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The Wisconsin Library Association engages, inspires and advocates for library workers and supporters to improve and promote library services for the people of Wisconsin.

05/22/2026

The WLA office will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

We kicked off the very first WLA on the Road event yesterday in beautiful Eagle River at the Walter E. Olson Memorial Library — and what a wonderful start to this new statewide series!

Library staff from across the region gathered to connect with friends and colleagues, share ideas, learn together, and simply enjoy time in community. From meaningful conversations to moments of laughter (and even ukuleles!), the day reflected what makes Wisconsin’s library community so special.

A huge thank you to Sara Klemann and Emilie Braunel for being such welcoming and generous hosts. We are so grateful for the hospitality and care that went into making this event a success.

We also want to thank our sponsors for helping make WLA on the Road possible:

⭐ Presenting Sponsor: UWM School of Information Studies

⭐ Gold Sponsor: e-ImageData

⭐ Bronze Sponsors: FEH Design and Wegner CPAs

WLA on the Road is all about bringing connection, professional development, and the benefits of WLA membership directly to library communities across Wisconsin — and Eagle River set the bar high. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

05/18/2026

Proposals are due by the end of the day Friday, May 22nd!

05/15/2026

WAAL 2026 Conference Registration Now Open!
Join us for the 2026 WAAL Conference at Raynor Library at Marquette University in Milwaukee on August 3-4, 2026!

Conference features include:
- Tolkien Manuscript Viewing (limit of 25)
- Raynor Library Tour
- Opening Reception
- Keynote address by Jenny McBurney from University of Minnesota
- Breakout sessions, lightning talks, workshops and poster presentations

Conference Registration Pricing:
WLA Member Registration - $135
Non Member Registration - $185
Student - $100

Registration closes on July 1, 2026. Space is limited to 105 registrants.
To learn more and register, please visit:
https://www.wisconsinlibraries.org/2026-academic-library-conference

05/12/2026

Submit your proposal here by Friday, May 22 at 5:00 PM CST: https://rebrand.ly/jgqptqj
We can’t wait to see what you share!

05/08/2026

We’re extending the WLA 2026 Conference proposal deadline to Friday, May 22 because we know there are more great ideas out there.

Now you have the chance to grow your skills, connect with colleagues across the state, and contribute to our shared work as a library community. If you’ve tried something, learned something, or built something, you have something worth sharing.

First-time presenters welcome
Friends and Trustee proposals are encouraged

Built by and for Wisconsin library staff
Submit your proposal here by Friday, May 22 at 5:00 PM CST: https://rebrand.ly/jgqptqj

We can’t wait to see what you share!

05/06/2026

Library board trustees, Friends groups, consultants, and volunteer advocates are some of the most essential voices in our library community and we’re making space just for you!

We’re excited to announce the return of Friends & Trustees Day at the Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference on Wednesday, October 21, as part of this year’s theme, “Rooted in Community.”

This dedicated track centers the perspectives and experiences of library supporters, while also offering sessions that will be valuable for library staff, directors, and community partners. Together, these conversations reflect what’s working, what’s challenging, and how libraries and their supporters can continue to grow strong, connected communities.

Share your experience

We invite you to submit a session proposal specifically for this track. Whether it’s a presentation, panel, or interactive workshop, your insight can inspire and equip others across Wisconsin.

Consider sharing:

Successful fundraising or advocacy efforts
Building strong relationships with library directors and staff
Engaging your community in meaningful ways
Navigating challenges or change
Creative programming or partnerships
Submit your proposal: https://rebrand.ly/jgqptqj

Join us as an attendee

Not ready to present? Friends & Trustees Day is also a great opportunity to:

Connect with others in similar roles
Gather practical ideas you can bring back to your library
Feel energized and supported in your work
Learn more about the conference:

https://www.wisconsinlibraries.org/2026-wla-conference

We hope to see you on October 21 as we come together to strengthen and celebrate the communities that support our libraries.

05/06/2026

We believe our Wisconsin library colleagues deserve recognition for all of their amazing work, and we know you do, too. Help us by nominating them (or yourself!) for one of the Association’s awards. Nominations for all awards are due July 31, 2026.

2026 Awards Available

Awards conferred by the WLA Awards & Honors Committee
- Library of the Year Award
- Trustee of the Year Award
- WLA Librarian of the Year Award
- Citation of Merit
- Programming Innovation Award
- Special Service Award
- Paralibrarian of the Year Award

Awards conferred by the Wisconsin Library Heritage Center Steering Committee
- Wisconsin Library Hall of Fame

Awards conferred by the WLA and WEMTA Intellectual Freedom Committees.
- WLA/WEMTA Intellectual Freedom Award

More information about these awards can be found at https://www.wisconsinlibraries.org/awards-honors

04/30/2026

Think you’re not ready to present? Think again.
We’re busting common proposal myths! Watch the video and see why your idea belongs at WLA 2026.

👉 Submit your proposal: https://rebrand.ly/jgqptqj

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PO BOX 6437
Monona, WI
53716

Telephone

+16082453640

Website

https://linktr.ee/wisconsinlibraries

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