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To our Community:

MPL is an anchor institution that helps build healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods – the foundation of a strong Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees and library staff chose this mission statement to reflect the library's devotion to its neighborhoods and the people of Milwaukee. Library staff serve their patrons where they live - in the heart of their neighborhood. Staff learn their reading habits and preferences, they are aware of assignments and curricula in neighborhood schools, they become familiar with databases and online resources that are needed most by patrons for job searches, college applications, lifelong learning, and adult caregiving. From story times to retirement planning, the library is committed to its neighborhood patrons in every aspect of life.

If you haven't visited in a while, we are planning special events at our Good Hope, Mitchell Street, and Washington Park branches featuring food, entertainment, and the opportunity to see everything the library has to offer. Get your library card up-to-date - or register for a new one!

Stop by for information on the upcoming election and learn how to register and where to vote.

Learn about resources for students that can help make this school year fun and productive.

Milwaukee Public Libraries are in the neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you!


If you haven't had a chance to view the findings of the Community Engagement Report, please visit getloudmpl.com. There, you'll find:

We are grateful for all the feedback and support of the library’s mission we've received throughout this process and look forward to continuing to improve our services and resources based on this valuable information.

Joan Johnson
Library Director


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Our Mission Statement promises that we will help people read, learn, and connect. Even in the midst of this uncertainty, that is a promise we intend to keep.

Vision

MPL is an anchor institution that helps build healthy families and vibrant neighborhoods – the foundation of a strong Milwaukee.

Mission

Inspiration starts here – we help people read, learn, and connect.