Site of the Week: Milwaukee

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SITE OF THE WEEK

Milwaukee Public Library



The Milwaukee Public Library dates to 1878 when the State Legislature on Feb. 7 authorized the City to establish a public library. But the library can trace its lineage back further, to 1847 and the organization of the Young Men's Association, a subscription library which collected dues from its members. The group rented space for its library in a number of locations over the years and expanded into sponsoring a lecture series with such important speakers as Horace Mann, Horace Greeley and Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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[tomgraber]

Did you know many audio books are now available for download from the library? I don't have the link but check with your library. The great part is there is no return trip to the library to return the book and lets you have a lot of productive driving time.

[dgridley]

I wasn't aware of that.. that's great! Will have to check it out!

Originally Posted by tomgraber

Did you know many audio books are now available for download from the library? I don't have the link but check with your library. The great part is there is no return trip to the library to return the book and lets you have a lot of productive driving time.