Docent Tour Guide as they share the splendor of Central Library's past!
Mahjong Meetup - with MKE Mahjong Social Group
Sun, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Chinese Room
Whether you're a seasoned player or just Mahjong-curious, join us for a fun afternoon of tiles, strategy, and community at Central Library!
This event is full
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services
Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other - See description for location
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.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Mon, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Afternoon Adventures
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center,Children's Room - Back Area
Adventure Awaits! Join us every Monday as we explore fun books, perform cool experiments, create together, and more!
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Monthly Makers
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Calling all makers and artists! Do you love creating? Want to try to learn a new skill but don't know where to start? Join us for a monthly maker session to try a new creative outlet each month!
HOLD for AV Upgrades - HOLD for AV Upgrades
Wed, Nov 11, All day
East View Conference Room
HOLD for AV Upgrades
Sort it Out! - Declutter Your Computer with Effective File Management
Wed, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Is your desktop cluttered? Can you find what you need when you need it?
Teen Hangout Hour!
Wed, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Young Adult Area
Need help with book recommendations or want a space to decompress? Stop by the teen zone for Teen Hangout Hour!
Builder's Club
Wed, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
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.
HOLD for AV Upgrades - HOLD for AV Upgrades
Thu, Nov 12, All day
East View Conference Room
HOLD for AV Upgrades
Story Time
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Ready to Open: Planning for a Commercial Space
Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Are you ready to open a physical location for your business? This workshop is for you!
Register
Brush Hour
Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sipping a refreshing drink and spending time with great company while creating your own artistic masterpiece. Our paint-by-number has you covered, beginners welcome.
District 1 Crime and Safety Meeting - Milwaukee Police Department
Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Public crime and safety meeting with the Milwaukee Police Department, District 1.
Family Play and Learn - Pizza Parlor
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Grab your apron and get to work at the pizza parlor! Take turns jotting down orders, making pizzas, and serving food to hungry friends.
Central Library Architectural Tour
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Central Library has many significant architectural features. Join a Docent Tour Guide as they share the splendor of Central Library's past!
Treasures of the Great Lakes - The SS CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 1900-1936, Speaker Todd Gordon
Mon, Nov 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Hear the rest of the story for the SS CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, a whaleback that was specifically built to shuttle passengers from downtown Chicago to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Afternoon Adventures
Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center,Children's Room - Back Area
Adventure Awaits! Join us every Monday as we explore fun books, perform cool experiments, create together, and more!
Cozy Crafting
Mon, Nov 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Room
Get comfy, craft, and meet up with friends and neighbors at Central Library!
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Tech-splanation @ MPL
Tue, Nov 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #2
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
Help for Homeless Veterans - with the VA HCHV Outreach Program
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other - See description for location
A coordinator from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program will provide Veterans with information on resources and programs.
Showers of Hope - with Street Angels' Mobile Shower Trailer
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select days this Fall! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details.
Housing Help - Homeless Outreach with Milwaukee County Coordinated Entry
Wed, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County Coordinated Entry team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.
Teen Hangout Hour!
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Young Adult Area
Need help with book recommendations or want a space to decompress? Stop by the teen zone for Teen Hangout Hour!
Builder's Club
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
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.
Covering Wisconsin: Get your Insurance Questions Answered
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Paul Gottfried Krikelas Technology Conference Room
Get your Medicare and Healthcare.gov questions answered.
Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.
Baby Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.
Medicare Part D Prescription Coverage
Thu, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Join us to learn more about how Part D covers your drugs and the payment structure.
DIY Air Cleaner Workshop - with MKE Fresh Air Collective
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
What's in the air you're breathing? Build your own DIY air cleaner to clean the air in your home in this workshop led by MKE Fresh Air Collective.
Winter 2026 Friends of MPL Kids' NEW Book Sale
Sat, Nov 21, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Annual Friends of MPL Holiday Book Sale
ABC Academy
Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center,Children's Room - Back Area
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!
Central Library Architectural Tour
Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Central Library has many significant architectural features. Join a Docent Tour Guide as they share the splendor of Central Library's past!
Job Search and Resume Assistance - Provided by Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Mon, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
Afternoon Adventures
Mon, Nov 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center,Children's Room - Back Area
Adventure Awaits! Join us every Monday as we explore fun books, perform cool experiments, create together, and more!
Story Time and Play Group
Tue, Nov 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Geek Out!
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Have a passion for geek media and culture? Come to Geek Out!, a monthly program for teens who are enthusiastic for learning, creating and enjoying all things in geek, nerd or pop culture!
MPL Board Meeting
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Builder's Club
Wed, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
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.
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