The Polanki Library at the Polish Center of Wisconsin is a treasure trove of books, music, movies, genealogy information and other items – all focused on Polish culture, Visit us during any of these times:

• Tuesdays: 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. 
• Fridays during Lent (open during Polish Center Fish Fry): 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Second and fourth Wednesday of the month during Polish Center Cafe nights, May through October 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
• During Holiday Bazaar (1st Sunday in December): 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• During other scheduled events at the Polish Center
• By appointment: email info@polanki.org or call 414-628-1937 for access; please leave your name and phone number

Polanki was proud to establish the Polanki Library in 2000, contributing funds for both construction and the establishment of an initial collection. Over the years, we have continued to develop the collection, resulting in a rich assortment of materials that preserve the history and culture of Poland and Polish Americans.

Materials are available in both English and Polish and cover a vast range of topics: history, culture, language, heraldry, literature, folklore, music, geography, arts, and genealogy.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Polanki Library and enjoy access to our resources. In addition, members of Polanki and the Polish Heritage Alliance may borrow books and audiovisual materials for one month. 

We welcome and depend on contributions of books, current magazines, newspapers, videos, records and CDs that enhance the collection and support the library mission. We are grateful for all donations; please note, however, that in the case of duplicate materials, we may exchange, donate or sell your donation in order to raise funds for purchasing new materials.

If you would like to donate archival materials, such as photographs, manuscripts, or information from local Polish-American companies, we suggest that you consider donating those materials to the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, which has an extensive Polish archive collection.