Library Press Room

The ‘Banned Wagon’ Is Coming to Milwaukee Public Library

Milwaukee Magazine

September 23, 2024

Milwaukee Public Library Hosting Community Meal

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

August 20, 2024

Progress report: MLK Library Apartments at the former Garfield Theater

OnMilwaukee

August 6, 2024

A Look Behind the Glass: Rare Books Room

WUWM Lake Effect

April 30, 2024

How to research your family history at MPL

WUWM Lake Effect

March 28, 2024

Milwaukee Public Library resources to help you celebrate Black History Month

WUWM Lake Effect

February 19, 2024

MPL Kicks off Black History Month Challenge

TMJ4

February 1, 2024

Exploring some of the year-round resources offered by MPL

WUWM Lake Effect

January 31, 2024

Local author Nghi Vo added to the Wisconsin Writers Wall of Fame

WUWM Lake Effect

December 14, 2023

Dorene Discovers The Central Library

WKLH

December 12, 2023

Urban spelunking: Milwaukee Public Library's Centennial Hall

OnMilwaukee

December 2, 2023

10 Cool Things You Can Do With an MPL Library Card

Milwaukee Magazine

December 1, 2023

Looking for holiday family fun that isn't expensive? Here are free or cheap things to do

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

November 20, 2023

‘LibraryTok’ flips the script on public libraries and their relevance to Gen Z

Boston Globe

November 8, 2023

7 Surprising Ways the Public Library can Help You Save Money

NPR

November 2, 2023

Program making a positive difference for Milwaukee teens in danger of disappearing

TMJ4

October 25, 2023

Joan Johnson Makes History at Milwaukee Public Library

Black Nouveau

October 12, 2023

Central Library celebrates 125 years of cultural and community history

WUWM Lake Effect

October 5, 2023

On the brink of steep cuts a year ago, here is how the fortunes of Milwaukee's libraries have changed

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

October 4, 2023

Milwaukee youths now have another place to go to discuss their conflicts: The library

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

September 6, 2023

Joan Johnson: Successfully Combines Design and Library Science

Milwaukee Community Journal

September 5, 2023

How the Milwaukee Road tried to capitalize on national parks tourism

WUWM Lake Effect

August 29, 2023

'An air of possibility,' the Milwaukee Public Library has much to offer city, patrons

WUWM

August 15, 2023

125th anniversary of Milwaukee Public Central Library

Fox6

August 9, 2023

Exploring Milwaukee Public Library's Mitchell Street Branch

Fox6

August 9, 2023

Milwaukee Public Library is gaining global attention because of its social media

NPR

August 7, 2023

How to research historic properties in Milwaukee

WUWM Bubbler Talk

August 4, 2023

Great Lakes health, 'Food, We Need To Talk,' Black Arts MKE Fest, MPL social media

WUWM Lake Effect

August 2, 2023

'I would do it again in a heartbeat': Memories of Milwaukee’s Great Circus Parade

WUWM

July 27, 2023

Hottest week of summer yet: Here's where you can cool down in Milwaukee County

TMJ4

July 24, 2023

Love plants? Here’s what you can discover at the MPL Rare Books Room

WUWM Lake Effect

July 17, 2023

Milwaukee Public librarian, Kim Tomlinson was the recipient of the 2023 KLAS Julie Klauber award

TMJ4

July 14, 2023

Milwaukee mayor officially signs sales tax increase

Spectrum News

July 14, 2023

Creativity + Collaboration at Milwaukee Public Library

WUWM Lake Effect

July 10, 2023

Free Wisconsin State Parks access, a rentable laser cutter and other Milwaukee Public Library perks

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

July 3, 2023

Evolution of Historic Mitchell Street: Milwaukee shopping hub to diverse neighborhood

WUWM Lake Effect

June 23, 2023

Celebrating Pride

WUWM Lake Effect

June 1, 2023

MLK Library Apartments Project

TMJ4

May 19, 2023

Groundbreaking held to celebrate new MLK Library Apartments

CBS 58

May 19, 2023

Milwaukee leaders break ground on MLK Library Apartments

TMJ4

May 19, 2023

VISIT Milwaukee brings Bobby Portis to Central Library

VISIT Milwaukee

May 18, 2023

MLK Library Closes, Construction Starts On Replacement

Urban Milwaukee

May 17, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. Library set to close on May 6 in Milwaukee

TMJ4

May 3, 2023

Diving into AAPI History with MPL

WUWM Lake Effect

May 1, 2023

How 'LibraryTok' is helping libraries write their next chapter

Today Show

April 28, 2023

The Martin Luther King library in Harambee is temporarily closing.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

April 27, 2023

Steep Cuts Projected

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

April 25, 2023

How a drastic budget cut could change Milwaukee's libraries

TMJ4

April 25, 2023

King Library will close May 6 as new branch moves forward

OnMilwaukee

April 17, 2023

MPL Director how Libraries Help Empower Communities

Milwaukee Courier

April 8, 2023

MPL Celebrates National Poetry Month

WUWM Lake Effect

April 3, 2023

Families participate in the Hip-Hop Chess Club

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

March 26, 2023

Milwaukee Public Library Preparing for Potentially Significant Budget Cuts

TMJ4

February 22, 2023

All Ways Black Cypher 2023

Publishers Weekly

February 2, 2023

Here's Your Chance to Say Why Milwaukee's Libraries are Important

JS Online

January 27, 2023

Milwaukee Library Budget Cuts; Director Seeks Feedback

Fox6

January 20, 2023

MLK Day

CBS 58

January 16, 2023

MLK Day Celebrations

TMJ4

January 16, 2023

Could bolstering public libraries be the key to reducing crime and violence?

