MILWAUKEE — Standing outside the newly reopened Martin Luther King Jr. Library on King Drive, the energy was undeniable. After two years of planning, construction, and anticipation, the branch has officially reopened—instantly becoming a new centerpiece for the Harambee neighborhood.

At 18,000 square feet, the King Branch is now the third-largest library in Milwaukee. Inside, visitors will find a Makerspace, community meeting rooms, and a design theme called “Amplify,” meant to highlight and celebrate the voices of the neighborhood.

New King library now open

The $38 million project was made possible through support from the City of Milwaukee, the American Rescue Plan Act, and the Milwaukee Public Library Foundation.

For community members, the impact is immediate. Chavez Boster, visit

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