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You can do What?
Mission Magic
Innovative Inspiration
100

This program is 100% Foundation funded and inspires 25,000 students to read, annually. 

What is MPL’s Super summer Reader program. 

100

Anything you do with resources at a Public Library is private due to this

What is Wisconsin state Law?


100

This MPL “database” or App allows users to read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel daily for free.  It also has access to periodicals in over 120 language. 

What is Pressreader?

100

Read, Learn and Connect

What is the Milwaukee Public Library Mission?

100

MPL generates tax revenue thanks to this innovation. 

What are mixed use branches?

200

This plan adds access to more digital collections, on-line programs, provides certified on-line teachers for homework help and expands the hotspot lending program.

What is MPL’s Covid recovery plan?

200

There are more public libraries In the US than this popular fast food chain from Chicago.

What is McDonalds?

200

With this database you can research your family. On site at MPL you can get to the deepest level of records available. 

200

This organization inspires reading and learning, and provides support, but does not teach how to read. 

What is MPL?

200

Thanks to this Innovative program all Milwaukee Public School students can access digital Resources with just thier student ID.

What is LibraryNow

300

In 2019, MPL had over 1.8M visits making it the 3rd most visited attraction in Milwaukee prior to COVID. Now, online programs are surging with over 100k items are checked out and digital use up 33% in 2 months. Is the answer to this frequently asked question.

Does anyone use the library anymore? 

300

How do I get a trusted answer for a question I can’t google? (Shhh I don’t even need a library card.)

What is MPL ready reference? 

300

You can go to this “app” for free magazines like: The Economist, Fastcompany, Inc, Home and Garden. 

What is RB Digital through MPL.org

300

This 501c3 organization has the unique authority to deaccession MPL Assets. 

Who are the Friend of Milwaukee Public Library?

300

This is the first of its kind in a cold weather climate and is located in the Westlawn neighborhood?

What is MPLx the 24hr express Library?

400

Friends of MPL docents give weekly Saturday tours and MPL ‘roof rangers’ provide green roof tours, weather permitting. Or I may be able to arrange to get you a private ‘behind the scenes tour.‘ Is the answer to this question?

How can I learn more?
How do I get a tour?
What can you do at the library?

400

How can I get a library card? 

Go to MPL.org or call MPL Foundation team member 

400

You can access digital books, audio books and other content on this library database 

What is Overdrive?

400

MPL is a US patent and trademark repository. Located in Business and Periodlicals, it was recently highlighted on this well know TV channel.

What is C-Span?

400

This program engages Teens through state-of-the-art the art technology,Tech internships and creative programs leveraging the arts.  

What is Connected Learning?

500

This question is answered by: To be a “world class” library System that attracts and retains talent to our community. City funds cover:books on shelves and library staff. Programs and extras are funded privately the Foundation leveraging civic assets for social impact.

Why should I give to MPL Foundation? 

500

How many branches does MPL have strategically  located  throughout Milwaukee and on bus lines?

What is 14?

500

I can stream the entire Sony music catalog here with no adds. I can even download 5 songs a week and keep for my personal collection. 

What is Freegal?

500

This organization was explicitly created to form a public private partnership to create resources above and beyond public sector funding to create a world class system.

What is the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation?

500

These two private non profits fund over 90% of programming at 13 strategically placed MPL branches  

What are the Friends of MPL and the MPL Foundation.