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Mystery Book Club
2025-05-05 18:00:00 2025-05-05 19:00:00 America/Chicago Mystery Book Club This book club will provide a place for friends and strangers to meet and discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads.  Mitchell Street Branch - Study Room 205

Monday, May 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-05 18:00:00 2025-05-05 19:00:00 America/Chicago Mystery Book Club This book club will provide a place for friends and strangers to meet and discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads.  Mitchell Street Branch - Study Room 205

Mitchell Street Branch

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. 

Join our Mystery Book Club to discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads. Read the book and come prepared to share your thoughts and opinions and help dissect the mystery!

May 5:  Death in the Dark Woods by Annelise Ryan (2023)

June 2:  Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story by Leonie Swann (2008)

July 7:  Murder Your Employer: The McMasters Guide to Homicide by Rupert Holmes (2023)

August 4:  Zero Days by Ruth Ware (2023)

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club/Discussion |

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

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

We're closed Friday April 18 due to Good Friday
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Apr 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter Sunday)
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Story Time with Play Group
Wed, Apr 16, 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 16, 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.
After School at MPL
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Poetry
Wed, Apr 16, 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 16, 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, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
After School at MPL
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, Apr 17, 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 Teens and Adults
Sat, Apr 19, 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.
After School at MPL
Mon, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Paper Marbling
Mon, Apr 21, 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.
Cancelled
Drop in ESL Tutoring for Teens and Adults
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Apr 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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.
Career Navigators Job Help
Tue, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Other - See description for location
Career Navigators will provide hands-on services to patrons, guiding patrons through the navigation system of employment.
After School at MPL
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
Vision Zero Action Plan - Southside Open House - City of Milwaukee Vision Zero
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
Attend an Open House whenever is convenient for you, there is no formal presentation.
Drop in ESL Tutoring for Teens and Adults
Tue, Apr 22, 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, Apr 23, 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 23, 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.
After School at MPL
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Starting Seedlings
Wed, Apr 23, 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 23, 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.
After School at MPL
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Cancelled
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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, Apr 25, 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.
Fri-Yays!
Fri, Apr 25, 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!
Cuentacuentos - Read, Sing and Play storytime in Spanish
Sat, Apr 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room
Lean, canten y jueguen durante esta serie especial de la hora del cuento en español para los niños pequeños y sus cuidadores.
Drop in ESL Tutoring for Teens and Adults
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 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.
Hip Hop Chess Club
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Immerse yourself in the fusion of strategy and hip-hop beats.
After School at MPL
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Drop in ESL Tutoring for Teens and Adults
Mon, Apr 28, 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.
Poetry Fest
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us for a celebration of poetry.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Apr 29, 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.
After School at MPL
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Tue, Apr 29, 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 29, 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 30, 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 30, 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.
After School at MPL
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Tie Dye Toes
Wed, Apr 30, 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 30, 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, May 01, 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.
After School at MPL
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Landlord Training Program - City of Milwaukee-Department of Neighborhood Services
Mon, May 05, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Learn HUD, State and Milwaukee requirements for operating rental property.
After School at MPL
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Chop it Like it's Hot: Boba Milk & Paper Crafts
Mon, May 05, 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.
Mystery Book Club
Mon, May 05, 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, May 06, 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.
After School at MPL
Tue, May 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.
After School at MPL
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Featuring Cyanotypes
Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 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.
After School at MPL
Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Open Maker Time - Mitchell Street
Thu, May 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in to hang out, mess around, and geek out!
Blissful Spring Brunch - Celebration of Mothers
Sat, May 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Community Room,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us at Mitchell Street Branch for a celebration-of-mothers brunch!
After School at MPL
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Rent for Success
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Rent for Success is a FREE 2.5-hour tenant training program designed to educate and empower renters.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, May 13, 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.
Career Navigators Job Help
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Other - See description for location
Career Navigators will provide hands-on services to patrons, guiding patrons through the navigation system of employment.
After School at MPL
Tue, May 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 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, May 14, 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.
After School at MPL
Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, May 14, 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, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, May 15, 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.
After School at MPL
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join us in the Children's Area Monday through Thursday from 3-5PM for homework help and hands-on activities! Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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