Coming soon to a library near you . . .
WLA on the Road is a series of regional events taking place in locations around the state this year. You told us you'd like to get together for informal networking outside of WLA conferences without having to travel a great distance to participate. We heard you, and we're coming your way soon!
WLA on the Road Rolls Into Beaver Dam
WLA on the Road made its latest stop at the Beaver Dam Community Library on September 29, bringing library professionals together for a full day of learning, conversation, and connection. The Beaver Dam event was part of WLA’s statewide series designed to bring professional development and informal networking closer to members in communities across Wisconsin.
The day began with breakfast and time to catch up with colleagues before Sara Gold presented A Librarian’s Simple Rubric for AI in the Library, offering attendees a practical way to think about the growing role of artificial intelligence in library work.
Following the morning session, attendees enjoyed lunch and a tour of the newly renovated Beaver Dam Community Library. The afternoon featured Teresa Schmidt presenting Relationships between the Library, Library Board, Municipalities, and Counties, followed by more time for networking and conversation.
A big thank you to the Beaver Dam Community Library for welcoming WLA and providing a wonderful space for the day. And thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make another WLA on the Road gathering a success!
WLA on the Road would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor UWM School of Information Studies; Gold Sponsor e-ImageData; and Bronze Sponsors FEH Design and Wegner CPAs. Their support helps WLA bring opportunities for learning and connection directly to library communities across Wisconsin.
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!
Watch this page for updates on additional locations coming soon!
Call for Host Locations
The Wisconsin Library Association is hitting the road in 2026 and we’re looking for libraries and campuses to host a WLA On the Road event in your community.
What is WLA On the Road?
A regional gathering that brings library professionals together for conversation, learning, and connection.
Why host?
Hosting is a great way to showcase your library, highlight local innovations, and welcome colleagues from across your region. WLA provides the program framework—you provide the space and community spirit.
What we need from a host site:
- A gathering space that can comfortably seat 15–30 attendees
- Basic A/V setup
- Access to parking
- A local contact to help with logistics
Contact Kara Sullivan at [email protected]
or (920) 574-4407 if you would like to co-host an event.
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