The Brief
- The Milwaukee Public Library’s new Martin Luther King Branch officially opened.
- The 17,400-square-foot, multimillion-dollar space is in the Harambee neighborhood.
- Leaders were excited to welcome patrons after roadblocks along the way.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Public Library’s new Martin Luther King Branch officially opened in the city’s Harambee neighborhood on Saturday.
Martin Luther King Branch
What they’re saying:
Excitement filled the air as city leaders, neighbors and families cut the ribbon and entered the 17,400-square-foot facility in droves.
“It’s very convenient for me because I live right down the street, and I got the new library apartment,” said Vaness Woods. She was there with her 8-year-old grandson, Booboo.
There’s something for everyone inside the multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art facility.…