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Save Money by Using the Library

By MPL Staff on Mar 4, 2026 12:00 AM

How much is a library card? A library card is completely free for city of Milwaukee residents, which means that the many things we offer are free, too!

The Color of Law in Milwaukee's Carleton's Addition (revisited)

By Dan Lee on Nov 5, 2025 12:00 AM

We revisit a 2018 Now@MPL blog post about discrimination in home ownership in Milwaukee in the early to mid-20th century.

MPL Branch History: Martin Luther King

By MPL Staff on Aug 29, 2025 12:00 AM

Learn about the history of the Martin Luther King Branch Library. Then join the celebration on Saturday, September 6 from 11:30 am to 4 pm!

Browser the Library Lion

By Casey L. on Jul 16, 2025 12:00 AM

Let's tell the TAIL of the Library’s current mascot, Browser the Library Lion.

Milwaukee Public Library Poet Laureate Shelly Conley

By Chetla Jackson on Feb 17, 2025 12:00 AM

Milwaukee Public Library celebrates the 2025-2026 Milwaukee Poet Laureate Shelly Conley.

Reading in a Cozy Winter Wonderland

By Chetla Jackson on Jan 3, 2025 8:00 AM

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, it's the perfect time to embrace the cozy side of winter.

Flavors of Milwaukee

By Josh Ashing on Dec 13, 2024 12:00 AM

At the Milwaukee Public Library, food isn't just sustenance – it's an avenue for building community, sharing culture, and cooking creativity.