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Tómese un descanso:Un encuentro de bienestar para cuidadores

Take a Break: A Caregiver Wellness Gathering

2026-11-17 12:30:00 2026-11-17 14:30:00 America/Chicago Tómese un descanso:Un encuentro de bienestar para cuidadores 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. Mitchell Street Branch - Community Room

Tuesday, November 17
12:30pm - 2:30pm

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Mitchell Street Branch

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.

Únase a un especialista en apoyo a cuidadores de los Servicios para Personas Mayores del Condado de Milwaukee en una sesión informativa e inspiradora sobre cómo prevenir el agotamiento y la sobrecarga del cuidador.  Obtendrá herramientas y recursos prácticos que le ayudarán a aliviar su carga. Después de la presentación, disfrute de refrigerios y actividades divertidas para reducir el estrés junto con otros cuidadores familiares.

La presentación será en español.

Join a Caregiver Support Specialist from Milwaukee County Aging Services for a helpful and uplifting session on preventing caregiver burnout and overload. You’ll gain practical tools and resources to lighten your load. After the presentation, enjoy refreshments and fun stress-buster activities with other family caregivers.

Presentation will be in Spanish. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Community Event/Info Booth |

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Mitchell Street Branch
Phone: 414-286-3634
Branch manager
Maria Burke
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Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Mon, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your Cozy, Cute, and CREEPY creations.
Loteria
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Play Loteria game and win candy prizes for fun at the library.
Drop In ESL Tutoring for Adults and Teens
Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 21, 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.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MPD's District 2 hosts monthly crime and safety meetings.
Sort it Out! - Declutter Your Computer with Effective File Management
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room 205
Is your desktop cluttered? Can you find what you need when you need it?
After-school Unwind
Thu, Oct 22, 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: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Thu, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Getting Started with Computers - Internet Basics
Sat, Oct 24, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 205
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Family Open Maker Time with Artists Working in Education
Sat, Oct 24, 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: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Rubber Stamp Jam!
Mon, Oct 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen
Make works of art with one-of-a-kind stamps, learn inking techniques, or carve a stamp from scratch with help from multimedia artist, educator, and former MPL Artist-in-Residence Celeste Contreras.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Sojourner Family Peace Center - Mobile Advocacy and Help for Survivors of Abuse or Harm
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Resource Table 1,Study Room 202
Mobile advocates from Sojourner Family Peace Center will provide a safe, confidential and survivor-centered atmosphere to anyone seeking help with advocacy, restraining order assistance, and more.
Snack Hack: Kids Kitchen
Tue, Oct 27, 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: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your Cozy, Cute, and CREEPY creations.
YA Book Club
Tue, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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, Oct 28, 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.
Open Maker Time: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Wed, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Voces de la Frontera Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Molina Healthcare
Thu, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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: Cozy, Cute & Creepy
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
The Makerspace is open in October for all of your cozy, cute, and creepy creations.
Showers of Hope - with Street Angels' Mobile Shower Trailer
Fri, Oct 30, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
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Getting Started with Computers - Cybersecurity Basics
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 205
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Civic Bites: Department of Neighborhood Services - A Conversation & Snack with Commissioner Arroyo-Vega
Sat, Oct 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
What does the Department of Neighborhood Services do & who gets it done? You'll hear Commissioner Arroyo-Vega share what drew her to her role, her day-to-day, & how you can get involved.
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Mon, Nov 02, 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!
Mystery Book Club
Mon, Nov 02, 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, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Tue, Nov 03, 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!
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Wed, Nov 04, 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 04, 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.
After-school Unwind
Thu, Nov 05, 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 05, 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!
Getting Started with Computers - Email Basics
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room 205
This series of absolute basics is intended for newcomers to technology. No prior experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.
Unity in the Community
Sat, Nov 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cargill Community Kitchen,Community Room,Northwestern Mutual Foundation Studio M Makerspace
Join us for a celebration of diverse cultures, art, and food within our community. A combined community event brought to you by the Bay View, Tippecanoe, Mitchell Street, and Zablocki Branches.
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Mon, Nov 09, 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!
Pop-Art Paint & Sip
Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room
Enjoy a painting lesson with mocktails for kids and families. This paint & sip will explore the pop-art genre of art.
Snack Hack: 2.0
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Tue, Nov 10, 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!
Story Time with Playgroup
Wed, Nov 11, 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: Banca - con UW-Extension
Wed, Nov 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Aprenderá las diferencias entre bancos y cooperativas de crédito, como usar diferentes herramientas y recursos financieros, y las ventajas y desventajas de las aplicaciones de la banca digital.
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics
Wed, Nov 11, 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 11, 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, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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 12, 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!
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.
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.
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.
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