TMJ4

January 5, 2023

Inside Milwaukee Public Library’s Rise to TikTok Stardom

Milwaukee Magazine

January 3, 2023

Cheeky Library Builds Social Media Fan Base

Wall Street Journal

December 28, 2022

TikTok's Favorite Library

Today Show

December 27, 2022

MPL's social media gains global attention

WISN

December 16, 2022

Bright Young Librarians: Sarah Finn

Fine Books and Collections

November 28, 2022

MPL is TikTok Famous

JS Online

October 19, 2022

MPL Video Homage to Stephen King is Perfect

Milwaukee Record

October 5, 2022

If You Give a Child a Book Campaign

TMJ4

August 29, 2022

'A Song Everlasting' is August's Book of the Month

WUWM Lake Effect

August 1, 2022

In the Kitchen at the Library

CBS 58

July 24, 2022

MPL Awarded Nearly $1.5 Million Toward Literacy Program

TMJ4

June 22, 2022

MPL Summer Programs Help Kids Stay Sharp

Fox6

June 16, 2022

Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month with Siren Queen

WUWM Lake Effect

May 2, 2022

Mario "The Poet" Willis is Milwaukee's New Poet Laureate

JS Online

April 29, 2022

Mario "The Poet" Willis Named Milwaukee Poet Laureate

OnMilwaukee

April 28, 2022

Improving Financial Health with MPL

WUWM Lake Effect

April 4, 2022

Best Things to Do: Pop Over to MPL

Milwaukee Magazine

March 28, 2022

Seed Libraries: How to Check Them Out

JS Online

March 17, 2022

MPL Book Talk Features Women-Led Climate Action

WUWM Lake Effect

March 7, 2022

Government Funds will Help Redevelop MLK Library Branch

TMJ4

February 23, 2022

MPL Hosts Black History Month Reading Challenge

WISN

February 12, 2022

Celebrating Black History Month with MPL

WUWM

February 7, 2022

Elizabeth Gabriel Named a Reviewer of the Year for Library Journal

Library Journal

January 18, 2022

Rent for Success Program Hosted by MPL

JS Online

January 12, 2022

Talking Book Library Proves as Vital as Ever

CBS 58

January 9, 2022

Get Money Smart with MPL

WUWM Lake Effect

January 4, 2022

MPL to Expand Service to Teens in 2022

WUWM

December 30, 2021

Library Helps Adults Improve English Skills

Milwaukee Neighborhood News

December 3, 2021

Wisconsin Marine Historical Society Feature Article

OnMilwaukee

October 22, 2021

Talking Book and Braille Library Makes Books Accessible

88Nine Radio Milwaukee

October 18, 2021

Climate Action Book Club with Kelly Bolter

WUWM Lake Effect

October 4, 2021

Examining Representation in Wind Band Music

Libraries in Bloom

October 3, 2021

MPL is a 2021 Bank on Greater Milwaukee Champion

Milwaukee Neighborhood News

September 21, 2021

MPL Recipient of AmeriCorps Grant

Fox6

September 21, 2021

What to do at the Milwaukee Public Library This Summer

CBS 58

June 25, 2021

East Library hosts month-long Downer Avenue StoryWalk

OnMilwaukee

June 14, 2021

MPL Branches Reopen for Browsing June 7

JS Online

June 3, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee - Joan Johnson speaks on sustainable energy at MPL

Milwaukee Courier

May 8, 2021

MPL Helps Provide Residents with Access to Court Hearings

TMJ4

March 19, 2021

Floating Lighthouses Guided Mariners

OnMilwaukee

February 9, 2021

Listen MKE Listens to Milwaukee

JS Online

February 9, 2021

Jammin' Legends with Joan Johnson

Jammin' 98.3

February 3, 2021

Dasha Kelly Hamilton Named Wisconsin Poet Laureate

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

January 11, 2021

Signing Stories: Deaf StorySlam

American Libraries Magazine

November 2, 2020

New leader sees MPL role as helping people get connected

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

October 27, 2020

Not Tech Savvy? Free Virtual Classes

TMJ4

October 22, 2020

Library Workers at the Polls

CBS 58

October 21, 2020

MPL Role During Pandeminc

WUWM Lake Effect

October 20, 2020

Joan R. Johnson Named Next Director

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

July 28, 2020

Barrett Appoints Joan Johnson

OnMilwaukee

July 28, 2020

Wisconsin Deaf Storyslam: Q&A With the Libraries Transform Communities: Engagement Grant Recipient

programminglibrarian.org

June 24, 2020

10 Books To Help You Learn More About Racism

WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

June 23, 2020

Milwaukee Rotary to honor City Librarian Paula Kiely as 'person of the year'

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

June 16, 2020

Milwaukee library's summer reading program will go on, with virtual magic shows and different prizes

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

May 27, 2020

Five Libraries to Add Green Infrastructure

Urban Milwaukee

February 26, 2020

Mandatory Milwaukee: Central Library has been an incomparable, important public resource since 1898

Milwaukee Record

February 24, 2020

Milwaukee Public Library offers free hotspot program for patrons

Milwaukee Community Journal

February 18, 2020

Hot Off The Shelf! 5 Of The Most Popular Books At The Milwaukee Public Library

WUWM

February 14, 2020

Milwaukee 2020 DNC Host Committee announces need for volunteers

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

January 30, 2020

Remember when "tin stackers" wintered in Milwaukee?

OnMilwaukee

January 24, 2020

'Black Built' celebrates the works of African American architects from around the country

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

November 19, 2019