Milwaukee Public Library - Central

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    (414) 286-3011

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Address

814 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee , WI 53233 United States

Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes

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books tours library trains performances
Bryan???? Simkus

If you have only come here seeking knowledge , you'll be wrapped around my finger. I'll be wrapped around your finger. You'll be wrapped around my finger. I'll be wrapped around your finger.

Carol Voss

The Dr. Seuss birthday activities the 1st Sat of March is fun for toddlers, kindergarten and 1st/2nd graders with family activities, performers , etc. worth checking out!

Linnea Esberg

You have to pay for parking ! check hrs online! has every book/movie/cd you could ever want or need ~ though it may be in the stacks ---- tours of the library on saturdays!

ms rios

Check out the green roof free tour check out the website for more info

Duane Drzadinski

Parents, bring the kids sans their library cards. Then, they'll actually find books to read instead of heading to the computers! Check out stuff with your card instead.

Elle Marie

The Rotunda it absolutely stunning, reminds me of the old buildings across Europe.

Tim Cigelske

Download the library app to easily put books on hold.

VISIT Milwaukee

Use the Dewey Decimal system to find 912.77594 J962. Discover what to do next in Milwaukee! (hint: it's in the map case!)

Liza Barry-kessler

Fabulous children's room with play-lighthouse, Legos, trains , puppets, books , and at 10:30 on Saturday mornings, kids programs.

Mo Reida

On a Saturday, do the tour of the library to learn more about the history. Free and lasts about an hour and a half.

'Dee Spears

using the speed check out is the best way to get out of the library fast

'Dee Spears

They have a nice selection to learn different languages via audio and books . que Rico!

Edith Prickley

It's one of the best!

Elizabeth Noonan

The Centennial Hall entrance is on 8th between Wisconsin and Wells . There's no access from the library 's main entrance.

Sarah Albers

The entrance to the children's room has an awesome display of new books for kids :D

Amaliya Lenz

Great children's area

Stacy Lukasavitz

Great meeting space!

Zhen XU

Great place

Paula Mitchell

I want to live in the rare books room.

Brittany Sue Perry

"If you wander into the restricted section, Madame Pince will NOT sneak up behind you to yell...but you will look like a fool"

arimoR samohT

Homeless bums love the 2nd floor

Johanna Meier

Another beautiful day at the library . . .

Betty O'Brien

The clock in the corner of the Humanities Room keeps you on your toes.

Kaela Zielinski

One of the most beautiful places in Milwaukee!

'Dee Spears

The tour lasted 20 minutes

Nessi B.

it is a nice library but a lot of seedy people hang out in it, be careful

Søren Thomsen

Trillest literature ever

Sarah Dublinski Olive

Take the tour !

Stephen Driver

Transient hang out smh

MATT SCHOTTING

The new self check out sucks!

Sean Dougherty

The Humanities Room is an oasis.

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