Please join us as the four finalists for the new East Library's exterior public art project present their proposals at a public meeting being held on Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30 p.m. in Centennial Hall's Loos Room, 733 N Eighth Street. Ray Chi, Susan Falkman, Catherine Lottes, and Colin Matthes submitted projects tasked with activating the space outside the library and engaging visitors while reflecting the ideas…
Read more 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 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!
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