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2nd Annual Atkinson Community Gathering
2026-12-23 15:00:00 2026-12-23 17:00:00 America/Chicago 2nd Annual Atkinson Community Gathering Come engage with your neighbors, learn about library resources, and help to build a more connected community. Atkinson Branch - Community Room

Wednesday, December 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Atkinson Branch

Community Room

Come engage with your neighbors, learn about library resources, and help to build a more connected community.

Join us for an afternoon of community building and friendship. Food will be provided while supplies lasts. Stations will include:
Meet Browser the Library Lion

Roselette Dancers - Enjoy a line dance performance at 3:00pm

Library Card Check Ins - Stop by the circulation desk to get an update on your library card status.

Great Reads for Winter Break - Check out some interesting titles to read during your off time.

Movie Binge - Pick out some titles to binge watch.

Arts and Crafts - Enjoy making an art project to take home.

DYI Bingo Cards - Create your own bingo card listing things you want to do in 2027. Challenge yourself to accomplish those goals and win your own personal bingo.

Connect with Neighbors - Chat with neighbors using conversation prompts.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Crafts, Games, & Play | Community Event/Info Booth | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Atkinson Branch
Phone: 414-286-3019
Branch manager
Joy Zanders
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Nov 02 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed
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Thu, Nov 12, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
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Name That Tune - Oldies Edition
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Fri, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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DIY Dinosaur Fossils
Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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How do scientists learn all about dinosaurs that died out millions of years ago? By studying their fossils of course! Learn all about how fossils form and make your very own to take home!
Job Corps - Resource Table
Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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This tabling is to Connect teen and young adult patrons with Job Corps representatives at Atkinson Library to explore free career training and educational opportunities.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Garden Homes Chess Club
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Meet other chess players and improve your skills at our community run chess club.
Story Time - Story Time
Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Fri, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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This tabling is to Connect teen and young adult patrons with Job Corps representatives at Atkinson Library to explore free career training and educational opportunities.
Garden Homes Chess Club
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Meet other chess players and improve your skills at our community run chess club.
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Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
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Garden Homes Chess Club
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Meet other chess players and improve your skills at our community run chess club.
Story Time - Story Time
Wed, Dec 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
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