Local Libraries near Milwaukee

Find public libraries in and around Milwaukee where parents and kids can read, learn, and spend time together. Compare branch locations and family-friendly features.

Public library locations

  1. the system’s largest branch, with age-specific spaces and a public makerspaceMitchell Street BranchHistoric Mitchell Street
  2. a neighborhood branch with substantial maker, media, teen, and children’s spacesGood Hope BranchNorthwest Milwaukee
  3. a landmark central library with a dedicated children’s room and deep art, music, and rare-book collectionsCentral LibraryWestown · Downtown Milwaukee
  4. a makerspace overlooking the park, with a rain garden and major glass sculptureWashington Park BranchWashington Park
  5. a children's secret garden with rain swales and age-specific indoor spacesTippecanoe BranchTippecanoe / South Side
  6. a new makerspace and mobile teaching kitchen in a high-performance neighborhood buildingMartin Luther King BranchHarambee / Bronzeville
  7. the current Milwaukee Public Library location in AtkinsonAtkinson BranchAtkinson
  8. the current Milwaukee Public Library location in Capitol HeightsCapitol BranchCapitol Heights
  9. the current Milwaukee Public Library location in Center StreetCenter Street BranchCenter Street
  10. the current Milwaukee Public Library location in East SideEast BranchEast Side
  11. the current Milwaukee Public Library location in Villard SquareVillard Square BranchVillard Square
  12. the current Milwaukee Public Library location in Southwest MilwaukeeZablocki BranchSouthwest Milwaukee
  13. the current Milwaukee Public Library location in Bay ViewBay View BranchBay View

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