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Adopt a Pet Rock
2027-01-15 15:00:00 2027-01-15 16:00:00 America/Chicago Adopt a Pet Rock Looking for a new and unique pet to adopt? We have rocks of all shapes, sizes, and pedigrees. Come adopt, decorate and receive an official certificate of adoption of your new forever pet. Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room

Friday, January 15
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Mitchell Street Branch

Community Room

Looking for a new and unique pet to adopt? We have rocks of all shapes, sizes, and pedigrees. Come adopt, decorate and receive an official certificate of adoption of your new forever pet.

Looking for a new and unique pet to adopt? We have rocks of all shapes, sizes, and pedigrees. Come adopt, decorate and receive an official certificate of adoption of your new forever pet at this exciting program celebrating National Hobby Month! 

AGE GROUP: | Young Children (0-5) | Elementary (6-12) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts, Games, & Play |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3634
Branch manager
Maria Burke
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Nov 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
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Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Mon, Nov 16, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for Autumn!
Cancelled
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Tómese un descanso:Un encuentro de bienestar para cuidadores - Take a Break: A Caregiver Wellness Gathering
Tue, Nov 17, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room
Invitamos a todos los cuidadores familiares a acompañarnos para disfrutar de un descanso bien merecido. | We invite all family caregivers to join us for a well-deserved break.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Resource Table 1
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Cancelled
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Rescheduled
Pop-Art Paint & Sip
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New date Monday, November 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Enjoy a painting lesson with mocktails for kids and families. This paint & sip will explore the pop-art genre of art.
Fall Harvest - Holiday Community Meal
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace,Other - See description for location
Join us for a festive seasonal meal with all the trimmings!
Cancelled
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for Autumn!
YA Book Club
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 205
Join us at Mitchell Street to discuss a new award-winning YA novel each month! All books selections are available for instant download on Hoopla, Libby, and in print at select branches.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Nov 17, 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, Nov 18, 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 with Playgroup
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Scales Neighborhood Nursing - Milwaukee Health Department
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Taller Financiero: Fraudes y Estafas - con UW-Extension
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
En este taller, aprenderá cómo prevenir delitos financieros y evitar estafas, qué hacer si es víctima de un delito financiero y cómo prevenir el abuso financiero.
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Study Room 202,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, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
After-school Unwind
Thu, Nov 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Come to the Makerspace to hang out and unwind with games and art after a long day at school.
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for Autumn!
Showers of Hope - with Street Angels' Mobile Shower Trailer
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Street Angels' Showers of Hope is onsite @your Milwaukee Public Library, on select days this Fall! Guests will be provided with a private shower, see full description for details.
Family Open Maker Time with Artists Working in Education
Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join a guest artist from Artists Working in Education for a family maker time project in the library makerspace.
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for Autumn!
Family Flicks at the Mitchell Street Library
Mon, Nov 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room
Join us at the library for fun family movies. 
Cancelled
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Nov 24, 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.
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for Autumn!
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Nov 24, 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, Nov 25, 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 with Playgroup
Wed, Nov 25, 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.
Taller Financiero: Gestion de Crédito y Deuda - con UW-Extension
Wed, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
En este taller, aprenderá los conceptos básicos de crédito, las puntuaciones crediticias, como solicitar sus informes de crédito, así como; consejos y herramientas para gestionar sus deudas.
Employ Milwaukee Resource Table
Wed, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Resource Table 1
Employ Milwaukee will be at the library to share information about employment opportunities, paid training programs, and much more!
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Wed, Nov 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
There are so many ways to use fiber art to cozy up your home for autumn!
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Nov 25, 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: Handmade Holidays
Mon, Nov 30, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Rescheduled
Family Flicks at the Mitchell Street Library
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Monday, November 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us at the library for fun family movies. 
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Dec 01, 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, Dec 01, 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.
DIY Air Cleaner Workshop - with MKE Fresh Air Collective
Tue, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room
What's in the air you're breathing? Build your own DIY air cleaner to clean the air in your home in this workshop led by MKE Fresh Air Collective.
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Dec 02, 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: Handmade Holidays
Wed, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Dec 02, 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.
After-school Unwind
Thu, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Come to the Makerspace to hang out and unwind with games and art after a long day at school.
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Thu, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Mon, Dec 07, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Mystery Book Club
Mon, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 205
This book club provides a place for friends and strangers to meet and discuss mysteries and share ideas for other good reads.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 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.
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
That's a Wrap - Learn the art of giftwrapping!
Tue, Dec 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us in the Makerspace at Mitchell Street to learn how to neatly wrap holiday gifts and experiment with a variety of papers and ribbons!
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Dec 09, 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: Handmade Holidays
Wed, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Dec 09, 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, Dec 10, 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.
After-school Unwind
Thu, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Come to the Makerspace to hang out and unwind with games and art after a long day at school.
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Thu, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services
Mon, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Resource Table 1
Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) specializes in helping Milwaukee County residents get connected with resources to support those living with a mental health and substance use disorder.
Open Maker Time: Handmade Holidays
Mon, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Celebrate December with three weeks of hands-on creativity! Participants can create various indoor winter decorations for friends and family.
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