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Changing Weather and Climate in the Great Lakes Region Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

Nothing in Wisconsin changes as fast than the weather. Learn how you can take a FREE class on this hot (but mostly cold) topic!

Tippecanoe's February Fiction Picks

What do a Shakespearean fool, an elephant scientist, a time traveler, a TV writer, and a curmudgeonly detective all have in common? They're the stars of the books Tippecanoe recommends this month!

Paramount Records: The Blues in Wisconsin

Did you know that in the early decades of the 20th century Wisconsin was home to a small record company that made a huge contribution to American music and culture by recording blues performers from Chicago and throughout the American South, such as Ma Rainey, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charley Patton, Skip James, and other blues greats?

Treasures of MPL’s Richard E. & Lucile Krug Rare Books Room @ the East Branch, 02/13/15

Learn about MPL's unique treasures available to the public during this slide presentation of rarities at the East Branch Library, Friday February 13th from 2:30-3:30pm.

Celebrate Milwaukee's Civil Rights Movement with Historic Photos

Milwaukee Public Library's Historic Photo Collection contains newly digitized photographs of the Civil Rights movement in Milwaukee!

Les Délices Portrait of Love @ the East Branch Library Saturday, February 14th!

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the East Branch Library with this program of French Baroque musical delicacies.  Program presented by Early Music Now on Saturday, February 14th from 11am-12pm.

The Growing Power of Will Allen

His pioneering work in community-based urban farming made him a 2008 MacArthur Fellow and one of Time Magazines’ 100 Most Influential People of 2010. His name is Will Allen, and he's already an important part of today's Milwaukee, and Milwaukee's history.

Veteran's Resource Series Continues @ Central Library