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Feel like taking a walk down memory lane? Take a look at the website AdFlip. Titled "the world's largest collection of classic print ads," AdFlip provides interesting images from six decades of past advertisement campaigns. You can view ads by selecting a year from the pull-down menu. Note that a portion of the database is for subscribers only. For other links to subjects regarding business and technology, check out the Business & Company Info Category from the Recommended Links section of the Milwaukee Public Library home page.

Family programs every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Central Library Betty Brinn Children’s Room.

August 9
Library Play Date
Enjoy a variety of play-based learning stations for preschoolers with stories and snacks.

August 16
Chickadees
Sing! Dance! Learn about nature with The Chickadees, a female music trio.

August 23
World Music with Ms. Taku
Rhythms, songs, and dance from many cultures.


Parking options for Central Library
There is metered parking around Central Library. Meters are free after 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday; however, time limits are enforced at all times. The closest parking lot is on the corner of Eighth St. and Wisconsin Ave. The parking lots are generally $1 per hour with cheaper evening and weekend rates. For additional parking options near Central Library go to www.parkmilwaukee.com.

Computer classes start again
The Milwaukee Public Library's very popular series of computer classes is starting up again in the beginning of September. The series starts with the most basic computer skills, and each class builds on the one before it for seven weeks.

The classes are:
Computer Basics
Internet Basics
Internet Search Tools
Email Basics
Intro to Word Processing
Intro to Spreadsheets
Intro to Powerpoint

The classes do require pre-registration. Registration opens August 25th at 8:00 a.m. Starting at 9:00 a.m. the librarians at Ready Reference can register individuals over the phone at (414) 286-3011. Registration can also be done over the internet from the Events Calendar.

The Milwaukee Public Library and the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society present the Milwaukee Waterways collection.

The final product is expected to include 1,000 photos. Currently, there are 602 photographs, with more to come shortly.

The photos for this digital collection come from photos from the Port of Milwaukee, the Great Lakes Marine Collection, and the Historic Photo Collection. Together, they make up a collection that covers the history of Milwaukee's waterways from the Milwaukee Harbor to the lakefront and Milwaukee's rivers. The photos cover a time period from the 19th century through today, and it is possible to see how Milwaukee's waterways have changed.

This digital collection has been made possible through a matching grant from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program.

You can access MPL's digital collections from the home page. Down toward the bottom of the page is a button that says "Digital Collections" just click on that to be directed to the Digital Collections front page.

Want to know what it takes to start a business and if this might be the right move for you? Looking for resources to help you build on an idea for a business?

Start with the Exploring Entrepreneurship session sponsored by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of University of Milwaukee School of Continuing Education. They will give you the tools to assess yourself and your idea, and point you toward the resources you will need to turn your idea into a business concept. This low-cost two-hour session is your starting point, enroll now!

Pre-registration is required. Fee: $10.00.
To register, call 414-227-3200. Or visit SBDC online.

The next session is Thursday, August 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Center Street Library. Several other branch libraries will be offering this program in the coming months. Check out our events calendar for dates, times, and locations.

I love lists. I really enjoy perusing lists of distinguished medal winners in literature. The Book Industry Awards website is very useful for keeping apprised of those winners both past and present. All of the favorites are here. A sampling include the Newbery and Caldecott awards for children's literature, the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners for adults and the Booker Prize for excellence in fiction from the British Isles. For additional award lists on a variety of subjects, check out the Awards and Honors Category from the Recommended Links section of the Milwaukee Public Library home page.

For ages 10-18:
Check out what’s happening this month at your library!

Atkinson Library
Tuesday, August 19, 2-4 p.m.
Make’em Laugh! Improv Comedy Workshop
Learn how to think fast and be funny on the spot. Get confident while working as a team. We’ll play some games and have a great time!

Bay View Library
Thursday, August 7, 6-8 p.m.
Board Game Night
Board game night with various games to choose from, including Apples to Apples, Monopoly, and more.

Thursday, August 28, 6-8 p.m.
Xbox 360: Sports Games
Xbox 360 game night with games including racing and various sports games.

Capitol Library
Thursday, August 14, 2-2:45 p.m.
Cocoa Loco!
Registration required - call 414-286-3006.
Sample and learn about different types of chocolate.

Center Street Library
Monday, August 4, 2-4 p.m.
Ice Cream Social
Celebrate the end of summer reading with a bowl of ice cream covered with your favorite toppings.

Central Library
Wednesday, August 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Social
Cool off from the summer heat. Bring your friends and relax with an ice cream sundae.

East Library
Tuesday, August 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Media Swap!
Trade and swap your old DVDs, CDs, and video games with your peers for “new to you” ones. Snacks and refreshments provided.

Forest Home Library
Tuesday, August 12, beginning at 4 p.m.
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
The first team to find everything on their list wins a gift certificate to Pizza Hut!

M. L. King Library
Wednesday, August 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nickelodeon & Disney Jeopardy
Preteens (ages 10-12)! Think you know all of the Nickelodeon and Disney stars and T.V. shows? Come and test your knowledge at Nickelodeon & Disney Jeopardy! Snacks and refreshments provided.

Mill Road Library
Celebrate Reading for Fun! For the mature teen reader.

Tuesday, July 29, 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12, 6-7:30 p.m.

Tippecanoe Library
Friday, August 15, 1-3 p.m.
X-treme Art!
If you have always wanted to start a Journal, join us and we will help you design a unique cover/book. You will also pick up some creative ideas for expressing your thoughts through the use of typography.

Villard Avenue Library
Monday, August 18, 6-8 p.m.
Xbox 360 Game Night
Come play Xbox games in air-conditioned comfort.

Washington Park Library
Wednesday, August 13, 2-3 p.m.
Get Graphic @ Your Library: Book Review Roundup
What did you really think about those books you read for Summer Reading? Give your thumbs up or thumbs down, and get suggestions from other teens for your next great read! And check out our new graphic novel display!