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September 24, 2007

LOL @ Your Library: 3 Ways to Celebrate Teen Read Week

October 14-20, 2007

1. Poster Contest

Your library wants you to submit posters based on the theme “LOL @ Your Library.”
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Entries by teens age 13-18 will be accepted October 1-12 at all Milwaukee Public Libraries. Posters must be done by hand (not computer-generated) in any other medium including: pencil, chalk, ink, marker, paints, etc. Posters must be submitted on 8.5 x 11” paper. Each entry will be judged on composition, quality of drawing, originality, and how closely it relates to the theme. Winning posters will be displayed on the library’s web page.

PRIZES
1st place – $50 Target gift card
2nd place – $25 Target gift card
3rd place – $15 Target gift card

2. ComedySportz @ Washington Park Library (2121 N. Sherman Blvd.)
Thursday, October 18, 2007 6:30 p.m.
Sit back and laugh, or take the opportunity to stand up and make people laugh during this interactive improv comedy performance suitable for all ages. The entire show is fueled by audience suggestions and participation.

3. Meet the Author: Sonia Hayes @ Center Street Library (2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.)
Saturday, October 20, 2007 3:00 p.m.
Sonia Hayes, author of Ms. Thang and Urban Goddess, will present a book discussion based on her novels entitled: Flavor of Love Adolescents age 12-18 will be invited to explore the concept of love in various relationships including friends, family, romantic and, most importantly, self-love.

Celebrate Fall at Harvest Fest!

Calling all families! Feel like kicking up your heels and singing along to some fiddlin' good music? Want to learn about bats, meet and greet live snakes, turtles and toads? How about pick out a pumpkin and decorate it to take home?

Then come to Harvest Fest at Central Library on Saturday, October 6 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.!

Other activities include learning the secrets of making applesauce, decorating pumpkin cookies, fun crafts, games and more!

Here is a schedule of the day's events:

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sing along with Douglas Udell

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Nature in the Parks Bat Presentation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sing along with Fox and Branch

Check out the Children's Calendar for more information as well as a schedule of additional Harvest Fest celebrations at our neighborhood libraries.

October 6, 2007

Book Discussion @ Central Library!

Did you know that Central Library has a book discussion group?

Librarians moderate lively book discussions each month in the comfortable surroundings of the Richard E. & Lucile Krug Rare Books Room. The books will be a starting point for exchanging ideas on themes, events and characters; reading the book in advance is NOT required.

On Tuesday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. we will be discussing Rumspringa; to be or not to be Amish by Tom Shachtman. Beginning at age 16, Amish youth are encouraged to participate in activities normally forbidden by their tradition before committing to Amish life. Shachtman describes the impact of this time of life on both teens and the Amish community.

Come join us!

October 15, 2007

Fit to a T program at Zablocki Library

Zablocki Library on Monday, October 22, 2007 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Fit to a T is a bone health and osteoporosis education program for men and women of all
ages presented by Ann Perry, Physical Therapist and Sue Coenen, Outreach Librarian at
the Zablocki Library on Monday, October 22, 2007 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

During this session, we will cover topics such as: why is bone health important, what is osteoporosis, who is at risk for developing osteoporosis, what are the symptoms and warning signs; how is it diagnosed and treated, how do you avoid developing osteoporosis, and where can you learn more?

You’ll receive a packet of information, including a brochure produced by the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade that covers the main points presented during this session, as well as a Calcium Calculator, and a Risk Assessment tool you can take home and go through on your own and share with family and friends. You will also have a copy of the “People’s Piece” a brochure produced by the U.S. Surgeon General’s office, and a bibliography produced by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and the library.

Sponsored by the:
Bone and Joint Decade 2002-2011 and National Network of Libraries of Medicine and the Zablocki Library

October 17, 2007

It's House History time again

Have you ever been curious about the story that your house has to tell? Whether you are a new house owner, or you've been living in your house for 30 years, the Central Library wants to help you discover your house's history, and the House History program is the perfect place to start.

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The program is being held at the Central Library on Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sign in starts at 9:15 a.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room. From there, you will tour the resources that the Central Library has to offer. You will learn how to use the Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlases, how to wrap your head around the many intricacies of the tax rolls, how to convert an address, and learn about the many other resources your library has to offer.

The House History program is best for Milwaukee residents, as the resources focus mainly on Milwaukee.

To sign up, contact the Humanities Department at (414) 286-3061.

Don't forget to check out ComedySportz @ Washington Park Library!

What: Sit back, laugh, and be entertained by the funniest people in town! Or take the opportunity to stand up and make people laugh during this interactive improv comedy performance suitable for all ages. The entire show is fueled by audience suggestions and participation.

When: Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Washington Park Library (2121 N. Sherman Blvd.)

October 19, 2007

Is your family tree short a few branches?

Fill in some of those gaps on your family tree at the open lab for using Ancestry Library Edition, a powerful tool for genealogists.

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(Waldburg family tree)

The open labs take place on the following Saturdays: October 27, November 17, and December 15, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. This is a free service and it requires no advance registration. Simply go to the Central Library's computer lab, on the 2nd floor, and prepare to delve deeply into your family's history. A staff member will be on hand to answer questions about using this powerful database which gives you access to billions of names in almost as many different types of records.

Milwaukee Public Library also offers access to other Genealogy tools online. Additional questions may be answered by calling the dedicated staff at the Humanities desk at (414) 286-3061.

October 22, 2007

Drop-In Job Help at Central Library

Need Help Getting a Job Online? A job trainer speicialist with help you learn how to:

-Complete online job applications
-Write a resume online
-Search online job listings
-Obtain a free e-mail account.

Every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. -- No Appointment Necessary

Come to the Central Library's Computer Training Lab on the 2nd Floor.

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October 23, 2007

Drop in Job and Resume Help at Center Street Library

Work on your resume or online job application on Tuesday afternoons or Thursday evenings. Staff will be available to help with resume hints and assist in creating e-mail accounts and passwords for online job applications. Tuesdays at 1:30pm and Thursdays at 5:30pm, June through August. Center Street Library is funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Community Development Grants Administration (CDGA) City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Center Street Library
2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53210 (414) 286-3090
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Monday & Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Saturdays June through August)

October 26, 2007

MPL celebrates world urban dance

Have you ever wondered about the history of dance around the world? Come and join Elaina Qureshi as she reflects on the impact history has had on the world of dance and invites teens to join in the celebration! Come for the snacks, stay for the dancing.

The program will be at the following libraries.

Zablocki Library: Monday, October 29 @ 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Forest Home Library:Tuesday, October 30 @ 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Bay View Library: Monday, November 5 @ 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Washington Park Library: Tuesday, November 6 @ 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Capitol Library: Thursday, November 8 @ 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Central Library: Tuesday, November 13 @ 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Martin Luther King Library: Tuesday, November 20 @ 5:00-6:00 p.m.

November 2, 2007

Life After High School College Fair

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Thinking about what you'll do once you graduate from high school? Are you considering going to college? Then check out this free event! The Life After High School College Fair is tomorrow, November 3, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Centennial Hall (733 N. Eighth Street). You will have a chance to learn about area colleges, including Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Concordia University and others. Don't miss it!

This event is funded by a grant from the Helen Bader Foundation.

November 4, 2007

Time to read with Curious George and friends

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The Children's Department is launching a new family reading program on November 10th called 'Time to Read with Curious George and Friends.' This program will encourage reading to and with your children. It's a great bonding experience, and it helps your children gain a lifetime love of reading.

We'll be kicking off 'Time to Read with Curious George and Friends' Saturday, Nov. 10, at Central Library, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with music in the main rotunda, tap dancing in the gray rotunda, a reading nook, learning stations, crafts and cookie decoration.

November 6, 2007

Bookmaking Program

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Bookmaking

Artist Robin Kinney will teach children how to create unique handmade books. Every child will create at least one book, journal or scrapbook.

Call the library to register.

Capitol - 286-3006
Monday, November 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Central - 286-3091
Tuesday, November 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King - 286-3098
Wednesday, November 7, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Zablocki - 286-3055
Saturday, November 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Villard Avenue - 286-3079
Monday, November 12, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

East - 286-3058
Tuesday, November 13, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Center Street - 286-3090
Wednesday, November 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tippecanoe - 286-3085
Saturday, November 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Bay View - 286-3019
Saturday, November 17, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

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November 9, 2007

Want to go to college? This should help!

A college education is becoming more and more important these days. Unfortunately, it's also getting more and more expensive.
For anyone who is interested in going to college, but isn't sure how to afford it, Financial Aid 101 at the Bay View Library is a great place to get started, and get some questions answered.
The program is being put on by the Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation. It takes place Wednesday, November 14, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

November 16, 2007

How to do a Patent Search

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You've a great idea for a new product-and now you need a patent! Central Library Business Librarians will explain the seven-step process for doing a patent search in a free program offered once a month.
The Milwaukee Public Library is a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Depository Library. While librarians cannot do an actual patent search for you, these monthly programs will show you how to get started by following the USPTO guidelines.
Location is at the Central Library - Computer Lab, 2nd Floor
814 W. Wisconsin Avenue

Sessions meet every Fourth Monday of the month for one hour from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The next session is on Monday, November 26th, 2007.

The 2008 dates are:
January 28th
February 25th
March 24th
April 28th

November 19, 2007

WUWM Lake Effect Podcast with Library Director Paula Kiely

Listen to the podcast of Library Director Paula Kiely's conversation with Jane Hampden of WUWM's Lake Effect Radio Program. Originally aired on August 20th, find out about the library and Ms. Kiely's personal reminiscenes about libraries and reading.

November 27, 2007

StoryCorps at Central Library

Since January 2007, MPL's Central Library has served as the first outpost location for StoryCorps, a nonprofit oral history project. StoryCorps' mission is "to honor and celebrate one another’s lives through listening."

During a StoryCorps session, participants share their life stories through a recorded interview. StoryCorps facilitators help interviewers decide what questions to ask and handle all the technical aspects of recording the memories of family members or friends. After the 40-minute session, participants receive a CD copy of the interview. With the participants' permission, one copy goes to the Library of Congress and one copy stays with MPL. A donation of $10 is suggested.

StoryCorps will be at Central Library until January 24, 2008. To learn more about StoryCorps and how to set up an interview, visit the StoryCorps Web site or call them toll-free at (800) 850-4406. Don't miss this great opportunity to share your story!

December 11, 2007

Chess 4 Life Skills

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This month several of MPL's neighborhood libraries will be offering Chess 4 Life Skills for children ages 8-14. Participants will learn to play chess while discovering how to be effective decision makers. Quan Caston, President of Chess Academix, Inc., will help students use the game of chess as a thinking tool.

Call your library to register. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

Atkinson Library, Wednesday, December 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Capitol Library, Wednesday, December 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Library, Thursday, December 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Center Street Library, Thursday, December 27, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Villard Avenue Library, Friday, December 28, from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Mill Road Library, Friday, December 28, from 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Zablocki Library, Saturday, December 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Forest Home Library, December 29, from 1:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Jane Austen's 232nd birthday party success!

The staff of the Adult Programming Committee prepared a tea party to celebrate the 232nd birthday of Jane Austen. A beautiful display of the Milwaukee Public Library staff’s tea cups and related items was prepared to complement the celebration.

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Authors Victoria Hinshaw and Kim Wilson in the Rare Books Room.

Regency romance author Victoria Hinshaw and tea aficionado and author Kim Wilson gave talks about Jane Austen’s life, her books and the history of tea in England. A trivia quiz was distributed and the authors’ books were given as prizes. Several kinds of teas and cookies, some brought by generous participants, were enjoyed by all.

The event took place in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room at the Central Library on Saturday, December 8, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event was a great success with the 28 participants raving about the program and there were several requests that a similar program take place on an annual basis.

January 4, 2008

Where the Jobs Are

Come to Center Street Library on Thursday, January 17 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. for a free employment seminar. The seminar will be presented by C. J. Brown, III., author of the “28 Days to Employment” system which provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for and find employment.

C.J. Brown, III is a retired corporate executive who speaks, consults and mentors employers as well as those struggling to find employment.

Copies of the “28 Days to Employment” CD-Rom will be available for purchase. Seating is limited.

For more information, call Center Street Library at 286-3090.

January 22, 2008

Bilingual English/Spanish Preschool Storytime

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Preschoolers are invited to 45 minutes
of stories, songs, finger plays and crafts.
Child care centers are welcome.

Forest Home Library
Thursdays, December thru February,
10:30-11:15 a.m.

Zablocki Library
Wednesdays, January 9 thru May 14,
10:30-11:15 a.m.

Horas de cuentos bilingües para niños preescolares

Los niños preescolares están bienvenidos
a 45 minutos de cuentos, canciones y
juegos con los deditos, seguidos por 15
minutos de manualidades. Se extiende
también la invitación a los centros
infantiles.

Forest Home Library
Los jueves de diciembre a febrero,
10:30-11:15 a.m.

Zablocki Library
Los miércoles del 9 de enero al
14 de mayo, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

January 29, 2008

Podcast of Book Reviews from MPL's Fiction Selector on Lake Effect

Jacki Potratz was featured on WUWM’s “Lake Effect” program on Thursday, January 24 between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. with Jane Hampden. Jacki is system fiction selector at Milwaukee Public Library. She offers reading suggestions below.



Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
The Post Birthday World by Lionel Shriver
Away by Amy Bloom
Run by Ann Patchett

January 30, 2008

The Big Read Kickoff @ Central Library

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Join the Milwaukee Public Library in celebrating the kickoff of The Big Read on Thursday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Central Library's rotunda.

An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read celebrates reading as an important part of American culture. As part of this program, Milwaukee will be joining communities around the U.S. in promoting the joy of books. Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God has been selected as Milwaukee's community-wide novel.

MPL will work with community partners to sponsor events throughout the area, including a visit by the late author’s niece Lucy Hurston, book discussions, film screenings, library and museum exhibits, dance, and other theatrical performances. For a list of library and community events, check out MPL's Website.

February 10, 2008

Celebrate Black History Month @ Center Street Library

It's Open Mic Night at Center Street Library!

Monday, February 25, 2008
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Poets, singers, dancers, visual artists, and other performers are invited to come and express themselves for our Black History Month celebration!

If you would like to be a performer for this event, please register with the librarian by Thursday, February 21. Call (414) 286-3090.

February 26, 2008

Happy Birthday Dr. Suess

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Kick-Off Celebration - Central Library
Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Featuring a sing-along with Ken Baron, crafts, cookie decorating, story time, face painting, jugglers, costumed characters and more!

Neighborhood Library Celebrations


Atkinson
Monday, March 10, 5-6 p.m.

Bay View
Monday, March 3, 6-7 p.m.

Capitol
Saturday, March 8, 1-2 p.m.

Center Street
Saturday, March 8, 12-1 p.m.

East
Tuesday, March 4, 6-7 p.m.

Forest Home
Saturday, March 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Special storytime with guest Dist. 2 Police Capt. Eduardo Negron.

Martin Luther King
Tuesday, March 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Mill Road
Saturday, March 8, 2-3:30 p.m.

Tippecanoe
Monday, March 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. With a special guest reader from the Milwaukee Fire Department.

Villard Avenue

Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Washington Park
Saturday, March 15, 2-3 p.m.

Zablocki
Wednesday, March 12, 7-8 p.m.
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a reading from The Lorax, Seuss’s story about the enviromental problems caused when trees are destroyed. Learn why trees are important and what can be done to protect them. Craft, treats and a sapling to take home and plant (while supplies last).

March 3, 2008

A Visit With Lucy Anne Hurston

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As part of the Big Read celebration, Milwaukee Public Library presents "A Visit With Lucy Anne Hurston" on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. in Central Library's Centennial Hall. Lucy Anne Hurston, the niece of Zora Neale Hurston, will be discussing and signing her book, Speak, So You Can Speak Again , a biography of Zora.

Be sure to check out more Big Read events throughout the area!

March 14, 2008

Big Read Reception @ Central Library

Join the Milwaukee Public Library for a celebration of the 2008 Big Read program featuring Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. The reception will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. in Central Library's Centennial Hall.

The reception will feature music from the Banjo Barons Ragtime Band Trio, as well as original poetry from the poetry contest. Come view entries from the photography contest based on the Get Caught Reading theme, and sample entries from the tea cake contest. The celebration is also an opportunity to network with our grant partners and share ideas for the next NEA Big Read grant application.

We hope to see you there!

March 17, 2008

House History registration now open

If you've ever wondered about the history behind your home, you may want to attend the Milwaukee Public Library's House History program. This extremely popular program will be running again Saturday, April 19, from 9:30 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

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( The T.A. Chapman Residence used to be at 1038 N. Cass St.)

This program is an introduction to the Central Library's resources that are extremely useful for determining the history of a house or property. Resources that will be explored are the Milwaukee city directories, the fire insurance atlases, the tax rolls, and much more.

The program is especially helpful for residents of the City of Milwaukee, as the resources focus on the city. Residents of Milwaukee area suburbs will find less information than those in the city.

Advance registration is required. To register, call the Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Department at (414) 286-3061.

April 10, 2008

Rare Books Programs on Wednesday, April 30th and May 3rd

Is it Art? Or Is it a Book?
The Dilemma of Artists Books in the 21st Century

Wednesday, April 30, 6-8 p.m. or Saturday, May 3, 2-4 p.m.
Milwaukee Public Library
814 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room

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Call the Art, Music and Recreation Department at 414-286-3071 to register.

Books have been in our world for thousands of years, but the 21st century has brought the increasing use of computers to store information. Yet, we still have books and probably always will. Why? Because books offer a totally different experience than computers. Books no longer bear the full burden of information storage, so they are free to become something else. Artists have recognized that potential, and more and more artists are turning to the book as an art form.

Max Yela, Head of Special Collections at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, will discuss the challenges faced by the artists book, and talk about some of the ways books can function as art, and how artists books are wholly books and fully art.

This is part of the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational Series.

April 11, 2008

Week of the Young Child, April 13-19

Join the Milwaukee Public Library in celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 13-19!

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The Week of the Young Child is an annual national celebration designed to recognize the critical role of early childhood educators in fostering learning skills and social development of young children. The library is celebrating with special entertainment for preschoolers at every MPL location. A craft and snack will be part of each program. (Child care and school groups – please call your local library to register.)

For times and locations, check out the Library Events Calendar or the Children's Calendar.

April 21, 2008

Search your own patents

The Central Library will be holding another one of its patent searching programs. The librarians from the Business & Technology will explain the strategies for doing a patent search that match the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) guidelines.

