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13 branches

  • Milwaukee Public Library

    Atkinson

    1960 W. Atkinson Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209

    Regular hours today
    10 AM - 6 PM
    Branch features
    • Accessible (powered) entrance/exit and restrooms
    • Desktop computers for public use
    • Laptops for use inside the library
    • Hotspots and Chromebooks available for checkout (ages 18+)
    • Free and recently upgraded Wi-Fi for all visitors
    • Public meeting spaces
    • Meeting Room (Accommodates 50)
    • Black & White and Color printer
    • Fax and scanning self-service
    • Great Urban Fiction collection
    • Programs and events for children, teens, and adults
    • Outdoor seating area featuring native plants and public art, accessible table
    • Virtual court site
    DirectionsOfficial branch details
  • Milwaukee Public Library

    Bay View

    2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207

    Regular hours today
    10 AM - 6 PM
    Branch features
    • Accessible (powered) entrance/exit
    • Programming and events for children, teens, and adults
    • Weekly story times for young children
    • Great graphic novel collection
    • Chromebooks and Hotspots available for checkout (ages 18+)
    • Desktop computers for public use
    • Laptops for use inside the library
    • Free Wi-Fi for all visitors
    • Public meeting spaces
    • Meeting Room (Accommodates 75)
    • Faxing and scanning self-service
    • Black & White and Color printer
    • Outdoor seating available, including accessible table
    • Curbside service is available. Please call the curbside pickup phone number on-site in the parking lot.
    DirectionsOfficial branch details

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Milwaukee library questions

Can I use a Milwaukee library without a library card?

You can visit a branch, browse, attend many public programs, ask staff for help, and use many in-building services without checking out materials. A card or identification may be required for borrowing, computer sessions, room reservations, or specific equipment. Check the linked MPL service page for the service you need.

Which Milwaukee libraries are open on Sunday?

The current regular-hours pages list Sunday hours for Central, Good Hope, Martin Luther King, Mitchell Street, and Tippecanoe. Holiday schedules and temporary changes can override regular hours, so confirm with MPL before making a time-sensitive trip.

Do Milwaukee libraries have free Wi-Fi and public computers?

MPL lists public computers and free wireless internet as system services. Access rules, session limits, equipment, and availability may vary, so use the official computers and internet page or contact the branch for a specific need.

Can I print, scan, copy, or fax at the library?

MPL provides document services, but equipment, payment, file options, and charges can change. The guide links directly to MPL’s current printing, copying, scanning, and fax information rather than duplicating a fee table.

Does every library have the same features?

No. Core services are shared across the library system, while meeting rooms, makerspaces, collections, outdoor space, and other branch features differ. Open a branch’s official details before traveling for a specific feature.

Branch information comes from Milwaukee Public Library and was retrieved . Check the official directory for current hours and closings.

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