Arts & Culture in La Crosse

Beginning Weaving with Kallia Walkowiak

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM UTC · Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts · Cedarburg, WI

2026 Class Offerings: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Friday, April 17, 2026 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Friday, October 2, 2026 Friday, November 6, 2026 (10 am-4 pm) Class Fee: $200/ W

Baby & Toddler Storytime & Playgroup

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukesha Public Library · 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI · Ages Up to 5

Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, music, fingerplays, and other activities that help foster a love of reading. Storytime is followed by an informal playgroup for families. Drop in and enjoy a room filled with toys, puzzles, music, and (of course!) books.

Hold for Civic Exhibit

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Central Library · 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, Milwaukee, WI

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Fiber Arts with Friends

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 PM–10:45 PM UTC · Tippecanoe Branch · 3912 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, Milwaukee, WI

Bring your projects for a monthly social fiber arts get-together! All experience levels encouraged. We welcome knitting, crochet, tatting, sewing, mending or other fiber-related projects.

Creative Sparks

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Waukesha Public Library · 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI · Ages 5–12

Perfect for kids who love to explore different ways of creating, this program features a new hands-on art project each month. Registration is required. Kids ages 5-12 are invited. January - 3D Collage February - Mardi Gras Inspired Fashion March - Translucent Paper and Watercolor Pencil...

Art Crafternoon

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Atkinson Branch · 1960 W Atkinson Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53206, Milwaukee, WI

Come create with us! We'll supply a variety of art supplies and create a new masterpiece each time. Meet friends, get messy, and see what you can create together.

Sewing and Costuming

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Oregon Public Library · 200 N Alpine Parkway, Oregon, WI · Ages 15+

For adults and teens ages 15 and up. Registration required. Join Oregon Straw Hat Players and learn what it takes to costume one of our productions. By the end of the workshop you will know how to mend clothes, find specific costume pieces, and organize outfits with show and character needs in...

Art Cart

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Villard Square Branch · 5190 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, Milwaukee, WI

Raid the art cart and help us empty the dreaded scary closet. Can you turn our random assortment of arts and crafts supplies into a masterpiece? Join us the last Tuesday of the month to come find out!

Gravity! Art and Activities

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Branch · 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, Milwaukee, WI

Let's talk about gravity! Join us for a read aloud about why gravity is so important and then explore the theory with activities and an art project.

Drop-In Art with Milwaukee Art Museum

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, Milwaukee, WI

Drop-in to make art with the Milwaukee Art Museum Kohl's Art Studio in the Community Program. Find inspiration from artworks you can see at the Museum and learn something new together!

Craft & Chat

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · East Branch · 2320 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, Milwaukee, WI

Bring your craft and hang-out for a cozy craft and chat! All-ages program to bring neighborhood crafters together. Every Thursday starting January 8th - April 30th, 4-5pm.

Scenic Painting Workshop

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 3:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Oregon Public Library · 200 N Alpine Parkway, Oregon, WI · Ages 15+

For adults and teens ages 15 and up. Registration required. Join Oregon Straw Hat Players and learn what it takes to paint the set of one of our productions. By the end of the workshop you will know painting techniques for creating textures like brick, stone, and marble, as well as more precise...

Midweek Makers

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 7:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Zablocki Branch · 3501 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215, Milwaukee, WI

Beat those Wednesday blues with Midweek Makers! Come get creative, using either an assortment of art supplies from the Art Cart, or using building straws, Magna Tiles, and LEGO bricks during You Build It! on alternating Wednesdays all year long. Make new friends, bring your family, or stop by after.

Create & Craft

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Good Hope Branch · 7715 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223, Milwaukee, WI

January: Sleep Masks February: DIY Buttons March: 3D Pen Playtime April: Shrinky Dinks

Art Reception - Dawn Lynch

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Oregon Public Library · 200 N Alpine Parkway, Oregon, WI

Explore the work of Dawn Lynch and meet the artist! Light refreshment provided.

ArtLab

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Center Street Branch · 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53210, Milwaukee, WI

Try out new art supplies, projects and learn new techniques for creative self-expression.

