About MPL
To our Community:
Summer is here and we invite you to plant a story and grow your world at the Milwaukee Public Library!
Let your curiosity take root and imagination bloom! The library's Summer Challenge invites readers of all ages to grow their world - through books, creativity, community, and discovery. Complete instructions are available on our website.
You can sign up for the challenge at any MPL branch and then complete the activities by the end of August. You can also pick up a copy of the Programs and Activities brochure that lists programs for adults, teens, and children all summer long.
If you haven't already, sign up for the library's Enewsletter that lists activities and programs coming up in the next two weeks.
Whether you're reading at the park, developing new interests, or joining an event at your neighborhood branch, this is your invitation to a summer full of exploration - with the library at your side. Let's grow something wonderful together!
MPL is an anchor institution that helps build healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods – the foundation of a strong Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees and library staff chose this mission statement to reflect the library's devotion to its neighborhoods and the people of Milwaukee. Library staff serve their patrons where they live - in the heart of their neighborhood. Staff learn their reading habits and preferences, they are aware of assignments and curricula in neighborhood schools, they become familiar with databases and online resources that are needed most by patrons for job searches, college applications, lifelong learning, and adult caregiving. From story times to retirement planning, the library is committed to its neighborhood patrons in every aspect of life.
Milwaukee Public Libraries are in the neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you!
Joan Johnson
Library Director
More News about MPL Services
Signing up for MPL's monthly newsletter will keep you informed of programs for all ages.
Don't forget about all the services available from your Milwaukee Public Library as well:
- Online resources are continuously reviewed and updated. The library provides free access to music, books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and many other resources through Freegal, Hoopla, Gale Courses, and OverDrive. Learn about these services and many more on our Featured Databases page.
- With the Book Bundle service you can fill out a form to let us know what you're in the mood for and our staff will select up to five (5) items in a variety of formats based on your input. Items will be available for pickup at one of our locations.
- Librarians routinely update our recommended booklists that represent an impressive array of genres in both fiction and non-fiction for adults, teens and children.
- As always, the Milwaukee Public Library is a key resource for parent engagement and resources for students. From digital resources like Brainfuse, OverDrive and LibraryNow to online academic support including Reading Buddies and Virtual Teacher in the Library to online story times, take and makes and curbside crafts there’s something for every age and interest.
- Stay informed with all library news and activities by signing up for our e-newsletter and following us on social media including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Our Mission Statement promises that we will help people read, learn, and connect. Even in the midst of this uncertainty, that is a promise we intend to keep.
Vision
MPL is an anchor institution that helps build healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods – the foundation of a strong Milwaukee.
Mission
Inspiration starts here – we help people read, learn, and connect.