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
Category: Ideas to Action 2025
Presenting the 2025 Ideas to Action Fund Awardees!
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
The WiLS 2025 Ideas to Action Fund Application Period Is Open!
The WiLS 2025 Ideas to Action Fund application period closed on June 2nd. Please check back in April 2026 for your next opportunity to submit a proposal! 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… READ MORE