A new website, the same Milwaukee Public Library.
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Planning a visit? Finding a title? Taking care of a task? Start here.
Featured at MPL
Explore services, resources, and unexpected ways to use your library.
Local Research
Research Milwaukee history
Find obituaries, historic newspapers, house history tools, and help with local research.
Library Now
Free digital access for students
Milwaukee students can use Library Now to read, research, and learn online.
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Build your next business step
Meet with MPL’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence and find tools for business planning, research, and growth.
Books We Love
Picks from our staff, refreshed regularly..
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Upcoming Events at MPL
Upcoming Event
Example Event
Date:08-01-26
Start Time: 12:00pm
End Time: 2:00pm
Branch: Bayview
Upcoming Event
Example Event
Date:08-11-26
Start Time: 1:00pm
End Time: 3:00pm
Branch: Bayview
Upcoming Event
Example Event
Date:10-21-26
Start Time: 6:00pm
End Time: 8:00pm
Branch: Bayview
Upcoming Event
Example Event
Date:08-01-26
Start Time: 12:00pm
End Time: 2:00pm
Branch: Bayview
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News Eyebrow
News From MPL
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Monthly updates on new books, programs, and what's coming next.
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