Visit MPL
Start with what you need today, then see what else is here.
We have 13 locations in neighborhoods across Milwaukee. Places to read, work, make, ask questions, and gather. Find the one nearest you.
Library Hours at a Glance
Hours vary by location. Check your branch before you head out.
Central Library
Address: 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Tuesday | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Wednesday – Friday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Branch Locations
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Tuesday | Noon – 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday – Friday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Good Hope & Tippecanoe: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Drive-Up at Central Library
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Green Roof Tours
April 22 thru October 31, 2026
- Wednesdays, 12:30 pm
- Saturdays, 1:30 pm
Makerspaces
Good Hope, Martin Luther King, Mitchell Street, Washington Park
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 1:30-5:30 p.m. |
While You're Here
Find space, tools, technology, and help for whatever brought you in.
Free meeting and study rooms. Book one for a community gathering, a work session, or a quiet hour to yourself.
In-branch printing, scanning, and faxing. Pay-as-you-go from any public computer or your own device.
Make something at the Makerspace
3D printers, Cricut Maker, recording gear, and more. Open maker times for hands-on projects and regular programming at all four makerspace locations.
One-on-one help with phones, email, job applications, government forms, or whatever else you’re stuck on. Walk in or attend one of our tech help programs.
Visiting Central Library?
Central Library is more than a place to pick up books. Visit historic spaces, browse special collections, use public computers, explore our largest children’s space, attend events in Centennial Hall, or take a closer look at one of Milwaukee’s landmark buildings.
Central is also home to unique departments, tours, and public spaces you will not find anywhere else in the MPL system.
Plan Your Visit
Parking and Accessibility
Accessible entrances, parking notes, and assistive services at every branch.
Books We Love
Picks from our staff, refreshed regularly..
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