 Happy Birthday Crossword Puzzle! Today we salute your ability to trick our minds, stretch our vocabulary, and help us stave off boredom. Are you a pencil or a pen user? Do you prefer the New York Times brain busters or People Magazine's pop culture run-down? Puzzlers today have a plethora of choices, but it all began on December 21, 1913 when editor Arthur Wynne published a diamond…
Read moreUndeterred by the bitter cold, construction of the new East Branch Library moves heroically forward! Here are the latest photos:
Read moreMilwaukeeans, help inspire artist Santiago Cucullu's art installation at the New East Library. The artist asks interested individuals to submit a short description of a significant life event that occurred near an MPL location, including the notable geographical landmarks where the event occurred. You can share your unique Milwaukee story (500 words or less) and photos on MPL's Facebook event page or drop your story…
Read moreOjibwemowin is an indigenous language spoken by the Anishinaabe, or Ojibwe people. (Ojibwe tribes are also often referred to as "Ojibwa," "Ojibway," or "Chippewa.") Ojibwe tribes live in the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada including Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. Because of the wide expanse of Ojibwe territory, there is…
Read moreIf you missed East Library's closing party last summer, or if you just like to reminisce, come on over to our temporary location and check out the scrapbook created for us by Laura Gorzek of Artists Working in Education (AWE). It features postcards to the library made by our patrons! They're pretty adorable!
Read moreCheck out the latest progress on the construction of the new East Library!  We'll be updating the construction timeline photo album regularly. Check it out here!
Read moreNoticed the shelves are a little empty at the East Library? That's because we're moving! At the end of June, the current East Library will be closed, and construction will begin on a brand-new East Library. During construction, the East Library will be located at its temporary location at 2430 N Murray. We have extremely limited space at the temporary location, so many…
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