Skip navigation
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.

Milwaukee Public Library Hours & Locations Close
Tippecanoe Craft Supply & Fabric Swap
Event

Tippecanoe Craft Supply & Fabric Swap

Join friends and neighbors for the third annual Craft Supply & Fabric Swap.

Saturday, March 7, 10 am-2 pm
Blissful Spring Brunch
Event

Blissful Spring Brunch

Welcome in spring! Dine with us and enjoy homemade brunch favorites while sipping ‘mock-mosas’. Registration required.

Saturday, March 14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Celebrate Black History Month
Event

Celebrate Black History Month

All ages can participate in the Black History Month Challenge from Feb.1-28, 2026 by completing three activities for a chance to win a prize.

Learn more!
Entrepreneur-in-Residence Call for Proposals

Entrepreneur-in-Residence Call for Proposals

Innovative, impactful, and community-focused entrepreneurs are invited to submit proposals for a six-week Entrepreneur Residency with the Milwaukee Public Library!

Apply now through March 21, 2026
Book Sale
Event

Book Sale

Come to the spring book sale at Central Library on Friday, March 6, 1-4 pm or Saturday, March 7, 9 am-4 pm

Learn more!
Check out a Birding Backpack!
Resource

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!
Ballet Story Time
Event

Ballet Story Time

Join us for a memorable ballet story time with Milwaukee Ballet dancers!

Several locations in March
Civic Bites
Event

Civic Bites

Meet Paulina Gutiérrez from the Election Commission and hear how you can get more involved in our city this year. We will be cooking up Paulina’s favorite dish with our resident chef, Sharrie Agee, while we talk. Register now!

Saturday, February 28, 10-11 am
Sweet Sounds
Event | Villard Square

Sweet Sounds

Celebrate the joy of music and community with a day filled with performances, treats, and fun for all ages!

Saturday, March 21, 12-4 p.m.

Latest from NOW@MPL




Get Social with MPL






Events, Programs, and Classes


a group of children sit for a book reading

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


people study at desks in different rooms

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