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19 people are interested
Help Children Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday!
ORGANIZATION: Milwaukee Public Library
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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19 people are interested
Help Milwaukee children have a fun and wacky time at our Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss Celebration at the Milwaukee Public Library Central Branch!
This entertaining event celebrates the beloved author's delightfully silly, rhyming books through stories, music, games, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, live animals, and more!
By helping children explore the World of Dr. Seuss you're helping them develop their imagination, creative abilities, language and phrasing comprehension, empathy and awareness while fostering a lifelong love of books and learning.
WHERE:
Milwaukee Public Library - Central Branch
814 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
WHEN:
Saturday, March 3, 9:00am - 2:00pm
VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Fox In Socks Game Aide: Engage families with the Fox In Socks Game. Emphasize color matching and early literacy skills, encourage all kids to play along, and help keep the flow of the game area moving.
Fishing Pond Game Aide: Engage families with our Fishing Pond game, emphasize color matching and early literacy skills, encourage all kids to play along, and help keep the flow of the game area moving.
Live Animal Helper: Assist Kim, our Animal Handler, with her live animal demonstrations (including turtles!).
Face Painting Aide: Help direct line of children for face painting and help build excitement.
Cookie Room Aide: Assist children with decorating their cookies with a variety of fun toppings.
Greeters: Welcome and direct guests to the event and hand out event maps.
Craft Room Aide: Assist children with Seuss-inspired arts and crafts activities.
Photo Booth Aide: Help staff with photo booth props and equipment.
Mascot Handler: Help Browser the Library Lion navigate the event.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 14 years or older.
Fun and friendly personality.
No special skills required.
Complete Volunteer Application at www.mpl.org/about/volunteer/
Questions? Contact Danielle Wrobleski, Library Volunteer Coordinator, at 414-286-3000 ext. 3077 or dmwrobl@milwaukee.gov.
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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
Milwaukee Public Library, Central Branch814 W. Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53233
DATE POSTED
January 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Literacy / Reading
- Painting
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- 5 Hours