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Bookish Birdhouses
2026-04-21 17:30:00 2026-04-21 19:00:00 America/Chicago Bookish Birdhouses Decorate a prefabricated birdhouse and add your favorite bookish elements using polymer clay. Mitchell Street Branch - Cargill Community Kitchen, Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Tuesday, April 21
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-21 17:30:00 2026-04-21 19:00:00 America/Chicago Bookish Birdhouses Decorate a prefabricated birdhouse and add your favorite bookish elements using polymer clay. Mitchell Street Branch - Cargill Community Kitchen, Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Mitchell Street Branch

Cargill Community Kitchen, Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Decorate a prefabricated birdhouse and add your favorite bookish elements using polymer clay.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) | Elementary (6-12) |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Makerspace | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3000
Branch manager
Maria Burke
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We're open 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Mon, Apr 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 Closed
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PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. - An Ekphrastic Community Collaboration
Fri, May 01, All day
Other - See description for location
Painted Words & Spoken Images is a collaborative, community-driven project that highlights the intersection of art, culture, community, and collaboration.
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!
PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. - An Ekphrastic Community Collaboration
Sat, May 02, All day
Other - See description for location
Painted Words & Spoken Images is a collaborative, community-driven project that highlights the intersection of art, culture, community, and collaboration.
PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. - An Ekphrastic Community Collaboration
Mon, May 04, All day
Other - See description for location
Painted Words & Spoken Images is a collaborative, community-driven project that highlights the intersection of art, culture, community, and collaboration.
Scales Neighborhood Nursing (Milwaukee Health Department)
Mon, May 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
The City of Milwaukee Health Department's Scales Neighborhood Nursing program will be onsite for a nursing team to provide the community with harm reduction, resources, and connection to care.
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.
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Life size Jenga
Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Paint a Jenga block to add to our Life Size Jenga! Customize it with your own personality and style.
Open Maker Time
Mon, May 04, 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, 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.
PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. - An Ekphrastic Community Collaboration
Tue, May 05, All day
Other - See description for location
Painted Words & Spoken Images is a collaborative, community-driven project that highlights the intersection of art, culture, community, and collaboration.
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.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, May 05, 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.
PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. - An Ekphrastic Community Collaboration
Wed, May 06, All day
Other - See description for location
Painted Words & Spoken Images is a collaborative, community-driven project that highlights the intersection of art, culture, community, and collaboration.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Wed, May 06, 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, 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.
Resumes That Work
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Are you a student looking for summer jobs or a recent grad exploring career options? We'll provide hands-on assistance and show you some awesome free resources for building a resume that gets results.
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Diamond Art
Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Settle in at the Makerspaces and get comfy making mini masterpieces of diamond art paintings. Relax and slow down for a good time creating your own bedazzled works.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Study Room 203,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.
PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. - An Ekphrastic Community Collaboration
Thu, May 07, All day
Other - See description for location
Painted Words & Spoken Images is a collaborative, community-driven project that highlights the intersection of art, culture, community, and collaboration.
PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. - An Ekphrastic Community Collaboration
Fri, May 08, All day
Other - See description for location
Painted Words & Spoken Images is a collaborative, community-driven project that highlights the intersection of art, culture, community, and collaboration.
PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. - An Ekphrastic Community Collaboration
Sat, May 09, All day
Other - See description for location
Painted Words & Spoken Images is a collaborative, community-driven project that highlights the intersection of art, culture, community, and collaboration.
Medicare Preventive Services
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 205
Join us to find out more about the free services available through Medicare.Únete a nosotros para saber más sobre los servicios gratuitos disponibles a través de Medicare.
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - Intro to Video Game Design with Flowlabs
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn how to make your own videogame with Flowlabs. Flowlabs is a website that lets you make 2D video games. No coding required! Come in and start building your own video game world.
Open Maker Time
Mon, May 11, 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, 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.
Safe Sleep Program / Clase Sueño Seguro
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room
Milwaukee Health Department teaches Safe Sleep recommendations for your baby's first year. Clase sobre el sueño seguro de MHD da recomendaciones para un sueño seguro durante el primer año del bebe.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, May 12, 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, May 13, 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.
Makerspace Game Jam Arcade Night!
Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
All winter we've been making games from digital to carnival now it's time to play them. Join us in the makerspace for an afternoon of fun!
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Study Room 203,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.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, May 14, 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.
Showers of Hope - with Street Angels' Mobile Shower Trailer
Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select Fridays this Spring and Summer! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details.
Medicare Advantage
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 205
Join us to learn how Medicare Advantage plans work and learn to be proactive with your plan. Únete a nosotros para aprender cómo funcionan los planes Medicare Advantage y aprender a ser proactivo.
Hip-Hop Chess Club
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
This drop-in session with Your Move MKE combines chess with hip-hop instrumentals, music production, pad-drumming, freestyling...and lunch! Swing through and make moves.
Cancelled
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 20, 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.
Ayuda con tu currículum gratis - con Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Wed, May 20, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Resource Table 3
Visite la Sucursal de la calle Mitchell para obtener ayuda con su currículo el tercer miércoles del mes. Come to Mitchell Street Library for free help with your resume monthly on the third Wednesday
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Study Room 203,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 - MPD District 2
Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, May 26, 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 26, 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.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, May 26, 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, May 27, 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.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, May 27, 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, May 28, 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.
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