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Introducing: Archives and Special Collections @ MPL
2025-09-06 10:00:00 2025-09-06 11:30:00 America/Chicago Introducing: Archives and Special Collections @ MPL Come & learn more about Archives & Special Collections at the Milwaukee Public Library! Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Saturday, September 06
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-06 10:00:00 2025-09-06 11:30:00 America/Chicago Introducing: Archives and Special Collections @ MPL Come & learn more about Archives & Special Collections at the Milwaukee Public Library! Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Central Library

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Come & learn more about Archives & Special Collections at the Milwaukee Public Library!

Interested in doing some archival research at MPL but don’t know where to start?  Curious about what type of special collections MPL has beyond regular library resources?  What happens in an archives appointment and how do you even get one? If you have ever wondered about Milwaukee Public Library’s Archives and Special Collections and their unique contents, please come for an overview of the collections and their history.  We will present general information, finding aids, appointments and highlights of the collections.  There will be a small selection of archival materials to browse in person and plenty of time for questions!  

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Collections & Rare Books | History & Genealogy | Exhibits/Displays | Cultural Heritage |

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Kristina Gomez
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Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Green Roof Tour
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Wed, Aug 20, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Main Street - Second Floor
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Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
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Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
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Green Roof Tour
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A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.
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Introducing: Archives and Special Collections @ MPL
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Come & learn more about Archives & Special Collections at the Milwaukee Public Library!
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Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Docent Tour - Guided Central Architectural Tour
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Green Roof Tour
Sat, Sep 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
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