Preceded by several branches on Milwaukee's north side, the Martin Luther King Branch, originally named the Locust Library, opened in 1971. The Locust Library was renamed the Martin Luther King Library in 1973. In 2014, MPL began the process of replacing the dated M.L. King Branch. Moody Nolan has been selected to design the new library, which holds an expected completion in 2023.
Read moreMilwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration, which began in 1971, is one of the longest-running in the U.S.
Read moreAs the new year approaches, we stroll down memory lane at the Martin Luther King Library and revisit the Renovation Celebration from 1997.
Read moreDid you know that the Peace Pole that stands in front of the King Branch is one of more than 60, 000 Peace Poles around the world? May peace prevail on earth this holiday season!
Read moreImagine Dr. King on the news this evening sharing these words: "Hatred and bitterness can never cure the disease of fear; only love can do that. Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illumines it."
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