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Adult Story Time
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.
Getting Started with Computers
Learn essential email skills including sending, replying, and organizing your messages. Discover how to manage your inbox by using labels and cleaning up your inbox.
Mystery Book Club
Join our Mystery Book Club to discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads. Read the book and come prepared to share your thoughts and opinions and help dissect the mystery! January 5: Conclave by Robert Harris (2016) February 2: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite (2018)..
Learn & Earn: The Family Day Trading Legacy Blueprint
Day 1: Mindset & Foundation Theme: (Eliminating Greed & Fear). Day 2: The Instrument & Tools Theme: Understanding the Market Language. Day 3: The Strategy Theme: The Rules of Engagement (The 1-2-3 Punch) Day 4: "Thou Preparest a Table" – Execution Day Theme: Overcoming Fear & Taking Action...
Gravity! Art and Activities
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.
Maker Mondays
On Maker Mondays, drop in for a library led activity in our new makerspace.
English Reading Hour
Practice reading and speaking English with fellow English Language Learners. Every weekly session we read poetry, prose, and excerpts from books; we read lyrics and then listen to songs; and occasionally we take a look at comic strips. We answer any pronunciation, spelling, or grammar questions...
HOLD for elections with setup and takedown
With day before for setup and after for takedown
One MKE
Come chat with One MKE staff about: Local, state and federal services to save you money and improve your wellbeing Events where you can meet other residents and get involved in your community Upcoming elections & what's on your ballot One MKE is a nonpartisan coalition led by the Milwaukee Public...
HOLD for elections & General Election Early Voting (MS)
With day before for setup and after for takedown
HOLD for elections and voting machine storage
From Wed before through Fri after for voting machine storage
Library Story Time
Young children and their caregiver are invited to a story time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays all designed to help little ones develop important literacy skills needed prior to learning how to read.
One MKE Resource Table
Come chat with One MKE staff about: Local, state and federal services to save you money and improve your wellbeing Events where you can meet other residents and get involved in your community Upcoming elections & what's on your ballot One MKE is a nonpartisan coalition led by the Milwaukee Public...
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