Learn something new in Florence, WI. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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The Milwaukee Public Library is partnering with America's Black Holocaust Museum as part of Civic Season. 5:00-6:00pm: Join us for an open community dialogue as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States. Hear from local scholars, organizers, and activists about how their work...
Join us for Art Cafe Create & Sip! Find inspiration for your glow-in-the-dark art from constellations and fireworks in the night sky. Enjoy light refreshments and meet new friends.
June 22, 2026, 5:00pm to 6:30 pm Central Library – Innovation & Learning Lab Title: Food for Thought Sub Title: No-Machine Pasta & Quick Sauces Short Description: Food for Thought is a hands-on, flavor-filled cooking series where you roll up your sleeves, try new techniques, and cook...
Take home your own concoction of Mad Science Slime! Limited to 25 participants, pre-registration required. Please register child participants only.
The Brown Bag Book Group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 11:30 am. The library reserves copies of the books. Swing by and pick up a copy! The Beast in the Clouds by Nathalia HoltNext month we'll discuss: A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel AllendeQuestions? Contact us at...
Uncover the beauty of geodes and crystals as you paint them in watercolor. Wear clothes you won’t mind getting a little paint on! Registration is required.
Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday, starting June 4th - August 27th, 4-5pm.
Play, dance, sing, and learn about this tradition with Bembé Music Director, Bony Benavides, and Bembé Program & Dance Director, Imani Jalil. All ages and abilities are welcome to join us for this educational and interactive experience with Bembé!
This book club approaches American identity as an evolving and ongoing conversation, using fiction and non-fiction to explore questions of identity, assimilation, language, cuisine, generational change and other aspects of life in the United States. June's selection is These Heathens by Mia...
Celebrate the summer solstice with the movement art of yoga amid the stately beauty of the marble Rotunda of Central Library. Please arrive a few minutes early with your yoga mat and water to settle into the space before the 8:30am class begins. Enter the Library at the accessible 8th Street...
Each weekly session will include a hands-on cooking lesson that focuses on a specific nutritional element, food group, cooking principle, or history of food. Sessions include a snack for attendees. All supplies will be provided.
Get ready for three days of bookish fun featuring Once Upon a Tim by Stuart Gibbs! Make new friends while “unearthing” a story. Enjoy book-related crafts, activities, and a special snack on day three. Kids should read the book before the first day of camp so they’re ready to make connections and...
Dig into a new adventure each week. Drop in when you can, leave when you’d like. June 25: Mini Golf July 2: No Kidz Fun Zone July 9: Artifact Adventurers (archeology, cave painting, hieroglyphs) July 16: Frog and Toad Adventures July 23: Can You Dig It? (soil activities, pet rocks.) July 30:..
Tucked away in a cozy corner of the library, The Hidden Chapter Book Club gathers once a month to read, sip, and discover. We’ll discuss a new book each month and explore historic library spaces and collections overlooked by the everyday visitor. June meeting will discuss Is this a cry for...
If it’s a Tuesday in the summer, it’s Family Fun Day! Join us for these family-friendly performances. June 16: Hands on Hawaii with Nā Hale Studios * Learn about ancient, traditional, and contemporary Hawaiian dance, take a dance lesson, and learn about environmental awareness. June 23: Magical...
As we mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence, MPL and Arts at Large invite you to learn and join in the creation of a “community quilt” that reflects the unique voices that together tell the story of America. Facilitated by local Milwaukee...
Summer's here and the sun is shining! Let's use the the sun to create beautiful art and learn about Anna Atkins, the botanist that made her own sun prints, in "The Bluest of Blues" by Fiona Robinson.
Drop by the children's room to play a game, make a craft, hear about great new books, and meet our new children's librarian, Emily!
There's no wrong way to write! We'll provide pens, journals, and a bunch of writing prompts to help get the creative juices flowing. Snacks and juice also provided!
