ALA 2015 Newbery & Caldecott Awards Announced
Kwame Alexander wins the 2015 Newbery Medal for his book The Crossover and author and artist Dan Santat wins the Caldecott with The Adventures of Beekle.
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Now@MPL
Now@MPL
Treasures of the Rare Books Room - Historic Trade Cards
Take a peek at our collection of scrapbooks containing hundreds of trade cards that document Milwaukee’s business and advertising history from the Victorian era.
Read morePunxsutawney Phil...and Jimmy
It's Groundhog Day! Why in the world did we ever start placing our meteorological hopes on a small, furry animal?
Read moreMeet the Artist: Ray Chi @ the East Branch Library Saturday, January 31st
Ray Chi will discuss his commission for the East Branch Library consisting of three distinct sculptural interventions situated around the library's exterior.
Read moreWondrous Ways to Explore Wordplay!
Check out these wondrous wordplay books & gear up for the opening of Word Headquarters at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
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