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9 Million Checkouts!
Wisconsin’s Digital Library (WDL) hit a record breaking 9 million checkouts in 2024! In 2023 the WDL had a total of 8.6 million checkouts. This includes all checkouts using the Libby app.
Not Sure What to Read Next?
Is your goal to read more in 2025, but don’t know what to read? We can help! Stop in and we can get you started. You can also fill out our Your Next Read form online and we’ll send you ideas.
2024 Quick Stats
46,338 (# of physical checkouts)
13,453 (# of digital checkouts)
276 (# of new patrons)
Did you Know?
Not Sure What to Read Next?
Is your goal to read more in 2025, but don’t know what to read? We can help! Stop in and we can get you started. You can also fill out our Your Next Read form online and we’ll send you ideas.
Getting e-books on a Kindle
Did you know you can check out books for free and send them to your Kindle? Check out an e-book from the Libby app and follow these instructions to get started!
Spotlight on: Deep Search & Notify Me
Combining these two features on the Libby app allows you to find, request, or recommend titles not currently owned by Wisconsin’s Digital Library. Learn how to use these features.
What's Up With Libby "Lanes"?
What does “waiting in two lanes” mean in the Libby app? Libraries may buy extra copies of a title and share them with other libraries in the consortium. Find out more.
In Case You Missed It
Library Elf & Flipster Ending
MORE’s Library Elf custom notification service and Flipster (digital magazines app) will be discontinued on December 31, 2024. Find out more.
SRP Report
2024 Summer Reading Program report is now available.
Find things like number of participants, programs held and how it compared to the previous year here.
NOW Available: Puzzles
The Library now has puzzles you can checkout! 300 to 1,000 piece puzzles with various subjects and sizes.
NEW Summer Checkouts!
Summer is here and so are new things to checkout! Have a grad party or get together coming up? Check out our cornhole game. Want to give fishing a try or have an extra pole for your trip? We have fishing poles too!
NEW at the Library!
Snowshoes and pickleball paddles are now available for checkout at the library! Checkout or place a hold today.