Children’s Literacy-
Ready to Read with Books2Go—Libros Para Llevar!
Summer Reading Program
Many generous gifts support programs that are at the core of MPL’s children’s literacy initiatives. Special thanks to the Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, the Lubar Family Fund, the Faye McBeath Foundation, and the Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation.
CLCR Anniversary/Floor Dedication
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Central Library’s Betty Brinn Children’s Room, local author and illustrator Lois Ehlert was honored with a plaque in recognition of her artistic influence on the room design.
Computer Classes
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation provided support that allowed thousands to attend free public computer classes at all Milwaukee Public Libraries.
Krug Educational Series
The Richard E. and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room Educational series featured
special programs on library rarities including the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili,
the illuminated book illustrated by Susan S. Frackelton, and the handmade books of JoAnna Poehlmann.
Smart Investing@ Your Milwaukee Public Library
A generous grant funded through a partnership between the American LibraryAssociation and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation provided investor education to the community, web pages on personal finance and investing, credit counseling programs, and three webcasts on basic financial literacy.
Teen Advisory Board
The library’s Teen Advisory Board inspired a variety of successful programs
for teens including Project Runway, Teen Violence Prevention, Teens Get Political, Teen Tech Week, and Café Conversations. |
