The library began in storefront-rented quarters at 2835 S. Howell Avenue in 1931. In 1960 the library moved into a building on the corner of Howell and Howard Avenues which was formerly the Town of Lake Hall and Fire Department. After the Town of Lake consolidated with the City of Milwaukee, the building housed the library and a city fire station until Tippecanoe moved to its new home in 1969. Brink used Tippecanoe as his springboard, basing his sculpture on American Indian mythology and the spirit of the Manitou. Tippecanoe Library maintains a Job and Career Center and provides access to on-line literature resources including the New York Times Bestseller List.
Staff lead introductory computer demonstrations and develop special programs for children and teens.
The Tippecanoe Library Adult Book Club has been active for over ten years and meets on the last Thursday of each month.