Milwaukee Public Library

January Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2021 Milwaukee Area Power Broker

November Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Serve Wisconsin Announces $2.4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Milwaukee AmeriCorps Programs

Virtual Exhibition Honoring 2020 Nohl Fellows at Haggerty Museum of Art

Home 2021: World Refugee Day Celebration, June 20

June at Lynden

May at Lynden

May Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Let’s ask every Milwaukeean how we should rebuild our city

Documenting Life at Lynden During a Pandemic

April Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

March at Lynden

Common Council honors Dr. Joan Prince for decades of service to Milwaukee

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Alderwoman Coggs to host virtual Black History Month Read-In

March Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Black History Month a time to celebrate our past, present and future

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson February 1, 2021

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit is Saturday, Jan. 30

January 30th Established as MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Day

Recent reports highlight delicate position of libraries due to funding constraints

UWM to hold virtual commencement on Dec. 20

2020 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists Awarded

Five Artists Share $70,000 in Eighteenth Cycle

MPL Pivoting Service to Contactless Pickup Throughout System

COVID-19 data prompts shift in operations to ensure community safety

MPL receives $100K from Impact100 to expand Hotspot program

December Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2020 Power Broker

Serve Wisconsin Announces $2.4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Milwaukee AmeriCorps Programs as program year kicks off at Opening Ceremony

November Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Milwaukee Ballet launches video series celebrating its hometown

MPL to Suspend Branch Library Services on Election Day

October at Lynden

Office of Early Childhood Initiatives receives Outstanding Partnership Award

LaundryCares Foundation award recognizes collaboration with local laundromats

October Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Mayor Barrett’s 2021 Executive Budget Address

Celebrate Voter Registration Day the way it was intended

Statement from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey September 22, 2020

Impact100 Greater Milwaukee Awards $407,000 in Grants to Five Local Nonprofits

Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes Available at 15 Locations across the City, Including 13 Milwaukee Public Library Branches

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Election Commission Urges Milwaukee Residents to Vote Absentee Ahead of November Election with SafeVote Postcard

September at Lynden

The sculpture garden will be closed on September 7 for the holiday.

September Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Milwaukee Public Library to Host “Coming to America” Reading Group

8th Annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more

Good Hope Library to debut in the New 9th this week

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis July 28, 2020

Milwaukee Cares Mask Ordinance to Go into Effect July 16

SafeVote Postcard Hitting Milwaukee Mailboxes this Week

Theodore Lipscomb named to top job at LISC Milwaukee to expand economic development investments, deepen response to COVID-19

Heights Dream Library Mural Brings Art & Literacy to Milwaukee’s West Side

Milwaukee Arts Board funds matching grant for Fred Kaems artwork at 5700 W. Vliet St.

Long-time social business café closes after landlord changes vendor direction

The Rotary Club of Milwaukee Names City Librarian Paula Kiely Person of the Year

Exploree Milwaukee in New and Meaningful Ways

Jane’s Walk MKE hosts Sidewalk Stories, Book Discussion to Gather more Meaningfully, and Video Tours

Milwaukee Public Library to Close Public Locations March 16-29

Exception for early voting at Zablocki Branch Library

Safe & Sound Announces New Executive Director

Joe’Mar Hooper brings leadership experience, local ties, and passion for community to his new role

City’s Solar Group Buy Program Wraps up Most Successful Year to Date

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12th Annual Radio Milwaukee Music Awards Honor New Sounds of Milwaukee, Including SistaStrings and Klassik

BMO Harris Bank honors three Milwaukee trailblazers

Annual awards honor women for their contributions to business and their communities

Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Visitors can enjoy special holiday happenings at the Museum including Artful Holiday, Museum Store Sunday and shopping events, live music and snowflake decorations.

Milwaukee Public Library Selects Dasha Kelly as Poet Laureate

"Her personal approach of bringing poetry to schools, libraries, and civic organizations has made poetry come alive to generations of Milwaukeeans."

Milwaukee Art Museum Hosts Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration

Families can learn about the Day of the Dead through hands-on art activities and performances at Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays: Día de los Muertos.

Milwaukee Art Museum Explores Collections in New Season of Exhibitions and Events

Photos that reveal deep connections between Milwaukee and its residents, works from the Museum’s Landfall Press Archive and masterpieces from The Phillips Collection highlight the Museum’s upcoming season.

NEWaukee Night Market Lights Up Wisconsin Avenue Wednesday

The 2018 NEWaukee Night Market was attended by approximately 60,000 guests throughout the summer.

Milwaukee Ballet hits the streets with free activities and performances in Ballet Beat program

The month-long tour for the community kicks off June 24

Home: A Family Free Day Celebrating Milwaukee’s Refugee Communities, this Saturday at Lynden

Outdoor Celebration at Lynden Sculpture Garden, June 22

Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson Appointed to the Milwaukee Public Museum Board of Directors

I want to thank Chairman Lipscomb for appointing me to the Milwaukee Public Museum Board, and my colleagues for their faith in my ability to serve.

