WiLS Events

Meetings, webinars, and conferences created and hosted by WiLS

WiLSWorld Shorts

WiLSWorld Shorts are free webinars that connect all different types WiLS community members around important issues, foster the exchange of ideas, and help members form professional networks to get done what they need to get done.

Annual Member Meetings

WiLS’ virtual Membership Meetings are an opportunity to hear from voices within the WiLS community as well as a recap of what WiLS is up to and is going to be up to in the coming months.

Taco Tuesdays

WiLS Taco (Talking about Coop Opportunities) Tuesdays are free and virtual webinars served in bite-sized pieces so our members can learn about the valuable products and services being offered by our vendor partners.

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Upcoming Events

April 7, 2026
April 17, 2026

  • WiLSWorld Shorts: Navigating "Unkind Times" with Immigrant K-12 Literature

    April 17, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

    “We need books to break open our hearts, so that we might feel more deeply, so that we might be more human in these unkind times."
    —Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street on reading Efrén Divided/Efrén dividido

    Join us for our next WiLSWorld Shorts, featuring Kirsten Cappy, Executive Director of I'm Your Neighbor Books, on Friday, April 17th at 1:00 pm CT!

    In this time of unbelonging for our Immigrant and New Generation communities, how do we build belonging for all of our communities? The nonprofit I'm Your Neighbor Books utilizes SEL tenants and the immigrant characters in K-12 books to help readers explore their place in the world and their responsibility for making this nation less "unkind." Including recommendations for books that address detention, deportation, and the healing power of families, Executive Director Kirsten Cappy will share the free and grant-supported resources I'm Your Neighbor Books offers. With books in our hands, this nonprofit feels we can find a way to "be more human."

    Register to attend at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v6Qapd7eRxmu8k7B9DOtqQ

April 21, 2026
April 23, 2026

  • WiLS Ideas to Action Fund Q&A

    April 23, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

    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 are simple and lightweight so applicants can focus on the success of the work and the benefits to their community.

    If you have questions about the Ideas to Action Fund, we invite you to register to attend a live Q&A session on Thursday, April 23rd, at 1:00 pm CT. Hosted by WiLS Ideas to Action Fund coordinators, Kim Kiesewetter and Sara Gold, you will learn more about the qualities of a strong proposal and have the opportunity to ask general and specific questions about the application process.

    You must be a WiLS member to apply, but the good news is that membership is free and comes with lots of perks and no strings. It's time to make your dreams a reality with the WiLS Ideas to Action Fund!

May 5, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 2, 2026
June 16, 2026
June 30, 2026

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Past Events

Peer Council

Peer Council was an assembly of technical services librarians in Wisconsin. The WiLS Peer Council meetings are an opportunity to learn new things, share information with peers, and interact with a diverse group with shared common interests.
2019  |  2018  |  2017  |  2016  |  2015  |  2010

WiLSWorld Conferences

WiLSWorld was an annual library innovation, collaboration, and technology conference hosted by WiLS that brought together libraries and cultural organizations of all types to learn about shared challenges and solutions.
2019  |  2018  |  2017  |  2016  |  2015  |  2014  |  2013  | 2012  |  2011  |  2010

Regional Community Meetings

These gatherings of members from all library types were held in multiple locations around the state and allowed attendees to share ideas and collaborate with one another.
2017  |  2016  |  2015  |  2014  |  2013

WiLS Fall Classic

Held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference, this fun, free, and informal event connected librarians with one another and with library vendors over various games and social activities.

2017  |  2016  |  2015  |  2014

Webinar: Using ACRL Frames in Your Instructional Design

This free webinar on how to use the ACRL Frames in your instructional design was hosted by WiLS and presented by Sheila Stoeckel, ‎Director of the UW-Madison Libraries Teaching & Learning Programs.
2016

Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference

An opportunity for digital content creators and curators to network, share best practices and learn from leaders in the digital cultural heritage field. WiLS co-sponsored this biennial conference in collaboration with partners in the region through 2016.
2016 | 2014

ILL Meeting

This was an annual gathering of interlibrary loan librarians to review issues, new developments, and systems for interlibrary ILL services.
2015  | 2014  |  2012  |  2011  |  2010

Updating Library Spaces – A Learning Day

A single-day workshop hosted by WiLS, in conjunction with the McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua, the Soldiers Grove Public Library, and Engberg Anderson, to learn about the process of building or renovating library spaces including two library tours.
2015

WiLS Spring Webinars

In conjunction with our partner OCLC, WiLS offered four webinars in 2014:  Library Spotlight; OCLC Updating – A Sharing Session; Using the WorldCat Knowledge Base to Save Time and Improve Service; and Best Practices for Managing “Born Digital” Content.
2014

WiLS Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least two business days prior to the event in order to receive a refund. If a registrant cancels less than two working days prior to the date of the event, the registrant remains responsible for payment; no fees will be refunded. We are unable to refund Eventbrite fees. These fees include a service fee from Eventbrite (2% + $0.99 per ticket) as well as credit card processing fees (3%).

A substitute may take the place of the original registrant, but either the registrant or their institution is responsible for coordinating and communicating changes to WiLS. Cancellations and/or substitutions may be reported to WiLS at information@wils.org.

If an event is canceled by WiLS, due to low registration or inclement weather, registrants will be notified and all fees will be refunded.