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America Recycles Day

Reception and Activities
2026-11-13 10:00:00 2026-11-13 17:00:00 America/Chicago America Recycles Day 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. Martin Luther King Branch - Community Room, Makerspace, Other - See description for location

Friday, November 13
10:00am - 5:00pm

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Martin Luther King Branch

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.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Exhibits/Displays |

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Martin Luther King Branch
Phone: 414-286-3663
Branch manager
Tiffany Thornton
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Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
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Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
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Makerspace
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Community Room
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America Recycles Day - Reception and Activities
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.
Mini Makers
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area
Makerspace activity exploration and stories for ages 2-6
Teen Zone
Fri, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Game, snack, hang. Bring a friend to your local library to decompress!
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Sat, Nov 14, All day
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Study Room 114
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