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Stories, updates, and behind-the-scenes dispatches from the grassroots campaign to restore funding to your library.

Events March 5, 2026 Latest

Trivia, Raffles, and 15% Off the Menu: Moran's Pub Goes All In for the Library

A four-week trivia tournament, a 50/50 raffle, and a South Milwaukee pub donating a cut of every meal — all for the library. Here's the full lineup.

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Feb 21

Volunteer

Lace Up and Knock Doors: Your Guide to Canvassing Day

On February 28, volunteers are hitting the streets of South Milwaukee to talk to their neighbors about the library referendum. Here's everything you need to know.

Feb 13

Community

The Best Thing About Spring? Watching a Community Rally Around Its Library

Long before yard signs went up or trivia nights got booked, a group of South Milwaukee residents was meeting in the dead of winter to build a campaign from nothing.

Feb 3

Behind the Scenes

Designing a Movement: How Sue Hebner Gave the Campaign Its Look

From buttons to bookmarks to yard signs, one designer's volunteer work turned a grassroots idea into something you can see from the street.

Jan 20

Behind the Scenes

It Started with a Meeting

On January 15, a small group of South Milwaukee residents sat down and asked a simple question: how can we best serve our community and local library? Here's how the campaign began.