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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. By your membership and involvement in the Wisconsin Library Association, you impact your library and your community as you engage, inspire and advocate for library workers and supporters throughout our great state. We encourage members to become involved with any one of our many units - member participation and engagement is vital to supporting and promoting WLA's mission. Join us!

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Intellectual Freedom Legislative Updates

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Sustainable Libraries Initiative

The Wisconsin Library Association is now an official partner of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI)—a national organization dedicated to helping libraries lead in sustainability, resilience, and community impact. This partnership connects Wisconsin libraries to a growing national movement and provides you with practical tools to turn your values into action in your library and community. As a WLA member, you now have access to a range of exclusive benefits:

One free year of SLI membership
WLA members who opt in receive a full year of SLI membership at no cost. 

Access to tools, resources, and best practices
You’ll gain access to a robust library of sustainability resources.

Professional development & learning opportunities
Explore recorded trainings, webinars, and continuing education focused on sustainability, leadership, and community resilience. 

A national community of practice
Join a network of library professionals across the country who are working together to address climate challenges and strengthen their communities. 

Discounted certification program
Receive a 20% discount on the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP), or 25% off for cohorts of five or more, helping your library build a structured, impactful sustainability plan.

Learn more with our WLA Partnership Dashboard or by reaching out to [email protected]. 

Congratulations to the 2026 WLA Award Winners!

Hall of Fame Inductee: Kathy Pletcher

Library of the Year: New Richmond Community Library

Demco Librarian of the Year: Mindy King, UW – Stevens Point

Muriel Fuller Award: Jennifer Bernetzke, SW WI Library System

Trustee of the Year: John Kuehn, Fall Creek Public Library

Paralibrarian of the Year: Kate Strattner, Shorewood Public Library

Citation of Merit: Friends of South Milwaukee Public Library

Special Service Award: Shan Thomas, Mineral Point Public Library

Programming Innovation: Nicolet Library System — JobPod Program

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 honorees! We are grateful for the many ways they strengthen Wisconsin libraries. 

Member Spotlight 

We are proud to highlight our members who make WLA a vibrant community. Each quarter, we will be sharing their stories! We hope the spotlights will showcase the many paths, personalities, and passions that make Wisconsin’s library community special.
Dawn Tevis from the La Crosse Count Library and Kent Barnard from the Patterson Memorial Library are the latest spotlights.

Read more here.