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Resources for Older Adults

By MPL Staff on May 6, 2021 12:00 AM

Milwaukee Public Library introduces a new web page dedicated to serving Older Adults. Books, programs, online resources, featured videos, all on one page for easy access!

April is Financial Literacy Month

By MPL Staff on Apr 9, 2021 12:00 AM

April is Financial Literacy month and a great time to review your financial health. Learn more about resources at your Milwaukee Public Library.

Celebrate National Public Health Week April 5-11

By MPL Staff on Apr 5, 2021 8:00 AM

National Public Health Week is an opportunity to take inventory of personal and community health needs. The Milwaukee Public Library provides assistance in finding health-related materials and information and guides people to organizations and resources that will help improve health and wellness.

John A. Hall, Probable First City Hall African American Clerk

By MPL Staff on Feb 17, 2021 9:30 AM

Learn more about John Hall, the first African American clerk to work at Milwaukee City Hall.

MPL Service @ 76th & Good Hope 100 Years Ago

By MPL Staff on Nov 30, 2020 1:30 PM

The Milwaukee Public Library’s newest branch, Good Hope, opened on July 29th. While searching MPL’s annual reports about the 1918-1919 Influenza Pandemic, they revealed that we provided service at the intersection of 76th and Good Hope, a century before Good Hope opened. In 1915, Milwaukee County contracted with MPL to provide books for then-rural branches to be housed in centrally located township schools. The 1916-1917…

You've Inspired Us! Book Chat: Recommendations from readers.

By MPL Staff on Aug 14, 2020 9:43 AM

Are you reading ‘into’ the pandemic, with scary and thrilling reads, or are you finding refuge in cozy, comfortable reads? Either way, you've inspired us to try some new titles!