Discovery Lunches

Inspiration starts here!  Seniors can explore and connect with fellow learners on their journey to discovery at the Milwaukee Public Library.  A light lunch will be provided. 

Inspiration starts here!  Discovery Lunches are one-hour programs that let you explore and connect with fellow learners on your journey to discovery at the Milwaukee Public Library.  A light lunch is provided.

January 8 - How Dry I Am: Milwaukee Prohibition. Presented by The Milwaukee County Historical Society.

Prohibition is considered one of the largest legislative interventions in the history of the United States. At the same time the 1920s were more than just flappers, speakeasies, and bootleggers. What were the roots of the movement and how did people resist it? This talk explores the people, places, and organizations instrumental in the Prohibition movement and 1920s Milwaukee.

February 12 - Milwaukee Public Library Rare Books Collection: The Gugler Lithographic Company. Presented by Sarah Finn, a Rare Books and Special Collections Librarian

The Gugler Lithographic Company was founded in Milwaukee in 1878 by Henry Gugler and his two sons. They started small, printing items such as envelopes, checks, and stationary. By World War II, Gugler was one of Wisconsin's largest operating printing companies, printing everything from can labels to billboards. Sadly over time the Gugler company became less of a family business and was sold off in 1966 to Journal Communications. By 2005, the Gugler brand ceased to exist at all.

March 12 - “Why Should He Not Be Welcomed?" The Transnational Network Between Ireland & MKE. Presented by The Milwaukee County Historical Society

Did you know the Irish in Milwaukee shipped flour back to Ireland to help feed the Irish in the Great Hunger? This talk explores how the Irish in the city engaged in activism for Ireland’s future, and how organizations in the city today preserve Irish-American culture. Discover how Milwaukee impacted Ireland throughout the decades.

Funded by a gift from the estate of Naomi B. Strehlow.

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