Libraries are the heart of our community.

We help Milwaukee Public Library promote literacy, access, and innovation.

We Are The Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

We provide essential support through private contributions for books, materials, programs, and library facilities to ensure the Milwaukee Public Library's continued standing as a great library responsive to community needs.

More than 90% of 6,000 library programs are funded by the Foundation each year.

MILLION

More than 1.8 million visits each year to MPL, where patrons enjoy programs, services, and resources funded by the Foundation

More than 150,000 patrons attend programs that are funded by the Foundation each year

EXPLORE OUR IMPACT

Programs We Support

Our Impact On The Community

Our Milwaukee Public Libraries are so much more than books in a building. They are neighborhood gathering places, creative makerspaces, teen zones, interactive kids areas, innovation labs, and podcast recording studios.

Libraries are the heart of our community.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Become a Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself

MPL Foundation is proud to invest in our Milwaukee Public Libraries, working to strengthen our community in the critical areas of literacy, opportunity, and inspiration.