January’s bitterly cold weather was a perfect opportunity for readers.
If you’re searching for your next book while waiting for spring, check out the Milwaukee Public Library. The system has more than 2.7 million titles in its collection, which you can search online or browse at one of its 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 on the library’s website.
Here’s what library data shows Milwaukee residents checked out the most during the first month of 2026.
What were the top five most checked-out Milwaukee Public Library books in January 2026?
What were the top five most checked-out Milwaukee Public Library fiction books in January 2026?
What were the top five most checked-out Milwaukee Public Library nonfiction books in January 2026?
What were the top five most checked-out Milwaukee Public Library kids/teens books in January 2026?
What were the top five most checked-out Milwaukee Public Library e-books in January 2026?
What were the top five most checked-out Milwaukee Public Library e-audiobooks in January 2026?
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘The Widow’ among most checked-out Milwaukee Public Library books in January 2026
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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