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Atkinson 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.
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Bay View 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
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Capitol 3969 N. 74th St.
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Center Street 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.
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Central 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
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Central Drive-Up 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Hours Today: 7:30 AM - 6 PM
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East 2320 N. Cramer St.
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Good Hope 7715 W. Good Hope Road
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Martin Luther King 2767 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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Mitchell Street 906 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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Tippecanoe 3912 S. Howell Ave.
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Villard Square 5190 N. 35th St.
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Washington Park 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.
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Zablocki 3501 W. Oklahoma Ave.
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Are you the next Milwaukee Public Library Poet Laureate?

CALL FOR APPLICANTS! The Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador of poetry, helping promote as an art and inspiring new audiences throughout our community. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 18, 2024.

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Creative Economy Exchange

Bring your burning questions for fellow entrepreneurs in the artistic space to the Creative Economy Exchange at Central Library.

Saturday, October 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Unity in the Community

A celebration of diverse cultures, art, and food within our community. Live performances, local artists, and more!

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Teen Art Contest

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