Table reservation Bachelorette Party at Board & Brush Sheboygan. 1 of 8 seats available.
Milwaukee Public Library and Boswell Book Company welcome New York Times bestselling author author Lisa See for a fascinating evening to discuss her newest novel, Daughters of the Sun and Moon . In this latest book, See draws on the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles to tell the...
How do America’s founding values reflect or contrast personal and national understandings of what it means to be “American” today? What “American” principles would you re-ratify for our country’s future? As we mark the 250th Anniversary of the United...
Car Crash Tragedies is a community art project which is meant to be a memorial to loved ones lost to traffic violence in our community and bring healing to the survivors while inspiring everyone too act for safer streets. The quilt portion is called, Patches of Peace: A Community Quilt of Love,...
Rhyme Time is a 20-minute program which engages your child in early literacy development through interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Rhyme Time is designed for children birth through 2 years accompanied by an adult. Older siblings are welcome. Registration is not required. This..
Join us for wild and wacky party games with Jackbox! Bring your own device if possible. The Library will have a limited number available. Ages 12-18.
MiLB High-A: Cedar Rapids Kernels at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Neuroscience Group Field
Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is one of the most iconic celebrations of music in America, hosting the biggest acts.
In Picture Book Pals we will read and learn about some of our favorite picture books! The book selection will be read aloud followed by discussion, a craft, and some take-home activity sheets. This program is for children entering grades 1 & 2. No registration required.
Instructor: Linda Christianson & Tara Wilson Dates: June 21 - 26, 2026 Time: Sunday 5:00 pm - Friday 12:00 pm Skill Level: All levels - should have basic clay knowledge Tuition Only: $800 (inclu
A Death Café is a place for people of all ages to discuss issues related to death and dying. The goal of this program, is to support each other in normalizing talk about death, which is such an important part of life. This free gathering is completely participant led; there is no agenda. We..
The Confidence & Conversation Club is an inclusive, community-centered program where teens and adults of all abilities enjoy light movement, independent reading, and supportive group sharing. Each session builds confidence, communication skills, and meaningful connection in a warm, welcoming...
MLB: Cleveland Guardians at Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field
No registration. For all ages. Wendy and DB bring their Grammy-nominated children’s music project to the Oregon Public Library for a high-energy, interactive family concert. Blending blues, rock, and roots influences, their performances combine joyful storytelling, smart songwriting, and...
This interactive workshop, led by First Stage Teaching Artists, brings the class C.S. Lewis book to life! Based on the First Stage adaptation The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the teaching artists will lead attendees in activities that develop their speaking, listening, and ensemble acting...
Mark’s performance consists of an amusing combination of comedy and object manipulation. He uses props such as yo-yos, tops, and juggling equipment, as well as nontraditional performing props like a mousetrap, in a fun and witty style for a show that can be enjoyed by anyone. His show has been a...
Open to youth entering grades 7-12. Hang out in the Teen Lounge this summer! Crafts, dirty soda, paper airplane challenges, and more. Special Activity This Week June 15-18: Beaded Sunglasses Stop by the Teen Lounge to design your own stylish beaded sunglasses.
Join us as we dabble in activities designed to get your kiddos thinking and exploring their senses. We’ll be using things like slime, playdough, and more! Please wear clothes that can get messy, since some days might get crazy! Recommended for ages 1-3, but all kiddos welcome! No registration...
Come play video, card, or board games with us! We'll meet in The Zone here at Dayton's Bluff! Game night is for gamers of all ages and interests. Metro State Library has a vast collection of games to choose from, or you can bring your own to play as well, in addition to what Saint Paul Public...
Looking for a creative project to explore? Try your hand at Craft-O-Rama to make your own masterpiece.
Join Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful for an informative adult program about compost! Come learn all about composting benefits, how to make a successful compost pile, and tips and tricks to make your compost rich and nutritious. There will also be a raffle for attendants to win a free compost bin!