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Free tech help at Center Street Branch on August 18. Bring your device and questions for simple, useful support.
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Free tech help at Center Street Branch on August 18. Bring your device and questions for simple, useful support.

Free email cleanup session at Villard Square Branch. Learn to delete old messages, manage junk, and unsubscribe.

Try scuba diving at Whitefish Bay High School Pool on August 19. No experience needed, just $65 to breathe underwater.

Free resource session for homeless veterans at Central Library. Get info on housing, medical treatment, and social services.

Free one-on-one business support at Central Library. Meet the Entrepreneur-in-Residence, no appointment needed.

The Milwaukee Show is a massive gathering for mineral and gem enthusiasts, doubling in size for 2026. Expect a vast array of unique finds, from meteorites to estate jewelry. With over 206,000 square feet of exhibits, it's a treasure hunter's dream. Pro tip: Reserve parking in advance to save on costs.

Free email cleanup at Good Hope Branch. Learn to delete old messages, sort spam, and unsubscribe from ads.

Free history talk at Zablocki Branch on August 19. View images of the Central Library's changes over 125 years.

PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience for ages 10 and up in the WFB High School fieldhouse pool. A real first try with scuba gear - learn to breathe underwater, run through basic skills and safety rules, and find out whether full certification is worth pursuing. No experience required. Wednesday evening session.
Meet Christa Yelich-Koth at Boswell Book Company as she presents her latest YA sci-fi thriller, "The Makers." This is a chance to dive into a gripping story about a reluctant assassin in a world where survival is a game of power. Get there early to grab a good spot and maybe a signed copy.

Travel back to the Mesozoic Era at Center Street Branch. Learn about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them.

Dive into the hidden history of St. Louis with Devin Thomas O'Shea as he discusses his book on the Veiled Prophet Society. This in-store event at Boswell Book Company offers a chance to hear from O'Shea and UWM Professor Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece. Arrive early to grab a good seat and maybe a coffee from the nearby café.
Dive into the hidden history of St. Louis with Devin Thomas O'Shea as he discusses his book on the Veiled Prophet Society. This in-store event at Boswell Book Company offers a chance to hear from O'Shea and UWM Professor Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece. Arrive early to grab a good seat and maybe a coffee from the nearby café.

Explore the hidden beauty of Milwaukee County's prairie on this guided ecology walk at Rainbow Airport. It's a rare chance to go off-trail and learn about native flowers in their natural habitat. Bring your waterproof boots and bug spray, and be ready for an adventure through wetlands.

Meet Milwaukee's poets, authors, and storytellers at Mitchell Street Branch. Enjoy live readings, workshops, and more.

Create vision boards at Tippecanoe Branch on August 22. Use stickers, paint, and collage to express your ideas.

Discover the world of plant-based drinks at Wehr Nature Center's "Brews and Botany." Sample craft beer, kombucha, coffee, and tea in a scenic setting with live music. Enjoy a botanical hike with trivia and grab a bite from an artisanal food truck. It's a perfect blend of nature and flavor. Free parking makes it even sweeter.

Hands-on herbal product class at Hawthorn Glen. Make salves and incense with Ciera Nicole for $6.

Junior engineering camp at Beulah Brinton on August 24. Build bridges and motorized vehicles with LEGO bricks.

Harvest strategies and preservation tips at Martin Luther King Branch. Free class on August 24, 5:30–7:30pm.

Harvest with confidence and prepare for fall—learn smart harvesting strategies and how to preserve produce.

Free resume workshop at Center Street Branch on August 24. Leave with a digital copy ready to share.

Babysitter training at Shorewood High School. Learn supervision, safety, and CPR skills, plus earn certifications.

Free tech help at Central Library on August 25. Bring your device and any questions for some simple solutions.