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Taxes PERIODICAL | U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs. | 1994

Taxes PERIODICAL | Commerce Clearing House | c1939

Taxes BOOK | Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

Taxes / Barbara Sapinsley BOOK | F. Watts | 1986

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Taxes in America : what everyone needs to know / Leonard E. Burman and Joel Slemrod BOOK | Oxford University Press | c2013

Free Tax Help Clinic for all Milwaukee County Residents EVENT | Central Library | February 1, 2014

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Wisconsin taxes: What's enough? What's fair? / Milwaukee Turners in partnership with Milwaukee Public Television and University Wisconsin-Milwaukee presents DVD | Milwaukee Public Television | c2008 | [Widescreen]

Taxes INTERNET RESOURCE

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Patent Searching 101

Resource | Central

Patent Searching 101

Business Librarians explain the 7-step strategy for conducting a patent search in a free program offered once a month.

Thursday, April 24, 12-1 p.m.

Book a Business Librarian

Resource | Central

Book a Business Librarian

Work one-on-one with a business librarian using the library’s business resources.

During National Small Business Week

UFOs and Government

Event | Bay View

UFOs and Government

Look into the phenomenon of UFOs and how governments have dealt with sightings, speculation and controversy.

Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.

Teen Poetry Contest

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Teen Poetry Contest

All Milwaukee youth, ages 10-18 are encouraged to submit an original poem now through April 30th! Prizes will be awarded to top poems in three age categories.

Enter your poem online today!

Remember When...Everyone Read the Green Sheet

Event | Central

Remember When...Everyone Read the Green Sheet

Dan Chabot, the Green Sheet's final editor from 1981-1994, will discuss its history and share memories.

Saturday, May 10, 2 p.m. Register today!

Skeins of Milwaukee

Event | Central

Skeins of Milwaukee

Bring your needles and yarn to share and learn with others who knit and crochet.

Saturday, April 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Which Book Next?

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Which Book Next?

Are you looking for a good book? Let us help! Simply tell us the last three books you've read and we'll suggest your next read(s) on Monday, May 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Healthy Living

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Healthy Living

Learn healthy habits on Mondays in April at Zablocki Library. Registration is required.

April 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30 p.m.

Job Man

Event | Central

Job Man

Meet author and pro wrestling "Job Man" Chris Curtis.

Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.

Resource | East

East Library Updates

During construction of the new East Branch, the library is temporarily relocated at 2430 N. Murray Ave.

Recent news about the East branch

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Contributions made through tribute gifts are used by to purchase new books that will be read for many years to come.

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Art Deco

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Art Deco

A 20th Century Machine Style for the Decorative Arts & Architecture. Central Library's Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room, 2nd floor.

Saturday, May 17, 2-4 p.m.

Spring Literary Luncheon, May 8th.

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Spring Literary Luncheon, May 8th.

Featuring Wisconsin author Shauna Singh Baldwin.

RSVP by May 2nd.

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Get A Library Card

Your library card is your gateway to a world of information! A library card is free to all City of Milwaukee residents and residents of municipalities that belong to the MCFLS.

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2013 Favorites

Celebrate the New Year by taking a look at our favorite books and authors from 2013.

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CountyCat Mobile

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CountyCat Mobile

The all new CountyCat Mobile is a service for mobile devices that allows you to search the catalog, maintain your account and get information from the public libraries in the system while on the go.

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This Week for Children @ the Bay View Library (4/013/14-4/19/14)

By frang on Apr 12, 2014 4:02PM

Â Story Time: This week we will be celebrating the Easter holiday with a specialÂ story time.Â Â Stories about eggs and egg hunts will be sharedÂ followed by a basket craft.Â Afterwards join us…

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Avoid Lenny Dykstra at all costs, but don't avoid this book.

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Events, Programs, and Classes

Thursday, April 24, 2014

10:00 AM

Digital Photography (Say Cheese!) at Villard Square

Are you curious about digital photography? Join us for Say…

10:30 AM

Preschool Story Time at Atkinson

Fun stories, songs and finger plays all designed to help…

10:30 AM

Preschool Story Time at Bay View

Fun stories, songs and finger plays all designed to help…

10:30 AM

Preschool Story Time at Capitol

Fun stories, songs and finger plays all designed to help…

10:30 AM

Preschool Story Time at Center Street

Fun stories, songs and finger plays all designed to help…

10:30 AM

Preschool Story Time at Forest Home

Fun stories, songs and finger plays all designed to help…

10:30 AM

Preschool Story Time at Mill Road

Fun stories, songs and finger plays all designed to help…

10:30 AM

Play Group with Stories at Zablocki

A 25-minute story time for children and their parents or…

10:30 AM

Amazing Eyes Story Time at Zablocki

Learn all about eyes at this story time with staff…

12:00 PM

Patent Searching 101 at Central

Protect Your Product! Central Library Business Librarians will explain the…

1:00 PM

Drop-In Tutoring for Adults at Central

Drop-in tutors are available to help you prepare for a…

3:00 PM

Drop-In Tutoring for Adults at Washington Park

Drop-in tutors are available to help you prepare for a…

3:30 PM

Teacher in the Library at Atkinson

Teachers are available after school at selected libraries to assist…

3:30 PM

Teacher in the Library at Bay View

Teachers are available after school at selected libraries to assist…

3:30 PM

Teacher in the Library at Capitol

Teachers are available after school at selected libraries to assist…

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