Celebrate National Pet Month
Pets are not only furry companions, for many they are considered family. To celebrate National Pet Month, MPL staff share what their pets might enjoy reading!
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Earth Day 2023: The Mental Hurdle is the Hardest One
We’re all on a journey (figuratively and literally) on this earth. How can we make personal changes that affect the overwhelming challenges to the environment?
Read moreJapanese Treasures
The Central Library houses an interesting variety of Japanese art. Attend an open house on April 8, 1-4:45 p.m. or the Krug Lecture Series on April 29, 12 p.m. for a closer look.
Read moreCelebrating Pioneer MPL Director Theresa West
Women’s History Month is a great time to examine the influence of women in librarianship in general, and the role of one woman in particular. Read the fascinating history of Theresa West, MPL's first female library director.
Read moreStaff View: The Romance Novel - An Abbreviated Evolution
Read about the history of the Romance Novel, the struggle for diversity and inclusion within the genre, and the right of every reader to dream of a happily ever after.
Read moreCelebrate MLK Day at MPL
In 2023 Milwaukee Public Library will again open its doors for a live celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: United in Growth, Rooted in Community. Read more about the celebration and its history.
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