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This is a great way to see if something similar to your idea has already exists with USPTO. It's a crucial step in protecting your ideas.

Patents 101: How to do a Patent Search will be held this month on Monday, April 28th from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Central Library. For more information call (414) 286-3000.

April 23, 2008

Turn Off the T.V. Week, April 21-27

Join the Milwaukee Public Library in celebrating the Turn Off the T.V. Week, April 21-27!

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Kids ages 6-12 are invited to come in for poetry and a snack. Bring your own poems or listen and read the poetry of others.

Martin Luther King Library
Wednesday, April 23rd
4:30-5:30 p.m.

Atkinson Library
Saturday, April 26th
1:00-2:00 p.m.

Find out more about the Turn Off the T.V. Week on the TV Turn-off Network .

May 6, 2008

Grow your own Groceries

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Milwaukee Urban Gardens will present a program on how to use your backyard to raise vegetables for fresh produce at a fraction of the supermarket cost. Learn how to prepare soil. Discover which crops work best for the success of a small personal garden. Find out how to reap a good harvest and reduce your grocery bill.

Saturday, May 10, 2008, -- 1pm
Atkinson

Saturday, May 31, 2008 -- 1pm
Tippecanoe

Monday, July 14, 2008 -- 6pm
Tippecanoe

For more information visit
Milwaukee Urban Gardens

May 9, 2008

Children's Book Week, May 12-18

Celebrate Children's Book Week with the Milwaukee Public Library! Since 1919, Children's Book Week has promoted connections between children and a love of reading. All over the country, schools, libraries, bookstores, and families take part in events honoring children's literature. Here is a list of fun activities at the Milwaukee Public Library.

Story Times
Sing along with the story “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” and then make your own version to take home.
Atkinson, Tuesday, May 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Center Street, Wednesday, May 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Make Your Own Bookmark
Central, May 12-17. Materials will be available all week in the Children’s Room to make your own bookmark.
Martin Luther King, Wednesday, May 14, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Book Bingo
Fun for the whole family! Listen to a story, play book bingo, and enjoy a snack.
Capitol, Tuesday, May 13, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Bay View, Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

May 16, 2008

Money Camp for Kids

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Washington Park Library will be hosting the 2008 Money Camp for Kids! Sponsored by Upsilon Mu Omega, this weeklong camp for students entering grades 6-8 will take place June 16th-20th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students will learn how to open a bank account, listen to presentations on finance, banking, and the stock market, and take fun field trips.

In order to register for this free program, fill out an application and Emergency Contact Form and mail them to:

Upsilon Mu Omega
c/o Money Camp
P.O. Box 510426
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Please register by May 30. Questions? Contact: Tammi Summers (414) 313-5907

May 30, 2008

Story Times @ Zablocki and Forest Home Libraries

Zablocki Family Story Times
Introduce preschoolers to books and reading at our interactive story times featuring stories, crafts, songs, and fun for children ages 2 -5 and their parents or caregiver. Call 286-3055 to register. Special story times for child care centers; call to schedule.

Tuesdays, June 3 – July 29 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Bilingual English/Spanish Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers are invited to 45 minutes of stories, songs, finger plays, and crafts. There are no story times the week of June 30 – July 4th. Child care centers are welcome.

Forest Home
Thursdays, June 5 – July 31, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Zablocki
Wednesdays, June 4 – August 27, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Horas de cuentos bilingües para niños preescolares
Los niños preescolares están bienvenidos a 45 minutos de cuentos, canciones, juegos con los deditos y manualidades. No hay horas de cuentos durante la semana del 30 de junio hasta el 4 de julio. Se extiende también la invitación a las guarderías.

Forest Home
Los jueves, el 5 de junio al 31 de julio 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Zablocki
Los miercoles, el 4 de junio al 27 de agosto 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

June 6, 2008

Anatomy of the Book

Wednesday, June 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Repeated Saturday, June 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Central Library

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Join book creator JoAnna Poehlmann for this rare opportunity to experience her marvelous art up-close and hands-on. Learn how she creates her unique or limited edition artist books using handmade papers, found objects, Xerox, clay, wood, collage, stamps, stuffed animals, and even preserved insects, as well as more traditional media. Milwaukee native JoAnna Poehlmann's works are found in major collections around the world, including the Milwaukee Public Library's Krug Rare Books Room. Seating is limited; call 286-3071 to register.

June 24, 2008

Get Graphic @ Your Library

There is still time to sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program. You can sign up at your local library or Online! The Grand Prize Drawing is August 11th for a $75 Visa gift card.

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Link to SRP login

SIGN UP TODAY!!!

June 27, 2008

English Language Conversation Circle/Circulo de conversación en ingles

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Forest Home Library is hosting an English Language Conversation Circle on Monday evenings at 6:00 p.m. starting July 7th. It is a great opportunity to practice basic conversational skills, learn English vocabulary and American expressions in a small group led by a native English speaker. Space is limited, so please call 414-286-3083 or see a librarian to register. Light refreshments will be provided.

Circulo de conversación en ingles en la Biblioteca de Forest Home. Practica sus habilidades básicas de conversación, aprender vocabulario en ingles y expresiones americanas en un grupo pequeño guiado por un hablante nativo de ingles. Espacio es limitado. Por favor de llamar al 414-286-3083 para inscribirse o hablar con un bibliotecario en la Biblioteca de Forest Home. Refrigerio ligero estará proveído.

*This program is sponsored by The American Dream Starts @ Your Library grant, Dollar General and The American Library Association.*

July 2, 2008

July Events for Teens

For teens ages 13-18:
Check out what’s happening this month at your library!

Atkinson Library
Wednesday, July 30, 6-8 p.m.
Swap! & Pop Culture Trivia
Bring in used books, comics and CDs to swap with other teens! Once you have swapped, you can find out just how knowledgeable you are about popular culture with Pop Culture Trivia.

Bay View Library
Thursday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.
Xbox 360 Game Night: Scene It
Movie trivia night with Scene It on the Xbox 360.

Capitol Library
Thursday, July 17, 2-2:45 p.m.
Ciao Italy!
Registration required. Call 414-286-3006
Come sample the food of Italy and experience a touch of Italian culture.

Thursday, July 31, 2-3 p.m.
Sock It!
Registration required. Call 414-286-3006
Use your imagination to create your own sock puppet.

Center Street Library
Monday, July 7, 2-4 p.m.
Food Fear Factor
Registration required. Call 414-286-3090
Put your taste buds to the test! Dare to digest some of the craziest culinary concoctions ever created. How many rounds will you last?

Central Library
Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
Xbox 360 Game Night
Test your skills on Rock Band!

East Library
Tuesday, July 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Xbox 360 Game Night
Play your favorite X-box games including Rock Band and Madden ’08.
Snacks and refreshments provided.

Forest Home Library
Tuesday, July 15, 6-7:30 p.m.
DVD/CD Exchange
Do you have DVDs and CDs that you don’t watch or listen to anymore? Want to trade them in for something new? Bring them to our swap party!

Martin Luther King Library
Wednesday, July 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Name That Tune-Remix
Think you know music? Come and test your knowledge at Name That Tune-Remix!

Wednesday, July 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Xbox 360 Game Night: Rock Band!
Test your skills against your friends’ with the interactive Xbox 360 Rock Band game!

Mill Road Library
Celebrate Reading for Fun! For the mature teen reader.
Tuesday, July 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15, 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29, 6-7:30 p.m.

Tippecanoe Library
Friday, July 18, 1-3 p.m.
Bead It!
Come and join Abby for a fun bead craft. Abby will show you how to make a bracelet as well as the beads you will need to make it.

Villard Avenue Library
Monday, July 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
Comedy-Drama-Poetry Slam!
Registration Required. Call 414-286-3079
Bring a poem, skit, song, or comedy routine. Perform in front of an audience.

Washington Park Library
Wednesday, July 23, 2-4 p.m.
Top Chef: Ice Cream Challenge
Design and name your signature ice cream flavor. We’ll put your creations to a taste test and vote for the best.

Zablocki Library
Monday, July 14, 2-4 p.m.
Trash to Craft
Recycle or upgrade your old clothes. Make raggedy jeans into a new bag or create an MP3 player case from an old shirt. Use your creativity to reuse and recycle.

July 9, 2008

Evening Programs for Families with Children Ages 6-12

Need something to do as a family in the evening? Well, come to the library with the kids for some fun and excitement … and, there’s still time to sign the kids up for the summer reading club!

Mysteries from the World of Magic
Martin Luther King Library
Tuesday, July 15, 6-6:45 p.m.
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Bay View Library
Thursday, July 17, 6-6:45 p.m.
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How to Draw Manga Workshop
Zablocki Library
Thursday, July 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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Going Buggy!
Capitol Library
Tuesday, July 29, 6-7 p.m.
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How to be a Dog’s Best Friend
Tippecanoe Library
Wednesday, July 30, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
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Milwaukee Dog Training Club Presentation
Center Street Library
Thursday, July 10, 6:30 p.m.

Capitol Library
Thursday, August 14, 6:30 p.m.

July 10, 2008

Financial Literacy @ Your Library

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According to the Pew Charitable Trusts, more than half of all U.S. households had zero savings in an employer-based 401(k)-type plan or tax-preferred savings plan account. Thanks to a generous grant from FINRA and the American Library Association, Milwaukee Public Library will help by providing tools to help increase financial literacy in our community. Regardless of your age or stage in life, financial literacy is an important topic that affects all of us. New books on a variety of topics including debt reduction, retirement planning, home buying and stock market investing are currently being added to the library shelves. Also, check out the library's Smart Investing website with links to calculators, informational brochures and other tools for exploration. Stay tuned in the weeks and months ahead for a variety of financial education opportunities at your library.

July 30, 2008

August Events for Preteens and Teens

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!

August 1, 2008

Exploring Entrepreneurship Program

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?

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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.

August 6, 2008

Saturdays at Central

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.

August 8, 2008

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili--A Rare Books Program

Come to Central Library on September 6th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the latest program in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational Series.

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The Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (Poliphilo’s Strife of Love in a Dream) was published in Venice in 1499 by Aldus Manutius. With 171 woodcut illustrations it is considered by many scholars to be the most beautiful printed book of the Renaissance. MPL is the only library in Wisconsin to own a copy. Mysteries of authorship, language and intent surround this book which was featured prominently in the bestselling book The Rule of Four.

Italian researcher Stefano Questioli will speak about its plot, historical context, illustrations, and mysteries. Questioli, a former researcher at the Instituto Nazionale di Archeologia e Storia dell’Arte in Rome, is the artistic consultant at the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago.

Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music and Recreation Department at (414) 286-3071 to register.

August 12, 2008

Home Buyer Workshops @ Centennial Hall

Why rent when you can own? Take the first steps to owning a home.
Once again, Centennial Hall will be hosting the 3-Part, "2008 Home Works for Homebuyers Workshop Series".
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Lessons include:
How much can you afford?
How to apply for a mortgage?
What barriers might prevent you from obtaining a mortgage?
What Grant assistance may be available?

Central Library
Centennial Hall-Loos Room (Side Entrance)
733 N. 8th Street Milwaukee, WI

Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
August: 13, 20, 27
September: 10, 17, 24
October: 15, 22, 29
November: 11, 12, 13
December: 09, 10, 11

**You must attend all 3 classes**
**You must register to attend**
To Register call 414.461.6330 or visit www.hri-wi.org
Workshops are put on by a local non-profit called Housing Resources, Inc

August 18, 2008

Rare Books program

The latest program in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational Series is the Susan Frackleton Program.

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The artwork of artist Susan Frackleton will be discussed by Lyn Korenic. Korenic completed her Ph. D. in Art History on the ceramic career of Susan Frackleton. As such she is the perfect authority to discuss the china painting, art pottery and illuminated manuscript work of Frackleton.

Frackleton's masterpiece The Voices of Friends Concerning John Plankinton will be available for viewing.

The program will run twice at the Central Library in the Rare Books Room. The first program is Wednesday, September 10th from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and the second is Saturday, September 13th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Seating is limited so registration is required. To register for the program, call the Art, Music and Recreation Department at (414) 286-3071.

August 19, 2008

MPL's Kelly Hughbanks on WTMJ Channel 4’s “Morning Blend”

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On Monday August 18th, MPL's Kelly Hughbanks appeared on WTMJ Channel 4’s “Morning Blend”. On the show she discussed Early Learning Family Nights for families with children ages 5 and younger. The Family Nights start with a light dinner and are followed by fun family play activities that are designed to develop the Six Skills of Early Literacy. Registration is required.

Center Street Library
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King Library
Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.

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Click the picture above for the video segment!

August 20, 2008

Homework Help

Homework Help is offered at the Central library and four neighborhood libraries for children in elementary school. Volunteers listen, guide and advise children with their homework needs. Hours are generally weeknights from 4 to 7 p.m. Please call the library for specific days and times. Adult volunteer mentors are needed October through May. If you have two hours per week to help, call one of these libraries and ask for details:

Atkinson 286-3068
Center Street 286-3090
Central 286-3091
Forest Home 286-3083
Martin Luther King 286-3098

August 27, 2008

September Events for Teens

For ages 13-18:
Check out what’s happening in September at your library!

Back to School Bashes
Celebrate the new school year with other teens at your local library. Play games on the Xbox, enjoy snacks and receive supplies for going back to school (while supplies last).

Atkinson
Wednesday, September 3, 6-7:30 p.m.

Bay View
Thursday, September 11, 6-8 p.m.

Capitol
Thursday, September 25, 4-5 p.m.

East
Thursday, September 16, 5-7 p.m.

Forest Home
Tuesday, September 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King
Monday, September 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Mill Road
Monday, September 8, 6-7 p.m.

Tippecanoe
Saturday, September 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Washington Park
Monday, September 10, 4-6 p.m.

Zablocki
Thursday, September 18, 4:30-6 p.m.
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Teen Writer’s Group
Poetry, fiction, essays, song lyrics-bring anything you’d like to work on or share.

Mill Road
Monday, September 22, 6-7 p.m.
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Café Melange
Dance, sing, recite poetry, or perform Karaoke.

Villard Avenue
Monday, September 22, 6-7:30 p.m.

September 19, 2008

Contraptions: Poetry, Music, Dance

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Join MPL and Milwaukee's Poet Laureate Susan Firer for Contraptions, an evening of interart collaborations featuring music, poetry and dance! This free event will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Centennial Hall.

Contraptions will highlight the talents of several local artists including Janet Lilly, Kelly Anderson, Rip Tenor, Jim Hazard, James Liddy, Derrick Harriel, Sigmund Snopek and Brenda Cardenas.

Here are just a few of the night's performances:

The Weight of Skin
Choreography: Janet Lilly – Music: John Tavener – Poetry: Susan Firer
Performance: Kelly Anderson

Suite: August’s Kettle Lake, every thing awhile, The Bright Waterfall of Angels
Poetry: Susan Firer – Music: Sigmund Snopek, composer and performer
Film: Susan Firer

Mama’s Gorsry List and Conjure Baby
Poetry: Derrick Harriell – Music: Tim Ricketts, bass guitar
Film: John Koethe

October 3, 2008

Get Smart About Credit @ MPL

As part of Money Smart Week Wisconsin (October 12-18, 2008), MPL is offering Get Smart About Credit Day.

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Library staff will show you how and where to get a free copy of your credit report. (Remember that your credit score is not part of your credit report!) You will receive a free printout of one report per person, and you can print reports from other credit reporting agencies for 15 cents per page. Staff from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Milwaukee will be available to explain the report to you and provide additional information.

Get Smart About Credit Day is Thursday, October 16. Programs will be held at Central Library from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and at Center Street Library from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Call (414) 286-3051 (Central) or (414) 286-3090 (Center Street) to register and to find out what to bring with you.

*This program at MPL is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart Investing @ your library®, a partnership with the American Library Association.*

October 10, 2008

Hidden Treasures: Creative & Simple Story Time Props

Calling all child care providers! You don’t have to break the bank to create great props that will enhance your story times and make books come alive!

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During this Hidden Treasures session you will learn about a variety of simple props that can be made using recyclable materials and items you have on hand. Learn how story time props help engage children and develop the Six Skills for Early Literacy. Leave with a new prop for your story times and lots of great new ideas. You can earn 1.5 hours continuing education by attending this workshop.

Washington Park Library (2121 N. Sherman Blvd.)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
6:30-8:00 p.m.

Advanced registration is required; call 286-8423 to sign up.

October 14, 2008

Family Halloween Happenings

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Wear a costume and come in for activities, stories, and spooky (and some not-so-spooky) Halloween fun!

Atkinson
Monday, October 27, 5:30 p.m.
Listen to frightful tales and enjoy scary treats.
Tuesday, October 28, 5:30 p.m.
Make a scary craft and decorate the library's bulletin board.
Wednesday, October 29, 5:30 p.m.
Create your own Halloween mask and listen to scary music.
Thursday, October 30, 2 p.m.
Decorate a pumpkin for Halloween.
Friday, October 31, 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy slightly scary movies with a snack.

Center Street
Thursday, October 23, 3:30 p.m.
Spooky Storytime and Mask-a-Palooza. Come listen to frightful tales, enjoy treats, and make a mask for your Halloween costume.

Central
Saturday, October 25, 10:30 a.m.
Halloween Family Story Time. Listen to some not-so-spooky stories. Make a paper bag pumpkin. Children may come in costume for a costume parade through the children's room.

East
Wednesday, October 29, 6 p.m.
Scary stories, terrifying treats, a creepy craft and a ghoulish guest.

King
Wednesday, October 29, 5:30 p.m.
Hear frightening tales and trick-or-treat through the library.

Washington Park
Thursday, October 30, 6 p.m.
Spooky Story Time and Mask-a- Palooza. Come listen to frightful tales and enjoy hauntingly good treats and make a mask for your Halloween costume.

Zablocki
Thursday, October 30, 7 p.m.
Create a frighteningly fun craft and search the library's not-so-scary Haunted Courtyard for prizes and treats.

October 17, 2008

House History Program @ Central Library

Have you ever wondered about the history of your house? Have you been curious about what may have been on your property before your current home? Or who may have lived there before? MPL's House History Program can help you answer these questions and more!

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The program will be held on Saturday, November 1 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Central Library. Librarians will provide an overview of house history resources available at the library, including city directories, fire insurance atlases, tax rolls, newspaper indexes, etc. Most resources apply to homes located within the City of Milwaukee.

Advance registration is required; please call Central Library's Humanities Department at (414) 286-3061 to sign up.

