Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

Add Your Name and Support Your Good Hope Branch Neighbors

Read about the new library coming to Good Hope Road and how your support will be recognized for a lifetime on the community donor wall.
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2019 Benjamin Franklin Awards Celebration, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the historic Central Library

Honoring Sue and Bud Selig for their contributions to literacy and lifelong learning
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Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times Bestseller, David Maraniss on May 29

Friends, Sponsors, Volunteers & Library Lovers enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with Author David Maraniss at the Friends of MPL’s Spring Literary Luncheon.
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Our Mission

The mission of the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation is to provide essential support through private contributions for books, materials, programs, and library facilities to ensure the Milwaukee Public Library's continued standing as a great library responsive to community needs.

Understanding our impact

More than 90% of 6,000 annual library programs are funded entirely through private donor support. You help the library inspire lifelong learning to improve lives and contribute to a strong Milwaukee.

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Our Next Event

2019 Benjamin Franklin Awards Celebration

Honoring Sue and Bud Selig

Thursday, October 10, 2019, 5:30 PM
Central Library
814 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233

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SPECIAL THANKS

TO OUR SPONSORS

Friends of MPL

Advocates for libraries, literacy, and lifelong learning. The Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library recognize the value of our great library and celebrate all it has to offer. Friends membership dollars provide financial support to keep the library’s outstanding collections, resources and programs free and accessible for all.

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Read into it

Find inspiration at your library! Milwaukee Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library sponsor special literary programs at Milwaukee Public Library such as the Wisconsin Writers Wall of Fame, the Milwaukee Poet Laureate, fascinating author events and more.

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