Volunteer opportunities, meetups, and community events in Warrens, WI. Get involved locally.
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The Great Beginnings Book Club meets the second Monday of the month. This group also has a 1pm discussion at the Oregon Area Senior Center. The library reserves copies of the books. Swing by and pick up a copy! TBDNext month we'll discuss: TBDQuestions? Contact us at bookclub@oregonlibrary.org.
Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our game night the first Tuesday of every month! We'll play video games and board games, talk about games, and eat snacks.
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 repairs for free. Our wonderful volunteer will be here twice a month to help you get more out of your existing wardrobe.
Chess Club returns with weekly Wednesday evening meetings. All ages and skill levels welcome. Are you interested in improving your chess skills, learning more about chess theory, and connecting with other chess players? Join the weekly chess club. No registration needed.
Teen Advisory Council of Students (T.A.C.O.S) is for teens in grades 6-12 who want to be involved at the library. Each meeting counts as an hour of volunteering, with additional volunteer opportunities available to T.A.C.O.S. members. To be a T.A.C.O.S. member, you have to care about the library...
*Be sure to bring any information or references related to past work, volunteer, academic, or internship experience. Snacks will be provided for program participants while supplies last.
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field
This summer the focus is learning to do art and crafts using primarily recycled materials. May 7—making and working with "plarn" (plastic yarn made from grocery bags) June 4— make art with paper straws made from otherwise discarded paper and cardboard July 2—Red White &...
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..
MiLB High-A: Quad Cities River Bandits at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Neuroscience Group Field
MLB: New York Yankees at Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field
Help your child get ready to read with hands-on activities designed to promote early literacy skills. Sort fruits and veggies, build a bouquet, and practice motor skills with a balancing bee learning toy. Learn about farms and pollination through activity sheets and props.
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.
The Great Beginnings Book Club meets the second Monday of the month at the Oregon Area Senior Center. This group also has an evening discussion today at 6pm at the Library. The library reserves copies of the books. Swing by and pick up a copy! The Siren's Call by Chris HayesNext month we'll...
School-aged children and caregivers can explore a variety of self-guided STEM activities including: Kaleidoscopes, UV bracelets, and suncatchers.
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.
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. PLEASE NOTE: VR glasses aren’t available for use during Saturday labs due...
No registration. For ages 0-5. On April 15 and 17, we will have some fun activities in lieu of storytimes and open plays. After Everybody Storytime, we bring out more toys and expand the Play Area to get the wiggles out!
Learn simple and effective mending techniques to bring your beloved clothes back to new life. Explore library resources about clothing repair methods such as replacing buttons and mending buttonholes, patching holes, repairing seams, darning, sashiko, and more! Try out both hand sewing and machine..
Make your own pin-buttons to showcase your style and personality. Create your own badge from your original artwork or preselected images at our makerspace event!
Play and meet other building buddies! LEGO® bricks are provided. Kids ages 5 and up are invited.
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet anytime this month and keep a sharp eye out for hidden pictures throughout the Children's Area. Ages 5-12.
Test your problem-solving skills with LEGO® challenges, brain teasers, puzzles, and games. Design your own mini jigsaw puzzle to take home or give to a friend. For ages 6-10.
Join us as professional dementia specialists and pharmacists share insights on managing dementia behaviors and discuss the new medications used to treat Alzheimer's and other dementias that are in trials right now. This free informative workshop is a valuable opportunity for family caregivers to...
Taquitos is a group of tweens in 4th and 5th grade who meet every month to work on special projects for the library. The goal of the Taquitos is to make the library and the Oregon community a better place for everyone and to one day become a T.A.C.O.S (Teen Advisory Council of Students) member....
Let your child explore art without the pressure of making anything specific. Kids will be encouraged to experiment, play, and discover their own artistic style.
Join the Wauwatosa Sustainability Committee at the Library for a free screening of the instant classic animated film, The Wild Robot, while you enjoy some snacks and pizza. Before you leave, grab an eco-friendly take & make kit (courtesy of your Wauwatosa Public Library children's librarians) that..
Join us for a short library Dungeons and Dragons campaign! Our first session will start as session zero, where we will create characters together, go over rules for playing, and start our adventure. Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
TBD All supplies are included. Program limited to 15 participants. Register in person or online at mpl.org/calendar. Make sure to dress for mess! Crafting Connections meets monthly on Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm at the Bay View Branch Library on the following dates: May 4th, June 8th, July 6th, August.
Balancing your caregiver role with the rest of your life can be a juggling act. Learn six steps that can help you create your own unique plan for balancing care and everything else going on in your life (children, grandchildren, employment, volunteer work, etc.). Registration is required. To...
MHD will provide information about the DADs Project, Empowering Families of Milwaukee program and other resources offered by the Health Department.
Children from birth to four years and caregivers create their own pieces of take-home art. We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity. Get as messy, or stay as neat, as you'd like.
Join us to decorate pavers using paint & stencils. Seal your pavers for outdoor decoration or bring them inside to enhance your living space. All supplies included. 12+
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!
Come dressed as your favorite galactic character or come as you are to celebrate Star Wars and its 50th Anniversary! Become a Jedi, make your own lightsaber, and make Yoda puppets as a family.
Design your own tote bag, and bring your books home in style! Registration is required. Ages 12-18.
Baby Time is an interactive 20-minute program for babies (0 - 12 months) with an adult. Enjoy simple stories, lap bounces, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays together! Older siblings are welcome. Registration is requested. Please note: Our children's programs are planned so that they are...
Children ages 3-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun-filled morning of stories and early literacy activities. We will focus on the five key early literacy skills: READ! TALK! SING! WRITE! PLAY!
Interested in learning to draw with pencil and charcoal? Join us for a beginning drawing class as we practice basic techniques.