Celebrate Juneteenth Day!
Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration, which began in 1971, is one of the longest-running in the U.S.
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The Library That Became a Department Store
More than a century ago, a former home of the Central Library became a department store. In 1880, the ornate Library Block building opened with retail on the 1st floor and the Library moved on the 2nd floor.
Read more1947, The Blizzard That Stopped Milwaukee Cold
Central Library has a 1947 blizzard 70th anniversary display on the 2nd floor through February 11th. It includes historic photos and newspapers - come and check it out!
Read moreDream Big Dreams with the legendary Vel Phillips
Celebrate Black History Month by watching the new documentary on Vel Phillips, Dream Big Dreams, which will debut on television February 16th.
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