- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Big Read: In the Time of the Butterflies Kick-Off Event
ORGANIZATION: Milwaukee Public Library
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
5 people are interested
Read along with all of Milwaukee during the MKE Big Read! As part of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)Big Read 2017, Milwaukee Public Library presents a variety of events, programs, and discussions connecting to Julia Alvarez’s In the Time of the Butterfl ies. MKE Big Read seeks to inspire conversations about our community
and ourselves. Participate in our first event at Central Library, a kick-off event celebrating and bringing awareness to the novel of "In the Time of the Butterflies".
Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (10 volunteers)- Central Library
Volunteer duties:
- Craft for kids-butterfly craft
- Book giveaways
- Dance performance: merengue and bachata
- Butterflies from the Caribbean: Milwaukee Public Museum mini butterfly-exhibit
- Readings from In the Time of the Butterflies, and other works by Alvarez (local authors/poets/community members)
Volunteers will assist with a number of tasks.
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About Milwaukee Public Library
Location:
814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233, US
Mission Statement
The Milwaukee Public Library is a vital public resource that believes free and open information, materials, and services are essential to fostering creativity, discovery, literacy, and learning while enhancing life throughout our community. We are an anchor institution that helps build healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods - the foundation of a strong and thriving Milwaukee. At the Milwaukee Public Library, inspirations starts here - we help people, read, learn, and connect.
Description
As an organization, we are committed to Creating a City of Readers & Lifelong Learners, Anchoring Healthy & Vibrant Neighborhoods, and Contributing to a Strong Milwaukee.
With 13 branch locations throughout Milwaukee, we serve a population of over 595,000 individuals. We house a collection of over 2.5 million items in print, digital, and media. Each year we welcome over 2 million visitors and offer over 6,000 free programs for children, teens, and adults, throughout our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
814 W. Wisconsin Ave.Milwaukee, WI 53223
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- General Education
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- 2.5 hours