Milwaukee County Federated Library System

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.

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/

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

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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/

📚 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:

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

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/

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

Looking for a Halloween costume? "Shop" the free swap hosted by the Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library on Saturday, September 26 from 10 AM - 1 PM or while supplies last.

Have a costume to donate? Drop off like-new and newly-cleaned costumes/accessories at the library's 1st floor Service Desk from Tuesday, September 1 – Thursday, September 24. Donations will not be accepted on the day of the event. We will not accept face paint or makeup. We reserve the right to remove costumes for any reason.

This program is for all ages and will take place in the Multi-purpose Room. Registration is not required.