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Milwaukee's Menagerie: Greely the Killer

His fur may have been white as snow, but in his chest beat the heart of an ice cold killer. His name was Greely, the most dastardly polar bear to ever set paw in Milwaukee.

View Our WWII Display @ Central Library

Celebrate Poetry at the East Branch on April 25th!

Honor poetry's vital place in culture and the community with live readings by local Milwaukee poets Saturday, April 25th from 2-4:30 p.m.  

Book A Business Librarian!

May 4-8, 2015 is National Small Business Week! MPL's superhero business librarians will be available for one-on-one reference sessions to get YOU on the fast track to success!

Treasures of the Rare Books Room - Ellen Raskin

Ellen Raskin's brilliant career in children's literature spanned nearly two decades, giving us plenty of delightful artwork and stories. 

Vote for the Peeples Choice Award Winner

Vote for your favorite in Atkinson's Peeps Diorama Contest through April 26th.

Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Song!

Tired of listening to "Let it Go" on repeat? Get rocking with these tunes, sure to become new household (or drive time) favorites!

Finding Wholesale Happiness in a Retail World with the Ultimate Cheapskate Jeff Yeager

Cap off Money Smart Week at your Milwaukee Public Library by joining Ultimate Cheapskate Jeff Yeager as he discusses "Finding Wholesale Happiness in a Retail World," on Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 733 N. Eighth St. in the Loos Room.