November 12, 2008

MPL's Kelly Hughbanks on Morning Blend

Kelly Hughbanks of MPL, was on WTMJ's Morning Blend to talk about gift ideas for children and promote the Friends’ Used Book Sale this Saturday and author David Macaulay’s visit to Centennial Hall.

Air Date 11/12/2008

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Click icon above to view video segment!

November 14, 2008

Learning Basic Skills @ Washington Park Library

Do you or someone you know need a little help with some of life's basic skills?

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Washington Park Library will be holding a Basic Skills class on Wednesday, November 26 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Topics to be covered include learning how to take the bus, making change, looking up a phone number, making a phone call, using a dictionary, telling time, or getting started with the basics of reading.

November 21, 2008

Generations on Line @ MPL

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In the month of December, eight MPL branch libraries will be offering sessions from Generations on Line , an organization dedicated to promoting Internet access and literacy to elders. Seniors and caregivers will learn how to use the Internet in three easy clicks with the help of trained senior volunteer coaches. Using the skills learned in the session, attendees will be able to enroll in the Medicare Drug plan, access online information, send email to family and friends, and more.

Sessions will be held:

Monday, December 1st at Mill Road Library at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 3rd at Capitol Library at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, December 6th at Atkinson Library at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, December 8th at East Library at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10th at Zablocki Library at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10th at Washington Park Library at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, December 15th at Bay View Library at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 17th at Tippecanoe Library at 10:00 a.m.

Advanced registration is recommended by calling your local library; walk-ins are welcome if space allows.

December 16, 2008

Learn To Finger Knit

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Finger knitting is a simple form of knitting using only your hands.
It’s an easy and fun activity for young children. This workshop is for
children ages 5 and up and is presented by Shirley Grotti from
the Yarn House.

Capitol Library
Monday & Tuesday, December 22 & 23, 10-11:30 a.m.
Space is limited; call 286-3006 to register.

Betty Brinn Central Children’s Room
Monday, December 29, 11a.m.-12 noon
Space is limited; call 286-3091 to register.

January 16, 2009

Wisconsin Marine Historical Society's 50th Annual Meeting

The Wisconsin Marine Historical Society's 50th Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, January 31st at the South Shore Yacht Club.

This year, well-known local author and historian John Gurda will discuss the life and history of the early residents of Jones Island.
Schooner docked at Milwaukee. Photo from MPL's Milwaukee Waterways Digital Collection
The dinner is a black and white cruise theme dinner. While no tuxedos are needed, just dress in black and white, and add some gold to celebrate the Society's Golden Anniversary. Dinner will be provided at $32.00 per person. Also featured is the Treasure Island Silent Auction which features many great treasures.

To find out more, or to register for this fabulous event, contact the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society at (414) 286-3074.

January 21, 2009

Dream Keepers Teen/Tween Writing Workshop

Through Dream Keepers, Author and Coach Rochelle Melander teaches young people how to use writing to make sense of their lives and capture their dreams.
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What??
The Dream Keepers Program
provides a weekly writing space for tweens and teens to discuss good writing and create their own. The young people publish their writing on their blog. The Dream Keepers have had great success—they have been featured twice on WUWM’s Lake Effect and were winners in Schwartz bookstore’s 2008 six-word memoir contest.

Who??
Join us! Who knows what you’ll achieve?
Young people from 5th-12th grade are welcome to participate in the weekly Milwaukee Group. The program is free and open to the public.

When??
Start Mondays 2009
January 26th ---- May 18th
4 PM to 6 PM

Where??
Atkinson Library
1960 W Atkinson Ave
414-286-3068

January 27, 2009

Getting Down to Business

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Have you invented something fantastic? Does the prospect of getting it patented
overwhelm you? Are you starting your own business? In this crazy economy
it makes sense to gather all the information you can to plan and prepare properly.

Central Library is offering two free programs in February to help you with both:

"Starting A Small Business"
Monday, February 9
1:30pm-2:30pm
Central Library

Librarians will help you find the right information to start your own business.
Meet in Central Library's second floor computer lab to learn about print
and electronic resources for business planning.

"Patents 101"
Monday, February 23
1:30pm-2:30pm
Central Library

This program is offered monthly by librarians who will explain the
seven-step strategy for executing a patent search. Meet in
Central Library's second floor computer lab.

February 3, 2009

African American Soldiers in The Civil War

Help celebrate Black History Month at King Library with members
of the Wisconsin 29th Regiment,
Company F, U.S. Colored Troops Civil War reenactment unit.
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Saturday, February 7
2:00pm-3:00pm

Discuss the history of African American soldiers in the Civil War
with Jack Tomlinson. See and touch Civil War uniforms and
weaponry and discuss tactics. Learn how African-American
soldiers served the Union Army with honor and distinguished
themselves in many battles.

See you there!


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February 6, 2009

August Derleth: a centennial celebration

Join MPL for the latest program in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational Series. On Saturday, February 28th at 2:00 p.m. in Central Library's Rare Books Room, we will be celebrating the life and work of August Derleth with speaker David Schweitzer.

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Born in Sauk City, Wisconsin in 1909, Derleth became a prolific author of hundreds of poems, short stories, novels, and biographies. In 1937, he and Donald Wandrei founded Arkham House, a publishing company that specializes in mystery and occult titles, including the works of their friend H.P. Lovecraft.

On February 28, David Schweitzer will interpret Derleth's keenly observed and beautifully written meditations on the natural world. Derleth family members and friends will be present and an exhibit of books by Arkham House authors will be displayed.

This event is free, but seating is limited. Call 286-3071 to register.


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February 9, 2009

Find out what's on your credit report

Your credit report is based on your history of borrowing and repayment. This also includes information on bankruptcy and tardy payments.

There are many reasons why knowing what is on your credit report is a good idea. It will allow you to see where potential impacts to your credit score might be, or to allow you to see where credit reporting companies have made errors on your credit report, or even to tell if someone has stolen your identity and is engaging in activity under your name.
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Thanks to a FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) grant, the Milwaukee Public Library is happy to present the Do You Know What's On Your Credit Report? Find Out! program. This program will be at a number of different Neighborhood Libraries over the next few months, starting with Zablocki and Forest Home in February.

Do You Know What's On Your Credit Report? Find Out!
Monday, February 23
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Washington Park Library

Do You Know What's On Your Credit Report? Find Out! Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Tuesday, February 24
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Forest Home Library



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February 10, 2009

Dreams From My Father

Dreams From My Father was first published in 1995 after President Obama was elected the first
African-American president of the Harvard Law Review, but before his political career began.

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Toni Morrison has called President Obama "a writer in my high esteem" and the book "quite extraordinary."

Please come to King Library (310 W. Locust) to discuss Dreams From My Father:
Saturday, February 14
3:00pm-4:00pm

If you haven't read the book, be our Valentine and join the conversation anyway.
Tell us what President Obama's life, presidency and vision mean to you, to
Milwaukee, and to America.


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March 2, 2009

Grow your own groceries!!!

Even though the weather doesn't support the notion that spring is just around the corner, it's time to start considering your garden.
Grow tomatoes or other vegetable with advice from Milwaukee Urban Gardens.
A backyard garden can be a great way of saving some money off your grocery bill. Of course, the produce doesn't get any fresher then when it's from your own back yard!

East Library is hosting the folks from Milwaukee Urban Gardens who will discuss issues related to gardening such as how to prepare your soil for planting and which crops will be most successful in your own backyard garden in their program called Grow Your Own Groceries.

Space is limited, so call the East Library (414) 286-3058 to register.

Grow Your Own Groceries
Saturday, March 28, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East Library



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March 3, 2009

Teen Tech Week 2009

Center Street Library is definitely the place to be during Teen Tech Week 2009 (March 8-14) and throughout the spring. The celebration next week is about connecting teens with different technologies, especially those available through the library:

Teen Tech Week 2009: A Gadget Buffet
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
5:00 p.m.
Center Street Library
286-3090

Stanley Miller from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will give a presentation on what's hot and the future of the world of technology. (Sponsored by CDBG Funding.)

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FREE COMPUTER TIME FOR TEENS AT CENTER STREET LIBRARY
Mayor Tom Barrett’s Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP)
provides youth with employment and life skills and helps them meet educational, job readiness and career exploration goals. SYIP serves high school juniors and seniors between the ages of 16 and 19. The application deadline for the program is March 31. Center Street Library is offering free computer time for teens to apply online at 1:00p.m on Friday (March 13) and Saturday (March 14) of Teen Tech Week. A library card will not be required to access computers. They will also offer free computer time for teens to look for summer employment at 1pm on Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14 during Spring Break.



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March 6, 2009

Used Book Sale @ Central Library

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The next Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library used book sale will be Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Central Library.

It will feature half-price books. Make sure to stop by for some great deals!

All proceeds from the book sale benefit the Milwaukee Public Library.


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March 11, 2009

Kelly Hughbanks on the Morning Blend

MPL' s Kelly Hughbanks was on Morning Blend, Tuesday, March 03, 2009 to discuss the Dr. Suess Program at MPL. The programs are taking place throughout the month of March.
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Atkinson Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 p.m.

Bay View Thursday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Capitol Saturday, March 28, 1-2 p.m. Dr. Seuss Carnival

Center Street Saturday, March 21, 2-3 p.m.

East Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Forest Home Saturday, March 14, 2-3 p.m.

Martin Luther King Wednesday, March 11, 5-6:30 p.m.

Mill Road Saturday, March 7, 2-3:30 p.m.

Tippecanoe Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Villard Avenue Monday, March 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Washington Park Friday, March 13, 2-3 p.m.

Zablocki Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 p.m.

To learn more visit our website or watch the video.

Click on this link to watch video!!



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March 13, 2009

Fit For Life @ MPL

Keeping your brain healthy is just as important as keeping your heart healthy!

Did you know that playing board games keeps your brain healthy and can lower your risk of developing dementia? Having fun with games activates strategic, spatial, and memory parts of the brain.

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If you are looking for ways to get healthy and stay fit, start at your library!

Drop in to play games, enjoy nutritious snacks, discover the Nintendo Wii, and receive health information. All ages welcome!

Bay View Library
Saturday, March 21
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Martin Luther King Library
Saturday, March 28
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

*Sponsored by the MetLife Foundation*


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March 16, 2009

Jane Austen lecture and tea

Come to a special presentation of "Tea with Jane Austen" at the Rare Books Room of the Central Library. Not only will tea be served, but costumed performers from the Milwaukee Rep's production of Pride and Prejudice will be on hand to model the fashions of the era.
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In addition to that, Marsha Huff (president of the Jane Austen Society of North America) will discuss Jane Austen's writing of Pride and Prejudice. Kim Wilson, the author of Tea with Jane Austen and In the Garden with Jane Austen, will discuss tea in the novel and the play.

Admission to the event is free. However, seating is limited and reservations are required, so call (414) 286-8720 to reserve your spot.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
1:30 PM
Central Library



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March 19, 2009

Be a Smarter Investor!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of financial news? Are you interested in learning about basic financial websites for researching saving and investing? Then please join us at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 23rd at East Library for a one hour presentation on smart money management websites. A librarian and an investment professional will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions. Please call 414-286-3058 if you have questions.
This program at Milwaukee Public Library is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart Investing @ your library®, a partnership with the American Library Association.

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March 23, 2009

House History program accepting registration

If you have ever wondered about the history of your home, you may want to attend the Milwaukee Public Library's House History program. This extremely popular program will be running again Saturday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
The residence of Dr. George B. Miner. This photo is available from the Milwaukee Public Library's Historic Photo Collection and in the Milwaukee Historic Photos digital collection, which is accessible from MPL's homepage www.mpl.org.
This program is intended as an introduction to resources at the Central Library that are extremely useful for determining the history of a house or property. Resources that will be explored include the Milwaukee city directories, the fire insurance atlases, the tax rolls, and much more.

The program is especially helpful for residents of the City of Milwaukee, as the resources focus on the city. Residents of Milwaukee area suburbs will find less information than those in the city, but search strategies and the types of resources available may offer insight into the types of resources that are available in those communities.

Advance registration is required. To register, call the Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Department at (414) 286-3061.


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March 24, 2009

Krug Rare Books Room Series Continues

MPL is the only library in Wisconsin to own a copy of Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, a romance by Francesco Colonna and a famous example of early printing. Join researcher Stefano Questioli for a program entitled “Hypnerotomachia Poliphili – A Hieroglyphic of the Renaissance”. Learn about the authorship, language and intent of this book – which translates to 'Poliphili’s Strife of Love in a Dream' – published in Venice in 1499.
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Saturday, March 28 – 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Central Library’s Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room

This encore presentation features improved audio visuals and sound.
It is free but seating it limited. Call 414.286.3071 to register.

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March 30, 2009

Lost on the Lady Elgin Program

Join us on Saturday, April 25th at 2:00 p.m. in Central Library for the latest program in MPL's Maritime Disasters of the Great Lakes series. Milwaukee Public Library Trustee Sharon Cook will present "Lost on the Lady Elgin - The Cook Family Tale of Woe."

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On September 8, 1860, the Lady Elgin, a historic paddleboat steamer, sank in Lake Michigan. Ms. Cook's great, great grandmother perished with the sinking of the boat. Cook will share her adventures and photos of a recent diving expedition to the Lady Elgin. As a member of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, she will also discuss what she saw at the bottom of Lake Michigan and why we should be concerned about the health of the Great Lakes.


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April 3, 2009

Free legal clinics for Law Day

In honor of Law Day 2009, the Milwaukee Public Library will be holding free legal clinics at four locations on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009.
Milwaukee County Courthouse

These clinics will be held at the Central Library, Forest Home Library, Washington Park Library, and Capitol Library.

The clinics will be staffed by two or three attorneys, and will allow one on one consultation. The attorneys will be able to help with insight into legal issues, give legal information, and offer referral services if more in-depth knowledge is needed.

Sponsoring this event is: the Milwaukee Bar Association, the Lawyer Referral and Information Service, and the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association.

Click here to view the details.


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April 6, 2009

Poetry under the dome

Meet local poets Rebecca Dunham, Judith Harway, Derrick Harriell, Angela Sorby, and Milwaukee's Poet Laureate Susan Firer at the Central Library. The poets will be reading selections from their works under Central's beautiful rotunda on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
A view of the dome from the floor at the Central Library's rotunda.

These local poets have all received honors and accolades for their poetry. In addition to Susan Firer being Milwaukee's Poet Laureate, Rebecca Dunham received the 2006 T.S. Eliot Prize and is the author of The Miniature Room. Derrick Harriell has had poetry has published in the Cream City Review. Judith Harway's poems have earned her fellowships with the Wisconsin Arts Board and she is a faculty member of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Angela Sorby is the author of Bird Skin Coat and is also a recipient of the Brittingham Prize.

The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call (414) 286-8720 or send an email to the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library to register for this event.


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April 8, 2009

MPL's "Stop Teen Violence" Program featured on the Morning Blend

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Milwaukee Public Library's own Karli Pederson and Mandy Tuthill were interviewed on WTMJ's The Morning Blend on April 7th to disscuss the upcoming Stop Teen Violence program.

The Milwaukee Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will present a three-part series on violence prevention geared towards young adults. Entitled “Stop Teen Violence”, the library and TAB are partnering with Milwaukee-area agencies to educate teens and their families about the public health issue of violence in our community. All programs are free and open to the public, due to the generosity of the Helen Bader Foundation.

Click HERE to Watch Video

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April 16, 2009

Be A Smarter Investor! Additional Presentations

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of financial news? Are you interested in learning about basic financial websites for saving and investing? Then please join us in May at one of four neighborhood library locations for a one hour presentation on smart money management websites. A librarian and an investment professional will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions. This program at Milwaukee Public Library is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart Investing @ your library®, a partnership with the American Library Association. Click here for details : Be a Smarter Investor Program


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April 17, 2009

100 Best Business Books Program

Join MPL on Tuesday, May 5 at 5:00 p.m. in Central Library for a presentation from business book experts and authors Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten. Covert and Sattersten have spent years reading, evaluating and selling business books, becoming the most respected experts on the category. Together they’ve chosen the best business titles of all time and review them in one volume: The 100 Best Business Books of All Time.

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Refreshments will be provided by The Capital Grille, and a copy of the book will be raffled off to attendees. Additional copies will be available for purchase from 800-CEO-READ. Advance registration recommended; please call 286-3572 to sign up.

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April 27, 2009

Money Camp For Kids

The very successful Money Camp Program for Kids is being presented again this summer. MPL is partnering with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to present this great program at the Washington Park Library. Sponsored by Upsilon Mu Omega, this weeklong camp for students entering grades 6-8 will take place June 22-26 from 12:30pm to 5:00 p.m.

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Students will learn how to open a bank account, listen to presentations on finance, banking, and the stock market, and take fun field trips.

In order to register for this free program, fill out the application and Emergency Contact Form and mail them to:

Upsilon Mu Omega
c/o Money Camp
PO BOX 510426
Milwaukee, WI 53203


Please register by May 30. For more information contact: Erica Teague (414) 803-2618.

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May 1, 2009

Social Security and You!

Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? This annual celebration began in 1963 with a presidential proclamation from President John F. Kennedy. Each year the President signs a proclamation regarding Older Americans Month in celebration of the achievements and contributions of the nation's older persons.

This month, MPL is offering an informational program for the older patrons in our community. Atkinson Library will be hosting the program "Social Security and YOU: Planning for Your Retirement – What You Need to Know" on Saturday, May 9 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. It will be repeated at Atkinson on Saturday, May 16 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Older Americans Month

This informative seminar will look at the Social Security retirement program, how it works, how to apply and what you need to know after your benefits have started. Staff from the Social Security Administration will also present information about programs that can provide assistance to you.

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May 4, 2009

Back By Popular Demand!

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King Library
310 W. Locust
(414) 286-3098
Saturday, May 9
1:00pm-2:00pm


Come to King this Saturday and share your thoughts (even if you don't have time to read the book) and have some refreshments with your neighbors. Call and we'll reserve a book (audio and large print are also available) for you.

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May 6, 2009

Attention Teens! Join the MPL Teen Advisory Board

Attention Teens! Join the Milwaukee Public Library Teen Advisory Board.
Have Fun-
Get Involved -
Make a Difference @ your Library
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Applications can be obtained starting May 18th and ending August 15th
To qualify.......
Have a GPA of at least 2.5
Have a good school attendance record
Be able to attend a 3-hour meeting once a month
Be interested in reading, teen programs and libraries.

Sign up Today!

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May 7, 2009

Calling All Kids! Be a Super Reader This Summer!

