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MPL Summer Kickoff
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MPL Summer Kickoff

Gather the whole family for a summer reading and learning kickoff featuring hands-on activities for kids and teens and special exhibits.

Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
MPL's first Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Eli Rivera
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MPL's first Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Eli Rivera

From workshops to one-on-one consulting and library business resources, we're here to support your entrepreneurial dream.

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Gale Courses
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Gale Courses

Aspire to learn new things. Explore 350+ free online courses. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month.

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Join the Super Reader Squad!
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Join the Super Reader Squad!

Sign up in person or online and attend free programs. It's Fun, Easy & Free! For ages 12 & younger.

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Teen Summer Challenge
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Teen Summer Challenge

Join the Teen Summer Challenge. Read, Create, and Discover all summer long! For ages 13 to 18.

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Why let kids have all the fun?
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Why let kids have all the fun?

Why let kids have all the fun? MPL is here to help grown-ups celebrate this summer with the best books around. For Ages 18 +

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Summer Book Sale at Central
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Summer Book Sale at Central

Kick off summer with some refreshing reads! Stock up on great bargains at the Bookseller Used Book Store. Friday, June 7, 1-4 pm; Saturday, June 8, 9 am-4 pm

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Backyard Bird Chronicles with Amy Tan
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Backyard Bird Chronicles with Amy Tan

Meet author Amy Tan as she presents her newest book, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles." Books for sale by Boswell Book Company. View special materials from MPL's Rare Books collection beginning at 5:30 pm.

Thursday, June 13, 6:30 pm

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Book by Book

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The Book by Book Adult Summer Reading program is designed specifically to make your summer reading as easy-breezy as a day on Bradford Beach!

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Events, Programs, and Classes


Jun 06 12:00 AM
Same Game Different Smokers Exhibit at Washington Park

Same Game Different Smokers is an exploration of the troubling…

Jun 06 10:00 AM
Villard BID Office Hours at Villard Square

Villard BID Director, Will Hansen, wants to hear from you.…

Jun 06 10:00 AM
Alderperson Pratt Office Hours at Villard Square

Join us for Alderperson Pratt's Office Hours, a series of…

Jun 06 10:30 AM
Crafting Club at Capitol

Enjoy a chance to visit and be crafty with other…

Jun 06 10:30 AM
Back to Business in the Business Commons-Microsoft Word and Excel-Excel Level 1 at Central

This series of classes will give an overview of the…

Jun 06 11:00 AM
Tech-splanation @ MPL at Center Street

You bring it in we'll explain how to use it! Do…

Jun 06 11:30 AM
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table at Capitol

Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about…

Jun 06 1:00 PM
Job Search and Resume Assistance at Central

A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search…

Jun 06 1:30 PM
Open Maker Time at Mitchell Street

Drop in the MPL's Makerspaces to hang out, mess around,…

Jun 06 2:00 PM
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic at Capitol

The Milwaukee Justice Center can help with…

Jun 06 3:00 PM
After School @ MPL at Tippecanoe

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00…

Jun 06 3:00 PM
After School @ MPL at Center Street

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00…

Jun 06 4:00 PM
Pop up Pride Painting at Zablocki

Join us in the Teen Space for a window painting…

Jun 06 4:00 PM
Financial Literacy for Teens with SecureFutures at Villard Square

??Learn the basics of your first paychecks, write checks, and…

Jun 07 12:00 AM
Same Game Different Smokers Exhibit at Washington Park

Same Game Different Smokers is an exploration of the troubling…