Books
We invite you to explore. A lot of information and entertainment await you at Milwaukee Public Library. With millions of items in the library’s collection – books, music, movies and much more – the opportunities are endless.
New Materials
New purchases available for check-out through the CountyCat online catalog.
Lucky Day Books
Series books by popular authors, New York Times bestsellers, titles on a current topical issue, anniversary, or personality generate large queues of hold requests as soon as they hit the shelves. But we designate a number of these titles in high-demand as “Lucky Day” items. In other words, readers can’t place a hold on a select number of the copies available. Instead, customers who come into the library may find these gems on the shelf - ready for checkout - just because they came to the library in person that day.
OverDrive eBooks
Download books to your electronic device using the OverDrive application.
Book Clubs: 2018
Join a book club at:
- Bay View (2018-2019)
- East
- Tippecanoe - Bibliophile Book Club | History Buff Book Club
- Zablocki
Upcoming Book Club Discussions
September 25, 2018
MKE Reads: The Color of Law at Atkinson
Read, learn and connect at your library while discussing author…
East Branch Book to Art Club at East
"Salt Houses" by Hala Alyan. Engage with popular literature in a hands-on,…
Center Street Reads: The Color of Law at Center Street
In partnership with Rid Racism Milwaukee, Center Street Branch invites…
September 27, 2018
History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
We will discuss Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World through Islamic Eyes…
September 29, 2018
October 2, 2018
MKE Reads: The Color of Law at East
Read, learn and connect at your library while discussing author…
October 3, 2018
Vegetarian Cookbook Book Club at Tippecanoe
This month BYOC (bring your own cookbook) or recipe to…
October 11, 2018
October 13, 2018
October 16, 2018
October 17, 2018
Bay View Library Book Club at Bay View
October 23, 2018
East Branch Book to Art Club at East
"A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'EnglesEngage with popular literature…
October 24, 2018
Frankenstein Book Discussion at Tippecanoe
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary…
October 25, 2018
History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
We will discuss Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah…
November 7, 2018
Vegetarian Cookbook Book Club at Tippecanoe
The American Diabetes Association Vegetarian Cookbook: Satisfying, Bold and Flavorful Recipes…