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Spring Webinar Series: Neurodiversity at Work

Spring Webinar Series: Neurodiversity at Work

Join the Wisconsin Public Library Systems for a Spring Webinar Series focusing on neurodiversity among library staff. Both webinars will be recorded and worth 1 contact hour toward public library certification.  We Are Already Here: The Workplace Experiences of...

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WAPL Conference Scholarships Available

WAPL Conference Scholarships Available

WVLS is awarding scholarships to member library staff to attend the 2024 Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries (WAPL) Conference taking place May 1 – 3, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center. More details can be found here.  Up to $900 is...

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WVLS March 2024 Newsletter

WVLS March 2024 Newsletter

The WVLS March 2024 Newsletter is now available Features includes: Library Legislative Day Fosters Relationships MCPL Installs Lactation Pod Guest Feature: Gillett Holds “Souper Bowl” Medford Hosts Mario at Weekend Storytimes Rib Lake Represented at Child Development...

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CCBC Choices Now Available

CCBC Choices Now Available

CCBC Choices 2024 is a digital publication that recommends 238 books published in 2023 for children and teens. Each book entry includes full bibliographic citation, annotation, age recommendation, cover image, and where custom lists can be created. The publication...

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WVLS Summer Math Adventure Grant Now Open

WVLS Summer Math Adventure Grant Now Open

The 2024 WVLS Summer Math Adventure Grant is a pilot project and opportunity for WVLS libraries to offer or enhance math-based activities throughout the summer. Annually, the Wisconsin Mathematics Council creates a summer math program for public libraries to offer to...

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WVLS February 2024 Newsletter

WVLS February 2024 Newsletter

The WVLS February 2024 Newsletter is now available. Features include: Summer Math Adventure Grant Opportunity WVLS Welcomes New Staff Member Colby Receives Penny Press Clark County Libraries Represented at ADRC Celebration Annual Report Updates Save the Dates for 2024...

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2023 Summer Program Graphics and Templates

Use these images and templates as you wish. When using a template, FIRST make a copy and then make your edits. Need help? Send me an email at  and I can make a set for you! Program Printables Outdoor Program Plans Low-Cost Program Plans All Passive...

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WVLS January Newsletter

WVLS January Newsletter

The WVLS January Newsletter is now posted. Features include: Registration Open for Virtual Library Legislative Day Natalie Portman Named Honorary Chair for NLW Merrill Distributes Bird Art Kits Loyal Revamps Picture Book Section MCPL Distributes ‘Grab n G” Craft Kits...

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October Newsletter Now Available

October Newsletter Now Available

The WVLS October Newsletter is now available online. Features include: WVLS Adult Services Workshop in November October Recognizes Important Observance Member Library Director Interviewed on WPR Rib Lake Hosts Online Trivia Nights Back-to-School Bag Sale at RDL MCPL...

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How Can We Serve Seniors?

How Can We Serve Seniors?

The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) presented a webinar on June 17 on providing senior services, and it was excellent. Here is more information: Webinar Recording Access the slides Full description and speaker information Highlights of the Webinar...

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Need Basic Computer Skills?

Need Basic Computer Skills?

Two topics that the Library Advisory Committee (LAC) members discussed during the meeting on April 4 were assisting library users in completing specific tasks on computers and library staff wanting to improve their computer skills. What are some challenges? Users have...

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Registration Open

Registration Open

Registration is now open for Trustee Training Week, set for August 12-16.  There is a great line-up of speakers this year, including Rebekkah Smith Aldrich Pat Wagner Dawn Wacek Connie Meyer and Kathy Pletcher Shauna Koszegi There will be variety of topics covered,...

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Use NoveList Plus For That Perfect Summer Read

Use NoveList Plus For That Perfect Summer Read

Summer reading is right around the corner.  Try NoveList Plus to help your patrons find the perfect summer read! NoveList Plus features cultivated lists for many favorite genres and features books for all ages. It is a searchable database; allowing you to search by...

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SSCS Conference Registration Now Open

SSCS Conference Registration Now Open

Registration for the one-day Support Staff and Circulation Services Conference on May 23 is now open. This year's theme is "Help Yourself, Help Your Library." Please join the conference in wonderful Eau Claire for a day of energized learning. Full conference...

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Director’s Retreat Scheduled for September

Director’s Retreat Scheduled for September

The WVLS Director's Retreat will be held on Thursday, September 26 at Tribute Golf Course and Bunkers Bar and Grill, located at 1001 Golf Club Rd in Wausau. This biyearly event will be a full day geared toward the needs of library directors. Topics are still in...

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Refresh Your Adult Programming

Refresh Your Adult Programming

Are you looking to refresh programming for adults at your library? Find ideas and resources below for inspiration all year long. And, save the date for the 2019 Adult Services Summit on November 7, following the V-Cat meeting. “Cut the Cord:” invite speakers to talk...

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Children’s Day/El Dia is April 30

Children’s Day/El Dia is April 30

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all...

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