13th Documentary Viewing
Join us for one of six free screenings of Ava DuVernay's extraordinary and galvanizing documentary, 13th.
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A Library Loss of Titanic Proportions: a Tale of Our World Language Collection
While nothing compared to the tragic loss of life that occurred, Milwaukee Public Library also lost something when the RMS Titanic sank: a shipment of materials in French and German.
Read more1947, The Blizzard That Stopped Milwaukee Cold
Central Library has a 1947 blizzard 70th anniversary display on the 2nd floor through February 11th. It includes historic photos and newspapers - come and check it out!
Read more2017 History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
Fancy yourself a history buff? The History Buff Book Club meets the last Thursday of each month from 5-6 pm at the Tippecanoe Branch Library.
Read moreThe Milwaukee Ex-Con Who Became "The Butcher" for Fidel Castro
Herman Marks born in Milwaukee in 1921 became known as "The Butcher." It is unlikely that he is alive at 95 to see his old boss Castro die.
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