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Visit any Milwaukee Public Library to sign up beginning May 18. Receive a FREE 5” mini sub coupon from Cousins Subs just for signing up. Receive a reading log to track your reading and visits to the library. Keep reading to earn a Super Reader backback or Super Reader penguin Beanie Baby, a Super Reader yard sign, a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut and free apple fries from Burger King. Plus coupons for free admission to fun places around town.

Enter our Grand Prize drawings for an on-field recognition ceremony at a Milwaukee Brewers game, a family fourpack to a Milwaukee Brewers game, a Bucks VIP package, a family four-pack to the Bristol Renaissance Faire and a family membership to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and the Milwaukee Public Museum. Visit any Milwaukee Public Library or log on to www.mpl.org/SummerReading for full details.


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May 11, 2009

Increase Allen Lapham

Increase Lapham was an officer of the Milwaukee Young Men’s Association whose collection formed the nucleus of Milwaukee Public Library’s collection in 1878. He was also Wisconsin's first scientist as well as a self-educated naturalist, author and cartographer.

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“I Am Studying Wisconsin"
Central Library's Krug Rare Books Room
Saturday, June 6, 2009
2-4pm

Join former Wisconsin Land Records Manager Rob Nurre from Columbus, WI as he portrays Wisconsin's own Increase Lapham. (Nurre's dedicated study of Lapham led to the re-publication of The Antiquities of Wisconsin , Lapham’s seminal work which documents the Native American effigy mounds found throughout the state.)

Four Krug Rare Books Room window display cases will be filled with all manner of interesting items related to Lapham: pictures, rare books and maps that he produced--even some that are inscribed in his own hand.

Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music & Recreation Department at 414-286-3071 to register.
Part of the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational Series.

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May 21, 2009

Rhymers will be Readers!

What's all the excitement about rhyme? Why is rhyming so important? To find out, come to the free Rhymers will be Readers workshop from MPL's Ready to Read with Books2Go program for child care providers.

Come Rhyme Playtime Rhymes Rhyming Dust Bunnies

Rhyming is part of phonological awareness, which is one of the most important early literacy skills. Research suggests that children who start school with this skill in place tend to have an easier time learning to read. The best time to help children develop this skill is before they start formal schooling.

During this interactive workshop, you will learn about phonological awareness and how to help children develop this skill through simple activities, games, and music. Learn how phonological awareness can be fostered throughout your day with minimal planning.

Registration is required this program, so please call (414) 286-8423 to sign up. Also, please remember this program is for adults only. Workshop attendees will earn 1.5 hours of continuing education credits.

This workshop will be held:

Wednesday, June 17
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Library

and repeated:

Saturday, June 20
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Central Library



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June 2, 2009

Cruise Lake Winnebago with the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society

The Wisconsin Marine Historical Society, based at the Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library will be hosting a cruise on scenic Lake Winnebago on the 63 foot excursion boat the Lakeside Spirit.
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The Lakeside Spirit is located at the Fond du Lac Marina, at 555 N Park Ave. The cruise will take place on Saturday, June 27th from 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Seating for the excursion is limited, so reserve your spot by calling (414) 286-3074. The total cost for the cruise will be $32.00, and lunch is included.


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June 10, 2009

Tell Your Story

Jack Collom will lead a series of creative memoir writing workshops with older adults beginning June 2, 2009. This exciting project will help nurture and share the voices of older adults through a lively series of writing exercises and playful exploration.
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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Wilson Park Senior Center,
2601 W. Howard Ave.
Seven sessions in June and July
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm-3pm
Workshop is FREE! Call 414-282-5566 to register.

Tuesday, June 2 & Thursday, June 4
Tuesday, June 9 & Thursday, June 11
Tuesday, June 16 & Thursday, June 18
Tuesday, June 23 & Thursday, June 25
Tuesday, June 30 & Thursday, July 2
Tuesday, July 7 & Thursday, July 9
Tuesday, July 14 & Thursday, July 16



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June 17, 2009

MPL's Kelly Hughbanks Promotes the Super Reader Program

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The Milwaukee Public Library encourages all children ages 12 and younger to Be A Super Reader this summer. Children can achieve Super Reader status and earn prizes by visiting the library, reading themselves, reading to someone else, or having someone read to them throughout the summer.

On Tuesday, June 16, 2009, MPL's Kelly Hughbanks was a guest on WTMJ's Morning Blend to promote and discuss the Super Reader Program.

Click here for video!

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June 29, 2009

We Neeeeeed These--But We're Not Getting One!

All the library employees covet the cool drawstring backpacks in rainbow colors
that MPL is giving away as prizes….. but only teens 13-18 can get one!

Sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program online and receive a coupon
for a FREE sub from Cousins Subs at your local Milwaukee Public Library.

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King Teen Summer Reading participant Rickey B.
can't decide which backpack to choose!

Read four books and one of these hot backpack is yours! (We're drooling!)
Choose your favorite color--- blue, green, purple, black, orange, yellow or pink.
You’ll also receive a Discovery World coupon, Brewers coupon, and a
Half Price Books coupon.

Read 8 or more books before August 10 to qualify for three separate grand
prize drawings: a $50 VISA gift card, Milwaukee Admirals tickets, Milwaukee Wave tickets.


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June 30, 2009

ComedySportz World Championship Celebration Show!

This year, ComedySportz Milwaukee is hosting the world Comedy League 2009 ComedySportz World Championship. The tournament runs from July 9th through July 11th, but you can see ComedySportz players from around the world at the Celebration Show on July 7th at the Central Library's Centennial Hall.
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Join these players for the ultimate interactive, improvised, family-friendly funny experience. You'll get to laugh, shout out suggestions, and perhaps even join in the fun onstage!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Centennial Hall



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July 9, 2009

Book Discussion at Central Library - In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson

Join us for the Central Library Book Discussion on Tuesday, July 14th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The book to be discussed is In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson.

Librarians moderate lively book discussions each month in the comfortable surroundings of the Central Library Richard E. & Lucile Krug Rare Books Room. The books will be a starting point for exchanging ideas on themes, events and characters; reading the book in advance is NOT required.

Bill Bryson is the author of A Walk in the Woods and The Life and Times of Thunderbolt Kid who offers his wry wit and oddball observations while traveling through the “bush” and modern cities of Australia. Sometimes a travel book, sometimes a social history and always entertaining, Bill Bryson shares his exploration of Australia with a keen eye for detail and a sharp sense of humor. Whether walking the streets of Sydney or trekking through the Australian Outback, this travel adventure is entertaining, informative and at times, downright funny!

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July 17, 2009

The Pride and Passion

"Pride and Passion: The African American Experience in Baseball"
Traveling Exhibit July 24-Sept.4
Washington Park Library
2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

Come and experience this national traveling exhibit which chronicles the remarkable history of baseball's Negro leagues and the challenges and successes of African-American baseball players. The multi-panel exhibit is free and features photographs, team rosters, scorecards and other baseball memorabilia. The exhibition is based upon a permanent exhibition of the same name on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y.

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All related events listed below are free and open to the public. For more information about the programs, call Washington Park Library at 286-3066 or Center Street Library at 286-3090.

Opening Day Event
Washington Park Library
Friday, July 24 - 1p.m.
Join Mayor Barrett, enjoy the exhibit, and have some light refreshments.

Saturday, July 25--all day
Washington Park Library
Kids--make your own pennant!

Tuesday, July 28 - 1-2pm
Center Street Library
2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Make a baseball pennant while waiting your turn to play Wii Sports.




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July 24, 2009

Cooking Tips @ Washington Park Library

Back by popular demand, renowned local cookbook author Alamelu Vairavan will share South Indian cooking tips for creating healthy and delicious meals!

Join us at Washington Park Library on Wednesday, July 29 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. for her cooking demonstration. You will even be able to sample of her delicious creations!

Space is limited, so please call 286-3066 to register.

Alamelu Vairavan's cookbook, Healthy South Indian Cooking, will be available for purchase at this program.
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This free program is part of MPL's Fit for Life series, a national program of Libraries for the Future, made possible by generous support from MetLife Foundation.

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July 29, 2009

Kidz Days - Free Family Programming

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As part of the Marcus Center's "Live at the Center" community programming, Kidz Days showcases a variety of performing arts presented by local, regional, and national groups.

This interactive program serves to entertain and educate, making it popular among Day Care and School groups.

Kidz Days takes place Tuesday through Thursday at 10:00 a.m. throughout the summer months at the Kidz Stage, located on the Marcus Center grounds.

Schedule
July 30th - Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee
August 4th - First Stage Childrens Theater
August 5th - Milwaukee Ballet Company
August 6th - Andando Solo Singer/Instrumentalist
August 11th - First Stage Childrens Theater
August 12th - Discovery World
August 13th - Milwaukee Public Library

For more information go to Marcus Center

Marcus Center
929 N Water Street
Milwaukee, WI
414-273-7121


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August 5, 2009

English Language Conversation Circle / Circulo de conversación en ingles

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The American Dream Starts @ your library, Dollar General, and the American Library Association are sponsoring the English Language Conversation Circle.

Practice basic conversational skills, learn English vocabulary and American expressions in a small group led by a facilitator. Light refreshments provided.
Practica sus habilidades básicas de conversación, aprender vocabulario en ingles y expresiones americanas en un grupo pequeño guiado por un entrenador. Refrigerio ligero estará proveído.

Space is limited.
Where: Forest Home Library
When: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Every Tuesday
Contact: 414-286-3083



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August 14, 2009

Child Care Providers & MPL

MPL invites child care providers to attend the next Ready to Read free workshop--Child Care Providers & The Library: a Partnership that Works for YOU.
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Saturday, September 19
9:30 a.m.-12 noon

Central Library

Come learn about all the resources the library has to assist with your curriculum planning! During this session, learn how to search the library catalog, locate library materials and plan activities using these resources. Leave this workshop with a plan you can use the next day.

Participants are encouraged to bring their valid Books2Go library cards or personal library cards.

Limited to 15 participants. Attendees will earn 2 ½ hours of continuing education credit. Registration begins August 19th. Please call (414) 286-8423 to sign up.

This program will be repeated Saturday, December 12 from 9:30 a.m.-12 noon at Central.

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August 25, 2009

Increase Lapham Rare Books Room program

Because of popular demand, the Central Library's Art, Music & Recreation Department is reprising its extremely well-attended Increase Lapham program this September.
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Once again, this program will feature the portrayal of Increase Lapham by historian Rob Nurre. A true renaissance man, Increase Lapham was involved in many facets of life in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. He wrote the first book published in the state, and created many Wisconsin and Milwaukee maps which assisted immigrant in learning about their new home. Lapham guided the creation of school libraries, helped form the Milwaukee Young Men's Association, was a founder of the National Weather Service, and served as Wisconsin State Geologist.

The program is Saturday, September 12th, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Rare Books Room. Seating is limited, so call the Art, Music & Recreation Department at (414) 286-3071 to register.

Don't forget to check out the exhibit of artifacts by and related to Lapham in the Rare Books Room windows.


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September 4, 2009

Language of Conservation @ MPL

MPL and the Milwaukee County Zoo have been selected by the national literary center Poets House to take part in their Language of Conservation program. The initiative's goal is to deepen public awareness of environmental issues through poetry, and is supported by a $1 million grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, promoted by the American Library Association.

This partnership between poetry and conservation began at the Central Park Zoo in New York City, when poetry was successfully incorporated into the wildlife exhibits. Conservationists found that poetry installations made zoo visitors more aware of the impact humans have on ecosystems.

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Poet Pattiann Rogers will visit MPL on Thursday, September 24 at
6:00 p.m. to read some of the poems being considered for installation at the Zoo. Library Director Paula Kiely and Zoo Director Charles Wikenhauser will also talk about the project at this event to be held in Centennial Hall, 733 N. 8th St.

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August 30, 2009

Sandrine's Letter to Tomorrow

King Library
310 W. Locust St.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
6:30pm-7:30pm

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This book is a brilliant debut from an important new voice in African American fiction, Dedra Johnson. Set in 1970's New Orleans, critics have drawn comparisons to Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and Alice Walker's The Color Purple. Please join your friends and neighbors to discuss the book and enjoy some refreshments.

King Library staff have reserved several copies of this book for your convenience. Please call 286-3098.


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September 18, 2009

African-American Family History

African American woman from Library of Congress photo archivesGenealogy can be challenging under the best of circumstances. However, few areas of American genealogical research pose as much of a challenge as the search for African-American families.

Joe Williams, President of the Milwaukee African-American Genealogical Society, looks to help out with that issue by exploring strategies for discovering your African-American ancestors in various periods of history.

He will cover topics such as where and how to begin, how to interview family and family friends and what to look for in your home, how to search the census, death records, indexes, how to search transition records from slavery to freedom, how to search records for slaves, and other indexes and records that will be useful to the search.

Registration is encouraged. Please call 414-286-3098 to do so.

This session is being offered at Martin Luther King Library on Saturdays, October 3 & 24, November 7 & 28, December 5 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.


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September 21, 2009

Beading for your Brain

If you are looking for ways to get healthy and stay fit, start at your library!

Learning new skills keeps your brain healthy and can lower your risk of developing dementia-- activating strategic, spatial, and memory parts of the brain.

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Join us for the next free program in MPL's Fit for Life series, a national program of Libraries for the Future, made possible by generous support from MetLife Foundation. Add a touch of sparkle to your life - it's easy! Learn to create a memory wire bracelet at these locations:

Tippecanoe Library
3912 S. Howell Avenue
414.286-3085
Monday, September 28, 2009
6:30pm-7:30pm

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Atkinson Library
1960 W. Atkinson Ave
414.286-3068
Monday, October 19th, 2009
6:30pm-7:30pm

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September 29, 2009

Raptors of the Great Lakes Program

Join the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society as they visit with a bald eagle, a peregrine falcon, and an owl or two at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. These feathered ambassadors will be your hosts as you are told the story of raptors as your neighbors, and how they serve as indicators to the health of your environment. This is always an exceptional show.
Falcons from John James Audubon's The Birds of America
The $10.00 reservation fee to the program also serves as admission to the park.

Lunch will be served at the Town Club, only a short distance away.

Raptors of the Great Lakes:
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Auditorium, 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd.
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
10:00 a.m.
Lunch at the Town Club at noon.

Reserve your spot by calling (414) 286-3074.

September 25, 2009

John James Audubon Program

Join MPL for the next program of the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational Series!

On Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m. in Central Library's Rare Book Room, art historian Jeff Jara will present a selection of Audubon mammal prints. These prints are part of MPL's Rare Books Room collection and were published from 1854 to 1855.

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Following an illustrated lecture on Audubon's art and the historical context in which he worked, the actual prints will be displayed. These rare color plates depict North American viviparous quadrupeds in stunning detail, often in their natural habitats.

Please call 286-3071 to register.

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September 28, 2009

Harvest Fest

Milwaukee Public Library's famous Harvest Fest celebrations kick off at Central Library on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate the season with music, crafts, and educational entertainment.

Children will be able to visit the Havenswood National Forest learning station, sip some apple cider, decorate a pumpkin cookie, and pick a pumpkin to decorate at the library and take home. Families are invited to sing and dance to the music of Fox and Branch, join in the rhythms of Uncle Mike and his snappy polka beat, and see the Kids Play Bug Show.

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Fall harvest fun continues at neighborhood libraries with activities for the whole family:

Villard
Tuesday, October 6, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Featuring music with Fox and Branch

Atkinson
Wednesday, October 14, 6 - 7 p.m.
Featuring music with Ken Baron

Capitol
Tuesday, October 20, 6 - 7 p.m.
Featuring music with Ken Baron

Tippecanoe
Saturday, October 24, 2 - 3 p.m.
Featuring music with Fox and Branch

Mill Road
Saturday, October 31, 2 - 4 p.m.
Featuring music with Ken Baron

Center Street
Saturday, November 21, 2 - 3 p.m.

Washington Park
Tuesday, November 24, 5 - 6 p.m.
Featuring music with Ken Baron

Check the fall/winter children's calendar for other free programs available to you this fall at your Milwaukee Public Library.


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November 2, 2009

The Book Discussion Bogeyman

The American short story is alive and well.

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Boo.

On June 19, 1999, Stephen King was struck by a van while walking along a road near his home, sustaining injuries to his spine, hip, ribs, and right leg. One of his broken ribs punctured a lung, and he nearly died. His near-death experience shows its influence in Just After Sunset : 14 tales about obsession and compulsion, richly nuanced with multiple narrators.

King Library Book Discussion: Just After Sunset
310 W. Locust
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
6:30pm-7:30pm

King staff has reserved several copies of this book for your convenience.

Join us to discuss Just After Sunset while enjoying some refreshments with your neighbors.


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October 7, 2009

Build a Better Brain Through Art

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Think about art and what comes to your mind? Finger-painting? Going to the
Milwaukee Art Museum? Sketching and doodling? Art can be fun, creative, and relaxing. It's also a good way to help you build a better brain. Come to the Villard Library to explore various styles of art, from abstraction to realism, with artist Jeanette Wright-Claus on Saturdays through November 6 from 10:30 - 12:30. Learn about famous artists and discover the artist in you. For ages 6-12. Call 286-3079 to register.

October 12, 2009

Teens: Get Fine in '09

Healthy Can Be Delicious.

Want to amaze your friends? Grow those fine bones without putting on the extra poundage? Learn how to cook yummy, scrumptious foods for you and your crew - with the vitamins and minerals your bodies need to have energy all day long.

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Join author Alamelu Vairavan as she teaches you to prepare some wicked cool Tuna Masala for lunch wraps, sandwich filler, or after school snacks.

Center Street Library
2727 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
286-3090
Thursday, October 15
5:30pm - 6:30pm



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November 11, 2009

Coma bien - Mantengase activo

Informacion sobre como ofrecerle a su familia comidas y meriendas sanas con un presupuesto limitado. Almacenar alimentos adecuadamente para prevenir desperdicio, tambien como mantener los alimentos seguros. Ensenar a los ninos a comer de una manera divertida.

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Cuando: Los martes, comenzando el 10 de noviembre desde la 1:00 pm a las 2:30 pm.
Donde: En la Biblioteca Forest Home.

Registrese para la clase con la bibliotecaria, el cupo es limitado.

Este programa es financiado por Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.

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October 14, 2009

Build a Better Brain Through Book Jacket Bingo

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Did you know that getting together with friends and playing games is good for your brain health? Celebrate Teen Read Week by playing a special teen edition of Book Jacket Bingo with a Read Beyond Reality theme. It's your chance to have fun, win prizes and discover some out-of-this-world reads.

Capitol Library 3969 N. 76th St 414.286.3006 Monday, Oct. 19 4 - 5 p.m.

Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. 414.286.3091 Monday, Oct. 19 4 - 5 p.m.

Bay View Library, 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. 414.286.3019 Thursday, Oct. 22 6 - 7 p.m.

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October 30, 2009

House History Program @ MPL

It's back! MPL is pleased to present its semi-annual House History program, an overview of historical resources available at your Milwaukee Public Library.

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On Saturday, November 14 at 9:15 a.m. at Central Library, join our librarians and an architectural historian from Historic Milwaukee, Inc. to learn how to use library resources such as fire insurance atlases, city directories and census records to research the history of a house.

While this program is free and open to the public, space is limited and advance registration is required. Call 414.286.3061 to register.

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November 13, 2009

Manga & Anime at Bay View Library

Crave all things Anime and Manga?

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Come to Bay View Library on Thursday, November 19 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for a night of anime, manga, and fun activities!

Entries from last month's YA Manga Drawing Contest will be on display and open for People's Choice Judging! Snacks will be provided.

Sponsored by the MPL Teen Advisory Board, funded by the Helen Bader Foundation.


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November 30, 2009

Build Your Own Gingerbread House

Remember the story of Hansel and Gretel in the forest? Recall that house of gingerbread belonging to the child-devouring witch? hansgret_rackh[1].jpg Create a miniature gingerbread house with your own children and then display it--or eat it!

(Witches not included.)


Martin Luther King Library
Wednesday, December 2, 5:30-6:30pm


Central Library
Saturday, December 5, 10:30-11:30am
Call 286-3091 to register.



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Illustration by Arthur Rackham. 1909.

November 16, 2009

Children's Art Exhibit at Villard Library

Villard exhibit 001.jpg Artist and Villard Library patron Jeanette Wright-Claus was inspired by an episode of the "Oprah Winfrey Show" in 2000 during which Oprah encouraged viewers to follow spirit by pursuing their passion. Ms. Wright-Claus began to create portraits, floral and abstract drawings and paintings. Soon Jeanette was exhibiting her art in many Milwaukee galleries.

With "Creative Dreams" workshops as her vehicle, Wright-Claus now aims to share positive creative change with children.

If you visit soon you'll be able to see the incredible paintings and pastels the Villard neighborhood children (ages 6-12) produced at their "Creative Dreams" art workshop this fall. They're on display at the library until Thanksgiving.

Villard Library is located at 3310 W. Villard Avenue.


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November 17, 2009

29th Annual Christmas Tree Ship Dinner

A great lakes schoonerThe Wisconsin Marine Historical Society will be holding its 29th annual Christmas Tree Ship Holiday Dinner at the Milwaukee Yacht Club on Thursday, December 10th.

The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. and the program at 8:00 p.m.

The program features LCDR Will Naback, Safety Officer for the US Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan. His program will give a modern perspective of the ROUSE SIMMONS operation and why the schooner designs of yesterday could be considered unsafe today.

The cost to attend the event, which includes dinner, is $32.00 a person. Call (414) 286-3074 by Monday, December 7th to reserve your spot.

Thursday, December 10, 2009
Milwaukee Yacht Club
1700 N Lincoln Memorial Drive



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November 28, 2009

Manga Drawing Contest Winners

YA Manga.gifMilwaukee's Manga fans have voted! The Bay View Library hosted a very successful Manga & Anime Night event on November 19th. This popular program was sponsored by the Teen Advisory Board of the Milwaukee Public Library and the Helen Bader Foundation.Over 57 talented teens submitted entries to many of the Neighborhood libraries and Central. A judging panel and the participants had the difficult task of picking six winners comprising the Judge's Choices and the People's Choice. To explore more on this topic, the CountyCat catalog has many entries on this popular type of Japanese art.

Take a look at the winning entries here.


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December 2, 2009

Bess and Harry's Excellent Adventure

In the summer of 1953, Harry and Bess Truman took a road trip, just the two of them, from Missouri to the East Coast and back again. Enjoy a slice of life with the ex-president as he and his wife hit the road to enjoy America.

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What: Discussion of the book Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure: The True Story of a Great American Road Trip

When: Tuesday, December 8, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Where: Central

Location: Krug Rare Books Room

Come join us for a lively book discussions in the comfortable surroundings of the Central Library Richard E. & Lucile Krug Rare Books Room. The book will be a starting point for exchanging ideas on themes, events and characters; reading the book in advance is NOT required.

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December 9, 2009

Starting a Small Business

business.png Learn how to find the right information to help you start your own business. Central Library Business staff will offer a free short program on some of the most useful print and electronic resources for small business planning.

When: Monday, December 14th, 1:30 - 2:30

Where: Central Library, Second Floor Computer Lab

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December 7, 2009

Everyone Had A Smile and Some Frosting On Their Face

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King Library's "Build Your Own Gingerbread House" program on Wednesday, December 2 was a great success: 56 kids and 10 adults attended. Some made gingerbread houses, and some ate them (pre-construction) instead.

More terrific Milwaukee Public Library programs can be found by clicking on the Library Events category on the MPL website.


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December 10, 2009

Teen Gift Wrapping Extravaganza at Center Street

holiday wrapping.jpgCalling all teens! Visit Center Street Library next Tuesday night and wrap holiday presents. You can wrap your own or help others wrap theirs. All the festive wrapping materials will be provided and refreshments will be served. So come on down to the Center Street Library at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15th. Wrapping presents has never been so much fun!

January 7, 2010

A Day of Dreams and Service

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While other MPL locations will be closed in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 18, Martin Luther King Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Two programs are scheduled:

AKA Financial Literacy Program for Youth - 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Upsilon Mu Omega chapter members and Wells Fargo Bank representatives will provide in-depth information about budgeting and spending plans for middle-schoolers, grades 6-8.

Writing to Transform - 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Author, coach and founder of Dream Keepers Rochelle Melander will teach teens how to use writing to make sense of their lives and capture their dreams.

"I want you to say on that day, that I did try in my life...to love and serve humanity."

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.



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February 9, 2010

Big Read - Jack London's Call of the Wild

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MPL is once again participating in The Big Read program. The Big Read is designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. It brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment.

In 2010 Milwaukee will be reading The Call of the Wild by Jack London.

Events have been scheduled at all Milwaukee Public Libraries and are being planned by additional community partners. The kickoff for The Big Read will be at the Centennial Hall of the Central Library, February 26th starting at 11:00 a.m. MPL is partnering with the Milwaukee Public Museum for the kickoff.

To learn more about the kickoff and other events related to The Big Read, check out MPL's website.


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February 21, 2010

Patents 101 @ the Library

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On Monday, February 22, the Central Library is offering the monthly Patents 101 class in the Krikelas Room on the second floor. During the Patents 101 class, a Business Librarian will explain the seven-step strategy for doing a patent search. Learning how to navigate the United States Patent and Trademark Office website is the first step to protecting your idea. The Patents 101 class is held from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. You can contact the Business and Technology desk at (414)286-3051 if you have any further questions.


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March 1, 2010

Get Your Game On @ The Library!

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Calling all teens ages 13-18! Stop into one of your participating neighborhood libraries on selected dates in March for the Super Smash Brothers Gaming Tournament. This gaming tournament is hosted by the Teen Advisory Board and sponsored by the Helen Bader Foundation. Teens can choose to compete at Bay View, Forest Home, Martin Luther King, Jr., or Mill Road for a chance to qualify for the finals at Central Library. Test your gaming skills for a chance to win bragging rights as well as prizes! Snacks will be provided, so come on over to get your game on!


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March 5, 2010

Immortal Cupboard: In Search of Lorine Niedecker

The Language of Conservation program at MPL is pleased to host the screening of the award-winning film Immortal Cupboard: In Search of Lorine Niedecker. The film, by Cathy Cook, won the Jury Award at the 2009 Wisconsin Film Festival.
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The film will be introduced by Karl Gartung, poet and co-founder of the Woodland Pattern Book Center, and will be screened in the Krug Rare Books Room.

Lorine Niedecker was a poet, and was born on the Black Hawk Island near Fort Atkinson. She spent much of her life in rural isolation, and her poetry reflects this isolation.

The film is a documentary of Lorine Niedecker's life and poetry that takes its cues from Ms. Niedecker's poetry.

Date: 3-27-2010
Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
End Time: 3:00 p.m.
Library: Central
Location: Krug Rare Books Room



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March 23, 2010

Cardenas Named New Poet Laureate

MPL is happy to announce that Milwaukee's poet laureate for 2010-2011 is Brenda Cardenas. The poet laureate serves a two-year term promoting poetry
at library and community events.
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Cardenas earned her Bachelor's degree in English (Creative Writing) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing - Poetry from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. She is an assistant professor in the English Department at UWM, where she teaches poetry writing, literature, and Latino/a Studies.

Cardenas' latest full-length book of poetry, Boomerang, was published by Bilingual Review Press in November 2009. Her chapbook entitled From the Tongues of Brick and Stone was released in 2005. Cardenas also co-edited Between the Heart and the Land: Latina Poets in the Midwest. Her poem "Song" was made into an animated film in the Poetry Everywhere series sponsored by the Poetry Foundation.

Ms. Cardenas will be inducted as poet laureate at a ceremony on Tuesday, April 20 in Central Library's Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. beginning at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.


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April 6, 2010

Workshops for Childcare Providers

Ready to Read.jpgThe Ready to Read with Books2Go program is offering two free workshops to childcare providers this month. Pre-registration required since class sizes are limited. Call 286-8423 to register.

Wonderful Words!: Developing Vocabulary
The research is clear that the more words a child hears the stronger their vocabulary becomes. And a strong vocabulary means stronger reading skills. This session will focus on understanding why an enriched vocabulary is essential and how to help children develop their vocabulary through fun age-appropriate activities. 1.5 hours of continuing education earned by attending this workshop.

Saturday, April 17
10-11:30 a.m.
Zablocki Library


Childcare Providers and the Library
The library has many resources to assist child care providers with curriculum planning, but sometimes knowing how and where to find those resources can be a challenge! During this hands-on session, child care providers will learn about resources at the library that can be used to enhance their curriculum and planning. Learn how to search the library catalog, locate library materials and plan activities using these resources. Leave this session with a plan you can use the next day. Participants are encouraged to bring their valid Books2Go library cards or personal library cards. Limited to 15 participants. 2 ½ hours of continuing education earned by attending.

Saturday, April 24
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Center Street Library


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April 13, 2010

Earn & Learn Program for Young Adults


Are you between the ages of 14 and 21 and looking for a great job opportunity?
If so, consider taking part in the Earn & Learn program.

Earn&LearnThis City of Milwaukee Department of City Development program provides great opportunities for you to develop your job skills. You can gain valuable work experience and earn money by working in government, community- and faith-based organizations and private sector businesses.

You can participate in the program in two different ways:

Community Work Experience Program
Private Sector Job Connection

Applications are due May 7, so be sure to fill out your application soon!


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April 22, 2010

Read to Dexter the Cat!


Martin Luther King Library

Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, and 24

Session 1: 5:30-5:55 p.m.
Session 2: 6:15-6:40 p.m.
Session 3: 7:00-7:25 p.m.


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Have fun, make a new friend, and improve your reading! Students in grades 1-5 read to a certified therapy cat for 25 minutes each week for four weeks. Children may bring in their own reading materials or select materials at the library. Attendance each week is required.
Readers receive a certificate of accomplishment, a book and a small gift upon completion.

Registration is required by April 26; please stop in at King Library or call 286-3098.


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April 26, 2010

Teen Poetry Slam!

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Are you a teen that loves to write poetry? Or do you simply love the rhythm and flow of a particular poem and wish to share it with the world? Aspiring teen poets are encouraged to attend the 2010 Teen Poetry Slam, sponsored by the Helen Bader Foundation, at the Washington Park Library on Wednesday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m.

You can give a dramatic preformance of your original work or the work of someone that inspires you. The first 40 performers will receive a prize, and the winners of the Young Adult Poetry Contest will be announced at this event.


If you have any questions, or need more information, you can call 286-3011.



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April 23, 2010

Don't leave Grandma in the attic!

19th century tintype photograph of a manOn May 11th, the Milwaukee Public Library and the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works are proud to present the program: Don't Leave Grandma in the Attic!, a presentation on the preservation, display, storage, and repair of photographic materials.

Debra Hess Norris, the Chair and Professor of Art Conservation at the University of Delaware and Photographic Conservator will be on hand to discuss the care and treatment of photographs.
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Debra Hess Norris is the author of many book chapters and articles on the care and preservation of photos and is an authority on how to best treat them, whether they are 19th century daguerrotypes or contemporary color prints.

Seating is limited and reservations may be made by calling the Central Library's Humanities Department at (414) 286-3061.

Date: May 11th, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
End Time: 7:30 p.m.
Library: Central
Location: Krug Rare Books Room



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April 29, 2010

The Heartbeat of the Earth

For over thirty years, Joseph Bruchac has been creating poetry, short stories, novels, anthologies, and music that reflect his Abenaki Indian heritage and Native American traditions.
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He is the author of more than 70 books for children and adults. The best-selling Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children series, with its remarkable integration of science and folklore, continue to receive critical acclaim and to be used in classrooms throughout the country.

Join Bruchac as he recites poems, tells traditional Native tales, and discusses how poetry helps us see and be in nature:

Saturday, May 8
2:00pm
Centennial Hall
Central Library

This program is part of the Language of Conservation series, an initiative of Poets House in partnership with the Milwaukee County Zoo and Milwaukee Public Library, and made possible by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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May 20, 2010

AKA Money Camp for Kids

Washington Park Library
2121 N. Sherman Blvd.
June 21-25, 2010
1:00pm-5:00pm
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Members of Upsilon Mu Omega are joining with the Milwaukee Public Library to sponsor the AKA Money Camp for Kids. Middle school students can participate in such diverse activities as financial workshops and field trips that allow them to see the inner workings of local Milwaukee businesses. The week will culminate with the campers developing presentation skills and presenting projects. After graduating from the AKA Money Camp, students will be encouraged to open or add to their own savings account.


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You can find a camp application at your neighborhood library or by clicking here. More information about the program can be found here or by calling Erica Teague at (414) 803-2618. Registration ends May 30.


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June 10, 2010

Favorite Books From Childhood

MPL children's librarian Karen Radtke will take a look back at popular children's books from 1900-1959 and discuss why were they in vogue. How did people get them? Are they valuable? How did MPL acquire such a large collection of them? Come to this program with childhood memories of reading books and series --- and feel free to bring a favorite book(s) from your youth!

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Central Library - Krug Rare Books Room - 2nd Floor
Saturday, June 19
2:00-4:00 p.m.

This program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please call 414.286.3071 to reserve your spot.



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August 5, 2010

Researching Patent & Trademark Information

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office is offering a free seminar for inventors, entrepreneurs, educators and legal professionals at Centennial Hall, 733 N. Eighth Street, on Wednesday, September 8 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The day's events will include:

*An overview of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
*How to make the best use of the USPTO website
*Conducting a patent search, step by step
*Asking the right questions of invention promotion firms
*Conducting a trademark search, step by step

A prepaid box lunch will be available for $7.50 with your choice of turkey or hummus wrap, chips and a beverage, or you may opt to go out to eat.

To register, contact Judy Pinger, the MPL Business & Technology Coordinator, by phone at 414 - 286 - 3247 or by email at jeping@milwaukee.gov. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 31.

This program is presented in connection with Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World on exhibit at the Central Library from September 8 to October 22, 2010.


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August 24, 2010

Milwaukee's Early Architecture

Milwaukee's Early Architecture.jpgJoin MPL on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to hear author Megan Daniels speak about her new book, Milwaukee's Early Architecture. The program will be held in Central Library's Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room.

History, ethnic roots and architectural trends all played a role in developing the variety of architecture in Milwaukee. Daniels tracks this development through the use of photographs from the collections of the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission and the Milwaukee Public Library.

Books will be available for purchase and the author will autograph copies. Sponsored by the Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library and Boswell Book Company.


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August 11, 2010

Wii Gaming for Teens

Wii.pngShow off your Wii gaming skills and join us for some snacks during these waning days of summer.

Zablocki Thursday, August 12, 2-3 p.m.

Washington Park Monday, August 23, 6-7 p.m.



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August 20, 2010

Frank Lloyd Wright in the Rare Books Room

Portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright in 1926This Saturday, September 11th, join Professor Chris Szczesny-Adams in a discussion about Wisconsin native Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright was a controversial and influential architect whose legacy is found both in the built environment and in his myriad of books, portfolios, and articles. Learn about his life and revolutionary aesthetic through the library's rare materials such as The Wasmuth Portfolio and the Taliesin Collection of Paints, Wallpapers and Textiles. Presented by Chris Szczesny-Adams.

Click here for the Frank Lloyd Wright program poster.

Architectural historian Chris Szczesny-Adams, Associate Professor at MIAD, received her doctorate from the University of Virginia where she also attained a master's degree in architectural history and historic preservation. She also has a master's degree in art history from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her interests include 19th and 20th century architecture, art, and material culture.

Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music & Recreation Department at (414) 286-3071 to register.

Date: 9/11/2010
Start Time: 2:00 p.m.
End Time: 4:00 p.m.
Library: Central
Location: Krug Rare Books Room


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August 30, 2010

Presenting Benjamin Franklin


BenFranklinDuplessis.jpg Join us at the Central Library for the dedication of the Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World Traveling Exhibition. Mordecai Lee, Professor of Governmental Affairs at UWM will make brief opening remarks and invite the audience to view the exhibit.The dedication will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13th in Meeting Room One. This program is presented in connection with Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World on exhibit at the Central Library from September 8th to October 22nd, 2010.


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September 7, 2010

English Language Conversation Circle/Circulo de conversación en ingles

dialog_bubble2.jpgForest Home Library is hosting an English Conversation Circle on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. running from September 15th through December 15th.

It is a great opportunity to practice basic conversational skills, learn English vocabulary and American expressions in a small group led by a native English speaker.

Circulo de conversación en ingles en la Biblioteca de Forest Home. Practica sus habilidades básicas de conversación, aprender vocabulario en ingles y expresiones americanas en un grupo pequeño guiado por un hablante nativo de ingles.


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September 14, 2010

Earth Poets & Musicians @ MPL

Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with poetry and song!

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(In the photo from left: Harvey Taylor, Louisa Loveridge Gallas, Jahmes Tony Finlayson, Suzanne Rosenblatt, Jeff Poniewaz and Holly Haebig)

On Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Loos Room of Central Library's Centennial Hall, Earth Poets and Musicians will deliver an eco-empowering performance. Since 1988 the Earth Poets have been performing together in praise and defense of the natural world. With the addition in the past decade of two singer-musicians, they have added music and song to their celebration of our planet.

