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The Ultimate Man Versus Nature Grudge Match... On Mars

Left for dead on Mars with limited supplies, no means of communication, and presumably little hope of rescue, Mark Watney is not having a really good day.

Milwaukee's Street Preacher and Artist: Prophet Blackmon

When it comes to Milwaukee artists, Prophet Blackmon (1921-2010) stands out from the crowd.

Children and Adult DVD's @ Tippecanoe

Learn The Basics For Patent Searching

Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron is a hero to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and all baseball fans. We honor him today during Black History Month.

Texts From Jane Eyre

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get texts from Ernest Hemmingway? Or perhaps Scarlett O'Hara? Mallory Ortberg tackles exactly that concept in Texts from Jane Eyre, with hilarious results.

Art Workshops at the East Branch - Presented by A.W.E.

Artists Working in Eduction (A.W.E.) is back for another fun-filled and educational art workshop at the East Branch Library. Listen as the artists read a story to get your creative juices flowing. Then let your imagination soar as you work on a special project inspired by the story.

Ezekiel Gillespie: Pioneer for African American Voting Rights in Wisconsin

In 1866, Milwaukeean Ezekiel Gillespie (1818-1892) sued for his right to vote in Wisconsin. At issue was a dispute over the results of an 1849 statewide referendum on black suffrage. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court found in Gillespie’s favor, declaring that African-American men had legally held the right to vote in Wisconsin since 1849...