Calendar of Events - Milwaukee Public Library
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Calendar of Events - Milwaukee Public Library
Calendar of Events For the Milwaukee Public Library • May-August 2016 • Family events Summer Reading...pp 3-5 Play and Learn at Washington Park...p 6 Captain America Celebration...p 8 Saturdays at Central...p 12 • Children ages 0 – 5 Story Times...pp 16-17 • Children ages 6 – 12 Be a Super Reader...p 3 LEGOS and Art...p 14 Teacher in the Library...p 15 • ‘Tweens (children ages 8-12) Saturday Afternoons for ‘Tweens...p 13 • Parents Lunch and Learn...p 2 • Child care teachers Continuing Education classes...pp 18-19 in Spanish...p 19 • Programas en español Para familias...p 7 Para proveedores de cuidado infantil...p 19 • Library locations and hours...p 20 • Registration information...p 2 Teen events are in a separate calendar. Pick up a copy at your library or visit www.mpl.org A Message From the City Librarian mpl.org Summer may be here, but the learning doesn’t stop. The Milwaukee Public Library is here to support you as you encourage your children to continue learning while on break from school. We do this not only through the information in our books and databases, but by providing enriching and engaging classes and programs. While these programs are designed to be fun and entertaining, they serve a much more important purpose – to help build a child’s background knowledge. Background knowledge, or prior knowledge, is simply everything you already know about a subject. Studies have shown the greater amount of background knowledge children have, the easier it will be for them to learn about new things, and their likelihood of succeeding in school increases. Some easy ways to increase your child’s background knowledge are: 1) Make reading a part of their day 2) Check out books on a wide variety of topics 3) Attend library programs and then talk about them with your child 4) Complete the summer reading program and earn coupons to visit museums, the zoo, or see a play. The library is your destination for lifelong learning, helping you and your family read, learn, and connect with books, programs and community partners. Program Registration Information Programs that require registration will note that in the description. There are three ways to register: 1) By phone ― call 286-3011 | 2) In person ― see any librarian, or | 3) Online at mpl.org. Use the Events, Programs and Classes Calendar under RESOURCES to search for your class or program and fill out the registration information. For Parents Lunch and Learn Enjoy lunch on us and discover something new over your lunch hour that will assist in making you a great parent. Discover library resources for you and your family. We’ll provide Cousins Subs, chips and water. Central Community Room 1, Wednesdays, 12:15-1 pm Doors open at noon. Lunch will be available starting at noon. Registration is required and seating is limited. Thank you to Cousins Subs for supporting our Lunch and Learn Series. Raising a Super Reader - May 4 Reading for pleasure is a lifelong habit that begins in childhood. This fun and informative session will provide tips and tricks for getting your child to read more and feel like a Super Reader. 2 Summer Reading for Adults - Jun 1 It’s not just for kids! Play Book Bingo for a chance to win prizes. We’ll give you a head start with ideas for crossing off categories on your bingo card like ‘one word title’ and ‘blue cover.’ Even if you don’t play bingo with us, you’ll leave with a list of great books to read this summer – ideas including mysteries, history and much more. Money Smart. Life Smart - Jul 6 Get your teen set up for lifelong financial success! Local financial literacy experts from Make a Difference, WI will be at the library to give you ideas on how to teach your teen about budgeting, saving, banking, credit and more. Career Exploration: A Parent’s Guide - Aug 3 Learn about tools and techniques you can use to help your child explore careers. Great for parents of Teens and Tweens who are making important decisions as they select high school classes and plan for post-secondary education. For a full listing go to www.mpl.org/foryou/parents.php Be a Super Reader This Summer! Be a Super Reader! For kids ages 12 and younger. Kids, Dr. Brain Drain is at it again! He’s just waiting for you to not read this summer so he can slowly steal some of your brain power to use for himself to be the smartest villain around. The only way to truly defeat him is to read, listen to someone else read, or read to someone else. Yes, that’s right, reading defeats Dr. Brain Drain – so read, read, read all summer long. • Visit any Milwaukee Public Library to officially sign-up beginning May 16. Use your reading folder to track the minutes you read or are read to. • Receive a yard sign to let the city know you are a Super Reader and are reading to defeat Dr. Brain Drain! • As you read this summer you can earn food coupons, free admission to fun places around town, and a free book for your home library. • Join us each week for special events and classes featuring magicians, live animals, and more! Thanks to Our Generous Super Reader Donors! Super Hero Academy Kickoff Ralph Evinrude Foundation, Inc. We Energies Foundation Bader Philanthropies Stella H. Jones Foundation Anon Charitable Trust Calling all Super Readers! Put your super hero skills and strength to the test at Super Hero Academy. Then sign up for our summer reading program! Center Street Tuesday, May 17, 6-7 pm East Wednesday, May 18, 6-7 pm Villard Square Tuesday, May 24, 6-7:30 pm Herbert D. Hentzen Gustav and Gladys Kindt Foundation Buddy Week! Special Story Times June 13 – 18 Buddy, the Super Reader dog, needs someone to read to him to defeat Dr. Brain Drain, just like our youngest children need someone to read to them. At all our story times this week we’ll be celebrating our reading buddies! An art activity and snack will be provided. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal reading buddy. Sign-up for the Super Reader program will be available before and after story time. Special Buddy Pajama Story Times listed on page 16. 3 Free Weekly Summer Entertainment for Kids Atkinson Central Tippecanoe Library Mondays, 2 pm Jun 20 Ready Readers Jun 27 Fox and Branch Jul 4 Closed for holiday Jul 11 Book Jacket Bingo Jul 18 Buggy Olympics Jul 25 Mind, Body and Soul Aug 1 R.E.T.C. - Reptile Education Aug 8 Duke Otherwise Thursdays, 2 pm Jun 23 Fox and Branch Jun 30 Juggler Steve Girman Jul 7 Duke Otherwise Jul 14 Jeremy Bryan of Figureheads Jul 21 Ready Readers Jul 28 Reptiles and Amphibians Aug 4 Magician Rick Allen Aug 11 Book Jacket Bingo Wednesday, 2 pm Jun 22 Fox and Branch Jun 29 Duke Otherwise Jul 6 Juggler Steve Girman Jul 13 Book Jacket Bingo Jul 20 Fire and Ice Jul 27 R.E.T.C. - Reptile Education Aug 3 Pirates Away Aug 10 Magician Rick Allen Bay View East Villard Square Tuesdays, 2 pm (Unless otherwise noted) *Jun 21 Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals Jun 28 Spin Pop Boom Jul 5 Pirates Away Jul 12 Princess of Magic Jul 19 Korean Drumming Jul 26 Book Jacket Bingo Aug 2 Fox and Branch *(Special times 12:45 & 2 p.m.) Capitol Wednesdays, 12:30 pm & repeated at 1:45 pm Jun 22 Ready Readers Jun 29 Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals Jul 6 Book Jacket Bingo Jul 13 Jeremy Bryan of Figureheads Jul 20 Korean Drumming Jul 27 Fox and Branch Aug 3 Magician Rick Allen Aug 10 Duke Otherwise Center Street Wednesday 2 pm (Unless otherwise noted) Jun 22 Mind, Body and Soul Jun 29 Juggler Steve Girman Jul 6 Marvels of Motion Jul 13 Book Jacket Bingo Jul 20 Ready Readers! Jul 27 Korean Drumming Aug 3 Fox and Branch *Aug 10 Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals *(Special times 12:30 & 1:45 p.m.) 4 Tuesdays, 2 pm Jun 21 Fire and Ice Jun 28 Book Jacket Bingo Jul 5 Juggler Steve Girman Jul 12 R.E.T.C. - Reptile Education Jul 19 Fox and Branch Jul 26 Pirates Away Aug 2 Buggy Olympics Forest Home Wednesdays, 2 pm Jun 22 Juggler Steve Girman Jun 29 Spin Pop Boom Jul 6 Café Goofé Jul 13 Magician Rick Allen Jul 20 Buggy Olympics Jul 27 Duke Otherwise Aug 3 Book Jacket Bingo Aug 10 Pint Size Polkas Martin Luther King Tuesdays, 2 pm Jun 21 Jeremy Bryan of Figureheads Jun 28 Mind, Body and Soul Jul 5 Book Jacket Bingo Jul 12 Sounds Like Science Jul 19 R.E.T.C. - Reptile Education Jul 26 Korean Drumming Aug 2 Fitting In Fitness Aug 9 Magician Rick Allen Mill Road Thursdays, 2 pm *Jun 23 Jeremy Bryan of Figureheads *Jun 30 Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals Jul 7 Pirates Away *Jul 14 Princess of Magic Jul 21 Fox and Branch *Jul 28 Mind, Body and Soul Aug 4 R.E.T.C. - Reptile Education Aug 11 Book Jacket Bingo *(Special times 1 & 2:15 p.m.) Mondays, 2 p.m. Jun 20 Juggler Steve Girman Jun 27 R.E.T.C. - Reptile Education Jul 4 Closed for holiday Jul 11 Buggy Olympics Jul 18 Fox and Branch Jul 25 Spin Pop Boom Aug 1 Book Jacket Bingo Aug 8 Ready Readers Washington Park Mondays, 12:30 p.m. & repeated at 1:45 p.m. Jun 20 Fox and Branch Jun 27 Juggler Steve Girman Jul 4 Closed for holiday Jul 11 Book Jacket Bingo Jul 18 Up, Up and Away Jul 25 Pirates Away Aug 1 Duke Otherwise Aug 8 Magician Rick Allen Zablocki Mondays, 2 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) *Jun 20 Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals Jun 27 Duke Otherwise Jul 4 Closed for holiday Jul 11 Princess of Magic Jul 18 Korean Drumming Jul 25 Fox and Branch Aug 1 Ready Readers * (Special times 12:30 & 1:45 pm) Summer Entertainment Descriptions Book Jacket Bingo Play bingo based on contemporary children’s literature. Buggy Olympics with Wehr Nature Center Outreach This program combines putting on a show, competition and bugs! Participants will explore the theater process as they perform a puppet show based on the book, The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields. Café Goofé with Kidsplay This hilarious, interactive cooking show features master chefs Gueseppi Boloney and Jean-Pierre Croissant. Learn “the Three C’s” of cooking: “Cooperate, Create, and Careful.” Duke Otherwise Duke Otherwise is a playful wordsmith, a spirited performer, a skilled guitarist and captivating tap-dancer. Using his distinct baritone, he sings his hilarious and imaginative songs. Fire and Ice with Mad Science See impressive science experiments that include foggy dry ice storms and giant floating beach balls. Taste a “burp” potion and be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers. Fitting In Fitness with Kidsplay Healthy living has never been this much fun! Your abs are sure to get a workout just from the fits of laughter. Fox and Branch Kick up your heels to the fiddlin’ good music of Fox and Branch. Jeremy Bryan of The Figureheads Jeremy Bryan is an award-winning artist and author. Be inspired by beats, rhymes, and stories that encourage lifelong learning and joyful engagement in relationships. Juggler Steve Girman Steve Girman mixes juggling, music and storytelling into a captivating performance. Korean Drumming Students will use their hands and special sticks to learn about traditional Korean drumming. Magician Rick Allen R.E.T.C. - Reptile Education Through Contact Experience the beauty and wonder of the reptile world. See/feel for yourself that reptiles are not the evil, slimy creatures many think they are. All animals are tame and have been ambassadors for at least two years. Ready Readers with Kidsplay Gasp with amazement when a beautiful white dove and rabbit magically appear. You may be chosen to be suspended in mid-air! Two bold super heroes find themselves without their amazing powers. With the help of the audience they use reading to save the day! Marvels of Motion with Mad Reptiles and Amphibians Science with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Explore Isaac Newton’s laws of motion in this engaging physics performance. Observe the power of forces including gravity, centrifugal force, inertia and more. Harness the power of these forces to create astonishing jet packs! Mind, Body and Soul Line Dancing So you think you can dance? Mind, Body & Soul Dancers provide stepby-step instructions to urban line dances like the Wobble, the Cha Cha Slide and the Cupid Shuffl e. Students will get a hands-on look at the snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, and salamanders of Wisconsin and learn about the many adaptations these creatures have to live in our environment. They’ll also learn about habitats by venturing to these areas in search of the creatures. Sounds Like Science with Mad Science from small mammals to reptiles! Make bagpipes out of trash bags and amplifiers out of cups and buckets. Metal pipes and rods will sing and shriek and a shock wave will create a sound so strong it can be heard with your skin! Pint Size Polkas Spin, Pop, Boom! with Mad Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals Interact with live animals READY SET, POLKA! Get up and move to the happy sounds of polka music with Uncle Mike. Pirates Away with Kidsplay Explore the world of two of the most unknown pirates you’ve never heard of as they guide you through the lesser known and extremely silly details of pirate life. Princess of Magic - Julie Sobanski This “Magicienne” is not your ordinary princess! Marvel and laugh during this interactive magic show. Science Defy gravity! Hear the exotic sounds of the didgeridoo. Take part in experiments. See an explosion of foam! Up, Up and Away with Mad Science Learn about the principles of air and pressure as a soda bottle is crushed before your very eyes. The Mad Scientist will make a hot air balloon out of a dry cleaning bag and demonstrate how a parachute works. See an incredible exothermic reaction and watch a hovercraft in action. 5 For Families Jun 25 - Bugs, Bugs, Bugs Listen to stories, sing songs and do finger plays all about bugs! There will also be a butterfly craft and bug games to play. Jul 2 - Ice Cream Parlor Join us as we work at the ice cream parlor. Put on your apron, roll up your sleeves and grab a scoop! Take turns working the cash register, taking orders and cleaning up the shop as we explore one of summer’s favorite spots. Join us each Saturday morning from 10:30–11:30 am in the story nook for imaginative play for families with young children. Each program is designed as a fun family outing that also incorporates development of early literacy skills. May 7 - Puppets, Stories, and Fun with Kathy Luck Storyteller Kathy Luck presents a lively program of silly stories and songs with her crazy puppet friends. May 14 - Pet Parade Gather your critters; it’s time for some fun! We will use our bodies and imaginations to gallop like horses, scamper like mice, “swim” our hands, and fly scarves like birds—all the while developing motor skills, vocabulary, imagination, and more. May 21 - Post Office Create a card, letter or package and take turns setting up routes, delivering and receiving mail. Develop literacy skills during this fun-filled, hands-on interactive hour of stories and play. May 28 - Library Closed for Memorial Day Jun 4 - Stretching with Storybooks Streeeetch while reading books with YogaConnects LLC! Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book. Jun 11 - How Do You Feel? Understanding and managing emotions can be complicated, but using music to explore and identify different feelings, their causes, and how we can navigate them, can be useful (and even fun)! Jun 18 - Flower Shop Practice helping out at the florist’s shop. Help customers, arrange flowers, run the cash register, and write up orders. There is so much to do at our busy floral shop! 6 Jul 9 - Silly All Over Catch a case of the giggles. Motor skills and self-control get a workout with plenty of stop-and-go motions, energy gets tapped with plenty of up-and-down, and sense of humor gets a tickle with silly sounds, silly movements, finger plays, and fun. Hold onto your funny bone, because you’re about to get Silly All Over! Jul 16 - Stretching with Storybooks Streeeetch while reading books with YogaConnects LLC! Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book. Jul 23 - Fun with Food Grab a book, have a listen, take a look. Listen to stories that sound yummy, make a fruit kabob for your little tummy. Looking forward to a fun filled day. Come one, come all, hooray, hooray! Jul 30 - Messy Art Listen to a great story then create a fun project to take home. Remember to wear your smock! Aug 6 - Beach Days Grab your beach ball, we’re going to the beach! Crabs are scuttling, toes are wiggling, waves are crashing, and the sun is shining. We’ll enjoy favorite songs and dances, do an Octopus Hula, jump on a banana boat, and then snuggle up and happily relax to gentle beach sounds and songs. Aug 13 - Camping Go on a pretend nature hike, sing camp songs, and roast marshmallows. Then we’ll pitch a tent and settle in for some camp stories. Aug 20 - Puppets, Stories, and Fun with Kathy Luck Storyteller Kathy Luck presents a lively program of silly stories and songs with her crazy puppet friends. Aug 27 - Pete the Cat Join us for fun with our friend “Pete the Cat.” After story time, we will play games inspired by Pete’s adventures. For Families/Para Familias Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Make your own piñata just in time to celebrate Mexican Heritage. Decora una piñata especial para celebrar la herencia Mexicana. Forest Home Thursday, May 5, 11 am-noon Juega y aprende ¡Jueguen con nosotros! Las familias con niños pequeños son bienvenidas a una hora divertida e interactiva con cuentos y actividades de juego. Aprendan cuán fácil es desarrollar las destrezas de alfabetización a través del juego y la lectura. ¡Traigan la imaginación! Es un programa gratuito y no se requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños al programa. Juega y aprende se llevará a cabo el tercer miércoles de cada mes, de 6-7 p.m. La florería - Ayuda a los clientes, arregla las flores, opera la caja registradora y solicita la información necesaria para los pedidos de los clientes. ¡Hay mucho que hacer en nuestra florería concurrida! Biblioteca Forest Home - 18 de mayo La heladería - ¡Acompáñanos a la heladería! Ponte el delantal, arremángate la camisa y agarra la cuchara para helado. Túrnate operando la caja registradora, tomando las órdenes de los clientes y limpiando la heladería mientras exploramos uno de los lugares favoritos del verano. Biblioteca Zablocki - 15 de junio Ir de campamento - Imagínate ir de excursión a la naturaleza, cantar canciones de campamento y “asar” malvaviscos en una fogata. Luego, armamos las tiendas de campaña y compartimos historias de campamento. Biblioteca Forest Home - 20 de julio ¡En la granja! - Trabajemos juntos en la granja porque el trabajo compartido es más divertido. Juguemos a ser granjeros y sembremos, cuidemos, y cosechemos nuestros productos agrícolas. Después, vendamos las frutas y verduras a nuestros clientes. Biblioteca Zablocki - 17 de Agosto 7 For Families Captain America Celebration: Movie and Book Signing! Join Bay View Library and Boswell Books in celebrating the most awesome of super heroes: Captain America! Come for popcorn, crafts and a showing of the movie, Captain America: The First Avenger on Wednesday, April 27 and return on May 5 to meet Matt Forbeck, the author of Marvel’s Captain America: The Ultimate Guide to The First Avenger and take part in a book signing, trivia contest and other fun activities. Books will be for sale by Boswell Books at the book signing. Costumes are encouraged! Captain America: The First Avenger is rated PG-13; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or have a permission slip signed by a parent to attend. Bay View Wednesday, Apr 27, 5:30 pm: Movie Thursday, May 5, 4:30 pm: Book Signing “Tar Beach” Beach Party May the Fourth Be With You Come dressed as your favorite galactic character to celebrate Star Wars. Test your Jedi skills, make your own light saber and Yoda puppets as a family. Forest Home Wednesday, May 4, 6-7 pm 8 Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Caldecott Honor Book “Tar Beach” by Faith Ringgold by attending a beach party at the library. Show off your creativity by making “sand” castles, playing beach-themed games and enjoying beach snacks. Capitol Wednesday, Aug 17, 5:30-6:15 pm Mill Road Tuesday, Aug 16, 5:30-6:15 pm For Families Spin, Pop, Boom! with Mad Science Super-Sized Game Day Kick off Summer Reading with an all-day gamestravaganza! Play large-scale versions of favorite games like Candy Land, Jenga and Scrabble. Tippecanoe Saturday, Jun 18, 10:30 am-4:30 pm Game Night at the Library Play various board games and put puzzles together, try out the Wii and enjoy snacks. Center Street Monday, Jun 27, 6-7:30 pm Zablocki Monday, Jul 11, 6:15-7:30 pm Villard Square Tuesday, Jul 19, 6-7:30 pm Kick off Summer Reading with a BANG! Be amazed when the Mad Scientist is able to defy gravity in this energetic and spectacular special event. Listen to the exotic sounds of the didgeridoo tubes. Watch as the Mad Scientist creates an extra hand to help with some of the more complicated experiments. The grand finale features an explosion of foam! After the show, sign up for Summer Reading while enjoying a light snack. Mill Road Tuesday, Jun 14, 5:30-6:30 pm Capitol Wednesday, Jun 15, 5:30-6:30 pm Dads and Donuts! Celebrate dad with his favorite treat and coffee. Fathers, uncles and grandpas are the special guests for story time featuring books on everything “dad.” Treats for the kids, too. Atkinson Wednesday, Jun 15, 6-7 pm Forest Home Saturday, Jun 18, 11 am-noon Pint Size Polkas READY, SET, POLKA! Get up and move to the happy sounds of polka music with Uncle Mike. Remember, the family that polkas together has fun together! Bay View Monday, Jun 6, 6-7 pm Exploring Nature at Washington Park! Join us as the Urban Ecology Center and the Washington Park branch collaborate for an afternoon of fun and discovery! We’ll start out learning about science and nature at the library, then head over to Washington Park and use what we’ve learned to explore the park. For children of all ages, parents welcome! Washington Park Wednesdays, Jun 22, Jul 6, Jul 20, Aug 3, 1-3 pm Schlitz Audubon Society: Reptiles & Amphibians Get a hands-on look at the snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, and salamanders of Wisconsin. Learn about the many adaptations, structural and behavioral, that these creatures have made in order to live in our environment. Zablocki Forest Home Monday, Aug 15, 2-3 pm Wednesday, Aug 24, 2-3 pm 9 For Families Trivia@Tippecanoe: Harry Potter Test your wizarding knowledge at this all-ages trivia contest as challenging as the Tri-Wizard Tournament! Teams can consist of no more than 6 people, and prizes will be awarded to the high score winners. Bonus points for costumes and best team name! Tippecanoe Monday, Jul 11, 6-7:30 pm Frozen iin JJuly F l P Party It’s hot outside but it’s Frozen in our Community Rooms! Join us for a program based on all things Frozen. Crafts, games, activities and goodies will cool you off. We may even build a snow man just like Olaf! Bay View Wednesday, Jul 13, 6-7 pm Atkinson Saturday, Jul 16, 1-2 pm Captain Underpants If you love Captain Underpants books, play underwear toss, bingo and trivia, and listen to an excerpt from one of the books in the Captain Underpants series. Atkinson Monday, Jul 18, 6-7 pm Winnie the Pooh Celebration Celebrate A.A. Milne’s classic Winnie the Pooh with a Winnie the Pooh story, craft, game, and snack! Martin Luther King Wednesday, Jul 20, 2-3 pm Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday with an interactive showing of the classic movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. We’ll add even more fun to the flick by using props, eating sweet treats and singing along. Costumes are encouraged! Center Street Saturday, Jul 30, 1-3 pm Tippecanoe Saturday, Jul 30, 2:30-4:30 pm Last Stop on Market Street Story Time The Newbery award-winning picture book Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña celebrates the positive power of neighborhoods. All ages are welcome for stories, activities and a snack. Atkinson Saturday, Aug 13, 1-2 pm 10 For Families Bay View Family Book Club The Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. If your family likes to read together, join us for the Bay View Family Book Club. This summer’s selection is The Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. The Book Scavenger is a book for book lovers, puzzle lovers, and treasure hunters. In fact, to get you into the treasure hunting mood, we will hide copies of the book around the Bay View area, starting in June. We will give hints each week to where they might be (first hint: have you ever noticed how many Little Free Libraries there are in Bay View?) The hints will be published each week on the Milwaukee Public Library website (MPL.org -on the “Your Branch @ MPL” blog) and on the official Book Scavenger website (bookscavenger.com). So search for your own copy or check one out from the library and take part in a book discussion and activities based on the book on August 15th. Bay View Monday, Aug 15, 6-7 pm Book Explorers Families are encouraged to join us once a month as we read aloud the first chapter of a book, followed by a fun activity, craft or game. The book does not need to be read in advance. Program is designed for ages 8 and up. Tippecanoe Thursdays, 4-5 pm May 19 - Story Thieves by James Riley Jul 21 - Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick Jun 16 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Aug 11 - Matilda by Roald Dahl (held in the Tippecanoe Secret Garden) Back-to-School Games Night Relax before school starts by trying your hand at a variety of video and board games. East Wednesday, Aug 17, 5-7 pm Bedtime Math Keep little brains strong during the summer with Bedtime Math. Attend this event of stories and mathematically driven crafts and activities and receive a Bedtime Math packet to keep up before school starts again. Forest Home Wednesday, Jul 13, 6-6:45 pm Crazy 8 Math Games Learning is fun during this night of games that teaches kids basic mathematical concepts ranging from hands-on geometry to elementary physics. Capitol Tuesday, Jul 12, 5:30-6:30 pm Mill Road Tuesday, Jul 19, 5:30-6:30 pm 11 Saturdays at Central Family programs every Saturday at 10:30 am in the Central Library Betty Brinn Children’s Room. Designed for families to play and learn together. May 7 Jul 9 Pizza Parlor The Pizza Parlor is a perfect place for children to explore learning opportunities and reading and writing in a real life situation. Stretching with Storybooks Stre-e-e-tch while reading books with YogaKids Milwaukee LLC! Work on the balancing, stretching and breathing techniques used in yoga based on the characters in the book. May 14 Major Music for Minors Sing, listen and play rhythm instruments while moving to music. Children develop motor, listening and sequencing skills, learn to take turns, share, concentrate and develop an appreciation for music. Jul 16 Camping Go on a pretend nature hike, sing camp songs, and roast marshmallows. Then we’ll pitch a tent and settle in for some camp stories. May 21 July 23 Sunset Play House—The Little Red Hen: Remix The Little Red Hen is a time-tested tale about hard work and its rewards. When the hen asks for help from other animals they say “not I.” But boy, do they want to eat the cake that she bakes! July 30 May 28 – closed for Memorial Day Jun 4 Princess of Magic This “Magicienne” is not your ordinary princess! Marvel and laugh during this interactive magic show. Jun 11 Tim Glander Family Magic Program Enjoy a mix of magic, puppetry, balloon twisting, optical illusions and interactive vaudevillian entertainment. Jun 18 First Stage presents Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Through interactive dramatic activities, parents and children will explore Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by creating characters, discussing solutions to obstacles, and thinking from different characters’ perspectives. Jun 25 Storylore with Jean-Andrew Enjoy a rollicking program of family fun with interactive tales told by storyteller Jean-Andrew. Jul 2 Dinosaur Dig Dinosaur Dig is a perfect place for children to explore learning opportunities, new vocabulary and reading and writing in a real-life situation with their parent(s) and/or caregiver. 12 Eating the Alphabet Learn about upper and lower case letters while being introduced to tasty foods from around the world. The Magic Boat presents Let’s Fly!: A History of Air Travel Puppet characters bring the wonders of flight to life through the power of storytelling, songs and laughter. Aug 6 Grocery Store The Grocery Store is a perfect place for children to explore learning opportunities and reading and writing in a real life situation. Aug 13 Puppets, Stories and Fun with Kathy Luck Silly stories and songs with Kathy’s crazy puppet friends. Aug 20 Get Creative with Eric Carle Listen to stories by Eric Carle and create a mixed-media collage based on his work. Aug 27 Major Music for Minors Sing, listen and play rhythm instruments while moving to music. Children develop motor, listening and sequencing skills, learn to take turns, share, concentrate and develop an appreciation for music. Parking options for Central Library There is metered parking around Central. Meters are free after 6 pm and on Saturday and Sunday; however, time limits are enforced at all times. For additional parking near Central Library, go to www.parkmilwaukee.com. Saturday Afternoons at Central for ‘Tweens Special activities designed for children age 8 – 12. Join us each Saturday afternoon for something fun. May 7, 12:30-3:30 pm Jun 25, 2-3 pm Chess Club Chess Seminar An intensive class for beginners who want to get serious about chess. Lessons include playing, strategy, patterns and tactics. Includes time for open play with a chess expert on hand to assist. Space is limited; registration is required. LEGO Club We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. Join other LEGO enthusiasts for an afternoon of building based on a monthly theme. What will you build? May 7, 2-2:30 pm Saturday Crafternoon: Fiber and Fabric Fun Release your creativity with interesting crafts from knotting a friendship bracelet to simple weaving using string, yarn and various fabrics. Art Workshop - Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.) Begin with a read aloud and discussion of an author or illustrator led by an A.W.E. artist. Then work on imaginative art activities relevate to the book or artistic theme of the day. (See p. 14 for more information.) May 14, 2-2:30 pm Art Workshop - Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.) See May 7 for description. May 21, 1-2:30 pm Chess Club Open play chess for all levels. One-on-one instruction on a first-come, first-served basis. May 21, 2-2:30 pm Art Workshop - Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.) See May 7 for description. May 28 Jul 2, 2-3 pm Jul 9, 2-2:45 pm Yoga for Tweens Learn fun yoga poses and breath play that help strengthen the body, increase focus and concentration, relieve stress, and help you feel great. Led by Stephanie Sandy of YogaConnects. Jul 16, 1-2:30 pm Chess Club See May 21 for description. Jul 23, 2-3 pm Cool Chemistry Concoctions Join Mr. Todd for this fun and interactive science program using things easily found in most households. Closed for Memorial Day holiday. Jul 30, 2-2:45 pm Jun 4, 1-2:30 pm Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Bucket Drumming Make music with a 5-gallon bucket and a pair of drumsticks. Learn basic rhythm patterns and create an original piece of music to accompany a traditional story. Chess Club See May 21 for description. June 4, 2-2:30 pm Art Workshop - Artists Working in Education (A.W.E.) See May 7 for description. Jun 11, 2-3 pm Tim Glander Magic workshop for Tweens A one hour workshop in which students will learn to do magic with everyday objects such as pens, pencils, rubber bands and even fish! Also, at this meeting Tim will reveal for the first time, the secret of x-ray vision! Jun 18, 1-2:30 pm Chess Club See May 21 for description. Aug 6, 1-2:30 pm Chess Club See May 21 for description. Aug 13, 2-3 pm Face painting 101 Learn the basics of face painting with an experienced face painter. Aug 20, 1-2:30 pm Chess Club See May 21 for description. Aug 27, 2-2:45 pm Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Bucket Drumming See July 30 for description. Parking Options for Central Library There is metered parking around Central. Meters are free after 6 pm and on Saturday and Sunday; however, time limits are enforced at all times. For additional parking near Central Library, go to www.parkmilwaukee.com. 13 For Ages 6-12 ART presented by A.W.E. Artists Working in Education A drop-in program designed for children in Grades K5-5, although older siblings are welcome. Each visit begins with an A.W.E. artist reading aloud a story or two and then discussing the book or illustrator. Participants will then work on imaginative art activities relevant to the book or artistic theme for the day. This is a great opportunity to be creative, try new techniques and have fun expressing your artistic point of view. Everyone gets to take home their creations. Families are encouraged to attend and make art together! This program is a collaboration with the Milwaukee Public Library and Artists Working in Education, Inc. (A.W. E.) with support from The Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Ruth Grotenrath and Schomer Lichtner Fund, MPS Parternship for the Arts and Humanities, as well as support of generous individual donors. Tippecanoe Tuesday, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 6-7:30 pm Central Saturday, May 7, 14, 21, Jun 4, 2-3:30 pm Wimpy Kid Summer Camp Celebrate World UFO Day! Celebrate the start of summer with your favorite characters from the Wimpy Kid books! Play games, make crafts to take home and impress your friends with your knowledge of the books. Washington Park Wednesday, Jun 29, 2-3 pm Celebrate the unknown with fun alien stories and crafts! Fill an Intergalactic Passport by finding the planets around the library. Forest Home Saturday, Jul 2, 11 am-noon LEGO BUILDERS 14 Make your own community with LEGOs. See how much more you can build with some practice. Zablocki Mondays, May 9 and Jun 6, 4-5 pm Thursdays, Jul 7 and Aug 11, 1-2 pm Forest Home Wednesdays, May 25, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 31, 6-7 pm For Ages 6-12 Hunt for Pirate Treasure! Have you ever dreamed of finding where X marks the spot? Follow the clues to discover the hidden treasure! Washington Park Wednesday, Aug 10, 2-3 pm Draw Your Own Comic Back-to-School Time to laugh with comic book reading time! After that, make your own story with lots of colorful drawings. Use a comic strip template and fill it in with your own creative art and stories. Learn to draw your favorite book characters, too! Forest Home Wednesday, Aug 24, 6-7 pm Getting ready for school? Have fun playing board games and playing bingo to win cool back-toschool prizes! Atkinson Monday, Aug 22, 4-5 pm Martin Luther King Wednesday, Aug 15, 2-3 pm Teacher in the Library Last day for Teacher in the Library is Thursday, June 2, 2016. Teachers are available after school at selected libraries to assist students in grades 1 through 8 and their parents with homework help, academic support and encouragement. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Mondays-Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30 pm Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm Teachers will help students: • focus • use appropriate learning strategies • find the best resources for completing their homework assignments • find books appropriate for their reading level Teachers will help parents: • learn ways to help their children at home with school assignments • by answering questions they have regarding their child’s homework Atkinson Bay View Capitol Center Street Forest Home (bilingual Spanish teacher available) Martin Luther King Mill Road Villard Square Washington Park 15 Story Times for Ages 0-5 Playgroup With Stories Preschool Story Time A 20-minute story time for children and their parents or guardian is followed by open play time with a variety of age-appropriate, educational toys. Story time includes plenty of finger plays, songs or other participatory activities that help children learn important literacy skills. Central 9:30-11 am Every Wednesday for children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. East 10-11:30 am Every Thursday for children ages 2 and under with a parent or guardian. Tippecanoe 10:30-11:30 am Every Friday for children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Zablocki 10:30-11:30 am Every Thursday for children ages 1 to 4 with a parent or guardian. Preschoolers are invited for fun stories, songs, and finger plays all designed to help them develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read. Child care centers are welcome. Atkinson Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am Bay View Thursdays, 10:30-11 am Child care providers please call to register, 286-3011. Capitol Thursdays, 10:30-11 am Center Street Thursdays, 10:30-11 am Central Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am Forest Home Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am Martin Luther King Fridays, 10-10:30 am Mill Road Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am Villard Square Fridays, 10:30-11:15 am Washington Park Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am Buddy Week! Special Story Times June 13 – 18 Buddy, the Super Reader dog, needs someone to read to him to defeat Dr. Brain Drain, just like our youngest children need someone to read to them. At all our story times this week we’ll be celebrating g our reading buddies! An art activity and snack will be provided. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal reading buddy. Sign-up for the Super Reader program will be available before and after story time. Buddy Pajama Story Time Join Buddy the Super Reader Dog for a special PJ S Story Time and help defeat Dr. Brain Drain this summer. Bring along a special stuffed animal buddy of your own, and together we’ll enjoy stories, songs, and a fun craft. And then be sure to sign up to be a Super Reader! Atkinson Saturday, Jun 18, 1-2 pm East Monday, Jun 13, 6-7 pm 16 Bay View Monday, Jun 13, 6:30 – 7:15 pm Tippecanoe Monday, Jun 13, 6:30 – 7:15 pm Washington Park Tuesday, Jun 14, 6:30 – 7:15 pm Story Times for Ages 0-5 BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) Family Story Time Pajama Story Time Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and music on a summer evening in Zablocki Library’s courtyard (if it rains we will move inside). Zablocki Curious After 75 years - 2016 marks 75 years for a curious monkey named George. Celebrate Curious George with stories, crafts and snacks. Monday, Jun 27, 6:15-7 p.m. Get Ready for the Fair - Hear stories about cows, pigs, and other farm animals you see at the fair and enjoy crafts and games. Monday, Aug 1, 6:15-7 p.m. Amazing Eyes Story Time Learn all about eyes at this special story time with staff from Prevent Blindness Wisconsin. Free vision screenings follow the 30-minute story time. East Monday, May 23, 6:30-7:15 pm Central Tuesday, Jun 14, 10:30-11:15 am Atkinson Thursday, Jul 7, 10:30-11:15 am Washington Park Thursday, Jul 14, 10:30-11:15 am Families with young children are invited to join us for pajama story time. If you’d like, come dressed in your coziest PJs and bring a stuffed animal friend. We will have fun sharing stories, songs, and rhymes designed to develop early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. East Mondays, 6:30-7 pm Beach Party Pajama Story Time Catch a wave of story time fun with this beach-themed program featuring sunny stories and songs and a cool craft. East Monday, Jul 11, 6-7 pm Glow-In-The-Dark Story Time This story time for children ages 3-5 and their families will feature cool books with a darker or neon style of illustration. There will also be a game of tic tac toe in the dark and a neon painting time. Forest Home Wednesday, Aug 10, 6-7 pm Secret Garden Story Time Explore night-themed stories outside in our Secret Garden! We’ll read about nocturnal animals, stars, and more in this pajama story time for children 4 and up. Space is limited so please arrive early. Program will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Tippecanoe Mondays, Jun 20-Aug 8, 6:30-7 pm 17 For Child Care Providers Tier MPL offers free continuing education child care provider workshops as Tier 1 or Tier 2 training, as approved by the Wisconsin Registry. More information is available in person from the workshop presenters. Please have your Registry ID number handy for submission. Registration required; call 286-3011 or register online at www.mpl.org/foryou/educators/child_care_providers.php Registration opens about one month prior to the workshop, see below for exact dates. Adults only; no children, no exceptions. Check in begins 10 minutes prior to class start time so workshop can begin as scheduled. To receive credit, attendees must arrive on time. Dialogic Reading: What it is and How to Use it Effectively With Young Children Tier 1 Dialogic reading is an effective way to read with young children that will build their early literacy skills. Learn what it is and effective strategies to use during your read alouds. Continuing Education: 1.5 hours Center Street (Registration begins Apr 11) Tuesday, May 3, 6-7:30 pm Saturday, May 7, 10:30 am-12 noon The Six Skills for Early Literacy Tier 2 Learn the six skills that all children need in order to be prepared to learn how to read when they enter school. Leave with fun ways to expand lessons with books to include the skills. This workshop is the foundation for other provider workshops, and we recommend you attend this first. Continuing Education: 3.0 hours Washington Park (Registration begins Apr 25) East (Registration begins Jun 27) Saturday, May 21, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Saturday, Jul 23, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Tier 2 Start Right, Finish Bright: Building Foundations in Your Infant & Toddler Classroom Being a nurturing caregiver is such an important part of teaching the youngest in your care. But when should you start? How should you do it? Learn how to create the optimal environment for healthy brain development. Find out how “secure attachment” and socialemotional development are the foundation for all of babies’ and toddlers’ future learning. Explore ways to build intentional interactions into your day that foster language skills and are developmentally appropriate. Continuing Education: 3.0 hours *This workshop is specifically geared to those who teach children from birth-24 months old. Villard Square (Registration begins May 23) Saturday, Jun 18, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Capitol (Registration begins Jul 25) Saturday, Aug 20, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Tier 1 Letter Knowledge College: Teaching the Alphabet Learn different ways to help children recognize the differences between how letters look, their names, and their sounds - all while having fun! Includes materials for you to make an activity for use in your classroom. Continuing Education: 1.5 hours Washington Park (Registration begins Jul 11) Wednesday, Aug 3, 6-7:30 pm Saturday, Aug 6, 10:30 am-12 noon 18 For Child Care Providers TEACHER! Add daily reading to your lesson plans this summer for great prizes! Infant and toddler teachers, join the preschool and school age teachers in helping Milwaukee Public Library create a City of Readers! Watch the mail for your Super Reader summer reading program materials. Hang up your tracking posters and start reading! Your classroom or center is not automatically registered. To register: If your kiddos are mobile (ages 6-12), bring them with you to the library for some fun with books or our programs. Sign up for Super Reader with the librarian while you are there! These older children will earn individual prizes for enjoying books and other reading activities while in your care. Use the poster to track 30 minutes of reading at a time. See the poster for more directions. If your students are not mobile (infants through 5 year-olds), visit your library at any convenient time to sign your class up! Keep track on your poster how often you read to them, let them explore books, and do rhyming and singing. You will earn up to 3 free books for your classroom. More directions are on the poster. To claim prizes: bring the poster in to your library. The librarian will award prizes to any children ages 6-12 from your registered classroom. If you teach babies through 5 year-olds, you will choose your free book from our wonderful collection. Don’t forget to bring your poster with you! These younger children need not be present. Call (414) 286-3091 to ask questions or to receive more posters. Taller gratuito para los proveedores de cuidado infantil en español Se requiere una inscripción previa; llame al (414) 286-3011(inglés) o al (414) 286-8423 (español), o inscríbase en línea en www.mpl. org. La inscripción comienza un mes antes de la fecha del taller. No se permite asistir con niños. Se pasa lista 10 minutos antes de que comience el taller para que se pueda empezar a tiempo. El crédito se da a los participantes que sean puntuales. La alfabetización y el juego El trabajo de los niños se basa en el juego el cual se convierte en un momento agradable para pasar con ellos. Descubra métodos en que usted pueda ayudar a guiarles en el aprendizaje con actividades divertidas que están diseñadas para fomentar el desarrollo de la alfabetización temprana a través del juego. Educación continua: 1.5 horas Biblioteca Zablocki (El 1 de junio comienza la inscripción) sábado 25 de junio, 10:30 am-12:30 pm 19 Visit Your Milwaukee Public Library Today! Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. 53233 Monday 12-8 pm Tuesday 9 am-8 pm Wednesday-Friday 9 am-6 pm Saturday 9 am-5 pm Sundays (October-April) 1-5 pm Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave. 53209 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday 10 am-6 pm Friday Closed Saturday 10 am-5 pm Bay View 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. 53207 Monday 10 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Capitol 3969 N. 74th St. 53216 Mon., Tues., Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday (Oct.-April) 12-8 pm 10 am-6 pm Closed 10 am-5 pm 1-5 pm Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. 53210 Monday 9 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm East 2320 N. Cramer St. 53211 Monday 10 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St. 53209 Monday Tuesday & Wednesday Thursday & Friday Saturday Forest Home 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. 53204 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday 10 am-6 pm Friday Closed Saturday 10 am-5 pm Washington Park 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. 53208 Monday 10 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Martin Luther King 310 W. Locust St. 53212 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday Closed Zablocki 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave. 53215 Monday 10 am-8 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday 10 am-5 pm Sunday (Oct.-April) 1-5 pm Mill Road 6431 N. 76th St. 53223 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday Closed Tippecanoe 3912 S. Howell Ave. 53207 Mon., Tues., Wed. 12-8 pm Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm Saturday Closed EXPANDED HOURS STARTING THIS SUMMER Please check the library’s website at mpl.org. 10 am-8 pm 12-8 pm 10 am-6 pm 10 am-5 pm MPL Express at Silver Spring 5550 N. 64th St. 53218 Open 24/7 Check out print materials • Request CDs and DVDs for pick up • Return your library materials. Library card and PIN required. Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library 813 W. Wells St. 53233 Phone: 414.286.3045 or 1.800.242.8822 (within Wisconsin) E-mail: wtbbl@milwaukee.gov Open Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday. For programs and events for adults, including computer and job classes, genealogy, small business and author and book club events, please go to the library’s events calendar at mpl.org. Library hours may vary and are subject to change; call to confirm. Classes and activities are subject to change or cancellation; visit the library’s webpage at www.mpl.org for up-to-date information. All libraries will be closed on the following days: Saturday, May 28 thru Monday, May 30: Memorial Day Monday, July 4: Independence Day Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to request services contact the Library Director’s Office at (414) 286-3021, 286-2794 (FAX), or mail to Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233 Attn: Accommodation Request. Read~Learn~Connect | mpl.org | 414.286.3000