Participate in the 2026-2027 Small Library Strategic Planning Cohort! Be one of up to ten libraries, serving a community population of about 6,000 or fewer, to participate in this efficient, cost-effective, and manageable way to create a strategic plan for your small library and community. Read more on the WiLS website or save your library’s… READ MORE
Want to help us help Wisconsin libraries and cultural organizations? At WiLS (Wisconsin Library Services), we believe libraries and cultural institutions make the world a better place, and we’re on a mission to help them do more with their time and money. We’re looking for a Cooperative Purchasing Specialist to join our small-but-mighty team… READ MORE
WiLS New Business Development and Consortia Manager Sara Gold visited Independence Public Library to learn about their new building, currently under construction. Here is her story. March 30th was a perfect spring day to pay a visit to Kayla Mathson, Director of Independence Public Library. The library is currently housed in downtown Independence in a… READ MORE
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
This WiLSWorld Shorts was held on Friday, June 12th at 1:00 pm CT. Feel free to watch the recording on the WiLS YouTube channel. Join us for this episode of WiLSWorld Shorts on Friday, June 12th at 1:00 pm CT! This one-hour panel explores what makes internship programs truly work, from both the student and… READ MORE