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As a result of increases in COVID-19 positive cases throughout the City of Milwaukee, all MPL locations will switch to curbside materials pick up only. Materials can be requested online at mpl.org or by calling Ready Reference at 286-3011. Learn More
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Starting December 3, as a result of increases in COVID-19 positive cases throughout the City of Milwaukee, all MPL locations will switch to curbside materials pick up only.  Materials can be requested online at mpl.org or by calling Ready Reference at 286-3011. Learn More.
 

 

 
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COVID Resources: Job Help

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COVID Resources: Basic Needs

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Dec 04 9:30 AM
Cuentacuentos en español at Virtual

Marquen sus calendarios para Cuentacuentos virtuales en español cada otro…

Dec 04 10:30 AM
Story Time at Virtual

Young children and their caregivers are invited to a VIRTUAL…

Dec 07 10:30 AM
Story Time at Virtual

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Dec 07 4:00 PM
Teacher in the Library at Virtual

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Dec 07 5:30 PM
Teacher in the Library at Virtual

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Dec 07 6:30 PM
Pajama Story Time at Virtual

Families with young children are invited to a VIRTUAL STORY…

Dec 08 10:30 AM
Story Time at Virtual

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Dec 08 4:00 PM
English Conversation Hour at Virtual

English Conversation Hour is a free weekly conversation session for…

Dec 08 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons on Discord at Virtual

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Dec 08 4:00 PM
Teacher in the Library at Virtual

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Dec 08 6:00 PM
Book Chat at Virtual

Need something to read?  Join librarians from the Milwaukee Public…

Dec 09 10:30 AM
Story Time at Virtual

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Dec 09 12:30 PM
Strings & Things at Virtual

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Dec 09 4:00 PM
Teacher in the Library at Virtual

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Teacher in the Library at Virtual

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