Northern Waters Library Network

Northern Waters Library Network Libraries serving Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, Vilas, and Washburn Counties.

Sharing this exciting event happening Thursday, March 5! 🎤✨Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University will be welcoming an in...
03/01/2026

Sharing this exciting event happening Thursday, March 5! 🎤✨

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University will be welcoming an incredible lineup of women leaders to campus, including Patty Loew, Ph.D. — citizen of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, professor emerita, award-winning author, and documentary filmmaker whose work explores treaty rights, sovereignty, and Indigenous storytelling.

📚🎥 Visionary storyteller. Powerful advocate.

Learn more and register here: https://www.lco.edu/events

March 5th we welcome some phenomenal women to come and speak on leadership. One of the women invited is Patty Loew. We can't wait to have them on campus.

🎤✨ Meet Patty Loew, Ph.D.
A citizen of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, Dr. Loew is professor emerita at the Medill School of Journalism and founding director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research at Northwestern University. She also served as professor emerita with University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension.
An award-winning author and documentary filmmaker, Loew’s work explores treaty rights, sovereignty, and the power of Native media to share Indigenous worldviews.
She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and recipient of Wisconsin’s Martin Luther King Jr. Heritage Award.
📚🎥 A visionary storyteller. A powerful advocate. A voice for Indigenous truth.
Register today at https://www.lco.edu/events

After 23+ years at the Boulder Junction Public Library, Cherie is officially turning the page to a new chapter! 📖✨Her NW...
02/28/2026

After 23+ years at the Boulder Junction Public Library, Cherie is officially turning the page to a new chapter! 📖✨

Her NWLS crew gathered today to celebrate all the care, leadership, and heart she’s poured into her library and community over the years. Cheers to Cherie and a retirement filled with good books, cozy mornings, and zero overdue notices! 💙🎉

Exciting news from our friends at the Vaughn Public Library!
01/28/2026

Exciting news from our friends at the Vaughn Public Library!

01/27/2026

Are the corners of your kid’s chapter books looking a bit busted?Check out the video below for a simple preservation tip to help well-loved books last longer. The comments also include some thoughtful insights and additional good points worth reading.

The NWLS office is closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026.We’ll reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. See you then! 👋
01/19/2026

The NWLS office is closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026.
We’ll reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. See you then! 👋

Now more than ever.

Books belong on shelves, not chopping blocks. 📚✨ If you love stories, learning, and library access for all, this one’s f...
01/16/2026

Books belong on shelves, not chopping blocks. 📚✨ If you love stories, learning, and library access for all, this one’s for you.

Five+ years into rampant book bans, what can the average person do? Here are over 60 tasks, most small, to help you defend the right to read all year long.

01/16/2026

Wisconsin's Digital Library is excited to share Still True by Maggie Ginsberg for your reading and listening enjoyment 📚 Borrow the ebook or e-audiobook instantly through Wisconsin Reads:
https://wplc.overdrive.com/wplc-107/content/search?query=Maggie%20Ginsberg

Looking to enrich your experience? Explore discussion guides, activities, and more extras here: https://wplc.info/for-patrons/wisconsin-reads/

And be sure to register for the LIVE author interview with Maggie Ginsberg on March 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm. You won’t want to miss it!

Grover gets it!
12/15/2025

Grover gets it!

Holiday cards are oh so cute! But my favorite type of card is my library card! Just LOOK at that adorable monster in the picture! 💙 📚

12/11/2025

Taylor loves audiobooks. We love Taylor. Seems like a perfect match, so find your next listen on Libby.

The 2025 National Book Award winners were announced last night! Learn more below, then stop by or place a hold in our ca...
11/20/2025

The 2025 National Book Award winners were announced last night! Learn more below, then stop by or place a hold in our catalog to explore the winning titles.

Visit: nationalbook.org/2025

Congratulations the Winners of the 2025 National Book Awards!

The 76th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner was hosted by Jeff Hiller and featured musical guest Corinne Bailey Rae. To re-live the celebration, visit nationalbok.org/awards.

Looking to spice up your programming offering? Start a cookbook club! From tasty titles to fun gathering tips, this guid...
11/19/2025

Looking to spice up your programming offering? Start a cookbook club! From tasty titles to fun gathering tips, this guide shows how easy it is to cook, read, and connect with your community. Find your next delicious pick and borrow the books with your library card on Libby.

Spice up your reading list and start a cookbook club! Get a group together and try out a recipe in one of these cookbooks available on the Libby app.

Learn how to make cute, reusable fabric bowl covers that are washable, reversible, and totally your style! A fun eco-fri...
11/18/2025

Learn how to make cute, reusable fabric bowl covers that are washable, reversible, and totally your style! A fun eco-friendly craft that keeps your kitchen colorful, your waste way down, and your holiday leftovers covered in handmade cheer. Creativebug is available for free with your Northern Waters Library card!

Say goodbye to single-use plastic wrap and hello to a reusable solution. Fabric bowl covers are an easy, eco-friendly alternative for your kitchen, perfect for covering dishes of any size or shape. In this beginner-friendly class, Creativebug Artist Coach Cobrina teaches you how to sew these...

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