Shopping in Milwaukee, WI

Drop-In Art with Milwaukee Art Museum

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, Milwaukee, WI

Drop-in to make art with the Milwaukee Art Museum Kohl's Art Studio in the Community Program. Find inspiration from artworks you can see at the Museum and learn something new together!

Game Night

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Center Street Branch · 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53210, Milwaukee, WI

Join us for an evening of gaming at the library.

Volunteer Fair

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Villard Square Branch · 5190 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, Milwaukee, WI

Calling all teens! Looking to give back to your community, complete volunteer hours, or gain experience for your resume and college applications? Visit the Volunteer Fair to explore new opportunities to get involved.

Rhyme Time Stay & Play (ages 0-2)

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Wauwatosa Public Library · 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

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..

Craft & Chat

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · East Branch · 2320 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, Milwaukee, WI

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.

Teen Zone

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Branch · 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, Milwaukee, WI · Ages 10–17

Game, snack, hang. Bring a friend to your local library to decompress after school !

Art Crafternoon

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Atkinson Branch · 1960 W Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206, Milwaukee, WI

Come create with us! We'll supply a variety of art supplies and create a new masterpiece each time. Meet friends, get messy, and see what you can create together.

Mind your Mending - Clothes Repair Clinic

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Washington Park Branch · 2121 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53208, Milwaukee, WI

Need a button sewn on or a patch for a hole in your jeans? Come to Washington Park Library where we’ll have someone here to do simple clothing repairs for free. Want to learn how to do this yourself, our wonderful volunteer can teach you! She’ll be here twice a month to help you get...

Small Space, Small Budget Vegetable Gardening

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Zablocki Branch · 3501 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215, Milwaukee, WI

Small Space, Small Budget Vegetable Gardening will teach you strategies to maximize your yield while gardening in smaller spaces. Some of the techniques we discuss include, succession planting, square foot gardening, raised beds, and container gardening.

Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Mitchell Street Branch · 906 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Milwaukee, WI

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.

Art Cart

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Villard Square Branch · 5190 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, Milwaukee, WI

Raid the art cart and help us empty the dreaded scary closet. Can you turn our random assortment of arts and crafts supplies into a masterpiece? Join us the last Tuesday of the month to come find out!

Baby and Toddler Time

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Pewaukee Public Library · 210 Main St, Pewaukee, WI

Hidden Chapter Book Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, Milwaukee, WI

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. April meeting will discuss Better Living...

Crafty Collective

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Wauwatosa Public Library · 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Do you knit, crochet, sew, embroider, or enjoy other crafty projects? Join our Crafty Collective group! Bring the project you're working on and craft with us. Find inspiration from other crafty people in our group. We meet the last Wednesday of the month in the Firefly Room.

You Build It!

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Good Hope Branch · 7715 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223, Milwaukee, WI

Spend an afternoon exploring and creating with open building time! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity!

Library Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Pewaukee Public Library · 210 Main St, Pewaukee, WI

Are you a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader looking for something fun to do after school? Come to the library! On the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, we will have book club, games, crafts, and snacks!

Teen After-School Activities

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 7:30 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Waukesha Public Library · 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI · Ages 10–17

Join us after school every Tuesday and Wednesday, from February 3- April 29, for various games, crafts, and activities! There will be no after-school activities during Spring Break. (March 31 and April 1).

Crafty Adults @ Zablocki

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 11:00 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Zablocki Branch · 3501 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215, Milwaukee, WI

Celebrate Earth Day! Create your very own unique works of art on nature's works of art--rocks! Take your painted rock home or place it where someone can find it. Registration required.

Rhyme Time (ages 0-2)

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Wauwatosa Public Library · 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

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...

One MKE

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Washington Park Branch · 2121 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53208, Milwaukee, WI

Come chat with One MKE staff about: Local, state and federal services to save you money and improve your wellbeing Events where you can meet other residents and get involved in your community Upcoming elections & what's on your ballot One MKE is a nonpartisan coalition led by the Milwaukee Public...

Dabble Box Open Lab

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 8:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library · 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. Open Lab is recommended for ages 8 and up, but is open to all ages with age-appropriate adult supervision.

One MKE Resource Table

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Mitchell Street Branch · 906 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Milwaukee, WI

Come chat with One MKE staff about: Local, state and federal services to save you money and improve your wellbeing Events where you can meet other residents and get involved in your community Upcoming elections & what's on your ballot One MKE is a nonpartisan coalition led by the Milwaukee Public...

Chapter Book Buddies Book Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Tippecanoe Branch · 3912 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, Milwaukee, WI

This month's book is available to check-out at the Tippecanoe Branch one month before the program date.

Dragon Tales

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Oconomowoc Public Library · 200 W South St, Oconomowoc, WI

Build reading confidence by practicing with Clementine the Bearded Dragon. One registration per family with up to two readers. Registration is required.

Stories Alive

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukesha Public Library · 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI

Stories spring to life at these drop-in storytimes for children of all ages. Our storytellers will ignite young imaginations with puppetry, songs, interactive fingerplays, and imaginative activities. Watch as the magic of storytelling comes alive!

ArtLab

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Center Street Branch · 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53210, Milwaukee, WI

Try out new art supplies, projects and learn new techniques for creative self-expression.

Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play!

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Good Hope Branch · 7715 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223, Milwaukee, WI · Ages 10–17

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Read to Therapy Dog Chaos

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 4:00 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Oregon Public Library · 200 N Alpine Parkway, Oregon, WI · Ages 5+

For ages 5 and up. This registration is for one 15 minute time slot at 11:00 am. Families are welcome to share a time slot. All readers must be accompanied by a caregiver to participate. Please no food or drink in the room. Come a read a story with therapy dog Chaos! Each reader will have 15...

Tote Bag Painting

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Oconomowoc Public Library · 200 W South St, Oconomowoc, WI

Design your own tote bag, and bring your books home in style! Registration is required. Ages 12-18.

Central Library Walking Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, Milwaukee, WI

Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. It's a wonderful opportunity to exercise outdoors and socialize. The club meets rain or shine, and we will use ADA accessible routes. People..

French Club for Kids copy

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · East Branch · 2320 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, Milwaukee, WI

Parlez-vous francais? Non? Then join French Club for Kids so you can confidently say ?Oui! Je parle francais!? Learn all about France, French culture, and of course how to speak French. Au Revoir!

Bookish Birdhouses

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Mitchell Street Branch · 906 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Milwaukee, WI

Decorate a prefabricated birdhouse and add your favorite bookish elements using polymer clay.

Contemporary Classics Book Club

In 2 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · East Branch · 2320 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, Milwaukee, WI

Discuss contemporary classic novels from the past ten years selected by East Branch Librarians. Mondays, 6-7 p.m. January 26 - Human Acts by Han Kang, translated from the Korean by Deborah Smith February 23 - Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead March 23 - Build Your House Around My Body by Violet...

Lego Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Villard Square Branch · 5190 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, Milwaukee, WI

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.