This event is free and open to the public. It is part of the Language of Conservation program series. The Language of Conservation is an initiative of Poets House in partnership with the Milwaukee County Zoo and Milwaukee Public Library, made possible by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.


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September 20, 2010

(Just for kids!) Creative Dreams Art Workshop 2010

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Come to Villard Library and explore various styles of art with artist Jeanette Wright-Claus. This six-week, hands-on course will cover abstraction to realism. Learn about famous artists and discover the artist in you.

Fridays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
and November 5, 3-4:30 p.m.

Attendee must be between the ages of 6 Years and 14 Years old.

Registration required; call 286-3011 to register.


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September 21, 2010

Milwaukee Artists in the 1930s

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Join MPL on Saturday, October 9th at 2:00 p.m. in the Krug Rare Books Room for Paper, Pencil, Portrait: Milwaukee Artists in the 1930s, the latest program in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational Series.

During the hard times of the Great Depression, a close-knit community of Milwaukee artists struggled to make ends meet while continuing to create. Throughout the 1930s they forged a camaraderie that is reflected in a group of 39 portraits owned by the Library. Sketches were done by artists such as Kendrick Bell, Ruth Grotenrath, Fred Logan, Alfred Sessler, Schomer Lichtner, and Gerrit Sinclair. Some of the artists portrayed in the sketches include Robert von Neumann, Gustave Moeller, and Paul Clemens.

Graeme Reid, Assistant Director of the Museum of Wisconsin Art, will discuss this group of artists and the impact they had in the arts.

Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music & Recreation Department at (414) 286-3071 to register.



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October 5, 2010

Benjamin Franklin: the Modern Prometheus

Benjamin_Franklin_by_Jean-Baptiste_Greuze.jpgJoin MPL on Monday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Central Library's Richard E. & Lucile Krug Rare Books Room for the latest program connected with the Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World exhibit. David J. Rhees, Executive Director of The Bakken Museum in Minneapolis will present Bejamin Franklin: the Modern Prometheus.

Franklin's invention of the lightning rod earned him a reputation as a "modern Prometheus" who stole God's thunder from the heavens. He also became America's first internationally famous scientist, known in France as the "electrical ambassador." Rhees will explore Franklin's pathbreaking electrical experiments and the role they played in secularizing public perceptions of nature and enhancing the image of the new republic.


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October 11, 2010

Come join us for an evening with Nancy Pearl

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Invite your book club to an evening with Nancy Pearl and start a new list of must-reads. Pearl will be discussing her new book Book Lust to Go, highlighting books to read before you reach your travel destination. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Library: Centennial Hall of the Milwaukee Public Library
Date: 10/21/2010
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM


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October 19, 2010

Research Your House @ MPL!

Ever wondered about the history of your home? Has it always looked the way it does now? Have you thought about who used to live there, and what they did?

Brinton House2.jpgMPL is pleased to present our House History program on Saturday, November 13 at 9:30 a.m. at Central Library! Join our librarians and an architectural historian from Historic Milwaukee, Inc. to learn how to use library resources such as fire insurance atlases, city directories, historic photos, and census records to research the physical and social history of your home.

While this program is free and open to the public, space is limited and advance registration is required.

Please call 414.286.3061 to register.

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October 22, 2010

Halloween Activities @ the Library!

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In addition to the usual trick-or-treat celebration throughout the City of Milwaukee, join in for all-ages Halloween fun at several of the branch libraries. For teens, Bay View library is hosting Scary Movie Night & Costume Party. For kids, there is the Halloween Spooktackular at Washington Park and Martin Luther King Library on Wednesday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m., and Atkinson and Mill Road Library on Saturday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m. The Halloween Spooktackular will feature spooky stories, scary games, crafts and treats. Costumes are encouraged!

Also for kids is the Mad Science Halloween Celebration at Bay View Library on Wednesday October 27 at 6:30 p.m., and Zablocki on Saturday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m. Crazy mad scientists will cooking up some spooky experiements to share with you! Costumes are also encourages for this event! Stretch out the Halloween celebration a couple of days and join us for these fun-filled events!



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November 2, 2010

Poems that Turn with the Seasons

Join MPL on Saturday, November 6th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Central Library's Centennial Hall for our latest poetry program, Poems that Turn with the Seasons.

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From haiku to ode, great poetry has always connected us with earth's cycles. This program will help you rediscover how poetry attunes us to the motions of our moving and vulnerable planet. Poet Annie Finch shares some of her favorite seasonal poems, along with tips for using poetic rhythm to align yourself with the changing year.

Annie Finch is author of the poetry collections Among the Goddesses, Calendars, The Encyclopedia of Scotland, and Eve, reissued in Carnegie Mellon's Classic Contemporaries Poetry Series. Her other works include libretti; music, theater, and art collaborations; translation; and several anthologies and books on poetry. Winner of a Black Earth fellowship and the Robert Fitzgerald Award, she is Director of the Stonecoast MFA Program in Creative Writing at the University of Southern Maine.

This is a Language of Conservation program. The Language of Conservation is an initiative of Poets House in partnership with the Milwaukee County Zoo and Milwaukee Public Library, made possible by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.


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December 6, 2010

Drop in adult tutoring at Washington Park

Bookstand_with_book.jpgFor those who need help brushing up on their skills for an upcoming exam, drop in tutoring is now available three times a week at Washington Park library. Tutors are available on a first come first served basis at the following times: Mondays 2-4pm, Tuesdays 2-6pm, and Wednesdays 5-7pm. Those wanting more long term and intensive tutoring should consider contacting the library's literacy hotline to begin the process of signing up for one on one tutoring with a trained volunteer. The number for the literacy hotline is (414)286-3117.


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January 12, 2011

Martin Luther King Holiday Hours

Martin Luther King Jr two.jpgThe Martin Luther King Library will be open on Monday, January 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All other Milwaukee Public libraries will be closed.

Special events taking place at the King Library that day include:

Teens Helping Teens -
Understanding the Foster Care System
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Donations of toiletries and school supplies will be welcomed. All will be donated to La Causa.
This program is being presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,
Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter

What's Your Dream?
1 to 3 p.m.
Help celebrate the memory and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by sharing your dream on the library's "I Have a Dream" wall.
Sponsored by the MPL Teen Advisory Board, funded by the Helen Bader Foundation


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February 8, 2011

Treasures of Design from the Rare Books Collection

treasures.jpgDesign in the 21st century is everywhere. We text, we tweet, we surf, and we read, yet do we consider the design of the words or their layout? In Treasures of Design, Art historian Chris Szczesny-Adams will present the history of design in print (from Gutenberg to the 20th century) through the library's rare materials including Original Leaves from Famous Books, The Voices of Friends Concerning John Plankinton, and
Alphonse Mucha's poster Sarah Bernhardt.

Treasures of Design from the Rare Books Collection
Central Library - Krug Rare Books Room, Second Floor
Saturday, February 12 , 2-3 p.m.
814 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music & Recreation Department
at (414) 286-3071 to register.

Art historian Chris Szczesny-Adams, Associate Professor at MIAD, received her doctorate from the University of Virginia, where she also attained a master's degree in architectural history and historic preservation. She has a master's degree in art
history from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her interests include 19th and 20th century architecture, art, and material culture.

Treasures of Design is part of the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational Series.



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February 7, 2011

Learn about Dave the Potter at MPL.

Dave the Potter.jpgJoin Chicago poet and teacher Orron Kenyetta for a discussion on the life and art of David Drake, better known as "Dave the Potter", an African-American slave who created beautiful pottery with inscriptions of couplets of his dreams and aspirations. He did so in defiance of the laws and customs of his time. Attendees are encouraged to write a brief poem or statement about themselves following the discussion.

This event is FREE and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please register at 414.286.3071. Attendees can choose between four dates and locations. They are as follows:

Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Saturday, February 12 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Central Library, Rare Books Room, 2nd Floor
Saturday, February 19 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Capitol Library, 3969 N. 74th St.
Monday, February 21 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
Saturday, February 26 - 1:00-3:00 p.m.


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February 22, 2011

Join Us for Women's Words: A Story Time for Adults

WWords.jpgStory times aren't just for kids anymore! Be transported to another time and place through live readings of engrossing short stories. In honor of Women's History Month, sit back and enjoy listening to stories by and about women in Women's Words: A Story Time for Adults. We'll begin with Susan Glaspell's A Jury of Her Peers. Bring a brown bag lunch or stop by M Cafe located inside the Bookseller!

Central Library
814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Thursdays
March 3, 10, 17 &24
12:15-12:45 p.m.
Meeting Room I


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February 14, 2011

Patents 101

Light_bulb_Edison_2.jpgHave you got a great idea that you'd love to patent? The first step will be to explore what's already been patented to make sure that you're the first to think of it. The Milwaukee Public Library is a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Depository. While librarians cannot do a patent search for you, these monthly programs will show you how to get started by using USPTO guidelines.

Date: February 28, 2011
Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
Location: Central Library Computer Training Lab


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March 2, 2011

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Dr. Seuss.pngTheodor Geisel was an American writer and illustrator who went on to great fame and fortune under the pen name Dr. Seuss. He was born on March 2, 1904 and, in spite of having recieved no formal art training, he captivated children and adults alike with his nonsensical rhymes, fantastical drawings and clever stories.

Come to Central Library on March 5 to celebrate the 107th birthday of Dr. Seuss! Join Browser the library lion and the Cat in the Hat for music, games and fun! Reel in a good time at the fish pond, meet REAL turtles and take part in silly stories.
Cookie hats will be available to decorate and eat, and have your face painted. Chris Fascione will provide live entertainment at 10:00 a.m. and noon, while Kidsplay will play at 11:00 a.m.
The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. and last until 1:00 p.m.

The celebration continues throughout the month at the neighborhood libraries!

Atkinson - featuring Fox and Branch
Wednesday, March 9, 6-6:45 p.m.

Bay View - featuring Kidsplay
Wednesday, March 9, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Capitol - featuring Kidsplay
Monday, March 14, 6-6:45 p.m.

Center Street - featuring LaBak the Magician
Saturday, March 19, 2-2:45 p.m.

East - featuring LaBak the Magician
Monday, March 14, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Forest Home - featuring LaBak the Magician
Tuesday, March 15, 6-6:45 p.m.

Martin Luther King - featuring LaBak the Magician
Wednesday, March 9, 6-6:45 p.m.

Mill Road - featuring Fox and Branch
Monday, March 7, 4-4:45 p.m.

Tippecanoe - featuring Kidsplay
Wednesday, March 16, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

Villard Avenue - featuring LaBak the Magician
Tuesday, March 8, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Washington Park - featuring Kidsplay
Tuesday, March 8, 6-6:45 p.m.

Zablocki - featuring LaBak the Magician
Saturday, March 12, 1-1:45 p.m.



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April 5, 2011

The Prose and Poetry of Place: August Derleth and Aldo Leopold

The Prose and Poetry of Place: August Derleth and Aldo Leopold
Saturday, April 9th from 2-3 p.m.
Central Library Krug Rare Books Room
814 W. Wisconsin Ave., 2nd Floor

Leopold.jpgAldo Leopold, father of the land ethic and the ecological movement, wrote in a lyrical prose style of his appreciation for the natural environment.

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August Derleth, prolific Wisconsin author, captured a lifetime of intimacy with the Wisconsin landscape in his nature poetry and essays. Both found their home in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Join us for a program exploring the writings of these two renowned Wisconsin authors.

This program will be presented by James P. Roberts, poet and Past President of the August Derleth Society and Professor Stanley A. Temple, Senior Fellow and Science Advisor at the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

The Poetry and Prose of Place is a Language of Conservation Program. The Language of Conservation is an initiative of Poets House in partnership with the Milwaukee County Zoo and Milwaukee Public Library, made possible by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Photo of Aldo Leopold curtesy of USFS. August Derleth photo from the Historic Portrait Collection / Milwaukee Public Library.


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April 4, 2011

Tours of the Green Roof will resume next week!

green_walkway_lg.jpgIf you haven't already had the pleasure of visiting the Milwaukee Public Library's Green Roof, join us for the seasonal re-opening. The tour begins on Saturday, April 16th at 1:30 p.m. and will meet in the Central Library's rotunda. A Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District staff person will host tables in the Green Ideas area with informational displays on downspout disconnection, rain barrels, and rain gardens from 1 to 3 p.m. You can also tour the roof on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.


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April 20, 2011

Research Your House @ MPL

HouseMPL is pleased to present our House History program on Saturday, May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Central Library. Join our librarians and an architectural historian from Historic Milwaukee, Inc. to learn how to use library resources such as fire insurance atlases, city directories, historic photos, tax rolls and census records to research the physical and social history of your home.

While this program is free and open to the public, space is limited and advance registration is required.

Please call 414.286.3061 to register.


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April 21, 2011

Learn to digitize your photos

The Milwaukee Public LIbrary presents Virtual Memories: Organizing and Digitizing Your Photos on Saturday, May 7th, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. This program is aimed at those who are scanning their home photos to preserve their old memories or using their digital camera to capture new memories.
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The library's Digital Projects Librarian will share tips and tricks about the basics of wrangling your digital image files into some semblance of order, also covered will be best practices for scanning physical images. Additionally the basics of photo editing and posting photos online using free services from the internet will be discussed.

This program is an informational session, not a hands-on workshop.

Virtual Memories: Organizing and Digitizing Your Photos
Date: 5/7/2011
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Central
Location: Meeting Room 1



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May 6, 2011

Remembering Bronzeville

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Join Paul Geenen and special guest Rueben Harpole on May 16 at the Martin Luther King Library as they explore the rich history of Milwaukee's Bronzeville, a neighborhood situated in what is now the Harambee and North Division neighborhoods. Step back in time to the jazz era and enjoy a Bronzeville photo presentation while enjoying refreshments and reminiscing with other guests. Signed copies of Geenen's book, Milwaukee's Bronzeville, 1900-1950, will be available for purchase.



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May 9, 2011

Learn about the art of Shi Zhu Zhai


index_spotlight.gifThe prints of Shi Zhu Zhai Studio that were created in the Ming Dynasty beginning in 1619 in China are still influential to this day. Learn more about this art with Professor Ying Wang. Part of the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Education Series. Seating is limited; please call 286-3071 to register.

Date: May 16, 2011
Location: Krug Rare Books Room on the Second Floor of Central Library
Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM

May 16, 2011

Have a Haiku Moment at the Library!

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Have fun learning to write this traditional Japenese poetic form, popular in our language and culture. Attend this informative program by Charlotte Digregorio, Midwest Regional Coordinator of the Haiku Society of America.

Location: Krug Rare Books Room
located on the second floor of Central Library

Date: 5/21/2011

Start Time: 2:00 PM

End Time: 3:00 PM


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May 25, 2011

Money Camp

Money Camp 2011.gifDon't let your 6th - 8th graders miss Money Camp for Kids! The camp is free, and will take place June 20-24, at the Washington Park Library. Kids will be introduced to the concept of responsible money management over the course of five days of fun presentations and field trips.

Due to the library's closing for the Memorial Day weekend, the last day to sign up will be Thursday, May 26.

This program is being brought to you by Upsilon Mu Omega.


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June 13, 2011

Learn How to Make Kanapkis at the Library!

kanapki_z_szynka.jpgWhat's a kanapki? If you're interested in learning firsthand, come to the Zablocki library on Thursday, June 23rd from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy a brief introduction to Polish Cooking followed by a demonstration of the making of the Polish appetizer Kanapki. Samples will be available for tasting at the conclusion of the program. Register in person at Zablocki Library or by calling 286-3011. The last day to register is Wednesday, June 22nd.


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June 20, 2011

Teen Knitting Program Starts Soon at Bay View

knitted yarn.jpgAre you a teen who would love to knit, but don't know how? Come to the Bay View Library's free three-part class for beginning knitters. Learn how to cast-on, knit, purl and cast-off. Participants will learn how to knit a summer scarf. This program is for grades 6-12. Registration is required. Please call (414) 286-3011 to register.

Dates: June 22nd, June 29th, and July 6th
Time: 4pm to 5pm
Location: Bay View Library


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June 21, 2011

Scenes from the Life of a Young Increase Lapham

Join us for a Milwaukee Public Library Evening Spotlight Series program, Scenes from the Life of a Young Increase Lapham, in the Richard and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 6:30-7:30pm
Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, Second Floor
Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music & Recreation Department at
(414) 286-3071 to register.

How did Increase Lapham come to be Wisconsin's first scientist? Martha Bergland presents this program about Lapham's early life--how he learned geology, botany and engineering with little formal schooling. Lapham worked on canals in New York, Kentucky, and Ohio before he came to Milwaukee at the age of 25. His family, his work and the men he worked with prepared him to be Wisconsin's first scientist.

Martha Bergland is the author of two novels from Graywolf Press, A Farm Under a Lake and Idle Curiosity. She is a regular contributor to Milwaukee Magazine. Bergland is currently writing a biography of Increase Lapham.


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July 7, 2011

A Cook's Journey to Japan

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Celebrate National Culinary Arts Month at Central Library by meeting Sarah Marx Feldner, author of A Cook's Journey to Japan. Feldner's book tells the story of the people and food of Japan.

At this program Sarah Marx Feldner will present a slide show and talk about her writing process. Books will be available for purchase. Samples for tasting will also be presented.

Date: Saturday, July 16, 2011
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.


For more information see our event calendar.



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August 1, 2011

Teens, Create Your Own Ice Cream Flavor at the Library!

ice cream cone.pngHave you always been bored with chocolate and vanilla? Do you wish you could create your own custom flavor? Well, head to the library for one of the Ice Cream Challenges. If you love ice cream, this is the event for you. Compete against other teams by designing your own ice cream flavor. Bring your friends and we'll supply the goodies.

Forest Home Library: Tuesday, August 2nd, 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Villard Library: Tuesday, August 9th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Atkinson Library: Wednesday, August 10th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tippecanoe Library: Monday, August 15th, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Mill Road Library: Monday, August 15th, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


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August 8, 2011

Join the East Library's Book Club Discussion!

SmallWonder.jpgIt's not too late to start reading for the discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's Small Wonder. This collection of essays will inspire an examination of your relationship with the world around you and should spark some great conversation. Reserve your copy of the book today. Then come to East Library from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16th and share your thoughts with fellow readers.


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August 15, 2011

Come to Patents 101 at the Library!

