# Which Milwaukee neighborhood is closest to a public library?

Metric: Straight-line miles from the neighborhood's center to the nearest public library. Period: As of November 3, 2026. Source: [Wisconsin DPI Public Libraries and Branches layer](https://data-wi-dpi.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/ee09f21460184f14b71313a5aea2c26b).

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## How it was measured

We measure a straight line from the center of each neighborhood to the nearest public library. Straight lines cross rivers and freeways, so the trip on foot or by car is longer.