Teaching with Hidden Treasures

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · East Branch · 2320 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, Milwaukee, WI · Ages 18+

You don’t have to break the bank to create great props that will enhance your story times and make books come alive! This session will show you a variety of simple but creative story time props that can be made using open-access online finds, your recyclables and craft items you have on hand,...

Tasty Tuesday

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Good Hope Branch · 7715 W Good Hope Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223, Milwaukee, WI

January: Air Fryer Apple Chips February: Will It Waffle? March: Pancake Art Party April: Banana Split Bites

Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Central Library · 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, Milwaukee, WI

The 84th annual member exhibition opens at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library on Sunday, April 19 and runs through Saturday, May 16. There will be an artists' reception at the Library during this exhibit run, on Saturday, April 25 from 2:00-3:00PM. The Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art, or...

Animation Around the World

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · East Branch · 2320 N Cramer St, Milwaukee, WI 53211, Milwaukee, WI

Dive into the world of animated movies with Kanopy, featuring a movie from a new country every week! For teens and tweens.

Rhyme Time Stay & Play (ages 0-2)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Wauwatosa Public Library · 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Rhyme Time is a 20-minute program which engages your child in early literacy development through interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Rhyme Time is designed for children birth through 2 years accompanied by an adult. Older siblings are welcome. Registration is not required. This..

Learn and Play: Spring Cleaning

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 515 Pine St, Green Bay, WI

Help your child get ready to read with hands-on activities designed to promote early literacy skills. Build motor skills as you "clean", "wash," "iron," and fold a load of laundry. Hang matching sock pairs on a laundry line, use clothespins and hangers, and practice using clothing fasteners like...

Peoria Chiefs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 11:40 PM UTC · Neuroscience Group Field · 2400 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI

MiLB High-A: Peoria Chiefs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Neuroscience Group Field

Teen Craft Club!

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Oconomowoc Public Library · 200 W South St, Oconomowoc, WI

Knitting! Sketching! Crochet! Come on down to the library for some designated crafting time with other teens! Bring your current project and join us, or come and learn a new skill! Ages 12-18.

Stories Alive

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukesha Public Library · 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI

Stories spring to life at these drop-in storytimes for children of all ages. Our storytellers will ignite young imaginations with puppetry, songs, interactive fingerplays, and imaginative activities. Watch as the magic of storytelling comes alive!

Teen Grab & Go: Bath Bomb

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Pewaukee Public Library · 210 Main St, Pewaukee, WI

Feeling stressed? Or are you simply ready for a bit of self care? Take relaxation to the next level with a soothing bath bomb. We'll give you all of the supplies that you need; you can complete the project at home when it's convenient for you. For anyone currently in grades 6-12 only. ...

Teen Game Night

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Branch · 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, Milwaukee, WI · Ages 10–17

Fan of video games? Board games? Any games????Then come to the library for a night of fun!

Book Scouts Pizza Party!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library · 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI

Open to youth in grades 3-6. All of Book Scouts Book Club (Story Seekers and Page Turners) are invited to join us for a (PIZZA!) party to celebrate the end of our Book Scouts season! Meet up with friends new and old for lots of book-related activities, discussion, and pizza! Registration is...

Family Yoga with Cultivate Yoga MKE

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Tippecanoe Branch · 3912 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, Milwaukee, WI

Children under 7 and their caregivers are invited to practice mindfulness through a variety of physical yoga poses, breath practices, stories, games, and activities to cultivate connection with the body, breath, emotions and each other. All experiences and levels are welcome.

Balloon Time for Littles!

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Oregon Public Library · 200 N Alpine Parkway, Oregon, WI · Ages Up to 6

No registration. For ages 0-6. Balloon Time for Littles is lots of fun and educational! Play keep the balloon up in the air! Great for motor skills and coordination. Count and sort balloons by color. So many fun games to play and learn!

Library Lunch & Learn: History of Brown County Courthouses 1824-Present

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Ashwaubenon Branch · 1060 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI

Brown County is the oldest county in the state of Wisconsin. Dennis Jacobs, Adult Services Associate at the Central Library, will share the history of the county’s five courthouses - from a simple log building to the large multi-story building used today. The ADRC of Brown County will provide a...

