Books

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.

OverDrive eBooks & eAudiobooks

Download books and audio to your electronic device using the Libby App.

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MPL Book Clubs

Join a Book Club with Milwaukee Public Library! Whether you're looking for your groups next title, or for a book club to join at the library, we've got you covered. Our Adult Book Club Kits have multiple copies of a book, a discussion guide, and more all assembled for you!

View current Book Clubs and Book Club Kits at MPL!