Milwaukee County Federated Library System

12/27/2022

Milwaukee library attracts new readers with viral TikToks

Check out our own MPL on the Today Show! Their TikTok and Instagram accounts are getting nation-wide attention for their fun, zany videos about everything libraries offer. We couldn't be prouder! Check it out -- even Reese Witherspoon is a fan! ❤️❤️❤️

Follow them on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/?fbclid=IwAR1I1zTPIlZzIWemxSvAuuQbhEZfTRMegzZ6yMPjqNKKOYdUK-NyReifSO0

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/milwaukeepubliclibrary/

The Milwaukee Public Library is home to more than 2.5 million books — but it’s their TikTok videos that are writing their next chapter. The pop-culture inspired videos from employees have become a hit, racking up millions of views. NBC's Jacob Soboroff reports for TODAY.

12/26/2022

Just your daily reminder that librarians are here to help you, and also that librarians ROCK! 😆📚

12/25/2022

Happy holidays from MCFLS!

12/24/2022

Do you know why it’s traditional to include an orange in Christmas stockings? They were originally meant to commemorate a gift given by a monk, St. Nicholas, who lived in modern day Turkey in the 3rd century. He gave three balls of gold to three impoverished sisters to be used as a dowry so that they could be married, thus saving them from being sold into slavery. And of course, over the centuries, “Saint Nicholas” has evolved into “Santa Claus.”

12/22/2022

The Neenah Public Library has created this helpful scientific graph predicting how many books you'll need to get through the impending snow storm, so you can plan accordingly. 😅📚📚🌨❄️

NOTE: Check with your library before heading over today or tomorrow -- some may be closing early due to the weather.

AND: Remember the libraries will have adjusted hours over the holidays -- check out the schedules here (this would not include any last-minute weather closings): https://www.mcfls.org/holidayhours/?fbclid=IwAR0LC-753tGJ4hL8xHq4GN2bN2U5xpvVY6KNKZdkR1LQMXEm-pTPyg8Ij9E

12/21/2022

First day of winter.... let's all just stay home & read, 'kay??

12/16/2022

The Milwaukee County Teen Book Award committee is pleased to announce this year’s 15 nominees for best Young Adult book of 2022. Readers can vote using this form: http://bit.ly/3huwXXg

12/16/2022

Available starting Monday December 19! Create your own Mini Library!

For teens and tweens. You can get yours at the Circulation Desk or at the Drive-through Window, while supplies last.
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12/14/2022

Note that the Whitefish Bay Library will be closed today through Friday for building maintenance.

Reminder that the Whitefish Bay Public Library will be closed for building maintenance from Wednesday, December 14 through Friday, December 16. We will reopen again on Saturday, December 17 at 9:30AM. We apologize for this inconvenience.

The outdoor book drop will be open during this closure. Returned items will be checked in after reopening and will be backdated to actual date returned. Items will remain on your account until this process is completed. If you need to reach the library during this time, please email us at [email protected] as the library will be unavailable by phone.

12/08/2022

Dreaming big for 2023? Get a head start with solid knowledge about business, sales, marketing, and finance management. Level Up Learning is Milwaukee County's platform for FREE online classes. Explore hundreds of topics including business, design, software, programming, world languages, personal hobbies, and more. All you need is a library card! Start today at https://www.mcfls.org/level-up-learning/

12/07/2022

End of the Year Holiday Hours & Closings

All public libraries in Milwaukee County will be closed Saturday December 24 and Sunday December 25, 2022 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as Saturday December 31st and Sunday January 1, 2023 for New Years' Eve and Day. Below are the hours and closings across the library system for the rest of the December 23rd and December 30th weekends.

All public libraries in Milwaukee County will be closed Saturday December 24 and Sunday December 25, 2022 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as w

12/06/2022

Drop in tomorrow to frost & feast on cookies!
This program is for tweens and teens only.

12/01/2022

You know it’s true.

11/28/2022

Before Moving To Wyoming, Couple Will Visit All 74 Libraries; Will Make Decision Based On Favorite | Cowboy State Daily

Now, here are some people who have their priorities straight! 😃 Where would you move if it were based on favorite library?

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2022/11/27/before-moving-to-wyoming-couple-will-visit-all-74-libraries-will-make-decision-based-on-favorite/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

A retired military couple from Virginia is visiting all 74 libraries in Wyoming before determining which town they will move to. Shoshoni was a possibility until they learned the library was closing.

11/24/2022

11/22/2022

Our libraries will have adjusted schedules over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Please check with your library before heading over to be sure they are open. You can find all of the listings here: https://www.mcfls.org/thankshours/

11/17/2022

It’s that time of year: big end-of-semester projects, papers, and exams. Don’t go it alone -- use Brainfuse to get feedback before you turn in your papers. Upload your document, and within 24 hours you will get it back with comments on content, grammar/spelling, organization, and more!