US_Patent_2951719.pngDo you have a great idea that you'd like to patent, but don't know where to start? The first thing you'll need to do is search to make sure that you're the first to patent the idea. If you'd like to learn more about how to start, come to the library's Patents 101 program. A Central Library Business Librarian will explain the seven-step strategy for doing a patent search in this free program. The Milwaukee Public Library is a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Depository. While librarians cannot do a patent search for you, these monthly programs will show you how to get started by using USPTO guidelines.


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August 22, 2011

New Hours for the Library's Green Roof Tours on Saturdays

GreenWalkway.jpgBeginning on August 27, the library will offer Saturday tours of the Central Library's green roof at 10 a.m. instead of 1:30 p.m. If you haven't seen our green roof, you can take advantage of these free tours to see what the library is doing to reduce its carbon footprint as well as enjoy this unique view of Milwaukee's skyline. Those people who have already been on the tour will appreciate seeing how it has grown in the summer months.


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September 9, 2011

Open House @ Your Library

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Beginning on September 12, several of the neighborhood libraries are hosting open houses. Families can meet library staff while browsing the library's collection of DVDs, CDs and books. Your child can enjoy a snack while making a library card wallet! Come to your local library to see what we have to offer for education and entertainment!

Zablocki Monday, September 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tippecanoe Monday, September 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Mill Road Monday, September 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Forest Home Tuesday, September 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

M.L. King Tuesday, September 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Washington Park Tuesday, September 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Capitol Tuesday, September 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Center Street Wednesday, September 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Bay View Thursday, September 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


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September 13, 2011

Looking for a Good Book? Let Us Help!

banner_whichbooknext_091411.gifOn Wednesday, September 14th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., leave a post on Milwaukee Public Library's Facebook wall. Simply tell us the last three books you've read and we'll suggest your next read(s). "Like" us on Facebook today and then join us and your friends on Wednesday, September 14th for MPL's first Which Book Next event.

Become a fan of our Facebook Page here!


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September 16, 2011

Happy Birthday Curious George!

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On September 16, 1898, Hans Augusto Reyersbach, better known as H.A. Rey, was born in Hamburg, Germany. Together with his wife, Margaret, H.A. Rey created several children's book. However, they were best known as the creators of the Curious George series.
Come to the Central Library Children's Room tomorrow, September 17 at 10:30 a.m., to celebrate Curious George's birthday. This hour- long celebration will include stories, movies, crafts, and a special appearance by Curious George!



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October 3, 2011

Join the discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

immortallifeofhenriettalacks.jpgPart detective story, part scientific odyssey, and part family saga, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot will be discussed at several libraries. Henrietta Lacks, a young black mother, died from an aggressive cancer in the early 1950s. Without her knowledge, her diseased cells were harvested. These cells proved to be inexplicably immortal and became known as HeLa. HeLa cells were reproduced, bought and sold countless times and contributed to scientific advancements as varied as the polio vaccine, treatments for cancers and viruses, in-vitro fertilization, and the impact of space travel on human cells. The discussions are sponsored by Milwaukee Public Library and the YWCA of Greater Milwaukee. No registration is required.

Date: Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Start Time: 6:15 PM
Library: East

Date: Monday, October 10, 2011
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Central

Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Start Time: 6:15 PM
Library: Mill Road

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Start Time: 6:15 PM
Library: Bay View

Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Start Time: 6:15 PM
Library: Center Street

Date: Thursday, December 01, 2011
Start Time: 6:15 PM
Library: Washington Park


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September 28, 2011

Chess for Kids

Chess pieces.jpgGet a beginner's chess lesson at the Central Library Herzfeld Room and then try an hour of "open play" with a teacher on hand to assist with questions and strategy. Ages 8-12

Saturday, October 1
1 - 3 pm

Saturday, November 19
1 - 3 pm

Saturday, December 17
1 - 3 pm



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October 10, 2011

Come See Central Library's Beautiful Rare Books Room!

RareBooksRoom.gifMeet the Rare Books Team at a special Open House and learn more about some of the one-of-a-kind books in the Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room. On display will be library treasures including: The Autograph Book, The Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, a selection of Audubon prints, The Charles Dickens novel "Our Mutual Friend" issued as a serial, the early years of The Ring boxing magazine, Wisconsin Electric Cookie books and more! Registration is not necessary. Call 414.286.3071 with questions.

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Krug Rare Books Room on the 2nd floor of Central Library


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October 17, 2011

Meet the USAF Midwest Woodwind Quintet at the Library!

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Please join us for a special one-hour performance by The Air Force Band of Mid-America Midwest Woodwind Quintet. This ensemble's performances include Renaissance and contemporary music, popular marches and patriotic songs. The performance will take place on the first floor of the library, across from the Media Room.

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.


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October 24, 2011

Celebrate Halloween at Milwaukee Public Library!

jack'o'lanterns.pngAre you looking for a safe place to celebrate Halloween in your neighborhood? Look no further than your local library. The Milwaukee Public Library will host programs to celebrate the week of Halloween. Some programs will be for children and others for teens, so make sure you check one out.


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October 31, 2011

Try T'ai Chi at the New Villard Square Library!

Tai_Chi_Chuan.jpgImprove your balance, center your mind, maybe even lower your blood pressure with T'ai Chi. Joni us for this positive, energy-filled start to each weekend. Tim Duehring studies and teaches Chen style T'ai Chi and welcomes anyone who wants to learn. Beginners are always welcome! This class is available most Saturdays in 2011. Please check our calendar for specific dates. Call Ready Reference with any questions at (414) 286-3011.

Library: Villard Square Branch
Intended audience: Adults
Day: Saturdays
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM


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November 8, 2011

Free Writing Workshop for Teens at Villard Square Library!

pen and paper.pngJoin us for a four-week study of crafting a short story. We will focus on the basic elements of writing, including character, setting and plot, and explore creative ways to spark story-starting ideas. Our finished works will be shared at the Teen Story Slam in December. Registration required to receive a writing journal. Register online or by calling (414)286-3011. Please note that attendees must be between the ages of 10 years and 18 years old to participate.

Library: Villard Square Branch
Dates: 11/8/2011, 11/15/2011, 11/22/2011, 11/29/2011
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM


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November 29, 2011

Come to Villard Library to Learn About Healthy Snacking

Healthy_vegan_snack.jpgA key to weight management is understanding what constitutes a healthy snack. Some snack food manufacturers may claim their products are healthy, but it takes some thought and training to see through any false claims. The next session of Villard Square Branch's Wellness Series is "Healthy Snacks: You be the Judge." There you'll learn how to choose healthy snacks, especially as you enter the holiday season. Knowing how to maintain a healthy weight through this season of decadence makes it easier in the new year. This program is presented in partnership between the Milwaukee Public Library and WiseWoman.

Date: 12/5/2011
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Library: Villard Square Branch


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December 6, 2011

Comic Books Are Not Just For Kids Anymore

Pedro and Me Jacket.jpgIf you're over the age of 18 and enjoy reading comic books and graphic novels from publishers like Vertigo and Fantagraphics, come to a meeting of Not Just for Kids Anymore, The Washington Park Comic Book & Graphic Novel Book Club. Books that are read in this group are the equivalent of "Rated R" movies and are not appropriate for children. Intended for mature readers. This month's selection is Pedro & Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned by Judd Winick. In this powerful and captivating graphic novel, Winick, a professional cartoonist and cast member of MTV's The Real World 3: San Francisco, pays tribute to his Real World
housemate and friend Pedro Zamora, an AIDS activist and educator who died of the disease in 1994.

Date: 12/13/2011
Time: 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Location: Washington Park Library



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December 13, 2011

Central Library Now Has Drop-In Tutoring for Adults!

pen on paper.jpgIf you need some help studying for an upcoming exam and don't want to pay for a tutor, let the library help you. Some neighborhood locations already offer drop-in tutoring services for adults. Now, Central Library joins the ranks. Tutors are available to help you study for tests like the GED, TOEFL, and the ASVAB, or to help you work on any other basic academic skills. The hours for Central Library's adult tutoring are as follows:

Mondays 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays 6 to 8 p.m. (beginning Jan 3, 2012)

If you'd like to take advantage of the tutoring, please visit the Information desk and someone can direct you to a tutor during available hours.


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December 27, 2011

Register for Milwaukee Public Library's After School Art Workshop

child's painting in blue window frame.jpgAre your kids looking for something fun to do after the holidays? Are they in K5 through fifth grade? Then sign them up for the After School Art Workshop! Each session will begin with an artist reading a story or two aloud and then dicussing the book or illustrator. Participants will get to work on imaginative art activities relevant to the book or artistic theme for the day. This is a great opportunity for kids to be creative, try new techniques and have fun expressing their artistic points of view. Everyone gets to take their creations home. Families are encouraged to attend and make art together! This program is a collaboration between the Milwaukee Public Library and Artists Working in Education, Inc. (A.W.E.). Choose your preferred location and register for a complete four day series at the library, online or by calling 286-3011.


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January 3, 2012

Kids Can Sign Up for the Bucks Reading Challenge Today!

Bucks Reading Challenge.jpgTake the Bucks Reading Challenge! This statewide reading program starts Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012. Students in grades 3-10 can sign up at any Milwaukee Public Library. When you read 500 or more pages by Feb. 28th, you earn a voucher to mail in for a free ticket to a Milwaukee Bucks game! (Parent or guardian must purchase a discounted ticket at the same time). When you read 750 pages or more by Feb. 28, you get the ticket and a chance to win an autographed Bucks basketball or be recognized on the court at halftime!

Anyone interested in finding out more information on the program can call the Central Library Children's Room at 286-3091 for more details, or stop in at any Milwaukee Public Library location for information and to sign up.


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January 10, 2012

Remember The Blizzard That Stopped Milwaukee COLD

PrintShopPrinter@milwaukee.gov_20111220_083441_Page_01.jpgIf you thought last February's Groundhog Day blizzard was bad, come and watch MPTV's I Remember Milwaukee episode on the 65th anniversary of the 1947 blizzard that stopped Milwaukee cold for days. If you lived through it, this will be a trip down memory lane and an opportunity to share your memories.

The Blizzard That Stopped Milwaukee COLD
2:00-3:00PM, Sunday, January 29th, 2012
Central Library Rare Books Room
814 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Please call 286-3011 to register. Street parking is free on weekends.

The Central Library currently has a small display of 1947 blizzard photos and copies of The Milwaukee Journal, Milwaukee Sentinel and LIFE in the middle of the 2nd floor hallway near the Frank Zeidler Humanities Room.

Submitted by Van Lingle Mungo


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January 31, 2012

Join Tippecanoe Library's Book Discussion!

Last Lecture.jpg It's not too late to get your copy of The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch from the library and start reading. Come to the Tippecanoe Library's discussion of The Last Lecture on Wednesday, February 8th and join the discussion of this life affirming story of a computer science professor, Randy Pausch, who treats every day as precious since his diagnosis of terminal cancer.

Date: 2/8/2012
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Library: Tippecanoe
Other Information: Free! New members welcome. The book group will continue to meet the second Wednesday of each month (except December).
Contact Number: 414.286.3011



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February 7, 2012

Come to a Gluten-Free Cooking Demonstration for Families

Gluten Free stamp.jpgLinda Kramer from the Gluten Free Trading Post will present easy, gluten-free recipes that have both kid and adult appeal. Families can learn how to make gluten-free pancakes, pizza and even macaroni and cheese. Sample these recipes at the end of the program. For adults and children ages 4 and older accompanied by an adult. Registration for both adults and children is required. Please call (414) 286-3011 to register.

Library: Bay View
Date: Saturday February 18, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM


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February 14, 2012

Come to the Central Library to Explore Your Family Tree

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Investigate your family history with help from Humanities librarians and a brief introduction to library resources available for beginning genealogists. Held in the 2nd floor Krikelas Room. Reservations are not required.

Location: Central Library Conference Room 2A (Paul Gottfried Krikelas)
Date: Monday, February 20th, 2012
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM


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February 21, 2012

Help for Parents of Picky Eaters is at Villard Square Library!

picky eater.jpgIs your child a picky eater? Nutrition Educators from Milwaukee County UW-Extension will perform cooking demonstrations, share samples and provide recipes. While parents discuss eating strategies, children will enjoy listening to the book "I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato" by Lauren Child, taste raw veggies with seasoned yogurt dip and be inducted into the Two Bite Club! Seating is limited. Registration is required; both adults and children must register. Please call ready reference at 414.286.3011 to register. Parents may attend with or without children. This program is supported by a grant from the Milwaukee Public Market.

Library: Villard Square Branch
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Registration Ends: Monday February 27, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Contact Number: 414.286.3011


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February 28, 2012

Come Hear a Reading of Soul of a Port: The History and Evolution of the Port of Milwaukee

Soul of a Port.gifMeet Leah Dobkin and hear about the people and history of Milwaukee's Port. Settle in for an entertaining passage that includes a longshoreman's poetry, the Milwaukee Clipper's recipe for prime rib, a tugboat ghost story and much more with this fascinating look into the history of the Port of Milwaukee. The book will be available for purchase; a book signing follows the event.

Location: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM


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March 13, 2012

Come Learn about the British Arts and Crafts Movement in the Rare Books Room!

Arts and Crafts Program pic.gifJoin Professor Jim Slauson of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design for a look at Central Library's Rarities Collection reflecting the British Arts and Crafts movement. This is a wonderful opportunity to view the Richard E and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, which is only open for special occasions. Seating is limited; Pleae call 286-3071 to register or ask any questions about the program.

Location: Central Library's Rare Books Room
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM


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March 28, 2012

To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now At the Library - Forsooth!

hamlet and skull.jpgIf you enjoy Shakespeare's plays, consider a visit to the library, where the words of William Shakespeare will be brought to life by an actor from the Optimist Theatre in Milwaukee. There will be three one-hour, interactive programs in March at different MPL locations. Audience participation is encouraged. Don't worry if you don't have money to spend on theater tickets. Each event is free and no registration is required. Please contact Ready Reference at (414) 286-3011 with any questions.

Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Library: Bay View

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Library: Central


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April 17, 2012

Learn How to Grow Your Own Groceries this Saturday at Zablocki Library!

Tomato_plant_01.jpgHave you ever wished you could grow your own food, but wondered how to start? Come to the library to learn some great tips for starting your own vegetable garden. This backyard gardening course will teach you how to design, plant and care for a productive vegetable garden.

By growing food at home, individuals and families:

- Save money
- Eat healthier
- Avoid commerical food safety scares.

Library: Zablocki Library
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

There are still openings for this weekend's session, but space is limited. Please register online at www.mpl.org or call Ready Reference at 414.286.3011.



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April 10, 2012

See the Treasures of the Great Lakes Marine Collection

William H Donner receiving cargo in Milwaukee.jpgLearn about a different aspect of the Milwaukee Public Library's Great Lakes Marine Collection each month. Of special interest to divers and genealogists, the program is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history. There is no registration required. Please call Ready Reference at 414.286.3011 with any questions.

Location: Central Library's Krikelas Rm. (Conference Room 2A)
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM


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April 24, 2012

Come Get a Free Copy of Your Credit Report at the Library

credit report.JPG Understanding your credit history is half the battle in improving your credit score. Attend this program during Money Smart Week and library staff will show you how to get a free copy of your credit. The library will provide a free printout of one credit report to each person who attends. Staff from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Milwaukee will be available to explain the report to you and provide additional information.

To get your free credit report, be prepared to provide your:

• Social Security Number
• Birth Date
• Address or addresses where you have lived for the past three years
• Account numbers for utilities - gas/electric, cable, telephone etc...
• Account numbers for any loans or revolving lines of credit

Library: Central
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Library: Center Street
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Start Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM


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May 1, 2012

Come to the Library to Connect With Your Link to Good Health!

YourLinkto Health.gifHave you heard conflicting information about what's good for your health and you're confused about what to believe? Visit the Washington Park Library and learn to separate fact from fiction when accessing online health information. Staff from the Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries will present the best online health resources and explain how to use them effectively. This program is open to all agencies, public and private, as well as community members. This program is free and no registration is required.

Library: Washington Park
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM


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May 19, 2012

Learn to Understand Your Best Friend at the Library Today!

MiniatureSchnauzer.jpgStruggling with your dog or puppy? Want to learn more about how they think? Come to the Central Library for tips and techniques on how to speak your dog's language. Join Kim Rinzel, MS, CPDT-KA, Training Manager at the Wisconsin Humane Society, for an educational program on dog behavior and training, problem prevention and problem solving. Don't worry if you don't have the money for obedience training. This program is free of charge and requires no registration. Please leave your canine friends at home, as this program is just for humans. Be sure to bring your questions!

Location: Central Library's Meeting Room 1
Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2012
Time: 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.


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June 4, 2012

Watch the Transit of Venus from Central Library's Green Roof!

Venus_Transit_2012_at_Mauna_Loa_Hawaii_as_predicted_by_National_Solar_Observatory.jpgWatch the Transit of Venus with telescopes. Tomorrow, June 5th, the planet Venus will cross in front of the Sun for last time in 105 years! It's a rare, remarkable, and fascinating astronomical event! This event will take place on the Rooftop at Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Gather at Meeting Room I. If completely cloudy, the event will move to the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium at Milwaukee Public Museum (800 W. Wells St.) where you will see stunning full dome animations of Venus, the transit, and live images from the worldwide web.

Location: Central Library's Rooftop (first meet in Meeting Rm 1)
Date: June 5, 2012
Time: 5:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
The Central Library will close for business at 8:00 P.M.

Other Information: Solar events need to be viewed safely! To see Venus in front of the Sun, you will need a telescope with a proper filter or special solar glasses. Such glasses can be purchased at the Milwaukee Public Museum Marketplace for $2.00. The Venus Transit starts at 5:04 p.m. Viewing ends in Milwaukee with the sunset at 8:26 p.m. (Venus will continue to cross the solar disk until 11:49 p.m.)


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June 12, 2012

More Than a Beer Baron: The Fascinating Life of Capt. Frederick Pabst

index_pabst.gifKnown for his famous Blue Ribbon beer, Frederick Pabst was a complex man who rose from humble beginnings in rural Germany to dine with the leaders of the American Gilded Age. Learn more about the brewing empire that put Milwaukee on the map, as well as Pabst's other pursuits which ranged from horse breeding to art collecting, and his many philanthropic endeavors. Materials in Milwaukee Public Library's Rare Books Collection showcase the various aspects of the Captain's legacy, especially his civic pride in acquiring one of the world's largest autograph albums for the benefit of his community. Join John Eastberg, author of The Pabst Mansion: An Illustrated History and Pabst Farms: The History of a Model Farm for this fascinating presentation on one of the most revered men in Milwaukee's history.

