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Workforce Development Collaboration Workshop

If you are based in Northern Wisconsin, and your (or your organization’s) work intersects with workforce assistance efforts in your community, the Library Services Team at the Wisconsin Department...
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Public Library First Amendment Audits

What is a First Amendment Audit? When individuals or groups (“auditors”) film on government property to test their rights to film or enter a public space.   Confrontational audits, or ones where...
Sept Newsletter

WVLS September Newsletter Now Available

The WVLS September Newsletter is now availble. Features include: WLA Conference Scholarships Available Public Library First Amendment Audits Minocqua Holds “Swiftie Night at the Library” MCPL “Makes...
WLA 2023 Registration Open

WLA Conference Registration Open

The WLA Conference Committee is thrilled to announce that registration for the upcoming Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) Conference is officially open! This is your opportunity to be part of an...
August 2023 Newsletter

WVLS August Newsletter

The WVLS August Newsletter is now available! Features include: New Staff Member to Join WVLS Get Ready for Library Card Sign-Up Month Rhinelander Serves as Food Wagon Location Guest Feature: Library...

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Share Your Library Love Story

You can help your library! Your library story is powerful.

Your stories help libraries paint a picture of the way library resources, spaces, and safe places support our community. Your stories show how libraries change lives.

Share your library story. Libraries will share your story with community members and legislators.

How the library has helped you out? What keeps you coming back to the library?

Our library knows my kids by name. The children’s librarian makes it a point to say hello to each of the kids, and often helps them find the books that they love! While we were homeschooling last school year, we were able to check out several educational games, and other resources. We had a running list of quality books on the hold shelf, and the staff put together several book bundles related to varying subjects. They have been an invaluable resource and friend to our family!

Young Family from Tomahawk

My Library help me… Find books that enrich the lives of my children, and been an encouragement in their education.
I have also taken several Gale [Courses] classes that have enriched my life!
Young Family from Tomahawk

I’m 52 years old. My story starts almost 11 years age. I had brain surgery, took me many years to feel comfortable enough to try my library out. I have memory loss. I started out with getting my card, I was so excited. I started checking out audio books, cause I could not read chapter to chapter. I love reading. So I listen and understand them.

My next step in my recovery, I needed to go look for a book called “sail” by James Paterson. They told me what side it was on and how far back, BINGO I found it. YAY! I want to thank all the wonderful helpers and Library Staff at my Library.

Thank you for never looking down at any one with a disability. That’s why I love my library.

Lifelong Library User from Tomahawk

Sometimes things get you down, but a stack of suggested books can bring you right back up.
Loyal Library Lover

My Library helped me… Get my college degree.

Medford Library User

Colby Community Library has helped me stay in touch with the world. From my rural location I have access to a wealth of materials through WISCAT and ILL services. I especially appreciate being able to search V-CAT from my home computer and link to a variety of resources and databases.

Colby Library Lover

It is very educational and inspiring! It is a great atmosphere to go to when the weather is cold and snowy outside!!! I also love walking or biking to the library in the summer!!!

T.B. Scott Free Library, Merrill Library User

2022 WVLS Member Library Accomplishments

Abbotsford Visitors

615,000+

People Visited WVLS Member Libraries

543,523+

Library Website Visitors

Self-Directed Programs

116,700+

Participants Enjoyed Programs and Self-Directed Activities

1.87 Million Items Borrowed

Physical and Digital Items

Wisconsin Valley Library Service
300 N 1st Street
Wausau, WI 54403
715-261-7250