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America Recycles Day

Student Art Exhibit
2026-11-13 00:00:00 2026-11-13 23:59:00 America/Chicago America Recycles Day America Recycles Day is a national occasion to learn all about the importance of recycling. Enjoy this month-long display of artwork created by students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Martin Luther King Branch - Other - See description for location

Friday, November 13
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Martin Luther King Branch

Other - See description for location

America Recycles Day is a national occasion to learn all about the importance of recycling. Enjoy this month-long display of artwork created by students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

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

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibits/Displays |

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Martin Luther King Branch
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Library Story Time - Story Time
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
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
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Showers of Hope - with Street Angels' Mobile Shower Trailer
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Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select Fridays this Fall! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details.
Teen Zone
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 115 and 117
Game, snack, hang. Bring a friend to your local library to decompress!
Special Olympics Young Athletes
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Tabletop Role-playing Gaming
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Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Mon, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
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The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
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Library Story Time - Story Time
Mon, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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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.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Tue, Oct 20, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
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The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
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A place to work on your favorite fiber arts or mending project
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Literacy Arcade - Family Literacy Game Night
Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Visit the Literacy Arcade to strengthen your reading skills through fun and games!
Library Story Time - Story Time
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
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
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
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The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Library Story Time - Story Time
Mon, Oct 26, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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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.
From Difficult Conversations to Eulogies
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Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
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The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Nutrition Label Literacy - With Chef Sharrie Agee
Wed, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Learn helpful strategies to better understand nutrition labels on food packaging, and enjoy a healthy treat from Chef Sharrie Agee.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Library Story Time - Story Time
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room
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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Community Room
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Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Wed, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
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There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
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Community Room
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There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
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Community Room
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There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
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America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Fri, Nov 13, All day
Other - See description for location
America Recycles Day is a national occasion to learn all about the importance of recycling. Enjoy this month-long display of artwork created by students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
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!
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Sat, Nov 14, All day
Other - See description for location
America Recycles Day is a national occasion to learn all about the importance of recycling. Enjoy this month-long display of artwork created by students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
Special Olympics Young Athletes
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area
Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to run, kick, jump, and read at the library with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program!
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Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Study Room 114
Join Gaming Guide Ira Lee and become part of an adventuring party where you'll use your imagination, creativity and your wits to explore - and possibly survive - an epic quest in a fantasy world.
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