Milwaukee County Federated Library System

10/01/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month💜

As DVAM begins, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what this month means to us and what it means to be part of a community committed to creating change.

This October, join Sojourner and the greater Milwaukee community as we stand with survivors and work toward a future free from domestic violence. Change happens when we come together. By learning, raising awareness, supporting survivors, and taking action, each of us has a role to play in building a community where everyone can live free from domestic violence.

Explore this year’s DVAM programming at familypeacecenter.org/dvam-2026/ and find a way to turn awareness into action!

09/22/2026

A software upgrade is scheduled for all public libraries in Milwaukee County after hours on Wednesday 9/23/26, from 9:30pm - 12:00am CST. You will not be able to log into CountyCat or use e-resources connected to our system via your patron account during the upgrade. Thank you for your patience while we perform this maintenance.

09/17/2026

Kids coming home with reading assignments? Looking for something for them read about current events at their reading level? Check out The Juice!

Read world news stories that are written at four different levels -- find the one that is most comfortable for you or your family. See side by side translations (great for English language learners), see and hear word definitions, have it read aloud while you follow along, and more!

The Juice is available for any Milwaukee County resident through your public library. Learn more, watch a demo video, or sign up here: https://www.mcfls.org/reading/

09/16/2026

South Milwaukee Public Library is starting a Teen Advisory Board! We are looking for local teens ages 14-18 to help shape the future of the library. You must be able to attend at least 3 out of the 4 annual meetings. Apply here: http://forms.gle/KBr8vu86jpLrarFw9

09/12/2026

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09/10/2026

So we're curious: What's the most unexpected thing you've checked out from the library? 👀

A book? Sure. A movie? Of course. But a cake pan, telescope, board game, ukulele, or even a tool? Yep! Milwaukee County public libraries have all kinds of things you can borrow through our Library of Things collections.

Tell us in the comments! And if you've never explored your library's Library of Things, you might be surprised by what you can take home.
https://www.mcfls.org/library-of-things/

09/08/2026

📚 Not sure what to read next?

Let us do the browsing for you! Tell us what kinds of books you love, and every month we’ll send you personalized recommendations, complete with direct links to place them on hold.

Just click, place your holds, and your next great reads will be waiting for you at the library!

It’s easy to get started, and you can change your preferences or cancel anytime.

👉 Sign up here:

We'll help you figure out what to read next! Fill out the form to receive monthly book recommendations based on your preferences.

09/03/2026

All our libraries will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. Some will also be closed Saturday or Sunday. Please check the listings here before heading out, to check if your library is open: https://www.mcfls.org/labor2026/

09/02/2026

Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik on Tuesday, September 8th at 6 p.m. via digital live-stream in partnership with Library Speakers Consortium.

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/northshorelibrary/194239