by Jamie Matczak | Aug 14, 2023 | Youth Blog
The Children’s Book Awards Committee of the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) has announced its Children’s Book Awards for 2023. This year’s recipients are: The Elizabeth Burr/Worzalla Award to Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei. Named for notable Wisconsin librarian...
by Jamie Matczak | Aug 7, 2023 | Inclusive Services
As we begin the end of summer I am sure we are all planning for next year. I hope you will reach out to me to share any ideas you would like to see as inclusive offerings. -Sherry Resources: DPLA launches The Banned Book Club to ensure access to banned books: Readers...
by Jamie Matczak | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
The American Library Association Annual Conference just wrapped up the most diverse library conference I’ve attended. Programs at Annual covered diverse subject matter appealing to every library type. Sessions explored ChatGPT, food sovereignty, Asian American...
by Jamie Matczak | Jun 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
The WVLS July Newsletter is now available. Features include: Registration Open for Trustee Training Week Greenwood Awarded ALA Grant Colby Receives Kindness Statue WAAL/TSS Conference Happening in August WVLS Libraries Participate in State Parks Program Sepnafski...
by Jamie Matczak | Jun 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
WVLS created a survey to collect library closure dates on and around major holidays from August – January 2024. Survey responses will alert WVLS staff to adjust due dates in Sierra and inform Waltco of modification to a library’s courier schedule. Please...
