Check out the lovely libraries in Downtown Milwaukee near Streetcar Flats. There are plenty of places to find what you seek, even if it’s just a quiet spot to read or research.
Walter Schroeder Library
Walter Schroeder Library at MSOE offers the materials and room for people to study solo, collaborate with a group, and explore beyond their surroundings. Google only scratches the surface; with almost 500,000 print (and electronic) books and over 100,000 digital journals, you will have millions of academic articles at your fingertips.
500 E Kilbourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Mon – Thur 8 AM – 4:30 PM, Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Sat & Sun Closed
414.277.7180
msoe.edu
Harry H. Anderson Research Library
Waltz into the Harry H. Anderson Research Library to learn about your family or local history. Also known as The Research Library of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, you will find over 10,500 cubic feet of records containing immigration documents, court records, coroner’s inquests, marriage requests, and jail and probate records.
The library is home to over 3,000 manuscript collections of Milwaukee businesses, organizations, and individuals and over one million photos.
Ensure you bring a pencil and notepad because all materials stay in the library; nothing may be checked out.
910 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Sun Closed, Mon – Sat 9:30 AM – 5 PM
414.273.8288
milwaukeehistory.net
Milwaukee Public Library Central Branch
The whole city and the greater Milwaukee area use the gigantic collections of the Central Library. People of all ages and walks of life visit the Renaissance-style library daily for school and work, sift through shelves of classic and bestselling titles, and access a computer.
Built in 1898, the 124-year-old Central Library currently serves as the administrative headquarters for the Milwaukee Public Library system. Check out the upcoming events at Central Library and plan your visit today.
814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Mon & Tue 10 AM – 8 PM, Wed – Fri 10 AM – 6 PM, Sat 9 AM – 5 PM, Sun Closed
414.286.3000
mpl.org
Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library
The Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) has audiobooks and Brailled materials for Wisconsinites who “cannot read or use regular print materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations.” The WTBBL rotates audiobooks and braille materials about Wisconsin, Wisconsin authors and carries audio-described DVDs.
813 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Mon – Fri 9 AM – 5 PM, Sat & Sun Closed
414.286.3045
talkingbooks.wi.gov
Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries
Raynor Memorial Libraries has over 1.8 million volumes and hundreds of research databases. The library staff has assisted researchers from around the globe, and Raynor Memorial offers guests computers and loans out laptops.
Stop by and check out its multimedia collection and unique displays. Feel free to utilize one of the group study spaces or pick up a book during the listed hours below.
1355 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Mon – Thur 9 AM – 8 PM, Fri 9 AM – 5 PM, Sat 12 PM – 5 PM, Sun 12 PM – 8 PM
414.288.7556
marquette.edu
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