Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change
Milwaukee Public Library has been selected as one of 25 U.S. libraries to participate in Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change, an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) that will help libraries engage their communities in programs and conversations on the climate crisis.
Resilient Communities strives to raise awareness and provide accurate information about the climate change crisis to the public through libraries. The pilot project has been funded by a generous grant from Andrew and Carol Phelps, the parents of a public librarian and a library master’s student.
Learn more about how Milwaukee Public Library supports a climate resilient Milwaukee!
Climate Action Booklist [website] [printable pdf]
Climate Action Book Club [July-November 2023]
A book club bringing together folks to listen, learn, and discuss sustainability and climate change. Build your climate change knowledge, uncover untold stories, and be inspired to action.
Extreme Weather Preparedness [pdf]
Questions? Contact Librarian Kelly Bolter at kjbolte@milwaukee.gov
Programs
March 19, 2024
Rain Barrel Workshop with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District at Central
Register HERE for this free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-branch-rain-barrel-workshop-tickets-858408321397 Learn how…
April 10, 2024
Container Gardening Throughout the Year at Virtual
With gardening expert Melinda Myers. Use container gardens to boost…
April 16, 2024
Rain Barrel Workshop with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District at Good Hope
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Celebrate Earth Day with some gardening activities! Get started on…Plant a Spring Garden at Atkinson
April 22, 2024
Plant a Spring Garden at Atkinson
Celebrate Earth Day with some gardening activities! Get started on…
May 1, 2024
Ornamental Fruits and Vegetables at Virtual
With gardening expert & author Melinda Myers. Increase the nutritional…
May 21, 2024
Rain Barrel Workshop with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District at Tippecanoe
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With gardening expert & author Melinda Myers. The plight of…Under-Appreciated Pollinators at Virtual
June 18, 2024
Rain Barrel Workshop with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District at Center Street
Register here for this FREE program: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/center-street-branch-rain-barrel-workshop-tickets-859427178827 Learn how…