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The Style Lab: Find Your Fit

Shrink Plastic Pins
2025-09-24 16:00:00 2025-09-24 17:30:00 America/Chicago The Style Lab: Find Your Fit Make your own big work of art and shrink it down to a pin sized wearable. Learn to use shrink plastic and use heat to make your work a fraction of the size. Mitchell Street Branch - Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Wednesday, September 24
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 16:00:00 2025-09-24 17:30:00 America/Chicago The Style Lab: Find Your Fit Make your own big work of art and shrink it down to a pin sized wearable. Learn to use shrink plastic and use heat to make your work a fraction of the size. Mitchell Street Branch - Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Mitchell Street Branch

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Make your own big work of art and shrink it down to a pin sized wearable. Learn to use shrink plastic and use heat to make your work a fraction of the size.

The Style Lab: Find Your Fit

Discover your fashion with the Makerspaces. Explore your style and express yourself through fashion and accessories. Join us every week to customize your look through different projects.

Shrink Plastic Pins

Make your own big work of art and shrink it down to a pin sized wearable. Learn to use shrink plastic and use heat to make your work a fraction of the size. Level up your jacket, backpack, or shirt and wow your friends with your new pin.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Makerspace | 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, Sep 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 Closed
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Upcoming Events

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.
The Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Perler Bead Keychains
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Make your own pixel art keychain! Piece by piece, lay your beaded design out and iron it, melting it to one piece. Put a key ring on it and show off your new keychain!
Open Maker Time
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
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.
Employ Milwaukee Tabling
Tue, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Resource Table 1
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more.
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
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Presented in Spanish
This event is full
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.
Rescheduled
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
New date Wednesday, September 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Presented in Spanish
The Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Custom Shoe Laces & Beads
Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Customize your kicks with fresh laces and a variety of beads. Try out different combinations of beads and charms or tie up your laces in a new pattern to personalize your style.
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.
This event is full
Cancelled
Tea & Tales
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Rescheduled
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Presented in Spanish
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Presented in Spanish
This event is full
The Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Shrink Plastic Pins
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Make your own big work of art and shrink it down to a pin sized wearable. Learn to use shrink plastic and use heat to make your work a fraction of the size.
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.
The Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Polymer Clay Beads & Charms
Mon, Sep 29, 2:55pm - 4:25pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Make your own clay beads and charms from scratch. Put them on a keychain, create a wearable pin, or make your own jewelry.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Sep 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Presented in Spanish
This event is full
Rescheduled
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
New date Wednesday, October 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Presented in Spanish
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 02, 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.
Milwaukee Justice Center Mobile Legal Clinic
Thu, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Sit down with a volunteer attorney, completely free of cost, to discuss your legal situation and the options that are available to you.
Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Sat, Oct 04, 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.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Mystery Book Club
Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 07, 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.
Pivot Program - City of Milwaukee License Division
Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
¿Está iniciando o ampliando una taberna, licorería, tienda de conveniencia o restaurante? ¿Está tratando de entender las regulaciones? ¡Asista al programa Pivot GRATUITO de la División de Licencias!
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Ofrenda at the Mitchell Street Library - Ofrenda Crafts for Kids
Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Other - See description for location
We will make decorations for the library's ofrenda and you can make some to take home! While supplies last.
Capacitación en conexiones digitales
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Presented in Spanish
This event is full
Story Time and Play Group
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Fire Prevention Week: Hero Pretzels
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Bake with a firefighter and learn safety tips for preventing fires, staying safe, and when calling 911. Best of all, learn the multistep process to make pretzels from scratch.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Sat, Oct 11, 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.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 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 and Play Group
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
See all events