by Beth Krebs-Smith, Library Director, Edgerton Public Library In 2019, I suffered a kidney bleed that could have cost me my life had I not gotten to the emergency room as quickly as I did. The cause? Extremely high blood pressure that I didn’t know I had. I was not a regular visitor to my… READ MORE
Category: Ideas to Action
The WiLS 2026 Ideas to Action Fund Application Period is Open
The application period for the 2026 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund is closed. Please check back again in April 2027 for another opportunity to apply! The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund application period is open! Through this fund, WiLS provides grants of up to $5,000 so libraries and cultural organizations can bring their project ideas to life. We… READ MORE
Ideas to Action 2025: Read, Paint, Quilt – A Celebration of Local Art
In September 2025, Ridgeland Area Library was awarded an Ideas to Action Fund award for their project, Read, Paint, Quilt: A Celebration of Local Art. The plan for this project was that the library would host a colorful community art show and a fun barn quilt painting class where everyone is able to explore creativity… READ MORE
Ideas to Action 2025: Passport to Play – Fostering Global Citizenship Through the Power of Play
In September 2025, Prairie Lakes Library System (PLLS) was awarded an Ideas to Action Fund award for their project, Passport Packs: Check Out the World. Here, PLLS Programming Consultant Kate Davis provides an update from the mid-point of the project. Teaching kids about the incredible cultures around the world is more important than ever, but it… READ MORE
Ask Us Anything! A WiLS Ideas to Action Fund Q&A Session
This event was held on April 23, 2026. Watch the recording on our YouTube channel! The WiLS Ideas to Action Fund helps turn bold ideas into real impact, offering grants of up to $5,000 for projects that support innovation, collaboration, and shared learning across member organizations. Now is the perfect time to start planning your proposal!… READ MORE