MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.

Bay View2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Capitol 3969 N. 74th St.

Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.

Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.

East 2320 N. Cramer St.

Martin Luther King 310 W. Locust St.

Mill Road 6431 N. 76th St.

Mitchell Street 906 W. Historic Mitchell St.

Tippecanoe 3912 S. Howell Ave.

Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St.

Washington Park 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

Zablocki 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave.

CRAFTSHarlem Renaissance Workshop with Keepsake Art ProjectLearn about African American artists during the HarlemRenaissance with Blk-Art*History & Culture and make an African Mask greeting card using African fabrics, real beads, and high quality cardstock and paper.AtkinsonSaturday, February 1, 1-2:30 pm

Milwaukente: Community Block PrintingLocal artist Rosy Petri will help you create your own one-of-a-kind print linoleum block at this free, four-week workshop for adults. The workshop provides insight on traditional African fabrics and designs while allowing participants to create personal designs. Learn about the history of block printing and how to design, carve and print on paper and fabric. Each participant will take home greeting cards and their own piece of Milwaukente cloth. Sponsored by Milwaukee Public Library Foundation, Inc.Seating is limited. Registration required; call 414.286.3011 or register online at www.mpl.org.Martin Luther KingTuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30-7:30 pm

All Ages ColoringColoring isn’t just for kids! Celebrate Black History Month with coloring sheets featuring historic African American leaders. Art supplies will be provided.Center StreetWednesday, February 5, 5-6 pm

Book to Art ClubEngage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way. Discuss Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles while working on an art project inspired by the story. No registration required; while supplies last. EastTuesday, February 25, 6-7 pm

BLACKHISTORY MONTH

2020Celebrate at yourMilwaukee Public Library

For more information and a listing of Black History Monthevents for children visit:www.mpl.org/BlackHistoryMonth

GUEST SPEAKERS

Black Male Suffrage in WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin Department of Afro-AmericanStudies Professor Christy Clark-Pujara presents the historyof African American voting rights in Wisconsin, includingWisconsinites’ defiance of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law andthe political marginality faced by early black Wisconsinites.Central Library, Krug Rare Books RoomMonday, February 17, 6-7 pm

The Spirit of Bronzeville Dr. Sandra Jones from the UW-Milwaukee Department of African and African Diaspora Studies, has interviewed African Americans born in Milwaukee between 1920 and 1940 to learn what life was like in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville. She will share information on Milwaukee’s earliest African American residents and how neighborhood boundaries were established.Central Library, Krug Rare Books RoomSaturday, February 29, 11 am-12:30 pm

ENTERTAINMENTBook Jacket BingoCelebrate the accomplishments of black authors and discover new favorites as you compete to win in this Bingo game for adults.EastSaturday, February 1, 2-3 pmVillard SquareThursday, February 13, 4:30-5:30 pm

Black History JeopardyLearn more about Black History while playing America’s favorite answer and question game.Washington ParkTuesday, February 18, 5-7 pm

The Crossroads North: Paramount Records and the History of the BluesHear amazing tunes from another era and learn the history of Paramount Records, at one time the recording studio for dozens of legendary jazz and blues artists of the 1920s to 1930s - located in Grafton, Wisconsin! Kristine Raymond from the Paramount Music Association will be presenting.Martin Luther KingSaturday, February 22, 2-3 pm

DISCUSSIONSWhat Does Black History Mean to Me?Learn more about America’s prominent and lesser known black leaders and share what Black History means to you.Washington ParkTuesday, February 4, 6-7 pm

Book DiscussionsHomegoing by Yaa GyasiThursday, February 13, 5-6 pmJust Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan StevensonThursday, February 27, 5-6 pmBoth at Tippecanoe

READ-INS

Black History Month Read-In with Ald. Milele CoggsMartin Luther KingWednesday, February 12, 5:30-6:30 pm

MPL Staff-led Read-InsBay ViewWednesday, February 12, 6-7:30 pm

Washington ParkSaturday, February 15, 10-11 am

CapitolThursday, February 20, 1-3 pm

AtkinsonMonday, February 24, 6-7 pm

CentralSaturday, February 29, 12:30-1 pm

Browse Black History Month titles and read in the library.Villard SquareFriday, February 7, 11 am-4 pm

AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK TALKSTake part in the 2020 African American Read-In by attending this program featuring three Milwaukee authors.

Paul Wellington will discuss his book Black Built: History and Architecture in the Black Community which explores more than 40 works by black architects and their influence in the Black Community.

Eva Duncan will discuss her book Chosen by Design, which she wrote to allow the reader to become in tune with why we exist.

Clarene Mitchell will discuss her book Shine Online with LinkedIn, a hybrid novel and instructional book that provides a friendly guide to understanding and using LinkedIn effectively.

