The current Reedsburg Public Library was completed in 1998.  It opened 
it's doors on January 26 and during the first week 5,745 people walked through the front doors.  The 15,400 square foot building was made possible by generous contributions of both time and money from many citizens in the community. The community raised over $800,000 for 
the $1.5 million building.

The library's collection consists of over 70,000 books. This includes a large variety of fiction and non-fiction in hardcover and paperback. Also children's materials, and an extensive collection of large print books. Our collection also includes audio books, videos, dvds, compact discs, cassettes, magazines/newspapers and computer multimedia kits.

Mission Statement: The Reedsburg Public Library provides materials and services that help community residents meet their personal, educational and recreational information needs.   The primary role of the library is to provide a popular materials library.  The secondary role will be to provide a Preschoolers Door to Learning.

Services

• Computer Workstations: 20 Internet stations (16 PCs, 4 Macs) with word processing programs.
  We also offer Wireless Internet access to our patrons.
  
  
• Programs: Children's programs include storytimes, after school programs. Adult programs include book groups, computer classes and instructional programs. Also summer library program is offered for all ages. Check out our events page for more information.

• Homebound Service: Friends of the Library in partership with the Postal Service will deliver large print and audio books to their home.

• Meeting Rooms: The Conference Room (a small meeting room) and the Community Room are available for meetings during and after library hours. A deposit is required for use of Community Room. Reservations 
  are required for both meeting rooms. Study Rooms are also available during library hours but no reservations are allowed.  Meeting room policy and reservation forms available here.

• AV Equipment Rental: AV Equipment Rental: Overhead Projector, Opaque Projector,  Slide Projector, Tape Recorder, Portable CD players,  Digital Camera, Digital Video Camera, iPod Shuffle (MP3 players), LCD Projector, and a Magnifier.  The magnifier or portable video magnifier is designed for use by individuals with low vision. This system includes a camera unit and a black and white monitor with a handle for transport. Objects and 
  text are magnified from 15 to 25 times original size. AV Equipment Rental Form
  

• Other Services: Test Proctoring, Tax Forms, Copy Machine (Black and White or Color Copies), Fax Machine.

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Library Card

• Must be presented each time materials are borrowed.
• Is valuable-please protect it. 
• Has a replacement cost of $1.00.
  

May be used at any public library in the South Central Library System. This includes libraries in Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk and Wood counties.

 ** Please report lost cards or a change of address promptly because you are responsible for all items checked out on your card. 
(Consider carefully before you loan it to someone else.)

Library Card Application

For your convenience you can print the form, complete it and bring it to the library along with valid photo ID and current address verification.
      (Any of the following are acceptable identifications: drivers license, utility bill,  mortgage papers, or state identification card.)

Click here to print the registration form.

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Library Board

The Reedsburg Public Library Board is appointed to 3 year terms by the Mayor of Reedsburg with the Reedsburg City Council confirming those appointments. The Reedsburg Public Library Board
meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 PM.
Agendas for each meeting are posted at the library.

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Renewals

One renewal is possible on most items. Materials can be renewed several ways if no one is waiting for the item.

• At the Library
• Using your home computer to access LINKcat
• Call the Library at 768-READ (7323)

Loan Periods and Fines

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Updated: February 18, 2008