Older Adults Programs
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Mon, Dec 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Learn about a different aspect of the Great Lakes Marine Collection each month. Of interest to divers, genealogists, or anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history.

Mon, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Resource Table 1
Career Navigators will provide hands-on services to patrons, guiding patrons through the navigation system of employment.

Mon, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Atkinson Branch - Community Room
A step-by-step guide to baking a delicious cake from scratch -- with a tasting sample and take-home recipe

Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room
No art skills? No problem! Bring your friends and/or loved one to make the most atrocious art you can out of random, goofy supplies.

Mon, Dec 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tippecanoe Branch - Community Room, Gift of Heather Hurley
Calling all history buffs, History Buff Book Club is here! Please join us for a monthly non-fiction, history related book discussion.

Cancelled
Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Center Street Branch
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Center Street Branch - Community Room
Learn all about bullet journaling.

Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zablocki Branch - Community Room
Join us as we create unique Snowflake Suncatchers using Perler fuse beads. The opalescent insert will reflect the sunlight and brighten a snowy day.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Central Library - Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Coworking Counter Seat #1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mitchell Street Branch
Let's eat! Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Villard Square Branch
Drop-by tabling resource.

Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zablocki Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Tue, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Villard Square Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Tue, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.

Tue, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location
Help in crafting a resume.

Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
English Conversation Hour is a free weekly conversation session for adult English language learners. Please join the program on Zoom from your computer, tablet or smartphone.Register

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location
Games galore!

Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el inglés.

Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Good Hope Branch - Community Room
Spend a relaxing hour putting together a jigsaw puzzle

Wed, Dec 17, 10:15am - 11:15am
Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location
Walk together through Washington Park

Wed, Dec 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el inglés.

Wed, Dec 17, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Bay View Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Wed, Dec 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Zablocki Branch - Community Room
Discover the life of Billy Mitchell, bold aviation pioneer and "Father of the U.S. Air Force," whose vision, controversy, and legacy forever changed America's approach to air power.

Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
ESL Book Club is for adult English language learners. Practice your English reading, speaking, and listening skills.Register

Wed, Dec 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Chinese Room,Main Street - First Floor
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County's Street Outreach team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.

Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Study Room 205
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.

Thu, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zablocki Branch - Community Room
Applying for jobs? Get help with the process through our Resume Writing Workshop. We'll give you the information you need to write a strong resume.

Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Villard Square Branch - Community Room
Explore the world from your seat! Join us for an immersive Armchair Travel experience featuring virtual tours, history, and culture from around the globe.

Thu, Dec 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Atkinson Branch - Community Room
Join us for an evening of gaming on Nintendo Switch for adults!

Fri, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zablocki Branch - Community Room
Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating Gentle Chair Yoga session at the library! Perfect for all ages and fitness levels

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Center Street Branch - Community Room
Learn to make a simple personal budget.

Sat, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Villard Square Branch - Community Room
Sip a warm beverage, relax to tranquil music, and find your Zen with coloring and puzzles.

Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Zablocki Branch - Community Room
Join us for a fun-filled morning of Musical Bingo! Get ready for an exciting twist on the classic game as we mix music and bingo into a perfect combo.

Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.

Mon, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians.

Tue, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.

Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
English Conversation Hour is a free weekly conversation session for adult English language learners. Please join the program on Zoom from your computer, tablet or smartphone.Register

Tue, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location
Games galore!

Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Celebrate the end of the year with the East Branch Library in the spirit of Iceland's annual "book flood"

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mitchell Street Branch
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el inglés.

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.

Tue, Dec 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Washington Park Branch - Other - See description for location
Help in crafting a resume.

Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
English Conversation Hour is a free weekly conversation session for adult English language learners. Please join the program on Zoom from your computer, tablet or smartphone.Register

Tue, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location
Games galore!

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Mitchell Street Branch
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el inglés.

Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room
A monthly craft program for older adults. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!

Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Study Room 205
This book club will provide a place for friends and strangers to meet and discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads.

Tue, Jan 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Let's eat! Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.

Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying, while sharing a warm drink and a sweet snack.

Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
English Conversation Hour is a free weekly conversation session for adult English language learners. Please join the program on Zoom from your computer, tablet or smartphone.Register

Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Branch - Study Room 114
Milwaukee Public Library is teaming up with Everyone On to provide digital skills training.

Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Capitol Branch - Community Room
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.

Wed, Jan 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Relax and puzzle your way through Wednesday morning in the beautiful East Branch Community Room. Crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring supplies, and a beverage will be provided.

Wed, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bay View Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Wed, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Good Hope Branch - Group Study Room 1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
ESL Book Club is for adult English language learners. Practice your English reading, speaking, and listening skills.Register

Wed, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Chinese Room,Main Street - First Floor
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County's Street Outreach team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.

Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.

Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Center Street Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Resource Table 1
Molina Healthcare will share health literature, provide information on BadgerCare, and offer details about employment opportunities at Molina Healthcare.

Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zablocki Branch - Community Room
Join us at the Zablocki Library for a discussion of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Atkinson Branch - Community Room
Join us for a night of fun catching up on the latest and greatest in Urban Fiction titles with MPL. Snacks and great discussion provided, meets monthly.

Tue, Jan 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Let's eat! Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Zablocki Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Villard Square Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tippecanoe Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Tue, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bay View Branch - Llewellyn Community Room
Increase flexibility while decreasing stress through a guided gentle sequence of stretches. Focus on range of motion, balance and body awareness. Unwind and restore your wellbeing.

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Branch - Study Room 114
Milwaukee Public Library is teaming up with Everyone On to provide digital skills training.

Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Virtual
English Conversation Hour is a free weekly conversation session for adult English language learners. Please join the program on Zoom from your computer, tablet or smartphone.Register

Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Find free resources to start or grow your creative business!Register

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Branch - Community Room, Gift of Lucile Krug
Vision Boarding, Junk Journaling, and Calendar Planning for the New Year! Basic supplies will be provided to help make 2026 your best year yet.

Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Good Hope Branch - Community Room
You are invited to a movie night at the library! Each month, join us for a evening screening of a free film with popcorn in the library community room.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Capitol Branch - Community Room
This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and chair-assisted poses.

Wed, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bay View Branch - Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Wed, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Zablocki Branch - Community Room
One hour presentation detailing 13 seasons of the Packers' championship seasons.

Wed, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library - Chinese Room,Main Street - First Floor
Meet with a member of Milwaukee County's Street Outreach team and get connected to street, shelter and/or housing resources.

Wed, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.