Center StreetSaturday, February 1, 1:30-3 pm

GUEST SPEAKERS

Black Male Suffrage in WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin Department of Afro-AmericanStudies Professor Christy Clark-Pujara presents the historyof African American voting rights in Wisconsin, includingWisconsinites’ defiance of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law andthe political marginality faced by early black Wisconsinites.Central Library, Krug Rare Books RoomMonday, February 17, 6-7 pm

The Spirit of Bronzeville Dr. Sandra Jones from the UW-Milwaukee Department of African and African Diaspora Studies, has interviewed African Americans born in Milwaukee between 1920 and 1940 to learn what life was like in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville. She will share information on Milwaukee’s earliest African American residents and how neighborhood boundaries were established.Central Library, Krug Rare Books RoomSaturday, February 29, 11 am-12:30 pm

ENTERTAINMENTBook Jacket BingoCelebrate the accomplishments of black authors and discover new favorites as you compete to win in this Bingo game for adults.EastSaturday, February 1, 2-3 pmVillard SquareThursday, February 13, 4:30-5:30 pm

Black History JeopardyLearn more about Black History while playing America’s favorite answer and question game.Washington ParkTuesday, February 18, 5-7 pm

The Crossroads North: Paramount Records and the History of the BluesHear amazing tunes from another era and learn the history of Paramount Records, at one time the recording studio for dozens of legendary jazz and blues artists of the 1920s to 1930s - located in Grafton, Wisconsin! Kristine Raymond from the Paramount Music Association will be presenting.Martin Luther KingSaturday, February 22, 2-3 pm

DISCUSSIONSWhat Does Black History Mean to Me?Learn more about America’s prominent and lesser known black leaders and share what Black History means to you.Washington ParkTuesday, February 4, 6-7 pm

Book DiscussionsHomegoing by Yaa GyasiThursday, February 13, 5-6 pmJust Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan StevensonThursday, February 27, 5-6 pmBoth at Tippecanoe

READ-INS

Black History Month Read-In with Ald. Milele CoggsMartin Luther KingWednesday, February 12, 5:30-6:30 pm

MPL Staff-led Read-InsBay ViewWednesday, February 12, 6-7:30 pm

Washington ParkSaturday, February 15, 10-11 am

CapitolThursday, February 20, 1-3 pm

AtkinsonMonday, February 24, 6-7 pm

CentralSaturday, February 29, 12:30-1 pm

Browse Black History Month titles and read in the library.Villard SquareFriday, February 7, 11 am-4 pm

AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK TALKSTake part in the 2020 African American Read-In by attending this program featuring three Milwaukee authors.

Paul Wellington will discuss his book Black Built: History and Architecture in the Black Community which explores more than 40 works by black architects and their influence in the Black Community.

Eva Duncan will discuss her book Chosen by Design, which she wrote to allow the reader to become in tune with why we exist.

Clarene Mitchell will discuss her book Shine Online with LinkedIn, a hybrid novel and instructional book that provides a friendly guide to understanding and using LinkedIn effectively.

Center StreetSaturday, February 1, 1:30-3 pm

GUEST SPEAKERS

Black Male Suffrage in WisconsinUniversity of Wisconsin Department of Afro-AmericanStudies Professor Christy Clark-Pujara presents the historyof African American voting rights in Wisconsin, includingWisconsinites’ defiance of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law andthe political marginality faced by early black Wisconsinites.Central Library, Krug Rare Books RoomMonday, February 17, 6-7 pm

The Spirit of Bronzeville Dr. Sandra Jones from the UW-Milwaukee Department of African and African Diaspora Studies, has interviewed African Americans born in Milwaukee between 1920 and 1940 to learn what life was like in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville. She will share information on Milwaukee’s earliest African American residents and how neighborhood boundaries were established.Central Library, Krug Rare Books RoomSaturday, February 29, 11 am-12:30 pm

ENTERTAINMENTBook Jacket BingoCelebrate the accomplishments of black authors and discover new favorites as you compete to win in this Bingo game for adults.EastSaturday, February 1, 2-3 pmVillard SquareThursday, February 13, 4:30-5:30 pm

Black History JeopardyLearn more about Black History while playing America’s favorite answer and question game.Washington ParkTuesday, February 18, 5-7 pm

The Crossroads North: Paramount Records and the History of the BluesHear amazing tunes from another era and learn the history of Paramount Records, at one time the recording studio for dozens of legendary jazz and blues artists of the 1920s to 1930s - located in Grafton, Wisconsin! Kristine Raymond from the Paramount Music Association will be presenting.Martin Luther KingSaturday, February 22, 2-3 pm

DISCUSSIONSWhat Does Black History Mean to Me?Learn more about America’s prominent and lesser known black leaders and share what Black History means to you.Washington ParkTuesday, February 4, 6-7 pm

Book DiscussionsHomegoing by Yaa GyasiThursday, February 13, 5-6 pmJust Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan StevensonThursday, February 27, 5-6 pmBoth at Tippecanoe

