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"Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation." ~ Walter Cronkite (1916- )

About Libraries

The Value of Libraries

Library advocates know that strong Wisconsin libraries keep us all in a better state. Learn more about the value and importance of libraries.

Our Heritage

Visit the Wisconsin Library Heritage Center to learn more about the rich history of Wisconsin libraries.

About Libraries

• Academic Libraries
• Public Libraries
• School Libraries
• Special Libraries

Library Profiles

Academic

• Ebling Library at University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Hedberg Library at Carthage College
• Memorial Library at UW-Madison

Public

• Appleton Public Library
• Rhinelander District Library

School

• Hilltop Elementary School, Rice Lake
• Kettle Moraine Middle School
• Monona Grove High School
• Parkview Junior/Senior High School

Special

• Highsmith, Inc. Library
• RMT, Inc.

Feature Stories

• Jail Library Group
• Librarian still going strong after 52 years
• Library layoffs spur fears of decline in state education quality
• Milton Public Library Art Show
• Public libraries' Birth-to-3 programs set children on path to success
• Public libraries provide great benefits in early learning education
• Waukesha Federated Library System: Kids' Choice Awards
• Wisblawg (UW-Law Library)

Libraries in the News

Read additional feature stories formerly highlighted on the CFWL homepage or read Wisconsin Library Stories for more happenings in our state.

• Americans say public libraries are essential
• Business Week notes importance of libraries

Updated: August 12, 2008

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