So. Many. New. Books.
Interested in the latest acquisitions? Check out the New and Museum Catalog shelves to see all the amazing new things fresh from the processing desk! Here are just a few titles…stop in and explore the rest:
Four Wheels and a Board: The Smithsonian History of Skateboarding — This hefty tome focuses on all things skateboard! Spanning skateboarding’s origins in Indigenous surf culture to its inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games, this book covers the creativity, controversy, subversion, innovation, and impact that skate culture has had.
Crafting a Better World: Inspiration and DIY Projects for Craftivists — This is a small but mighty book, and a “call to action” featuring interviews, DIY projects, and inspiration for resistance, healing, and community-building through making.
Latin American Comics in the Twenty-First Century — A “groundbreaking and comprehensive” exploration of Latin American comics in the 21st century, this book encourages us to consider the form, the creators, and the comics themselves in a new light.
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese — A heartwarming graphic novel featuring a secret nobleman, an activist princess, and plenty of cheese.
Need to return books when the library is closed?
If the library is closed or if you just need to drop your books and scoot off to class because you’ve got places to go and people to see, never fear! Deposit your library books at any time using the library book drop located just outside the Library doors. So easy!
Plus, check out what’s going on at Milwaukee Public Library’s Central Branch!
Art Book Club Saturday October 26, 12:00 – 2:00p
“Join us every month in the Art, Music, and Recreation department on the second floor of Central Library for an informal art book appreciation club. Each month, librarians will set out a selection of art reference books based around a chosen theme. Drop in any time during the program to browse the material at your leisure.”
For more information contact: Hannah Schmidt, hannahschmidt@miad.edu