READ-INS

Black History Month Read-In with Ald. Milele CoggsMartin Luther KingWednesday, February 12, 5:30-6:30 pm

MPL Staff-led Read-InsBay ViewWednesday, February 12, 6-7:30 pm

Washington ParkSaturday, February 15, 10-11 am

CapitolThursday, February 20, 1-3 pm

AtkinsonMonday, February 24, 6-7 pm

CentralSaturday, February 29, 12:30-1 pm

Browse Black History Month titles and read in the library.Villard SquareFriday, February 7, 11 am-4 pm

AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK TALKSTake part in the 2020 African American Read-In by attending this program featuring three Milwaukee authors.

Paul Wellington will discuss his book Black Built: History and Architecture in the Black Community which explores more than 40 works by black architects and their influence in the Black Community.

Eva Duncan will discuss her book Chosen by Design, which she wrote to allow the reader to become in tune with why we exist.

Clarene Mitchell will discuss her book Shine Online with LinkedIn, a hybrid novel and instructional book that provides a friendly guide to understanding and using LinkedIn effectively.

Center StreetSaturday, February 1, 1:30-3 pm

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.

Bay View2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Capitol 3969 N. 74th St.

Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.

Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.

East 2320 N. Cramer St.

Martin Luther King 310 W. Locust St.

Mill Road 6431 N. 76th St.

Mitchell Street 906 W. Historic Mitchell St.

Tippecanoe 3912 S. Howell Ave.

Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St.

Washington Park 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

Zablocki 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave.

CRAFTSHarlem Renaissance Workshop with Keepsake Art ProjectLearn about African American artists during the HarlemRenaissance with Blk-Art*History & Culture and make an African Mask greeting card using African fabrics, real beads, and high quality cardstock and paper.AtkinsonSaturday, February 1, 1-2:30 pm

Milwaukente: Community Block PrintingLocal artist Rosy Petri will help you create your own one-of-a-kind print linoleum block at this free, four-week workshop for adults. The workshop provides insight on traditional African fabrics and designs while allowing participants to create personal designs. Learn about the history of block printing and how to design, carve and print on paper and fabric. Each participant will take home greeting cards and their own piece of Milwaukente cloth. Sponsored by Milwaukee Public Library Foundation, Inc.Seating is limited. Registration required; call 414.286.3011 or register online at www.mpl.org.Martin Luther KingTuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30-7:30 pm

All Ages ColoringColoring isn’t just for kids! Celebrate Black History Month with coloring sheets featuring historic African American leaders. Art supplies will be provided.Center StreetWednesday, February 5, 5-6 pm

Book to Art ClubEngage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way. Discuss Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles while working on an art project inspired by the story. No registration required; while supplies last. EastTuesday, February 25, 6-7 pm

BLACKHISTORY MONTH

2020Celebrate at yourMilwaukee Public Library

For more information and a listing of Black History Monthevents for children visit:www.mpl.org/BlackHistoryMonth

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.

Bay View2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Capitol 3969 N. 74th St.

Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.

Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.

East 2320 N. Cramer St.

Martin Luther King 310 W. Locust St.

Mill Road 6431 N. 76th St.

Mitchell Street 906 W. Historic Mitchell St.

Tippecanoe 3912 S. Howell Ave.

Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St.

Washington Park 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

Zablocki 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave.

CRAFTSHarlem Renaissance Workshop with Keepsake Art ProjectLearn about African American artists during the HarlemRenaissance with Blk-Art*History & Culture and make an African Mask greeting card using African fabrics, real beads, and high quality cardstock and paper.AtkinsonSaturday, February 1, 1-2:30 pm

Milwaukente: Community Block PrintingLocal artist Rosy Petri will help you create your own one-of-a-kind print linoleum block at this free, four-week workshop for adults. The workshop provides insight on traditional African fabrics and designs while allowing participants to create personal designs. Learn about the history of block printing and how to design, carve and print on paper and fabric. Each participant will take home greeting cards and their own piece of Milwaukente cloth. Sponsored by Milwaukee Public Library Foundation, Inc.Seating is limited. Registration required; call 414.286.3011 or register online at www.mpl.org.Martin Luther KingTuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 5:30-7:30 pm

All Ages ColoringColoring isn’t just for kids! Celebrate Black History Month with coloring sheets featuring historic African American leaders. Art supplies will be provided.Center StreetWednesday, February 5, 5-6 pm

Book to Art ClubEngage with popular literature in a hands-on, imaginative way. Discuss Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles while working on an art project inspired by the story. No registration required; while supplies last. EastTuesday, February 25, 6-7 pm

BLACKHISTORY MONTH

2020Celebrate at yourMilwaukee Public Library

For more information and a listing of Black History Monthevents for children visit:www.mpl.org/BlackHistoryMonth