Kids' events

Library Events Calendar

STORYTIMES

Storytime enhances early literacy skills by giving children the opportunity to hear and learn new words through repetition and context. Each session consists of age appropriate books, songs, and rhymes. Siblings are welcome.

Summer Storytime

Ages 0-5 years, with a caregiver
Tuesdays, 1:00 to 1:35 p.m.
Registration NOT required.
June 11 to July 30

HORA DE CUENTOS Y CANCIONES

Bilingual Storytime in Spanish and English
Ages 0-5, with a caregiver
Fridays, 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Registration NOT required.
June 14 to August 2

Storytime at the Farmers Market

Select Thursdays at 1:30pm
June 20, July 11, July 25 August 8
Southwest corner of the Farmers Market

Family Programs

Wednesdays at 10:00am, 11:30am, and 1:00pm

All 3 shows are identical. Tickets are given out 1 hour prior to each show. There is a maximum of 100 tickets per show.

June 12—Magicienne Julie Sobanski
Get ready to be amazed by the Princess of Magic in this interactive magic show.

June 19—Sunset Playhouse presents Wanted: Fairy Godmother
After years of helping people make their dreams come true, it is time for the Fairy Godmother to retire. Now she needs to pick her successor. In this bug in a rug original musical, two promising fairies vie for the coveted position.

June 26—Comedy Juggling with Miller & Mike
Juggling clubs become gravity defying Rocket-ships, spinning plates become flying saucers, and yo-yos become UFOs...unbelievably funny objects. Come see Miller and Mike tell their story in this family friendly comedy juggling extravaganza.

July 3—Naturalist David Stokes presents A Universe of Animals
Learn about biodiversity with songs, artifacts, and LIVE ANIMALS!

July 10—Juggling with Steve Girman
You’ll be captivated as juggling, music, and storytelling are mixed in this fun show!

July 17—Kidsplay presents Mission in Space!
Two astronauts are preparing for the first double solo flight to the moon! They just need to finish their final flight checks, with a little help from the audience. This new show by Kidsplay focuses on cooperation, team work and, of course, a lot of silliness!

July 24—Magician Ardan James
More than magic, come see the Animated Illusionist. A unique variety act using a combination of physical comedy illusions, magic-type illusions, ventriloquism, music, dance, and audience participation.

July 31—Animal Quest
Meet real animals up close as you learn about these amazing creatures!

FAMILY MOVIES

Friday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m.
The Lego Movie 2 (rated PG; 106 minutes)

Friday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m.
How to Train Your Dragon 3 (rated PG; 104 minutes)

Lego Club

First Saturday of every month, 2 to 3 p.m. 
K5-5th grade
Registration is not required. 
July 6
August 3

School Age Events

LIBRARY MAKERS

1st through 5th graders
Each session we craft, build, or experiment with something new. Registration is required.
Thursdays, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
June 27 - Have a Blast with Volcano Science
July 18 - Milwaukee Public Museum: Dinosaur Hunt
August 1 - Wehr Nature Center: Paper Making

Amazing Art with Mary Tooley

2nd through 5th Graders
Mondays, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for some fantastic art! Registration is required.
June 17 - Making Monoprints
July 22 - Go Wild About Puppets!
July 29 - Dragon Drawing

RANDOM FANDOM

4th to 12th Graders
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Registration is NOT required.
June 20 - Avengers Endgame: All the Spoilers
July 18 - Anime: Studio Ghibli Movies
August 29 - Star Wars vs. Star Trek