To learn more, go to https://www.mcfls.org/brainfuse/

11/16/2022

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11/13/2022

11/10/2022

Calling all future artists: here's another amazing program at one of our Milwaukee County public libraries!

Book Illustrator Fair at Atkinson Branch
For Children & Teens

Have you ever wanted to illustrate your own book? Celebrate National Picture Book Month & be inspired by talented book illustrators and artists. We will have pencils, pastels, paint & more for participants to create their own pictures.

Location: Community Room, MPL Atkinson Branch, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.

Monday, November 14, 2022 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

11/08/2022

Art and Craft Show
Saturday November 12th from 10:00-2:00PM

We’re having our first-ever Library Art and Craft Show, and we couldn't be more excited! If you're in town, be sure to come out and support our child and teen artists!
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11/07/2022

On the morning of Wednesday November 9, 2022 starting at 6:00 am CST, the Milwaukee County Federated Library System will be migrating its library network.

The scheduled maintenance impacts all public libraries in Milwaukee County, and is expected to take 4-6 hours to complete. The maintenance needs to be performed during a business workday to ensure that key staff working behind the library system software are readily available to assist with the project.

While our libraries will be open this day, CountyCat, CountyCat Mobile and all resources or services with a connection to our library system (such as Hoopla, OverDrive) will be unavailable for the duration of the scheduled maintenance. If you have downloaded titles from any online service in advance, then you will be able to use them that day. Patrons just won’t be able to checkout, stream or download NEW items during the outage.

A news item and social media announcement will be posted as soon as the project is completed that day. We apologize for the inconvenience.

11/03/2022

Hoopla Bonus Borrows are back for November with new themed collections! Choose from hundreds of titles in our Bonus Borrows collection. These hoopla Instant titles require ZERO patron borrows.

How it works...

Anything from the Instant Bonus Borrows does not count against your four monthly Hoopla borrows.

In addition to these titles, you also continue to have access to hoopla's Instant collection of over 1,000,000 eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music, comics, and more. And with hoopla, there is never any waiting! All resources are available immediately.

Learn more about Hoopla here: https://www.mcfls.org/hoopla/

11/02/2022

The library is starting a new quarterly newsletter! The newsletter will cover a variety of topics including upcoming events, a Library Director's report, and updates on our local history collection.

Please subscribe here: smlibrary.org/newsletter

11/01/2022

Today is Dia de los Mu***os, a traditional Mexican holiday to remember and celebrate those who have passed on. Similar traditions can be traced back to Medieval Europe, where celebrations like All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are observed on the same days in places like Spain and Southern Europe. Read more about this interesting day here: https://bit.ly/3sJ1HFS

11/01/2022

More Griszelda! 😂😂

Griszelda checked out a stack of books this morning, and said she plans on relaxing today with a good ghost story. She had a ton of trick or treaters visit her yesterday, and today she's dead tired.

Happy Halloween!
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10/31/2022

Happy Halloween! Here's a ghoulishly good reminder to return those books on time. Remember, you can drop them off at any public library in Milwaukee County. And then, of course, check out some more! Check out all the locations -- which one is nearest to you? https://www.mcfls.org/locs/

10/27/2022

DID YOU KNOW that some libraries offer home delivery for people who are home-bound?

Dropped off a couple of bags full of books for Ruth, who's part of our WAPL Home Delivery program. Each month this avid reader gets books delivered to her door. She's 99 years young and used to work in school libraries and at a library at the zoo! We love catching up with her. If you are a West Allis resident and can't make it to the library, you can sign up for home delivery, too. Find out more: westallislibrary.org/homedelivery

10/26/2022

On the morning of Wednesday November 9, 2022 starting at 6:00 am CST, the Milwaukee County Federated Library System will be migrating its library network.

The scheduled maintenance impacts all public libraries in Milwaukee County, and is expected to take 4-6 hours to complete. The maintenance needs to be performed during a business workday to ensure that key staff working behind the library system software are readily available to assist with the project.

While our libraries will be open this day, CountyCat, CountyCat Mobile and all resources or services with a connection to our library system (such as Hoopla, OverDrive) will be unavailable for the duration of the scheduled maintenance. If you have downloaded titles from any online service in advance, then you will be able to use them that day. Patrons just won’t be able to checkout, stream or download NEW items during the outage.

A news item and social media announcement will be posted as soon as the project is completed that day. We apologize for the inconvenience.

