Beyond Books: Exploring Archives

Explore some of the Milwaukee Public Library's unique archives and special collections. A selection of materials will be available for browsing at your own pace between 4:30-6:30 p.m. in our Art Music and Recreation Room on the 2nd floor of Central Library. These materials are not normally browsable and may include documents, drawings, plans, photographs and ephemera. Topics will vary monthly. No registration is necessary. Please drop in and visit!

2/24/2025: Beyond Books: Kitchens & Bathrooms
4/14/2025: Beyond Books: 414 Day - Milwaukee History
6/16/2025: Beyond Books: From Bookworms to Lions: History of MPL’s Summer Reading Program Mascots
8/18/2025: Beyond Books: Sweetwater and Seawater Songs: Marine Music
10/20/2025: Beyond Books: True Crime / Paranormal
12/8/2025: Beyond Books: The Streets of Old Milwaukee

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. Contact the City of Milwaukee ADA Coordinator, 414-286-3475 or YWRhY29vcmRpbmF0b3IgfCBtaWx3YXVrZWUgISBnb3Y= no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.