South Central Library System

SCLS Closed for Labor Day

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, SCLS Headquarters & Delivery will be closed Monday, Sept. 2.

Regular hours will resume at both locations on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

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Talking with political opponents during trying times

Recent political campaigns and philosophical confrontations online and in the press have destroyed lasting friendships, frayed family ties, and alienated neighbors and co-workers. Social media has devolved into a battleground of nasty diatribes and personal slurs. How can we advocate for libraries in this environment?

Read more in Online Update.

Registration open for Sept. 24 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Symposium

In a recent South Central Library System survey, participants reported regular interactions with community members who struggle with addiction and substance abuse disorders. This special symposium on Sept. 24, 2019, at the Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells.

Read more in Online Update.

COLAND supports books for prisoners

The Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) is working with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to get more books into the hands of prison inmates. If you are a library in the vicinity of one of the three institutions listed below and have books or donations to give, please contact the librarian in each institution directly.

Read more in Online Update.

Register now for WLA 2019 in Wisconsin Dells

Connect, learn, tour circus world…Plan your conference stay now!

Register for the conference using the online form or printable form. Make your plans early because early bird special rates end Sept. 16. Find information on sessions, events, and after hours activities on the WLA Conference webpage.

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Aug. 30 is deadline to submit 2019 SCLS Foundation library award nominations

Time is running out to nominate your library or special volunteer for one of four awards to be presented at the South Central Library System Foundation’s 2019 Cornerstone Award Reception. The nomination deadline for this year's awards is Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at 5 p.m. This year's reception sponsor is First Business Bank.

Read more in Online Update.

Bruce Deming to receive SCLS Foundation’s 2019 Cornerstone Award

Bruce Deming’s career in the library furniture business began innocently as a college business major when he took a summer job in a furniture manufacturing plant. After a subsequent position in sales serving Wisconsin and its public libraries, Deming made the life choice to start his business here instead of Illinois or Michigan.

Read more in Online Update.

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