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Green Initiatives at MPL

By Derek Reilly on Apr 18, 2022 12:00 PM

The Milwaukee Public Library has become a leader in eco-friendly initiatives for the city in many ways. While some of the library's green initiatives have been around for decades, others are brand new. Read about the advancements MPL has made throughout the past 20 years and its "green plans" for the future.

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MPL Branch History: Washington Park

By Paul Wellington on Feb 1, 2022 12:00 AM

The first Milwaukee Public Library to serve the Washington Park neighborhood opened in 1911, located at the pre-1930 address of 3414 W. Lisbon Ave. In 2003, the new Washington Park Library opened across from Washington Park. The site is at the crossroads of the bustling Sherman and Lisbon intersection and employs a commanding presence in the neighborhood.

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