Founded in 1878, Milwaukee Public Library is a department operated by the government of the city of Milwaukee. Milwaukee Public Library is a member of the Milwaukee County Federated Library System. It features a collection of books and periodicals and provides links to search engines. The library maintains an art, music and recreation room that houses reference books on architecture, folklore, costumes, sports, theater, dance, film, radio and television. It operates a more than 14,000-square-foot of area that includes theater and puppet stage for children. The library maintains a federal depository and Milwaukee postcard, digital and genealogy collections. In addition, Milwaukee Public Library stocks a collection of historic photos and portraits.
Website: mpl.org
Phone: (414) 286-3000
Cross Streets: Between N 8th St and N 9th St
Open now
- Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53233 ·565.14 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
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The Milwaukee County Library system is a great library system if you live within the county. As a tourist attraction, this is worth stopping for a short time to check out. The entryway architecture is beautiful to look at. They have a short self-guided tour through the library itself. It looks like they offer guided tours, but we did not do this. A great free place to visit for all ages!
MoreIt’s a very beautiful old building. It’s on the street which I guess used to be the rich people street. It’s a nice walk and there is an old mansion next door.
MoreI popped in to take pics of the lobby. Very beautiful. If I lived there I would hangout there all the time.
MoreI love, love, loved the architecture, the mosaic tiled floors, the history, the displays, the lighthouse in the children's room, the beautiful painted glass window, the book sale and even the cafe!
MorePopped in to check out some reference books late on a Saturday morning and was so impressed by the helpful staff. It's been years since I visited this library and I plan to go there again after Covid.
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