Location: Central Library's Krug Rare Books Room
Time: Saturday, June 16th, 2012 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.
Other Information: Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music & Recreation
Department at (414) 286-3071 to register.


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July 18, 2012

Missing Milwaukee: The Lost Buildings of Milwaukee

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Alan Magayne-Roshak and Gordy Simons photographed many downtown Milwaukee buildings before they vanished from our skyline. The buildings they documented include the majestic Chicago & North Western Railway Station, the stately Angus Smith House, and even commercial structures, like the 734 W. Wisconsin Ave. building.

Yance Marti from Historic Milwaukee, Inc. will present photos by Magayne-Roshak and Simons from his book Missing Milwaukee: The Lost Buildings of Milwaukee, and photos from the Milwaukee Public Library's Historic Photo Collection. Registration is required. Please call 414.286.3011 to register. Parking meters are free (limit 2 hours) on weekends.

Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Centennial Hall Loos Room, 733 N. Eighth St.



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July 17, 2012

Come Listen To The Blues At Central Library This Saturday

Rhythm & Blues with the Dave Miller Duo.gifThis Saturday in Mozarts's Grove you can enjoy the rhythm and blues stylings of The Dave Miller Duo. The Dave Miller Duo is:
Dave Miller - a multiple genre harmonica player, vocalist, and guitarist. Miller was introduced to the harmonica at the age of 11 by his mentor, his late father. Other influences include: Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, Billy Branch, Little Walter, Big Walter Horton, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Junior Wells.
Steve Goetsch - who has over 25 years experience in Milwaukee rock and blues bands. Goetsch plays a vintage 1968 Gibson ES 335 with strong blues influence and has patterned his personal sound after the styles of Albert King, Freddie King and B. B. King.

Location: Mozart's Grove in Central Library near the Media Room
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Time: 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.


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July 31, 2012

Come Listen To Keith Scott Play The Blues This Saturday!

Rhythm and Blues with Keith Scott.gifIn Mozart's Grove this Saturday, August 4th, we welcome Keith Scott for a concert. Singer, guitarist and songwriter Keith Scott has been a part of the Chicago blues scene since 1981. in addition to working with Johnny Littlejohn, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Taylor and Hip Linkchain, Scott traveled the world as part of a distinguished lineup of the Jimmy Dawkins Blues Band in the 1980s and '90s. After honing his guitar style and familiarity with the stage behind Dawkins, Scott embarked on a solo career, presenting his trademark heavy blues in the highly amplified Dawkins' style, as well as forms reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix' Band of Gypsys and Johnny Winter. While still gigging with his rocking band, Scott has quieted things down on his most recent studio effort, the 10-song World Blues.

Location: Mozart's Grove near the Media Room in Central Library
Date: Saturday, August 4th, 2012
Time: 1 P.M. to 2 P.M.


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August 14, 2012

Learn About Wisconsin's Wetland Gems @ Central Library!

index_wetlands.gifTake a visual and educational journey through Wisconsin's wetlands with Katie Beilfuss, Outreach Programs Director of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association. Learn about 100 of Wisconsin's most important Wetland Gems and how wetlands help the community's economy and quality of life.

Location: Central Library's Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Time: 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.

No registration required.


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August 21, 2012

Come Read Shakespeare Aloud in the Library!

Taming_of_the_Shrew.jpgJoin us Saturday, August 25th to take your part in a round robin reading of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Take part as a reader or a groundling as you wish. BYOB: Bring your own copy of the Bard. Library copies will also be available to use.

Date: Saturday August 25, 2012
Time: 1 P.M. to 2 P.M.
Location: Central Library's Oriental Room
Other Information: Future readings will take place on: October 27 - Macbeth.


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September 4, 2012

Join the Bay View Kinnickinnic Knitters this Wednesday!

Well_dressed_pole_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1657285.jpgThe Bay View Kinnickinnic Knitters is a knitting circle dedicated to expanding knitting skills through the participation of knitters of all experience levels. Bring any knitting project along with you the first Wednesday of the month for conversation and camaraderie among knitters. Tap into the knitting resources the library has to offer.

Location: Bay View Library
Date: Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 See calendar for more meetings.
Time: 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.


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September 11, 2012

Come Meet Zane @ Centennial Hall This Wednesday!

index_zane.gifZane, bestselling author, editor and publisher of urban fiction, will talk about her latest book, Z-Rated: Chocolate Flava 3, the third installment in Zane's New York Times bestselling series. Zane is the author and editor of dozens of titles and is the publisher of Strebor Books. Her television series, Zane's Sex Chronicles, is broadcast on Cinemax and her bestselling novel, Addicted, has been adapted for a major motion picture. She lives in the Washington, DC, area with her family. Her popular website is www.eroticanoir.com.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. Book sales and signing will follow the program. Parking meters are free after 6 p.m. Sponsored by Boswell Book Company. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.


Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Time: 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Location: Centennial Hall of the Milwaukee Public Library


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October 23, 2012

Come see Sisters of Selma @ Washington Park Library!

SELMA_TO_MONTGOMERY_MARCH_for_the_RIGHT_TO_VOTE.JPGIn collaboration with Blk-Art, History and Culture, Washington Park Library will continue the Black Cinema Film Series. These interesting, inspiring films are thoughtful explorations of the impact of motivated individuals upon history. Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness for Change. A look back at 1965 and the unsung soldiers of the voting rights marches. Catholic nuns from across the country answered Martin Luther King's call to join the protests in Selma, Alabama. Hear their story and learn how the experience changed them forever.

Library: Washington Park
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Other Information:
The traveling exhibit, Sisters of Freedom, African American Women Moving Us Forward, will be on display for one day only at Washington Park Library on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The exhibit consists of several panels presenting women from the 1800s to today.


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October 30, 2012

Learn About Your Credit History @ Atkinson Library

Credit-cards.jpgAre you curious about how your credit history affects your purchasing power? Come find out this Saturday, November 3rd, at the Atkinson Library. Lynette Jarreau from BMO Harris Bank will present Your Credit, Your Home, & Your Future. She will answer questions on how your credit report affects you and your ability to purchase a home. This program is free and no registration is required.

Location: Atkinson Library
Date: Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
Time: 3 P.M. to 4 P.M.


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November 13, 2012

Come Hear Which Books Make Great Gifts!

Gift-wraping.jpgHear about the best books 2012 has to offer for gift-giving. Suggestions from Milwaukee Public Library librarians Tom Olson and Jacki Potratz will make holiday gift-giving a breeze. This is your chance to ask questions before you buy. Many genres, including children's and young adult recommendations, will be presented. All books on display at the program will be available for checkout. This program is open to the public and is also part of the MPL docents' ongoing enrichment training. For more information, please call (414) 286-8720, or email Friends@mpl.org.

Date: Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
Time: 10:30 A.M. to 12 P.M.
Location: Central Library's Meeting Room 1


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November 27, 2012

Come Learn How To Use A Digital Camera @ The Library!

Photographer.jpgAre you curious about digital photography? Join us for Say Cheese! to take photographs of the library and learn how to capture terrific images, edit and enhance photos and manage your collection of digital photos. Registration is required; call 414.286.3011 or register online. Click here to see when classes are available.


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December 11, 2012

Share Your Opinions On the Design Of East Library Today!

EastLibraryCramerLibraryEnt-page-001.jpgThe Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, December 11, on the new East Library design. This meeting will give the community an opportunity to provide input and ask questions about the design, programs and services, collections and artwork for the new East library branch. MPL is committed to providing the services patrons value most and invites residents to share their visions for the new East Library branch at the meeting or in writing. Ensuring the public is informed throughout the East Library development is a priority for Mayor Barrett and the MPL. Residents may also submit input in writing to the East Library staff until Friday, December 21.

Date: Tuesday, December 11th, 2012
Library: East Library
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Program begins at 6 PM)


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December 18, 2012

Come Wrap Up Your Holiday Gift Search @ The Library (Just For Kids and Teens)

8258122581(1).jpgTeens who haven't finished finding gifts for their friends and loved ones can come to Center Street Library for two events this week.

First, tonight teens can make beautiful origami ornaments to take along and use as holiday gifts. Materials will be supplied, and the program is free to attend, so all someone needs to attend is creativity and the willingness to learn a new skill. This program is tonight, Tuesday December 18th, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM.

Teens in grades six through eight will have a chance to sip hot cocoa and wrap holiday gifts on Wednesday December 19th. The library will have supplies on hand to create some original last minute gifts too. This last minute gift program will be from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM.

For all the kids looking for an opportunity to create some last minute gifts, check out the other times for the last minute gift programs here! Tippecanoe will offer this program too.


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January 8, 2013

East Library Book Club Meets @ King This Month!

Cloud Atlas Book Cover.jpgCome to the East Library Book Club this month! Until further notice, the book club will be meeting at Martin Luther King Library during East Library construction. This month, the East Library Book Club discusses Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. There is still time to check it out from the library. New members are always welcome to the club, and there is no registration required.

Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Library 310 W. Locust St.


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January 15, 2013

Start Researching Your Family Tree @ The Library

Ahnentafel_Herzog_Ludwig.jpgInvestigate your family history with help from Humanities librarians and a brief introduction to library resources available for beginning genealogists. This hour long class will be held in the 2nd floor Krikelas Room. Reservations are not required, but you can call the Humanities desk at (414)286-3061 if you have any questions about the program.

Location: Central Library Krikelas Room
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM


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January 22, 2013

Learn How To Put Your Best Foot Forward!

Walking_Man.JPGDiscover clever ways to increase your effectiveness in your career search as well as in the workplace. Through hands-on activities you will increase your value as an employee by strengthening soft skills such as: interpersonal communication, interview preparation, and professionalism.

Library: Center Street Library
Date: Thursday, January 24th, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM


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January 29, 2013

Come Join the Black History Month Read-In @ MPL!

Hurston_Hughes.jpgBring your family and friends to read aloud and share your favorite poems, biographies, and stories by African-American authors. We will have a wide selection of books from which to choose, in case you don't already have a favorite set aside to read from. This program will be available at various times and locations, starting with this Saturday's Read-In at Central Library, in Mozart's Grove across from the Media Room.

Central
Saturday, Feb. 2 and 23, 2013
2:00-3:00 p.m.

Center Street
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013
4:30-7:30 p.m.

Capitol
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013
5:00-7:45 p.m.

Mill Road
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
6:00-7:45 p.m.

Villard Square
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
6:30-7:30 p.m.


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January 30, 2013

Black Cinema Film Series: Sisters of Selma Bearing Witness for Change

Sisters-of-Selma-Bearing-Witness-for-Change.jpgIn collaboration with Blk-Art, History and Culture, M.L. King Library will host the Black Cinema Film Series showing - Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness for Change. Watch the story of the unsung heroes of the voting rights marches. Learn how life changed when Catholic nuns from across the country responded to Martin Luther King's call to join the protests in Selma, Alabama in 1965.

Date: Monday, February 4th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Martin Luther King Library, 310 W. Locust St.

Celebrate Black History Month @ your Milwaukee Public Library with activities for
adults, children and families.


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March 7, 2013

Gerald Geerlings and the Jewelled City at Central Library

GeraldGeerlings.jpgBorn in Milwaukee, Gerald Geerlings was a successful architect and writer, but also an artist who made evocative prints of American cities, depicting the skyscrapers that were the hallmark of American achievement. Among his most beautiful works are aquatints interpreting these architectural feats at night, dramatically lit against the dark sky. The Milwaukee Public Library's impressions of these dramatic prints will be discussed as examples of fine printmaking and as icons of American ambition. Presenter Andrew Stevens has been Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs in Madison at the University of Wisconsin's Chazen Museum since 1988. Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music & Recreation Department at 286-3071 to register

WHEN: Saturday, March 9 2013; 2:00pm - 4:00pm
WHERE: Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, Central Library

April 16, 2013

Art Nouveau: A New Style for a New Century

Sarah Bernhard poster.jpgCome see the beautiful Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room and learn about the Art Nouveau movement from Professor Jim Slauson. Professor Slauson has taught Art and Design History and courses in the Humanities at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design for more than 20 years. He will discuss the beautifully crafted commercial art that dominated the streets of Paris at the beginning of the 20th century and spread throughout all of Europe and the U.S.

Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2013

Location: Central Library's Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, 2nd Floor

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM


Seating is limited. Please call the Art, Music and Recreation department at (414)286-3071 to register for the program.

April 12, 2013

Historic Milwaukee Public Schoolhouses

Historic_Milwaukee_Public_Schoolhouses.jpgJoin local author Robert Tanzilo as he discusses his new book Historic Milwaukee Public Schoolhouses.

Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Central Library, Meeting Room 1, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.

It's no surprise we feel a connection to our schools, where we learn to read, write and forge social bonds of all kinds. They are potentially the scenes of our first crushes (and the second and third). They are where we learn to create ourselves. For more than a century, Milwaukee has taken its schoolhouses seriously, and it has a matchless variety of gorgeous landmarks to prove it.

Robert Tanzilo pays homage to some long-lost schools, salutes veteran survivors, and examines the roles they play in their neighborhoods. Learn a little about some remarkable Milwaukee architects and see what the future may hold for some of the city's most beloved old buildings.

Sponsored by Milwaukee Public Library and Boswell Book Company.

Street parking is free on Sundays at Central Library.

April 5, 2013

Discover Treasures of the Great Lakes Marine Collection

index_wmhs.gifLearn about a different aspect of the Milwaukee Public Library's Great Lakes Marine Collection each month. Of special interest to divers and genealogists, the program is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about Great Lakes history.

Treasures of the Great Lakes Marine Collection
Upcoming dates: Tuesdays, April 16th, May 21st, June 18th, July 16th, August 20th
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Conference Room 2A (Krikelas), Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.

There is no registration required. Please call Ready Reference at 414.286.3011 with any questions.

April 22, 2013

Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day at Milwaukee Public Library

ipday_icon.jpgApril 26th is World Intellectual Property Day. Intellectual property includes everything from inventions and literary and artistic works, to symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. Join us for one of our three programs to learn more about what Intellectual Property is and how to protect your personal and business creations.

Patent Searching 101
Thursday, April 25, 12-1 p.m.
Protect Your Product! This program will explain the seven-step strategy for conducting a patent search. The Milwaukee Public Library is a Patent and Trademark Resource Center through the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Understanding Intellectual Property
Friday, April 26, 2-3:30 p.m.
The Understanding Intellectual Property program will define the various types of intellectual property and explain how you can obtain protection for your creations.

Trademarks 101
Tuesday, April 30, 5:30-7 p.m.
Trademarks 101 is a crash-course in what you need to know about trademark protection in the United States. Learn what trademarks are, how they are protected and the process of conducting a federal trademark search.

No registration required. All programs held in the Krikelas Conference Room, 2nd floor. Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Please contact the Central Library Business & Technology Department with questions at 414-286-3051.

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April 26, 2013

Meet the 2013-2015 Milwaukee Poets Laureate

poet_Jim Chapson.jpgpoet_Jeff Poniewaz.jpgJoin Milwaukee's newest poets laureate, James Chapson and Jeff Poniewaz, as we launch their term as Milwaukee Poets Laureate for 2013-2015:

Inaugural Poetry Event
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.
Location: Centennial Hall -
733 N. Eighth Street

Read more about the poets in the Poet Laureate Announcement or on the Milwaukee Poet Laureate page of MPL's website, where you will find links to their publications in our library catalog and request books for check out. You may also read poems by each author below:
"Song of the Epiphyte" and 3 other poems, by James Chapson

"The Last Endagered Species Glass," by Jeff Poniewaz

May 3, 2013

Walk ins welcome for House History program Sat. 5/4!

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WALK INS ARE WELCOME for the House History program tomorrow at Central Library!

An overview of Milwaukee house history resources available at the Central Library. Learn how to use library resources such as fire insurance atlases, city directories, census records, and city of Milwaukee tax rolls to research the history of a house. Presented by architectural historian Traci Schnell from Historic Milwaukee, Inc. and by librarians from Humanities and from Art, Music and Recreation.

This program is free, but space is limited! Call 414-286-3011 to reserve your spot. Registration is required. Registration has closed, but there is still space available, so...

WALK INS ARE WELCOME (up to the 60-person capacity of the event)!

    WHERE:
    Richard E. and Lucille Krug Rare Books Room
    Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave
    WHEN:
    Saturday, May 4 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
    9:15-9:30 a.m. Sign-in
    9:30-9:50 a.m. Introduction in the Krug Rare Books Room.
    9:50-11:25 a.m. Tour of Central Library highlighting house history resources.

May 7, 2013

Comic Books Are Not Just For Kids Anymore.

PrideOfBaghdad.jpegIf you're over the age of 18 and enjoy reading comic books and graphic novels from publishers like Vertigo and Fantagraphics, come to a meeting of Not Just for Kids Anymore, The Washington Park Comic Book & Graphic Novel Book Club. Books that will be read in this group are the equivalent of "Rated R" movies and are not appropriate for children. Selections for this club are intended for mature readers (18+). This month's selection is Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan & Niko Henrichon. Inspired by an account of U.S. soldiers encountering lions who had escaped from the Baghdad Zoo in the spring of 2003, Vaughan and Henrichon tell a story of four lions who are happy to be free but remain unsure what exactly to do with that freedom. The lions debate and philosophize as they wander the war-ravaged streets of Iraq's capital, recalling the loquacious livestock of George Orwell's Animal Farm. Check with a librarian to reserve your copies today!

Library: Washington Park Library

Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Time: 6:45 P.M. to 7: 45 P.M.

May 14, 2013

The East Library Book Club Meets @ King Library in May.

House of Stone book jacket.jpegIf you're looking for a book discussion this month, come join the East Library Book Club in its temporary location at the Martin Luther King Library, while East Library is under construction. This month, the group will discuss House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid. Reserve your copy at the library today, because they're moving fast.

Library: Martin Luther King Library

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Time: 7 P.M. to 8 P.M.

May 13, 2013

Patent Searching 101 and Patent News!

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Google's design patent USD680152 S1

As a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) Milwaukee Public Library offers monthly drop-in classes explaining the patent search process, the very first step in preparing your patent application. A business librarian will explain the patent search steps and share recent changes in the U.S. patent system, including the move to a First to File (FTF) system and new micro-entity fees, which reduce certain fees by up to 75% to qualified applicants.

Read more about the new fees here.

The next Patent Searching 101 class is Thursday, May 23rd, 12-1 p.m.
Central Library, Krikelas Room (2nd Floor), No registration required.
Click here to see a complete listing of class dates.

Please contact our Business & Technology Department with questions, 414-286-3051.

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