Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron is a hero to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and all baseball fans. We honor him today during Black History Month.
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Texts From Jane Eyre
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get texts from Ernest Hemmingway? Or perhaps Scarlett O'Hara? Mallory Ortberg tackles exactly that concept in Texts from Jane Eyre, with hilarious results.
Read moreArt Workshops at the East Branch - Presented by A.W.E.
Artists Working in Eduction (A.W.E.) is back for another fun-filled and educational art workshop at the East Branch Library. Listen as the artists read a story to get your creative juices flowing. Then let your imagination soar as you work on a special project inspired by the story.
Read moreEzekiel Gillespie: Pioneer for African American Voting Rights in Wisconsin
In 1866, Milwaukeean Ezekiel Gillespie (1818-1892) sued for his right to vote in Wisconsin. At issue was a dispute over the results of an 1849 statewide referendum on black suffrage. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court found in Gillespie’s favor, declaring that African-American men had legally held the right to vote in Wisconsin since 1849...
Read moreFirst East Branch Chess Club Meeting - Wednesday 02.25.15!
Bring your chess set and love of strategy to the East Branch drop-in chess club Wednesday 02.25.15 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Read moreWisconsin Saves Week @ Milwaukee Public Library
Now is the time to start practicing good saving habits. Wisconsin Saves Week is part of a national effort to assist Americans understand the importance of saving and provide assistance in meeting their savings goals.
Read moreAmerica's Black Holocaust Museum
It wasn’t too long ago that one of Milwaukee’s unique and important resources, the America’s Black Holocaust Museum, closed the doors on its physical location for the last time. Now, it has been reborn as a virtual museum and the organization continues to play an important role in the Milwaukee community.
Read moreWhy and How to Eat Locally at the East Branch Library, Wednesday February 18th
Fresh, locally grown foods don’t just taste delicious – they are better for you, your community, and the environment. Learn why with a presentation by Jamie Ferschinger of the Urban Ecology Center and Eat Local Milwaukee.
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