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Important for all library and system staff! From John: Hello Everyone–Please see the message below.  This is an important survey and anyone who uses data in some way is encouraged to complete this survey. They are seeking at least one response from every library and...

Money for you! from an email from Leah on 9/12 Reminder: Thanks to a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, with funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, IFLS has funding for scholarships this fall! Even if you have received...

WALTCO Bin Washing Week 2022 It’s that time of year again! During their travels to and from our many libraries this past year, our WALTCO bins have become rather grimy and gross. During the week of September 12-16 please empty out and clean any WALTCO bins in your...

Library Card Order Starting Early There have been staffing changes at the printer. In order to get cards in hand by early November we need to start now! This form is mandatory, deadline is Sep 9: We need an answer from everyone to make sure nobody misses this annual...

Katelyn’s Pick of the Week Free E-Course: Community Conversations, Learning Facilitation Skills  Whether you want to start some community conversations about challenging topics, have a more effective book club discussion or gather information for a strategic plan,...

Did you say “free”? Register for FREE KITS to celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival (October 10-16), from Leah Last year, libraries across the state participated in the Wisconsin Science Festival as a place that members of the public could pick up free science...

And the winners are... Lori and her daughter, Ila, came in and drew entries out of a box. 4th Prize, road atlas and compass: Thomas Jannusch (home library is Chippewa Falls) 3rd Prize, gas gift card: Hollis Helmeci (home library is Ladysmith) 2nd Prize, state trail...

Please forward this digest to staff at your library who might not normally receive it. Past Weekly Digest posts are on the bottom of the For IFLS Libraries page. It’s searchable! Delivery update – hold LEPMPL items LE Phillips Memorial Public Library will be...

988 suicide and crisis hotline This hotline is now available! The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) put together a page with information, resources and a toolkit. Order Stroke Education Free Posters and Bookmarks by Aug 1 Stroke is the...