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Hair!

What is it? Why is it? How best to care for it?
2026-12-07 18:00:00 2026-12-07 19:30:00 America/Chicago Hair! An inclusive and interactive presentation on what it is, why it does what it does, and how best to care for it Martin Luther King Branch - Community Room

Monday, December 07
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Martin Luther King Branch

Community Room

An inclusive and interactive presentation on what it is, why it does what it does, and how best to care for it

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Cultural Heritage | Arts, Music, & Culture | Adult Literacy |

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Martin Luther King Branch
Phone: 414-286-3663
Branch manager
Tiffany Thornton
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Wed, Nov 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Mon, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
King Makers
Tue, Nov 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
A place to work on your favorite fiber arts or mending project
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Wed, Nov 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Library Story Time - Story Time
Thu, Nov 12, 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: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Snack Lab
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Discover healthy snack alternatives and explore delicious new options for everyday snacking!
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!
Milwaukee Community Assembly- Housing
Sat, Nov 14, All day
Community Room
Community Assembly hosted by the City of Milwaukee and UW Madison. 9am-3pm in MPL's King Branch Community Room. Apply today!
Register
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!
Tabletop Role-playing Gaming
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.
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Sun, Nov 15, 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 - Student Art Exhibit
Mon, Nov 16, 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).
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Mon, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Mindful Mending
Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 114
Free basic clothing repair
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Tue, Nov 17, 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).
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
MPL Presents: Milwaukee Turners' Sound Mind Program
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Nonpartisan workshop series to educate youth and community members of all ages on civic engagement.
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Wed, Nov 18, 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).
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Sojourner Family Peace Center - Mobile Advocacy and Help for Survivors of Abuse or Harm
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Entrance Resource Table,Study Room 117
Mobile advocates from Sojourner Family Peace Center will provide a safe, confidential and survivor-centered atmosphere to anyone seeking help with advocacy, restraining order assistance, and more.
Literacy Arcade - Family Literacy Game Night
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Visit the Literacy Arcade to strengthen your reading skills through fun and games!
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Thu, Nov 19, 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).
Library Story Time - Story Time
Thu, Nov 19, 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: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Fri, Nov 20, 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).
Mini Makers
Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Makerspace activity exploration and stories for ages 2-6
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Fri, Nov 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Entrance Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Teen Zone
Fri, Nov 20, 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 21, 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).
MASTERing LEGO
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Come meet and create with a LEGO MASTER. Challenge your creativity against yourself and friends. All ages welcome! Registration required.
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Sun, Nov 22, 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 - Student Art Exhibit
Mon, Nov 23, 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).
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Teen Art Gallery Night - Teen Art Gallery Night
Mon, Nov 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join us in celebrating young artists in our community during the Teen Art Gallery Night. You'll have the chance to vote on the Teen Art Contest submissions and enjoy a variety of creative activities.
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Tue, Nov 24, 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).
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Tue, Nov 24, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Wed, Nov 25, 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).
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Wed, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Sat, Nov 28, 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 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room
Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to run, kick, jump, and read at the library with the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program!
Family Open Maker Time with Artists Working in Education
Sat, Nov 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Join a guest artist from Artists Working in Education for a family maker time project in the library makerspace.
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Sun, Nov 29, 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 - Student Art Exhibit
Mon, Nov 30, 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).
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Mon, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Entrance Resource Table
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Mon, Nov 30, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Mindful Mending
Mon, Nov 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 114
Free basic clothing repair
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Tue, Dec 01, 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).
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Tue, Dec 01, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
King Makers
Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
A place to work on your favorite fiber arts or mending project
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Wed, Dec 02, 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).
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Wed, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Literacy Arcade - Family Literacy Game Night
Wed, Dec 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Visit the Literacy Arcade to strengthen your reading skills through fun and games!
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Thu, Dec 03, 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).
Library Story Time - Story Time
Thu, Dec 03, 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: Handmade Holidays
Thu, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
MLK Movie Night
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 114
Family movie night with your local library. Join the fun!
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Fri, Dec 04, 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).
Mini Makers
Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
Makerspace activity exploration and stories for ages 2-6
Teen Zone
Fri, Dec 04, 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, Dec 05, 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).
MASTERing LEGO
Sat, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Come meet and create with a LEGO MASTER. Challenge your creativity against yourself and friends. All ages welcome! Registration required.
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Sun, Dec 06, 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 - Student Art Exhibit
Mon, Dec 07, 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).
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Mon, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Hair! - What is it? Why is it? How best to care for it?
Mon, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
An inclusive and interactive presentation on what it is, why it does what it does, and how best to care for it
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Tue, Dec 08, 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).
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Tue, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
414 in Motion Public Open House Meeting - City of Milwaukee - Department of Public Works
Tue, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
We invite all Milwaukee community members to join us to review the plan's progress, give your feedback, and help shape the future of Milwaukee's streets together.
America Recycles Day - Student Art Exhibit
Wed, Dec 09, 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).
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Wed, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
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