Discover Fun Things to Do in Milwaukee with Kids Today!

Looking for family-friendly activities in Milwaukee? Check out the MKE With Kids Events Calendar—your one-stop resource for the best kid-friendly events happening today. We’ve done the hard work, gathering the top activities from around the city into one easy-to-use guide. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, story times, or entertainment options, you'll find something perfect for your family. Want to share an event? Submit it here for consideration.

Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Monday, June 24 & July 1 from 2-3 pm Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff at Whittier School Playground! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun STEAM Challenge. Mondays from 2:00-3:00 PM (June […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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MPL’s Wonderfully Wild Wednesdays at Westlawn Gardens

Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave, Milwaukee

Wednesday, July 24, 3-5 pm / Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Get wonderfully WILD outside with programs featuring family activities and a chance to learn about summer reading with the Milwaukee Public Library. MPL card fines will be waived. Staff […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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MPL’s Wonderfully Wild Wednesdays at Westlawn Gardens

Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave, Milwaukee

Wednesday, August 7 from 3-5 pm / Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Westlawn Gardens 6213 W Custer Ave (Near the Community Gardens) Get wonderfully WILD outside with programs featuring family activities and a chance to learn about summer reading with the Milwaukee Public Library. MPL card fines will be waived. […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

Free

Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

Free

Super Reader Squad at Milwaukee Playgrounds

Milwaukee Metro Area Milwaukee, WI, United States

Super Reader at the Playground Mondays, 1:30-2:30 pm -  Whittier School Playground Tuesdays, 2-3 pm - Green Bay Playfield Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm -  Burnham Playfield Read, create, and discover all summer long with Milwaukee Public Library and Milwaukee Recreation staff! Relax and read on a picnic blanket, explore our Tub of Books, or try a fun […]

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The Banned Wagon Tour at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Banned Wagon Tuesday, September 24, 10 am-2 pm Central Library - 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Event Highlights: Free banned books (while supplies last), educational resources, and opportunities to learn more about the impact of book censorship. Save the date! Starting on Banned Books Week, The Banned Wagon - powered by Penguin Random […]

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Things that GO! STEM Challenges at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Things that GO! STEM Challenges Saturday, October 5 from 10:30am - 11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Let's get ready to GO! Join us for a story time about planes, trains, automobiles and everything in between! We'll then build a variety of our own things that go and test how far […]

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Cave Explorers at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Cave Explorers Saturday, October 19 from 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Caves are so cool! Let's explore these natural wonders with a fun read-aloud, some science experiments, and a building challenge. Can you construct the tallest stalagmite or the strongest stalagtite? Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

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Builders’ Club at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Builders' Club Wednesday, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 3-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

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Magnificent Marvelous Milwaukee at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Magnificent Marvelous Milwaukee Saturday, November 2, 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Ope! M'waukee's a great place, hey? Let's celebrate our fair city with stories, trivia, and an art project. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to […]

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Builders’ Club at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Builders' Club Wednesday, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 3-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may […]

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Helping Paws, Wings, and Hooves at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Helping Paws, Wings, and Hooves Saturday, November 9, 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Pets at work! Join us as we learn about the amazing jobs animals have and how it helps our communities! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check […]

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Amazing Ants at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Amazing Ants Saturday, November 16, 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Every community is important no matter how small! Learn about the life of an ant with the book, "City of Leafcutter Ants: A Sustainable Society of Millions" by Amy Hevron and come together to add your own ant to our […]

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Postal-palooza at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Postal-palooza! Saturday, November 23 from 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Postal carriers are important community helpers. Learn all about how they make sure mail gets to its destination, then have fun creating your own postcard to put in delivery for someone special! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

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Builders’ Club at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Builders' Club Wednesday, December 4 from 3-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

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Cozy Cabin Crafting at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Cozy Cabin Crafting Saturday, December 7 from 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Winter is here and it's time to get cozy! Brave the cold and come to the library for a winter story time and build your own miniature winter cabin! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, […]

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Builders’ Club at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Builders' Club Wednesday, December 11 from 3-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

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A Flurry of Friends! At Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

A Flurry of Friends! Saturday, December 14 from 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI It's Snowtime! Can you make a showstopper of a snowperson using a flurry of everyday materials like yarn, fabric, paper, and paint? When you're done, give your creation a name and tell us their story. Please note: […]

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Board Game Bonanza at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Board Game Bonanza Saturday, December 21 from 10:30-11:15 am at Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Join us for a board game and puzzle bonanza! Have fun playing new games or revisit old ones. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event […]

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Monday, December 23 & 30 from 10 am-8 pm Thursday, December 26 From 10 am-6pm Friday, December 27 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, December 28 from 9 am-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger […]

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Monday, December 23 & 30 from 10 am-8 pm Thursday, December 26 From 10 am-6pm Friday, December 27 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, December 28 from 9 am-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger […]

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Monday, December 23 & 30 from 10 am-8 pm Thursday, December 26 From 10 am-6pm Friday, December 27 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, December 28 from 9 am-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger […]

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Monday, December 23 & 30 from 10 am-8 pm Thursday, December 26 From 10 am-6pm Friday, December 27 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, December 28 from 9 am-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger […]

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Block Party! At Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Block Party! Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Saturday, December 28 from 10:30-11:15 am See what you can build! We provide the blocks, and you bring the creativity. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Monday, December 23 & 30 from 10 am-8 pm Thursday, December 26 From 10 am-6pm Friday, December 27 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, December 28 from 9 am-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger […]

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Thursday, January 2 from 10 am-6 pm Friday, January 3 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, January 4 from 9 am-5 pm Sunday, January 5 from 1-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger hunt! Visit […]

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Thursday, January 2 from 10 am-6 pm Friday, January 3 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, January 4 from 9 am-5 pm Sunday, January 5 from 1-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger hunt! Visit […]

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Thursday, January 2 from 10 am-6 pm Friday, January 3 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, January 4 from 9 am-5 pm Sunday, January 5 from 1-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger hunt! Visit […]

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Saturdays at Central: Stack the Cats & Balance the Birds at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Saturdays at Central: Stack the Cats & Balance the Birds Saturday, January 4 from 10:30-11:15 am Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Have you ever stacked cats or balanced birds? Try your hand at both when you join us for some silly STEAM challenges using stuffies! Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt Thursday, January 2 from 10 am-6 pm Friday, January 3 from 10 am-6 pm Saturday, January 4 from 9 am-5 pm Sunday, January 5 from 1-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Stop in at the library during Winter Break and pick up a self-guided scavenger hunt! Visit […]

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Lunar New Year Galaxy Jars at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Lunar New Year Galaxy Jars Tuesday, January 14 from 4-5 pm at Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Celebrate the Lunar New Year in celestial style! Join us to create your own one-of-a-kind mini-galaxy in a jar. Then, turn your mini-galaxy into a magnet or necklace! Please note: Dates and times are subject […]

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Builders’ Club at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Builders' Club Wednesday, January 15 from 3-5 pm Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be […]

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Colors of Imagination at Central Library Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Library / Main Branch - Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Colors of Imagination Saturday, January 25 from 10:30-11:15 am at Central Library 814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee WI Let's art! We're celebrating how inventive we can be with all kinds of art styles. We'll read stories by amazing author/illustrator Il Sung Na to inspire our own creations! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]

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