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Close Expanded Sunday Hours for Central, Good Hope and Tippecanoe

Starting March 1, Milwaukee Central Library, Good Hope Branch, and Tippecanoe Branch are open Sundays 10 am–5 pm.

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2026 Teen Poetry Contest
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2026 Teen Poetry Contest

Milwaukee youth ages 13-18 are encouraged to submit a poem online. A cash prize of $100 will be awarded to the top poem in three age categories.

March 23-April 20, 2025
Check out a Birding Backpack!
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Check out a Birding Backpack!

Looking for a hobby to try out this new year? Give birding a try! MPL added birding backpacks to its catalog of things you can check out.

Check it out!
Milwaukee Zine Fest
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Milwaukee Zine Fest

An annual explosion of zine-focused wonder in the form of a boisterous festival featuring over 100 vendors from across the country.

Saturday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Women's History Month!
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Celebrate Women's History Month!

Join the library in celebrating Women’s History Month. All ages and interests are welcome to attend programs throughout the month.

Learn more!
Milwaukee Brewers Digital Collection
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Milwaukee Brewers Digital Collection

Browse the library's digital collection, which contains publications, rosters, scorecards, and newsletters of Milwaukee baseball teams.

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Play Cart
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Play Cart

Book the play cart at the Villard Square Branch for children ages 2 and under. Park it next to you and get things done while your little one plays safely nearby.

Reserve the Play Cart

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Save Money by Using the Library

By MPL Staff on Mar 4, 2026 12:00AM

How much is a library card? A library card is completely free for city of Milwaukee residents, which means that the many things we offer are free, too!

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Events, Programs, and Classes


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Search the library's calendar for events, programs and classes. Sort your preferences by age, location, and/or event type. Our programs are free and open to everyone.





Make an Online Meeting Space Request


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Library community and conference rooms are available for use by the public. Reserve a room online.