Go inside the new future Northshore Library space
See inside the new future Northshore Library space in Bayside
Looking for your next summer read?
The Milwaukee Public Library system has got you covered. With more than 2.7 million titles in its collection, you can search for books online or stop in to one of its 14 locations across the city.
And if you don’t have a library card yet, don’t worry. Signing up for one is easy. You can find out how to get a library card on MPL’s website.
If you’re searching for inspiration, here’s what MPL says Milwaukee residents have been reading in 2025:
What have been the most checked-out books in 2025 so far?
- Most checked-out book: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
- Most checked-out kids/teens book: “Dog Man. Brawl of the Wild” by Dav Pilkey
- Most checked-out e-book: “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins
- Most checked-out audiobook: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
- Most checked-out e-audio book: “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros
Note: Most checked out e-book and most checked-out e-audio books are only based on Libby check-outs.
What were the most checked-out books in May?
- Most checked out book: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
- Most checked-out kids/teens book: “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins
- Most checked-out e-book: “The Perfect Divorce” by Jeneva Rose
- Most checked-out audiobook: “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
- Most checked-out e-audio book: “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros
Note: Most checked out e-book and most checked-out e-audio books are only based on Libby check-outs.
