Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (2024)

FAQs

What is the Wisconsin public library consortium? ›

The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium (WPLC), which comprises all public libraries in Wisconsin, was formed in 2001 so library systems could partner on projects that move libraries forward through experimentation and research and development.

Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) is the public library system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, consisting of a central library and 13 branches, all part of the Milwaukee County Federated Library System. MPL is the largest public library system in Wisconsin. 814 W. Wisconsin Ave.

The first public library established under Wisconsin's 1872 public library law was the Black River Falls Public Library which was established in the fall of 1872.

To receive your library card, you will need to present your Wisconsin driver's license or other government-issued photo ID, plus proof of current address. If you already have an account with MCPL or another V-Cat library, you may not open a new account.

A library consortium is a cooperative organization of libraries created for the purpose of sharing resources and reciprocity, and restricted by commonly recognized agreements and contracts.

"All-Library Mailing" - delivery to all 478 public libraries and branches throughout Wisconsin via the 17 Wisconsin Public Library Systems.

Memorial Library is the principal research facility on campus for the social sciences and humanities. It is also the largest library in the state of Wisconsin with more than 3.5 million volumes. Patrons from all over the world total more than 1 million visits each year.

The Library of Congress, of course! Built in 1800 in Washington, D.C., it's the largest library in the world in both shelf space and number of books.

The loss of the ancient world's single greatest archive of knowledge, the Library of Alexandria, has been lamented for ages. But how and why it was lost is still a mystery.

What is the oldest library still in existence? ›

Al-Qarawiyyin library in Fez, Morocco, is the world's oldest, continuously running library. It dates back to 859 AD. The library is part of the complex that includes Qarawiyyin Mosque and Qarawiyyin University.

The first public library in the country opened in Peterborough, New Hampshire, in 1833. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie helped build more than 1,700 public libraries in the US between 1881 and 1919.”

Joining a library is free, as everyone has the right to enjoy reading books. If you're going in person, you'll need to bring some form of ID with you that shows your name and address. This could be your driving license, medical card, a bill or a bank statement.

To renew by email:

Email mfcirc@menomonee-falls.org and attach a picture of your library card (barcode side up) and a picture of a piece of mail with your current name and address.

County residents may borrow materials from any library in the county. Most library services are provided by municipal libraries, which are governed by local library boards and receive funding from municipal governments.

Public Libraries Are Run and Funded Primarily by Local Governments. In California, local public libraries can be operated by counties, cities, special districts, or joint powers authorities.

Wisconsin's Digital Library (WDL) is a state-wide catalog of free e-books, audiobooks, magazines and videos that you can borrow with your library card! Android (Google) or iOS (Apple) tablets/smartphones: Get the Libby® app (or use Libby in your browser).

UW Libraries is a network of 15 different libraries across UW campuses offering a world of resources, services and support. Whether you're looking for a place to study, need help finding resources, or want to create a digital project, UW Libraries can help!