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Poetry Fest
2025-04-28 17:00:00 2025-04-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Fest Join us for a celebration of poetry. Mitchell Street Branch - Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Monday, April 28
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-28 17:00:00 2025-04-28 19:00:00 America/Chicago Poetry Fest Join us for a celebration of poetry. Mitchell Street Branch - Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Mitchell Street Branch

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Join us for a celebration of poetry.

Poet Brit Nicole and Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate Aleena Ahmed will emcee the open mic, and coffee and refreshments will be provided by Ay! Chihuahua. Express yourself by participating in a variety of activity stations. See you there!

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | 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, May 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 Closed
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Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, May 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Career Navigators Job Help
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Career Navigators Job Help
Tue, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Street Table 1
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
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Tue, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Kanopy Movie Night - Spotlight on Animation
Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Milwaukee Health Department Action Team Q2 Meeting - City of Milwaukee - Milwaukee Health Department
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Sat, May 17, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Sat, May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
Milwaukee County Job Center Satellite Service - Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
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Tue, May 20, 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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Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
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Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntase con un tutor experimentado para que le ayude con el inglés.
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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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Community Room
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Main Street Table 1
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