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! The application period is open from April 6th through June 1st. The proposal form and reporting… READ MORE
Every day, the Burlington Public Library opens its doors to people from all walks of life. Some come for books, others for Wi-Fi, storytime, or just a quiet corner to read. But over the past year, staff have noticed more people coming in simply to be somewhere. They come to be somewhere safe, warm, and… READ MORE
We are very excited to share the awardees for this year’s Ideas to Action Fund! The WiLS Board and staff had very hard decisions to make, sifting through intriguing and important ideas proposed by a record-breaking 64 public, academic, and K12 libraries as well as cultural and tribal organizations. We are honored to see the… READ MORE
by Nancy Larson, Adult Services Manager, West Bend Library Things are really moving along nicely and I think this affirms that our patrons are looking for more ways to learn about gardening and cooking. One of the first things we did was to form a Garden Club in March. We started with 10 people at… READ MORE
Written by Kristina Gómez, Business & Technology Library Services Manager, Milwaukee Public Library Photos by Dr. Shakkiah Curtis What happens when a library invites an expert to move in with big ideas and community passion? Connections, fresh perspectives and shared learning! Public libraries help break down barriers to economic equity while often serving as the… READ MORE