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You Build It!
2026-01-09 16:30:00 2026-01-09 17:45:00 America/Chicago You Build It! Spend time at the library exploring and creating with open building time! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity! Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room

Friday, January 09
4:30pm - 5:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-09 16:30:00 2026-01-09 17:45:00 America/Chicago You Build It! Spend time at the library exploring and creating with open building time! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity! Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room

Mitchell Street Branch

Community Room

Spend time at the library exploring and creating with open building time! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity!

Spend time at the library exploring and creating with open building time! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity!

AGE GROUP: | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Maria Burke
Hours
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Today's hours

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

Mon, Dec 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 Closed
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Cancelled
Story Time and Play Group
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Shoe Charms
Wed, Dec 10, 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, Dec 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.
Cancelled
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Molina Healthcare will share health literature, provide information on BadgerCare, and offer details about employment opportunities at Molina Healthcare.
After-School Unwind
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in on Tuesdays and Thursdays to kick back, play games, or catch up on homework.
Drop in Spanish Tutoring
Fri, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with Spanish. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el español.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Fri, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 205
An opportunity to practice and learn Spanish in an informal, friendly, and supportive setting!
Art Cart
Fri, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Raid the art cart at the library and create a masterpiece! Each month will have a suggested prompt, but you are free to create whatever you'd like.
DIY Mini Pies
Sat, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Got a sweet tooth? Join us for a DIY Mini Pie bake-off! Learn to make a favorite fall treat from scratch, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with ice cream on the side (while supplies last).
Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Open Work Day
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Find your fit! Craft a custom look using all the techniques from the Teen Style Lab series. Design a project with sewing, crafting, jewelry making and more.
Cancelled
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 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.
Keep Calm Kiddo
Tue, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Study Room 205
A trained librarian will share meditations and coping activities kids can do on their own or with an adult for support. Families are encouraged to attend to learn together.
Lights in Winter - Violins of Hope Community Meal
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Community Room,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us for a reflective community meal, featuring a curated menu of food inspired by Hannukah traditions prepared by Milwaukee Public Library's Cargill Community Kitchen Consultant.
Landlord Training Program - City of Milwaukee-Department of Neighborhood Services
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room
Learn HUD, State and Milwaukee requirements for operating rental property.
Style Lab: Find Your Fit - Open Work Day
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Find your fit! Craft a custom look using all the techniques from the Teen Style Lab series. Design a project with sewing, crafting, jewelry making and more.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
After-School Unwind
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Drop in on Tuesdays and Thursdays to kick back, play games, or catch up on homework.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Jan 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.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Jan 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.
After-School Unwind
Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Mitchell Street Makerspace is open four days a week!
After-School Unwind
Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Mitchell Street Makerspace is open four days a week!
You Build It!
Fri, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Community Room
Spend time at the library exploring and creating with open building time! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity!
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