by Jamie Matczak | Aug 7, 2024 | Featured Post Slider
Public libraries serve as indispensable hubs of knowledge, education, and cultural enrichment, fostering lifelong learning and intellectual growth for its users. One critical aspect of this mission is to ensure unequivocal access to the library’s space, services and...
by Jamie Matczak | Aug 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
The WVLS August 2024 Newsletter is now available. Features Include: Three WVLS Libraries Receive ALA Grant Library Card Sign-Up Month is Almost Here Medford ‘End of Summer’ Party a Success Rib Lake Hosts Island Adventure 10 Things to Know About Kari Sweeney Granton...
by Jamie Matczak | Jul 23, 2024 | Featured Post Slider
WVLS is excited to announce that Gale Presents: Udemy is now available to all WVLS member library patrons. With Gale Presents: Udemy, patrons can connect to thousands of video-based courses in business, technology, leadership, and personal development. This top...
by Jamie Matczak | Jul 11, 2024 | Inclusive Services
I don’t know about you, but this all (*gestures around wildly*) seems like a bit much. The weeks can seem heavy, and we have so much information and so many fast and furious demands, with many of us feeling like we don’t have the time or interest (but we...
by Jamie Matczak | Jun 13, 2024 | Inclusive Services
Again this year, one of the most pressing issues is book challenges, both in public and school libraries. Many challenged books are by and about members of the LGBTQ+ community. As part of our mission to make sure libraries are relevant to the community overall and...