Library Board

Governance

The Milwaukee Public Library is a department of the City of Milwaukee, like the Health Department or the Fire Department. The City Librarian, who is the department head, is appointed by the Mayor and sits on the Mayor's cabinet. "The general management, regulation and control of the library shall be vested in a Board of Trustees...," reads the bylaws of the Board. There are 12 members of the Board of Trustees. 

Schedule of Meetings - 4:00 p.m.

All meetings at Central Library, Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room unless otherwise noted. 
Contact the Library Board.

2025
Tuesday, January 28 - In person at Central Library

Tuesday, March 25 - In person at Atkinson Branch
Tuesday, April 22 - In person at Central Library
Tuesday, May 27 - In person at Central Library

Tuesday, June 24 - In person at East Branch
Tuesday, July 22 - In person at Central Library
Tuesday, September 23 - In person at Central Library
Tuesday, October 28 - In person at Center Street Branch
Tuesday, November 25 - In person at Central Library

Minutes/Agendas

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