Contact Us
For general library information, requests, and other assistance, contact the library at 715.356.4437 or public.library@minocqualibrary.org.
Our address is 415 Menominee Street, Suite 100, Minocqua, WI 54548. (See map at bottom of page).
Peggy O’Connell, Director
director@minocqualibrary.org
Kelly Raddatz, Assistant Director and Outreach Services
outreach@minocqualibrary.org
Cindy Wendt, Adult Services Coordinator
chultman@minocqualibrary.org
Erica Dischinger, Youth Services Coordinator
edischinger@minocqualibrary.org
Jennifer Davis, Teen Services Coordinator
jdavis@minocqualibrary.org
Another great year at Minocqua Public Library!
Library History
At the beginning of the twentieth century, a number of local women formed a Book Club, which initially stored their books on Mrs. Torpy’s enclosed porch. In 1927, the club’s growing collection was moved to a small space in the new Community Building (corner of Milwaukee and Chippewa Streets). At the same time a Library Board was appointed with volunteers from the Women’s Club working as librarians. A few years later (1933), the Woman’s Club convinced the Town Board to “sponsor” or to establish the library as a town department. Steady growth in the library collection and services continued until 1962 when the library moved into the former depot on Front Street.
Another move – to the former grade school on Chicago Avenue – was planned in 1982, but just as the move was to begin the building was nearly destroyed by fire. Using insurance funds and other donations, the structure was rebuilt and dedicated on June 26, 1983. In the 21st century, the library changed dramatically with the arrival of the internet and a shared library catalog which allowed Minocqua library users to easily borrow items from the other members of the WVLS library system. With library use soaring, space became an issue once again, so in the fall of 2009 a referendum to renovate and expand the library facility was placed before the voters. The referendum was overwhelmingly approved (72% margin), and construction was begun the following fall (November 2010) and completed in May 2011. The library’s grand opening was celebrated on June 22.
Governance
The library is governed by a seven member Board of Trustees. Monthly board meetings are held in the library’s Susan & Roger Smith Community Room, generally on the third Monday of each month. Special meetings are held as needed. Contact the library for specific dates and times.
Policies
Book and Media Donation Policy
Patron Rules of Conduct Policy
Library Board
Library Board Members: Kim Widmer, Board President; Lisa Nomm, Secretary; Board Members, Amanda Zoellner, Angela Maki, Pat Pechura, Stephanie Wotacheck, and Karen Stinemates .
Library Board Meeting Minutes and Agendas (view previous meeting minutes and agendas HERE).
Minocqua Public Library Foundation
The Minocqua Public Library Foundation was established in 2009 to provide financial assistance for the expansion/renovation of the library. Initially, the funds raised were used to furnish the expanded facility. The foundation’s ongoing mission is to strengthen the library collection, expand library programming, and enhance library services. The Minocqua Public Library Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization.
Foundation Board: Susan Bilda and Jake Bonack, Co-presidents; Pat Pechura, Treasurer; and Roberta Johnson, Secretary.
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The Minocqua Public Library Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. The mission of the Minocqua Public Library Foundation is to support and enhance the services and facilities of the Minocqua Public Library.
Donations to the Foundation may be brought in to the library or mailed to: