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Stay busy this spring at your neighborhood library. There are programs and events happening for all ages at Zablocki Library, 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave., and Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. Log on to www.mpl.org for a complete calendar of events.
Bilingual Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers are invited to the library to hear stories, sing songs and learn finger plays. Child care centers welcome.
Forest Home Library
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Family Story Time
Stories, songs, crafts and fun for children ages 2 to 5 and their parents (or grand-
parents). Pre-registration required; call 286-3055. Special story times for child care centers; call to schedule.
Zablocki Library
Tuesdays, March 6 – May 8, 9:30 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m., includes craft.
Nursery Rhyme Time
For children birth to 18 months and an adult. A half-hour of stories, songs, finger plays and hands-on sensory exploration.
Please call 286-3055 to register.
Zablocki Library
Wednesdays, April 25 – May 16, 6:30 p.m.
Ballet Story Time
Enjoy stories about ballerinas, try some basic ballet steps, and watch a special guest from the Milwaukee Ballet demonstrate more advanced movements.
Zablocki Library
Tuesday, March 20, 9:30 a.m.
Kids Celebrating Kids!
The Milwaukee Public Library celebrates Week of the Young Child, April 22-28, to recognize young children and thank teachers and other adults who work to build better futures for all children.
Zablocki Library
Singers and a sing-along from Zablocki School - Monday, April 23, 9:30 a.m.
Forest Home Library
Featuring the dance group from Vieau School - Thursday, April 26, 10:30 a.m.
Mother's Day Craft
Create a Mother's Day gift for someone special.
Zablocki Library
Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.
Forest Home Library
Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt and Craft
Make an Easter basket and search for eggs and treats hidden in and around the library. Recommended for families with children ages 4-10 years old.
Zablocki Library
Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m.
Early Learning Family Pizza Night
For families with children ages 5 and younger. Come for a fun-filled night with pizza and a story time presented by Milwaukee Public Library's Ready to Read staff. Learn the six skills to develop in children so they are ready to learn to read when they enter school. Free pizza is included with this workshop. Children will be treated to a special story time. Each family will receive a free gift. Space is limited, call 286-8423 to register.
Forest Home Library
Monday, May 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Homework Help
Homework Help for children in elementary school is offered at Forest Home Library. Volunteers listen, guide, and advise children with their homework needs. Hours are generally weeknights from 4 to 8 p.m. Please call 286-3083 for specific days and times.
Free College, Career and Apprenticeship Help
COMPASS Guide is a Web site (www.compassguide.org) that has Milwaukee's first searchable database of local scholarship information, in addition to general information on career planning, college and apprenticeship choices. It's free and easy to use. Coaches are available to help teens, parents or mentors get started using COMPASS Guide. Stop in any time during coaching hours.
Zablocki Library
Mondays now through May 7
4:30 to 7 p.m.
Forest Home Library
Wednesdays now through May 9
5:30 to 8 p.m.
"Latin Jazz and Jazz as International Music"
Free pre-event jazz performances by musicians from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, a jazz film and discussion led by local music scholar Dr. Wallace Cheatham.
Forest Home Library
Saturday, March 24, 2 p.m. |