Free Events

Tue · 5pm

Mind Your Mending - Clothes Repair

Washington Park

Free clothing repairs at Washington Park Library — save your favorite clothes!

Tue · 5:30pm

Creative Business Toolkit

Zablocki Park

Learn to build your creative business with free tools at the library's hands-on workshop.

Tue · 5:30pm

Book Launch Party: Oh My Affogato

ft. Donna Ghorbanpoor

Wonderland

Meet author Donna Ghorbanpoor and enjoy themed treats at this cozy book launch.

Tue · 6pm

Open a Book, Open a World

Mae Velma's Corned Beef | Franklin Heights (Teutonia/Capitol)

Create art inspired by cultural heritage months at the Capitol Branch Library.

Tue · 6pm

Family Fun Night: Homemade Ice Cream

Tippecanoe Park

Make your own ice cream and learn the science behind it at the library.

Tue · 2pm

Deer District Farmers Market

Deer District

Find fresh produce and unique crafts in Milwaukee's lively Deer District.

Tue · 4pm

English Conversation Hour

Milwaukee Public Market

Practice English conversation skills in a supportive online setting with Milwaukee Public Library.

Tue · 6pm

Sky High Night

ft. Sky High DJs

Cactus Club

by Sky High

Monthly skate party with Sky High DJs and drink specials at Cactus Club.

May 6

Painted Words. Spoken Images.

ft. Shelly Conley

Mitchell Street Arts

Interactive art and poetry exhibit inspired by Milwaukee Poet Laureate Shelly Conley.

May 6 · 10:30am

Story Time with Play Group

Good Hope Branch

Story time followed by play at Good Hope Branch — perfect for little ones.

May 6 · 10:30am

Central Library Walking Club

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery

Explore Milwaukee's history on a two-mile walk with the Central Library Walking Club.

May 6 · 10:30am

Story Time & Play Group

Mitchell Street Arts

A sweet storytime followed by play with educational toys for kids under 3.

May 6 · 1pm

Spring Cleaning Series: Clear the Mental Clutter

ft. Ali Sweeney, Jen Beck

Bodies Event.

by Jihi

Clear mental clutter with guided meditations and practical tools.

May 6 · 2pm

Welcome Center Ribbon Cutting

Conservancy for Healing & Heritage

Discover the new Welcome Center and enjoy a community gathering at the Conservancy.

May 6 · 4pm

Builders' Club

Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen & Craft Distillery

Kids can unleash their creativity with building materials at the library.

May 6 · 4pm

Whodunit Wednesdays: Agatha Christie Reading Series

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

by Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Join a lively discussion on Agatha Christie's mysteries at the library.

May 6 · 4pm

You Build It!

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

Kids unleash creativity with Magna-Tiles and LEGO at the library.

May 6 · 5pm

Free Narcan Training

Flores Hall

by Milwaukee Turners

Learn lifesaving skills at this free Narcan training session in Milwaukee.

May 6 · 6:30pm

Spring Book Club Talk

ft. Daniel Goldin, Noah Weckwerth

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant in Shorewood, WI

by Boswell Book Company

Get top book club picks from Daniel Goldin and Noah Weckwerth at Shorewood Library.

May 7 · 9am

Volunteer Pull-A-Thon

Decorah Woods

by Restoring Lands: A Wisconsin Land Trust

Pull invasive garlic mustard with locals at Decorah Woods — tools provided, just bring gloves.

May 7 · 10am

Member Preview Day: Currents 40 - Widline Cadet

ft. Widline Cadet, Kristen Gaylord

Milwaukee Art Museum

Widline Cadet's debut exhibition explores Black diasporic life with art, music, and conversation.

May 7 · 10am

Baby Story Time

Good Hope Branch

Gentle stories and songs for babies at the library — a sweet bonding time.

May 7 · 10am

Member Double Discount Day

Milwaukee Art Museum

Double your discount at the Milwaukee Art Museum Store every Thursday in May for members.