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Doors Open Milwaukee

Behind-the Scenes at Mitchell Street
2025-09-27 10:00:00 2025-09-27 16:00:00 America/Chicago Doors Open Milwaukee Behind-the-scenes tours of the historic Hills Building (built in 1919), now the Mitchell Street Branch. See historic photos and see how library books make their way around the building. Main Street -

Saturday, September 27
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-27 10:00:00 2025-09-27 16:00:00 America/Chicago Doors Open Milwaukee Behind-the-scenes tours of the historic Hills Building (built in 1919), now the Mitchell Street Branch. See historic photos and see how library books make their way around the building. Main Street -

Behind-the-scenes tours of the historic Hills Building (built in 1919), now the Mitchell Street Branch. See historic photos and see how library books make their way around the building.

Mitchell Street Library Branch features guided tours with a behind-the-scenes look at staff work areas where one can view how material is checked in and organized by a state-of-the-art sorting machine. Visitors will also see the library’s lower level Makerspace, complete with Sound Locker recording studio and the Cargill Community Kitchen. Visitors are also welcome to view and explore unique, original visual and audio artworks including paintings and a sculpture by former artists-in-residence Ck Ledesma and Celeste Contreras, as well as Listening to Mitchell, which preserves images and stories of Milwaukee’s own Mitchell Street.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Tours | Special Events |

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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

Mon, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
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Upcoming Events

Cancelled
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
Cancelled
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Sep 02, 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.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room 205
Presented in Spanish
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 03, 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, Sep 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Resource Table 1
Molina Healthcare will share health literature, provide information on BadgerCare, and offer details about employment opportunities at Molina Healthcare.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Sep 09, 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.
Super Smash Bros. Showdown
Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Pick a character and show off your skills on our Nintendo Switch!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Sep 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Connect & Grow - A Neighborhood Networking Series for Entrepreneurs
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Meet other small business owners and entrepreneurs in your area and learn from each other!
Story Time and Play Group
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room 205
Presented in Spanish
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Tea & Tales
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other - See description for location
Visit the library for a tea party with stories from around the world. We will learn about new cultures and taste the tea they're most known for while getting to play and learn with other children.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Sep 16, 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.
National Voter Registration Day Mini-Carnival
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Register to vote, make sure your registration is current, and enjoy a celebratory mocktail at this annual celebration of democracy in action!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room 205
Presented in Spanish
Story Time and Play Group
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Resource Table 1
Molina Healthcare will share health literature, provide information on BadgerCare, and offer details about employment opportunities at Molina Healthcare.
Getting Started with Computers - Computer Basics
Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 205
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Tea & Tales
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Other - See description for location
Visit the library for a tea party with stories from around the world. We will learn about new cultures and taste the tea they're most known for while getting to play and learn with other children.
Mystery Book Club
Mon, Sep 22, 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, Sep 23, 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.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Sep 23, 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.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 and Play Group
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room 205
Presented in Spanish
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Achieve MKE
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
Achieve MKE helps 15-25 year old's reach their employment or education goals.
Doors Open Milwaukee - Behind-the Scenes at Mitchell Street
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Behind-the-scenes tours of the historic Hills Building (built in 1919), now the Mitchell Street Branch. See historic photos and see how library books make their way around the building.
Getting Started with Computers - Internet Basics
Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 205
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
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