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Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play!

Intro to Video Game Design with Flowlabs

2026-04-22 16:00:00 2026-04-22 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! 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. Mitchell Street Branch - Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Wednesday, April 22
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-22 16:00:00 2026-04-22 17:30:00 America/Chicago Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! 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. Mitchell Street Branch - Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace

Mitchell Street Branch

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.

Learn how to make your own videogame with Flowlabs. Flowlabs is a website that lets you make 2D video games. Create and customize characters, design game levels, and choose your own video game logic. No coding required! Come in and start building your own video game world.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Makerspace | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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

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

Mon, Mar 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 Closed
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One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Mon, Mar 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
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! - Digital Art with Cricut Design Space
Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Build it with Cricut Design Space. Make your project from scratch using tools exclusively in Cricut Design Space. Learn how to create images and cut them out with the Cricut Maker for custom projects.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Mar 30, 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.
Cancelled
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
After-School Unwind
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Mitchell Street Makerspace is open four days a week!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Mar 31, 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.
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
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! - Character Design - Origin Stories
Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Bring on the main character energy! Create an original character and tell us its origin story. Are they a hero, villain, legend or simply an NPC (non-playable character)?
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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.
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Mon, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
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! - MPL Pizza Parlor
Mon, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Find your inner Ninja Turtle as we make pizzas in the makerspace! We'll toss the dough, pour the sauces and you can dress up your pizza with whatever toppings you like! Come in and grab a slice!
Open Maker Time
Mon, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Rescheduled
Tea & Tales
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, April 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Apr 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.
Tea & Tales
Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
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.
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
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! - Flip Book Animation
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Learn how to make your own flipbook! come in and bring your drawings to life. Use our flip book template to create your own animation!
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
Día Totes - Design a tote bag using a Cricut die-cutting machine!
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspace to learn about the materials and process for making a custom tote bag. Small children should be accompanied by an adult, as we will be using a heat press.
Library at Play!
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Community Room
Stop by and celebrate National Board Game Day and Día de los Niños at the library! Enjoy some classic board games or learn something new. All ages welcome.
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Mon, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
Come meet the One MKE Outreach Team to learn about community resources, services and civic engagement opportunities available to you!
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Milwaukee Day Decoupage
Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Use book pages, watercolors, and Milwaukee Day graphics to make coasters, buttons and more. Practice the art of decoupage and go home with a custom coaster made by you!
Story Time & Play Group
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
Enjoy a 20 minute storytime, followed by play with educational toys for kids under 3 with an adult.
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
Come meet the One MKE Outreach Team to learn about community resources, services and civic engagement opportunities available to you!
Taller de Pivot en Español (Pivot Program) - City of Milwaukee License Division
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
¿Iniciando o ampliando una taberna, licorería, tienda de abarrotes o restaurante? ¿Tratando de darle sentido a las regulaciones? ¡Asista al programa Pivot GRATUITO de la División de Licencias!
Teen Game Lab: Dream It, Build It, Play! - DIY Zines
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Self publish your own work with Do-It-Yourself Zines. Cut, fold, and design your own projects to showcase your art, poetry, writing, and more! Make a zine about anything and show it off!
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Apr 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 - MPD District 2
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 17, 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.
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.
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Mon, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
One MKE Resource Table - Learn About Civic Resources & Opportunities in Milwaukee
Wed, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
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.
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!
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