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Sort it Out!

Declutter Your Computer with Effective File Management
2026-10-22 10:30:00 2026-10-22 12:30:00 America/Chicago Sort it Out! Is your desktop cluttered? Can you find what you need when you need it? Mitchell Street Branch - Study Room 205

Thursday, October 22
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-22 10:30:00 2026-10-22 12:30:00 America/Chicago Sort it Out! Is your desktop cluttered? Can you find what you need when you need it? Mitchell Street Branch - Study Room 205

Mitchell Street Branch

Study Room 205

Is your desktop cluttered? Can you find what you need when you need it?

Files have a way of accumulating to the point where you are unable to quickly find documents. This class will help you cut the clutter and create a system that works for you. This course will look at the basic file system, creating your own file system and cloud storage.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer Classes & Technology |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3634
Branch manager
Maria Burke
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We're open 12:00PM to 8:00PM

We're closed Sunday July 05
Mon, Jun 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Independence Day (observed) and Independence Day )
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day (observed) and Independence Day )
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
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Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Tue, Jun 30, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Traveling Exhibit - Vision Zero Car Crash Tragedies - Exhibit
Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Other - See description for location
"Vision Zero Car Crash Tragedies" is a four-week exhibit available for viewing during open hours from May 29th through June 30th.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Jun 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.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Tue, Jun 30, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Resource Table 1
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Civics and Elections
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
Join us for a talk, storytime, and songs on civics, citizenship, and elections with local community organizations.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Jun 30, 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.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Cancelled
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Declaration Calligraphy
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Using the bold look of the Declaration of Independence, we will learn calligraphy basics and explore ways to write a fancy signature like those of our founding fathers.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Tie Dyeing
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us for a summer time classic! We're going to be tie-dyeing bandanas! We'll provide the bandanas, or bring your own piece of clothing to tie dye.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Common Threads: Weaving Together Our American Story - A Community Discussion for America's 250th
Wed, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
As we mark the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, MPL and Wisconsin PBS invite you to join together for critical discussion and storytelling about our collective past.
Wish Wall - Share your wish for America's 250th!
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Other - See description for location
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, we're inviting everyone to reflect on the future we want to build together.
Patchwork of Voices: Crafting Our Country's Future Together - An Artist Workshop For America's 250th
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us in learning, thoughtful discussion and the creation of a community quilt with artist Iris Acevedo and Arts at Large.
World UFO Day
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 205
Celebrate the unknown with fun alien stories, crafts, and a galactic passport activity!
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - DIY Slime!
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Get ready to get messy! Make your own custom slime and enjoy some fun sensory play.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Jul 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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Paws & Chill
Tue, Jul 07, 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Other - See description for location
Teens are invited to engage with a certified therapy dog to chill out and practice mindfulness in the teen space at Mitchell Street.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Jul 07, 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 with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Embroidery
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
We're going teach the basics from running stitches, back stitches, and more! You'll learn everything you need to know to start making great works of embroidery art.
Financial Literacy For Teens with SecureFutures
Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 205
Learn the basics of your first paycheck, writing checks, and get information on doing your taxes. We'll also discuss the basics of savings accounts and credit lines.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Jul 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.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Jul 09, 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.
Cancelled
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 09, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Builders Club
Fri, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Cyanotypes
Mon, Jul 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Cyano-what? Cyanotypes are an artform that uses UV reactive paint to make a design on fabric or paper in collaboration with the sun.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Jul 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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Jul 14, 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 with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Ayuda con tu currículum gratis - con Goodwill Workforce Connection Center
Wed, Jul 15, 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
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Diamond Art & Bedazzling
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Get comfy in the Makerspaces while making diamond art paintings. Relax and slow down while putting together diamond art one bedazzled bead at a time. It's like paint-by-numbers but with tiny gems!
Financial Literacy For Teens with SecureFutures
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 205
Learn the basics of your first paycheck, writing checks, and get information on doing your taxes. We'll also discuss the basics of savings accounts and credit lines.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Crime & Safety Meeting - MPD District 2
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 16, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
The Rhyme and Reason of Mother Goose - Mitchell Street
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room
Explore why Mother Goose and poetry are essential to early literacy and ways you can use Mother Goose with young children.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
League of Women Voters Voter Information
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Resource Table 1
The League of Women Voters Comité por el voto latino, will have a voter information resource table, offering bilingual assistance and materials. We provide civic engagement for adults and families.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Build Your Own Lemonade
Mon, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Take your classic lemonade and make it fancy! Add your own customizations with fresh fruit and syrup flavors. Show us how you like to make your own custom recipe.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Jul 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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Jul 21, 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 with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Paint Pouring
Wed, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Paint pouring! Paint pouring! We're pouring alcohol based paints to make beautiful designs! Join us as the paint flows and we discover what we can create.
Financial Literacy For Teens with SecureFutures
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 205
Learn the basics of your first paycheck, writing checks, and get information on doing your taxes. We'll also discuss the basics of savings accounts and credit lines.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Jul 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.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Jul 23, 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.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Summer Challenge Dance Party - Featuring DJ Bizzon
Thu, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Ready to move and groove? We're celebrating your progress in the Summer Challenge with a virtual, all-ages live set from DJ Bizzon!
Builders Club
Fri, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.
Open Maker Time
Mon, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Drawing: The Grid Method
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Use this drawing exercise to practice drawing anything! Learn this beginner drawing technique that translates inspiration into any size drawing by following a grid.
Mobile Bike Repair Clinic - with Wisconsin Bike Fed
Mon, Jul 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Bring your bicycle to select library locations for minor repairs like new inner tubes or brake adjustments, free of charge! In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved inside.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Jul 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.
Open Maker Time
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Other - See description for location
Drop into the Makerspace to work on your next project. Get hands on with creative activities and explore your interests.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Jul 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.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. Story time includes plenty of fingerplays, songs, and other activities that help little ones learn.
Open Maker Time
Wed, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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.
Teen Maker Lab: Summer Camp Creations - Printmaking- Collagraph
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Collagraphs are a fun introduction to printmaking. We're going to cut cardboard glue string and explore different textures. We'll roll ink onto our creations and press paper.
Wehr Nature Center: Friends Under Foot
Wed, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Other - See description for location
Join Wehr Nature Center as we dig deep into the world beneath our feet. Children will meet chipmunks, ants, earthworms, and more in this interactive, underground adventure.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Jul 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.
Open Maker Time
Thu, Jul 30, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
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