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Poetry Tasting
2025-04-07 17:00:00 2025-04-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Tasting Join us for a Poetry Tasting a fun, creative event where words come alive! Plus, you'll try your hand at black-out poetry and button-making. Taste the magic of words with us perfect for ages 6-12! Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room

Monday, April 07
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-07 17:00:00 2025-04-07 19:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Tasting Join us for a Poetry Tasting a fun, creative event where words come alive! Plus, you'll try your hand at black-out poetry and button-making. Taste the magic of words with us perfect for ages 6-12! Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room

Mitchell Street Branch

Community Room

Join us for a Poetry Tasting a fun, creative event where words come alive! Plus, you'll try your hand at black-out poetry and button-making. Taste the magic of words with us perfect for ages 6-12!

Join us for a delightful Poetry Tasting at the library—a fun, creative event where words come alive! Like tasting different ice cream flavors, you'll get to sample poems that tickle your imagination, spark your curiosity, and make you giggle or think!  We'll explore silly poems, adventurous poems, and even poems about animals and the stars. Plus, you'll try your hand at black-out poetry and button-making.  Taste the magic of words with us—perfect for ages 6-12!

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Maria Burke
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

Mon, Mar 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 Closed
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Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Mar 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Let's eat! Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.
Cancelled
Career Navigators Job Help
Tue, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Career Navigators will assist patrons with creating resumes and searching for jobs.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Tue, Mar 11, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
Kanopy Movie Night - Spotlight on Animation
Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Join us at the Mitchell Street Library for Kanopy Movie Night! Enjoy free, family-friendly movies, plus popcorn and snacks while supplies last.
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Mar 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
A 20-minute story time including plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. Followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Wed, Mar 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Sewing Machine Basics
Wed, Mar 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Study Room 205
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Rescheduled
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, Mar 13, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New date Thursday, March 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Fri, Mar 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
Fri, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.
Fri-Yays!
Fri, Mar 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Come for some fun games or a craft and learn something new every other Friday at the library!
Financial Literacy Workshops
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Financial Literacy Campaign strives to make financial education accessible and attainable through activities in our communities. The Campaign provides financial education through workshops.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Sat, Mar 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Hand Sewn Embroidery
Mon, Mar 17, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Tue, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Aurora Mobile Health Clinic - No registration
Tue, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Your health matters. Come talk to us! Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch for community members.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Mar 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Let's eat! Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
MHD Strong Baby Table
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Other - See description for location
Milwaukee Health Department staff will share resources to help keep your children healthy and safe.
Cancelled
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
A 20-minute story time including plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. Followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Wed, Mar 19, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Chop it Like it's Hot: Equinox Spring Rolls
Wed, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Study Room 205
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.
Crime & Safety Meeting - Milwaukee Police Department - District Two
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Other - See description for location
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
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Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Fri, Mar 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Cancelled
YA Café
Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pop into the Makerspace to hang out, play games, make a take-home craft, or get help with your homework. Snacks will be provided.
Financial Literacy Workshops
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Financial Literacy Campaign strives to make financial education accessible and attainable through activities in our communities. The Campaign provides financial education through workshops.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Sat, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Tabletop Boardgames
Mon, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Career Navigators Job Help
Tue, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Other - See description for location
Career Navigators will assist patrons with creating resumes and searching for jobs.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Tue, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Tue, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Other - See description for location
A 20-minute story time including plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. Followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Wed, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Woven Wonders
Wed, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Study Room 205
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, Mar 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Fri-Yays!
Fri, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Come for some fun games or a craft and learn something new every other Friday at the library!
Financial Literacy Workshops
Sat, Mar 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Financial Literacy Campaign strives to make financial education accessible and attainable through activities in our communities. The Campaign provides financial education through workshops.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Sat, Mar 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Knot & Hook Creations
Mon, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Tue, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Apr 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Let's eat! Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Tue, Apr 01, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time including plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. Followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Wed, Apr 02, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Tech Toys
Wed, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Community Room
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Other - See description for location
Molina Healthcare will share health literature, provide information on BadgerCare, and offer details about employment opportunities at Molina Healthcare.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Financial Literacy Workshops
Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
The Financial Literacy Campaign strives to make financial education accessible and attainable through activities in our communities. The Campaign provides financial education through workshops.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Inventions from the Arab World
Mon, Apr 07, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Poetry Tasting
Mon, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Join us for a Poetry Tasting a fun, creative event where words come alive! Plus, you'll try your hand at black-out poetry and button-making. Taste the magic of words with us perfect for ages 6-12!
Mystery Book Club
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 205
This book club will provide a place for friends and strangers to meet and discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Apr 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Let's eat! Snack Hack explores the world of food through cooking demonstrations that focus on nutritional elements, food groups, cooking principles, and the history of food.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Tue, Apr 08, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time including plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn. Followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Wed, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Colossal Collage
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn New Skills! Join us for workshops in the Makerspace. All events are free! Special Events Happen during Open Maker Time at all locations unless otherwise indicated.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Community Room
In partnership with MPL, Voces de la Frontera is offering Citizenship Classes for the English Exam. The class is presented in English and Spanish.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
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