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Friends of MPL Winter Book Sale

Friends of MPL Winter Book Sale

Browse thousands of books perfect for a blustery winter day when you visit this book sale at Milwaukee Central Library featuring NEW books for kids and teens.

Saturday, December 2, 9 am-4 pm
A Reading and Discussion Program
Resource | Outside Venue

A Reading and Discussion Program

Explore and discuss narratives which grapple with questions of homelands, journeys, identity, and belonging and compare those written in Yiddish in the early and mid-20th century to what is going on in the world today.

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Holiday Community Meal: Fall Harvest
Event | Mitchell Street

Holiday Community Meal: Fall Harvest

Join us for a festive seasonal meal with all the trimmings! Come one, come all, and dine with us in our creative Makerspace located in the Mitchell Street Branch. Registration is required.

Tuesday, December 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
MPL Merch Store
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MPL Merch Store

Show your MPL support with official merch from our online MPL Merch Store! There’s something for the entire family; all ages and sizes.

Shop online!
Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition
Event | Central

Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition

The exhibition is on display now through January 5, 2024. Programming is co-sponsored by the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center (HERC).

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Check Out MPL Makerspaces!
Resource

Check Out MPL Makerspaces!

Makerspaces are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Drop in during Open Maker Time, book an appointment, or join a program.

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Kanopy Streaming Video
Resource

Kanopy Streaming Video

Kanopy is a free video streaming service that provides instant access to critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kid favorites.

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100 Things to Explore at MPL
Resource

100 Things to Explore at MPL

View our curated list of ‘100 Things to Explore at MPL’. How many things have you experienced, or want to try out?

Check it out!
Refugee and Immigrant Services (ESL/ELL)
Resource

Refugee and Immigrant Services (ESL/ELL)

MPL offers resources for English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learners (ELL), and additional services for refugees and immigrants.

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Unbe-leaf-able Fall Reads

By Beth Gabriel on Nov 20, 2023 12:00AM

November reading is all about finding books to curl up with along with a cozy blanket and a warm beverage. Here are some atmospheric picks ranging from the coziest…

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Events, Programs, and Classes


Nov 29 12:00 AM
Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling Exhibition for Libraries at Central

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) and the American…

Nov 29 10:00 AM
Toddler Story Time at East

Share stories, songs, fingerplays and movement in this toddler story time…

Nov 29 10:30 AM
Worker Connection Program: Job Assistance at Central

Everyone can work and there is a job for everyone. Learn…

Nov 29 10:30 AM
Gentle Chair Yoga at Capitol

This introduction to yoga will focus on low-impact standing and…

Nov 29 10:30 AM
Storytime with Playgroup at Good Hope

A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by…

Nov 29 10:45 AM
Story Time at Tippecanoe

Young children and their caregivers are invited to a 30-minute…

Nov 29 12:00 PM
Tech-Splanation @ MPL at Bay View

You bring it in we'll explain how to use it!…

Nov 29 1:30 PM
Washington Park Makerspace Appointment at Washington Park

Nov 29 3:00 PM
After School @ MPL at Atkinson

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00…

Nov 29 3:00 PM
After School @ MPL at Capitol

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00…

Nov 29 3:00 PM
After School @ MPL at Center Street

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00…

Nov 29 3:00 PM
Story Time with Play Group at Center Street

A 20-minute story time for children and their parents or…

Nov 29 3:00 PM
After School @ MPL at Tippecanoe

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00…

Nov 29 3:00 PM
After School @ MPL at Villard Square

After School @ MPL. Join us Monday through Thursday from 3:00-5:00…

Nov 29 3:00 PM
Intellectual Property Brief Advice Clinic at Central

Don't know where to start with your invention? Do you…