Celebrate MLK Day at MPL
In 2023 Milwaukee Public Library will again open its doors for a live celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: United in Growth, Rooted in Community. Read more about the celebration and its history.
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MPL Branch History: Martin Luther King
Preceded by several branches on Milwaukee's north side, the Martin Luther King Branch, originally named the Locust Library, opened in 1971. The Locust Library was renamed the Martin Luther King Library in 1973. In 2014, MPL began the process of replacing the dated M.L. King Branch. Moody Nolan has been selected to design the new library, which holds an expected completion in 2023.
Read moreCelebrate Juneteenth Day!
Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day celebration, which began in 1971, is one of the longest-running in the U.S.
Read moreRenovation Celebration at the Martin Luther King Library ~ March 22, 1997
As the new year approaches, we stroll down memory lane at the Martin Luther King Library and revisit the Renovation Celebration from 1997.
Read moreMartin Luther King Memorial Peace Garden and Peace Pole at King Branch
Did you know that the Peace Pole that stands in front of the King Branch is one of more than 60, 000 Peace Poles around the world? May peace prevail on earth this holiday season!
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