Beyond Books: Exploring Archives

Schedule

Mon Oct 20 2025 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Milwaukee Central Library (814 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee) | Milwaukee, WI

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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 [email protected] no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
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