Preschool Fun Days

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Waukesha Public Library · 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha, WI · Ages 3–4

Children ages 3-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun-filled morning of stories and early literacy activities. We will focus on the five key early literacy skills: READ! TALK! SING! WRITE! PLAY!

Ask A Genealogist!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Washington Park Branch · 2121 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53208, Milwaukee, WI

Have you wanted to learn more about your family history, but don’t know where to begin? Have you started researching your family, but need ideas of new places to look for information? Join us for Ask A Genealogist with MCGS and MPL! Work one-on-one with an experienced genealogist from the...

Story Time Stay & Play (ages 3-6)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Wauwatosa Public Library · 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Story Time promotes early literacy development through interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement. Children will practice gross and fine motor skills, as well as independence; your 3-6-year-old is encouraged to attend on their own if this suits their growing independence and your...

Toronto Blue Jays at Milwaukee Brewers

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 11:40 PM UTC · American Family Field · 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI

MLB: Toronto Blue Jays at Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field

Story Time & Play Group

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Mitchell Street Branch · 906 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204, Milwaukee, WI · Ages 18+

Enjoy a 20 minute storytime, followed by play with educational toys for kids under 3 with an adult.

Spanish/English Storytime with La Escuelita

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · East Branch · 2255 Main St, Green Bay, WI

Join in the fun and enjoy storytime in Spanish and English. Únete a la diversión y disfruta de la hora del cuento en español e inglés.

Baby & Lapsit Storytime

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Oconomowoc Public Library · 200 W South St, Oconomowoc, WI

Let’s read some stories, bounce to rhymes and songs, and play with our friends! Best for ages birth-2 years; siblings of all ages are welcome.

Dabble Box Open Lab

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library · 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. Open Lab is recommended for ages 8 and up, but is open to all ages with age-appropriate adult supervision. PLEASE NOTE: VR glasses aren’t available for use during Saturday labs due...

Sensory Play Time

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Tippecanoe Branch · 3912 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207, Milwaukee, WI

Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to drop-in and play with sensory toys and activities. Recommended for children 6 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Storytimes for Groups & Families Preschool (Ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Central Library · 515 Pine St, Green Bay, WI

You Build It!

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Center Street Branch · 2727 W Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53210, Milwaukee, WI

Explore your creativity through free and open unstructured play with a variety of building materials such as MagnaTiles, LEGOs and Building Straws. Held in the children's room.

Book Babies Storytime

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · East Branch · 2255 Main St, Green Bay, WI

Story Time with Playgroup

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Villard Square Branch · 5190 N 35th St, Milwaukee, WI 53209, Milwaukee, WI

Story Time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. Intended for children 3 years old and younger with a caregiver.

Sensory Story Time (ages 3-8)

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Wauwatosa Public Library · 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Join us for a Story Time program designed specifically for autistic children, neurodivergent children, or children who find it difficult to sit through our traditional Story Time programs. This 45 minute program is for children ages 3-8 along with their parent or caregiver and includes stories, ...

Graphic Novel Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:15 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Oconomowoc Public Library · 200 W South St, Oconomowoc, WI

Join us to talk about a middle grade graphic novel each month. A limited number of copies will be available at the desk for checkout. Ages 8-12. This month's book: Schoolbot 9000 by Sam Hepburn

Adult Story Time

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Branch · 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212, Milwaukee, WI · Ages 18+

Why should kids be the only ones who get read to in the library? Come to the Community Room at King for a relaxing hour listening to a good tale. Our inaugural story is "Washington Black," a novel by Esi Edugyan, the basis for the streaming series of the same name on Hulu.

Toddler Storytime

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Ashwaubenon Branch · 1060 Anderson Dr, Green Bay, WI

Milwaukee Zine Fest

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, Milwaukee, WI

Founded in 2008, MZF is an annual explosion of zine-focused wonder in the form of a boisterous festival featuring over 100 vendors from across the country. It’s always free to attend, and always super fun for all ages. The single day event is held at the Milwaukee Central Library, and packed...

Baby Time (ages 0-12 mo.)

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Wauwatosa Public Library · 7635 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI

Baby Time is an interactive 20-minute program for babies (0 - 12 months) with an adult. Enjoy simple stories, lap bounces, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays together! Older siblings are welcome. Registration is requested. Please note: Our children's programs are planned so that they are...