Outagamie Waupaca Library System

10/09/2026

Thank you to everyone that joined us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of OWLS! It was wonderful to bring together the people who have helped shape OWLS and support our libraries over the years.

A special thank-you to the planning team who put so much time, thought and care into making this celebration happen. From the big details to the little touches (the beautiful table settings), your hard work helped make this milestone one to remember!

Photos courtesy of Elizabeth M. Timmins

09/24/2026

📚 Shiocton Public Library is hiring!

Are you a creative, energetic person who loves working with people and making a difference in your community?

The Shiocton Public Library is seeking a Library Director to lead the library’s day-to-day operations and help develop services and programs for the community.

Working under the direction of the Library Board, the Library Director oversees library operations while helping shape the library’s future and the services it provides.

09/16/2026

The WLA Fall Conference early bird registration ends next week!

Don’t let Early Bird registration pass you by! 🌿

Monday, September 21 at midnight is the deadline to register at the Early Bird rate. After that, registration prices go up!

Join us for the WLA 2026 Fall Conference: Rooted in Community and connect, learn, and grow with your library community. 📚🌱

⏰ Register by midnight Monday to save!

09/10/2026

Congratulations to Kaukauna Public Library on launching their new JobPod! What a great asset to the community and a welcoming space for job seekers to utilize.

09/09/2026

Friends and Trustees Day returns this year at the Wisconsin Library Association Fall Conference!

📚 Library Trustees & Friends: Wednesday is your day at the WLA Conference!

Join us October 21 in Middleton for a full day of programming designed with library Trustees and Friends in mind.

For a $275 one-day registration, dig into practical topics you can take straight back to your library and community, including:

🌱 Trustee 101: Learn the Basics of Being a Library Trustee
🌱 The Board as an Employer
🌱 Open Meetings & Public Records
🌱 Building Stronger Library & Local Government Relationships
🌱 Succession Planning for Library Boards
🌱 Best Practices in Board Engagement

You’ll also join fellow library supporters for a special Trustee & Friends Luncheon featuring practical tips for board success and a viewing of the PBS documentary Free for All: The Public Library.

Whether you’re a new trustee, a longtime board member, or an active Friend, this is a chance to learn, connect, exchange ideas, and come home with new tools for supporting your library.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
📍 WLA Conference | Middleton, WI
🎟️ Friends & Trustees Day: $275

Strong libraries are rooted in strong communities—and Friends and Trustees are an essential part of those roots.

08/19/2026

The NEW InfoSoup catalog is here, making it easier to discover everything your library has to offer.
📚 Search for books, movies, audiobooks & more
📱 Manage your library account
💳 Access your digital library card
🎧 Discover eBooks & eAudiobooks
📍 Find libraries near you
💻 Connect to online resources

07/21/2026

The new InfoSoup catalog launches August 19!

Here's what to expect during the transition, including important dates for holds, the current app, and catalog access.

Planning to place a hold? Holds can be placed through August 6, but holds placed July 28–August 6 will be suspended until the new catalog launches

Save this timeline and visit our FAQ page for more information and updates!

06/29/2026

Congratulations to the New London Public Library (WI) on their new building. The ribbon cutting on Saturday was so much fun and the new library is stunning!

06/15/2026

It's shaping up to be a fantastic conference, make sure save the date!

The 2026 WLA Annual Conference is coming to Middleton, October 20–23! Join colleagues from public, academic, school, and special libraries for inspiring keynote speakers, practical breakout sessions, Friends & Trustees Day, networking, exhibits, and more.

Featuring Luke Zahm, Dasha Kelly Hamilton, Aaron Boyd, and Jason Kotecki.

Learn more about our keynote speakers by visiting the conference website.

05/20/2026

The Shiocton Public Library is looking for its next Director! This is a permanent, part-time position with a flexible schedule totaling 29 hours a week. Check out their website for more information.

The Shiocton Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a creative, energetic person with excellent interpersonal skills for the position of Library Director. Under the supervision of the Library Board, the Library Director is responsible for the operations of the library and the development of its services program.
Please see the posting on our website for more information:

https://shioctonlibrary.org/2026/03/31/now-hiring-library-director/