10/20/2022

We found Griszelda cheating at Life today.... 🧐

She was amazed at the size of our board game collection, and plans on checking a bunch out today.
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10/20/2022

Are you a Libby App or Overdrive user? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC) seeks your valued feedback on your experience with the collection of materials in Wisconsin's Digital Library. Your input will help guide us as we continue to grow and develop the collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital materials so it is most relevant to Wisconsin library patrons.

This survey is performed annually, and some questions are repeated from year to year. It will take an average of 10-15 minutes to complete and is available through November 4th.

Click here to get started: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wplcpatronsurvey2022

10/17/2022

It's National Pasta Day! And what better way to celebrate National Italian-American Heritage Month than with an authentic Italian feast? Find amazing recipes from our great cookbook collections! Check out your favorites and start cooking up some Italian magic: https://encore.mcfls.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sitalian%20cookbook__Orightresult__U?lang=eng

10/15/2022

10/11/2022

Brainfuse

Teaching methods change. Helping students with homework can become a session in frustration for everyone involved. Don't let school and homework become sources of aggravation -- sign in to Brainfuse for live one-on-one tutoring in all core subjects. And it's FREE with your library card. Learn more here: https://www.mcfls.org/brainfuse/

Most Milwaukee County libraries now offer Brainfuse for their patrons (See the list on the right). The specific components offered are JobNow and HelpNow. Both

10/06/2022

The thing about a library, is that it is such an experience just to visit. From the lush gardens and outdoor gathering spaces that many libraries offer, to the incredible architectural features inside, to the special collections, programming, and hugely diverse services available, libraries aren't just a place to pick up your books! Your library is a true destination -- come for a visit soon!

10/04/2022

It's Art Cart day! This weeks kit includes the supplies to make a bat wall and tissue paper stained glass spider window hanging!

Available while supplies last, at our drive-up window or at our Circulation Desk.
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10/04/2022

Check out Hoopla's October movies of the month. Stream them on your mobile device or Hoopla Roku channel, FREE with your library card! Start here for more info: https://www.mcfls.org/hoopla/

10/03/2022

Starting today, we are open on Sundays. We'll be open from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. Stop in and say hello, grab your holds, browse, find DVDs, CDs, and magazines, and use the computers.

10/01/2022

En homenaje al mes nacional de la herencia hispana, estos son los recursos disponibles en español en las bibliotecas públicas del Condado de Milwaukee. Visite este enlace para encontrar una ubicación de la biblioteca: https://www.mcfls.org/locs

Biblioteca Familiar de Cudahy: Una colección de libros en español en las colecciones adultas e infantiles.

Biblioteca Pública de Greendale: Una pequeña sección de materiales en español para niños en nuestra colección de idiomas mundiales.

Biblioteca Pública de Greenfield: Un miembro del personal con fluidez en español y una pequeña colección de libros en español para adultos y niños.

La sucursal de Mitchell Street de la Biblioteca Pública de Milwaukee (MPL):
Ubicada en el corazón del vecindario Latinx de Milwaukee, la sucursal de Mitchell Street es el hogar de miles de libros, música y películas en español para adultos, adolescentes y niños. El personal hispanoparlante puede ayudar con cualquier de sus necesidades bibliotecarias. Los programas bibliotecarios incluyen clases semanales para la ciudadanía, Snack Hack (demostraciones de cocina saludable), y la hora de conversación en inglés (virtual). Celebre [] durante todo el año en este hermoso lugar recién remodelado y con sus recursos.

Oak Creek: Una colección de ficción para adultos tanto como libros bilingües en inglés y español en el área infantil.

South Milwaukee: Una sección en español para adultos y niños.

St. Francis: Una colección de libros bilingües y libros con ilustraciones en español para niños.

West Allis: Un área en español para adultos.

10/01/2022

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, here are all the Spanish language resources at the public libraries in Milwaukee County. To find a library location, go here: https://www.mcfls.org/locs/

Cudahy Family Library: A collection of books in Spanish in both our adult and children’s collections.

Greendale Public Library: A small selection of materials in Spanish for children in our World Language collection.

Greenfield Public Library: A staff member who is fluent in Spanish and a small collection of Spanish language books for adults and children.

Mitchell Street Branch of MPL:
Set in the heart of Milwaukee’s Latinx neighborhood, the Mitchell Street Branch Library is home to thousands of books, music, and movies in Spanish for adults, teens, and children. Spanish-speaking staff can help with any of your library needs. Library programs include weekly Citizenship Classes, Snack Hack, and English Conversation Hour (online). Celebrate all year in this beautiful, newly remodeled space and resources.

Oak Creek: An adult Spanish fiction collection as well as bilingual English/Spanish books in our children's section.

South Milwaukee: A Spanish section for adults and for kids.

St. Francis: A collection of bilingual and Spanish picture books for children.

West Allis: A Spanish section for adults.