Breakdancing on Mitchell Street Event on Saturday

At the event there will be a roundtable conversation featuring some of Milwaukee’s breakdancing pioneers representing different waves of the dance in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Zine Fest Returns This Spring

Join in on April 6th from 10:30am to 4:30pm at the Central Library

Three Milwaukee Public Libraries to Receive Solar Installations

"Milwaukee is leading by example in the transition to a clean energy future."

Commemoration of Historic Moment Focuses on Past, Present and Future

“There are so many untold, little known and inspirational stories” said Rev. Jeffrey Powell, the originator of the idea for the commemoration.

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit Set For Saturday, January 26th

Summit to be held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School

Prime mixed-use development opportunity for Capitol Library

"With the new library being a catalytic community economic development project, this is an exciting opportunity for a developer to help shape the future of this neighborhood."

Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners

Issues Request for Proposal for Milwaukee Public Library’s Capitol Branch

Milwaukee Pride, Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project unite to preserve local heritage

Project will expand programming, outreach and events in 2019

Over $800,000 in New and Increased Sponsorship Raised for 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and The Yabuki Family Foundation join 31 new sponsors. This is the largest increase in cash and in-kind support in the organization’s history.

Alderwoman Coggs invites public to the Eighth Annual Doors Open Milwaukee Event

"The 6th District sites range from historic properties to newly designed and built spaces."

Alderman Pérez invites public to the Eighth Annual Doors Open Milwaukee Event

News release from Alderman Jose G. Perez

Behind the Scenes: Local Advertising Agency Donates Time to Community Organizations

Cramer-Krasselt Provides Pro-Bono Services to MPL, MPD, Penfield Children’s Center and Others

FREE Christmas in July Celebration at the Marcus Center this Friday, July 27!

The night will include awesome local vendors and community partners such as Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, SueMo Dance Company, Milwaukee Public Library and many more.

Good Hope Road Library project construction begins

The existing building will soon be razed to begin building the new, mixed-use facility.

New Mural Installation at MPL Mitchell Street Branch Kicks Off “Our Town” Artist Residency

The mural was designed by the library teen interns with support from the artist-in-residence on the project, Erick Ledesma.

Local Literacy Leaders Jay & Madonna Williams Honored at 30th anniversary fundraiser

2018 Benjamin Franklin Awards Celebration, benefitting Milwaukee Public Library

Gurda Paddles City History through a Watery Lens in his newest book, “Milwaukee: A City Built on Water”

Gurda explores the city's complicated relationship with its most precious resource.

KidZ Days At the Center Returns to the Marcus Center’s KidZ Stage

Join us, this summer at the KidZ Stage, for KidZ Days At the Center on Tuesdays through Thursdays at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

MPL receives “The Great American Read” programming grants from ALA and PBS

The library’s programming for “The Great American Read” will kick off at 7 p.m. on May 17 at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

NEA Awards $50,000 Grant to Support Development of Beerline Trail

Local project is one of 60 receiving funding nationwide

League of Women Voters Public Program: Who Counts? 2020 Census & Fair Voting Maps, on April 21

The public is invited to learn about this urgent matte

League of Women Voters Public Program: Who Counts? 2020 Census & Fair Voting Maps, on April 21

The public is invited to learn about this urgent matter.

Milwaukee Ballet presents world premiere of Michael Pink’s Beauty and the Beast

Artistic Director presents his newest family-friendly production, April 12-15

Planning Underway for “Our Town” Grant, Artist-In-Residence Selected

Collaboration Selected by NEA to be housed at MPL Mitchell Street Branch

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Present Annual Neighborhood Residency in Bay View

The MSO will perform free events at unique venues including bars, markets, schools, churches, and even neighborhood porches.

16th Annual “Braille Games” Set for March at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Unique interactive braille activity sponsored by Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL), Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE), Vision Forward Association, the Milwaukee Public Museum and local school districts.

League of Women Voters Public Program: Guns, Grief & Grace in America, on Feb. 17

The February 17 program includes film clips and commentary from a variety of perspectives.

Virginia Eubanks to Present Her Book Automating Inequality

Book explores "how high-tech tools profile, police, and punish the poor"

Get a First Look at the World-premiere Children’s Opera A Busy Bee

Attend Our Invited Rehearsal on January 30, 2018

Jewish Museum Milwaukee Exhibit Recounts Jewish, African American Alliance for Civil Rights

Museum forms committee of local leaders dedicated to ongoing mutual advocacy for equality

Flowers for Dreams announces its 2018 charity lineup

January charity selection highlights the company’s support for the Women’s March

MPL Announces Changes at Mill Road Branch

Limited Service Model Will Reduce Costs during New Branch Construction

Query looks at allowing extended hours at some libraries

Alderman Rainey probing possible library pilot program

Local Architecture Firm Hires New Senior Design Architect to Keep Pace with its Growth in the Milwaukee Area

Dale Streitenberger has worked on numerous nationwide multi-family, mixed-use and assisted care facilities

Madison-based Architecture Firm Opens Office in Third Ward

JLA Architects expanding to better serve its Milwaukee area clients.

Family friendly weekend: Mitchell Street Branch Library Opening, and Harbor Fest

Join Aldermen Perez and area residents as we celebrate two great events all in one weekend!

Mayor Barrett’s 2018 Executive Budget Address

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