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Black History Month Book Tasting
2026-02-19 16:00:00 2026-02-19 17:30:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Book Tasting Taste-test snacks from local and national Black-owned businesses, and sample a curated menu of books that highlight Black history and Black voices. All ages welcome! Mitchell Street Branch - Cargill Community Kitchen

Thursday, February 19
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 16:00:00 2026-02-19 17:30:00 America/Chicago Black History Month Book Tasting Taste-test snacks from local and national Black-owned businesses, and sample a curated menu of books that highlight Black history and Black voices. All ages welcome! Mitchell Street Branch - Cargill Community Kitchen

Mitchell Street Branch

Cargill Community Kitchen

Taste-test snacks from local and national Black-owned businesses, and sample a curated menu of books that highlight Black history and Black voices. All ages welcome!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Food/Cooking | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Maria Burke
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Apr 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 Closed
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Tea & Tales
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room
Come visit the library for a tea party with stories from around the world. We will learn about cultures and taste the tea they're most known for, while getting to play and learn with other children.
Cancelled
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Mon, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Come meet the One MKE Outreach Team to learn about community resources, services and civic engagement opportunities available to you!
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Video Game Animation - Sprites
Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Create your own characters and objects for video game art. Bring them to life with simple movement using frame-by-frame animation.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Apr 20, 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, Apr 21, 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.
414 in Motion Open House - City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room
The City of Milwaukee's Transportation and Mobility Plan Public Open House
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Apr 21, 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.
Bookish Birdhouses
Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Decorate a prefabricated birdhouse and add your favorite bookish elements using polymer clay.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el inglés.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el inglés.
Story Time & Play Group
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Enjoy a 20 minute storytime, followed by play with educational toys for kids under 3 with an adult.
Cancelled
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Come meet the One MKE Outreach Team to learn about community resources, services and civic engagement opportunities available to you!
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Intro to Video Game Design with Flowlabs
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn how to make your own videogame with Flowlabs. Create and customize characters, design game levels. No coding required! Come in and start building your own video game world.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 22, 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.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Fri, Apr 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Resource Table 1
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Civic Bites: Environmental Collaboration Office - A Conversation & Snack With Erick Shambarger, Dept. Director
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
What does Milwaukee's Environmental Collaboration Office (ECO) do & who gets it done? Join us for conversation & a homemade snack! Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
Taller de Piñatas/Piñata Workshop
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
¡Acompáñenos para la hora del cuento y aprenda a hacer piñatas con los expertos de Piñatas Papalotl! Join us for storytime and learn piñata-making with the experts from Piñatas Papalotl!
Cancelled
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Mon, Apr 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Come meet the One MKE Outreach Team to learn about community resources, services and civic engagement opportunities available to you!
Teen Poetry Fest
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us for a celebration of poetry.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
Family Movie Night
Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros with a movie night at Mitchell Street! We will be showing The Wild Robot (2024).
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el inglés.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Other - See description for location
Sit down with an experienced tutor for help with English. Siéntese con un tutor experto para obtener ayuda con el inglés.
Story Time & Play Group
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Enjoy a 20 minute storytime, followed by play with educational toys for kids under 3 with an adult.
Cancelled
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Come meet the One MKE Outreach Team to learn about community resources, services and civic engagement opportunities available to you!
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Let's Game - Tabletop Games
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
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Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 29, 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, Apr 30, 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.
Book Bingo
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Cap off Día de los Libros with a fun and engaging game of book bingo! Prizes will be awarded to the winners, and good times are guaranteed for all.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Fri, May 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Resource Table 1
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
May the 4th Be With You
Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Other - See description for location
Come dressed as your favorite galactic character or come as you are to celebrate Star Wars and its 50th Anniversary! Become a Jedi, make your own lightsaber, and make Yoda puppets as a family.
Mystery Book Club
Mon, May 04, 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 05, 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, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
Story Time & Play Group
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Enjoy a 20 minute storytime, followed by play with educational toys for kids under 3 with an adult.
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Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
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Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
"You are what you eat!" This food literacy program is designed for children, youth, and families to explore the world of food.
Hip-Hop Chess Club
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Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
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