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Gerald "Slightly Kloss-eyed" Kloss

By MPL Staff on Feb 8, 2016 8:30 AM

Gerald Kloss was The Milwaukee Journal's Green Sheet "Bard of Goerkes Corners." Many newspapers have humor columnists, but few columnists could write poetically. Jerry, as he was known among Journalites, was the latter.

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Treasures of the Rare Books Room: Oscar Wilde

By MPL Staff on Feb 1, 2016 10:18 AM

Oscar Wilde, a London writer from the late-Victorian period, may be best known for his plays, yet he wrote extensively in other forms as well, for both children and adults. The Krug Rare Books Room includes a small selection of Oscar Wilde works.

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MPTV Writing Workshop for Kids at East

By Emily S. on Jan 13, 2016 12:39 PM

Discover your inner author and illustrator with Milwaukee Public Television. Learn the basics of storytelling with hands-on activities at the East Branch Library, Saturday, January 16, 10:30 a.m. - noon.

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Milwaukee Slogans

By MPL Staff on Jan 12, 2016 5:30 PM

Milwaukee: Beer Capital of the World, Cream City, Machine Shop of the World, and a whole lot more. Learn about the many nicknames and slogans of our great city!

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