Delafield Public Library
🏢 Bridges Library System · Delafield, Wisconsin
Delafield Public Library
Delafield Public Library began as a single shelf of books in the local post office in 1904 and has grown into an 11,000-square-foot community hub at 500 Genesee Street, offering Waukesha County residents books, digital resources, maker kits, and local attraction passes.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 500 Genesee St., Delafield, WI 53018
Phone: (262) 646-6230
Website: delafieldlibrary.org
Plus Code: 86MH3H5W+M8 (Delafield, WI)
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📖 About Delafield Public Library
What started in 1904 as an informal shelf of donated books overseen by postmistress Anne Townsend Whitney became a formally chartered free library in 1907, when the town of Delafield appointed an unpaid librarian and a library board. After several relocations — including a stint in a former church on Wells Street, dedicated by Wisconsin Governor Warren Knowles in 1968 — the library settled permanently at 500 Genesee Street in 1960 and opened a landmark $5.2 million building on the same site in 2010. Today the collection spans nearly 80,000 items across 11,000 square feet. As a member of the Bridges Library System (Waukesha & Jefferson Counties), cardholders enjoy access to shared collections at member libraries throughout the two-county region. The library lends not just books but also mobile maker kits, electronics, outdoor gear, and passes to local attractions — true to its motto: "Keeping you connected."
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serving Delafield since 1904 — from a post-office bookshelf to an 11,000 sq ft building opened in 2010
- Member of Bridges Library System, covering Waukesha & Jefferson Counties
- Lends mobile maker kits, electronics, and outdoor equipment — beyond books
- Local attraction passes available for checkout with a library card
- Home delivery service for patrons who cannot visit in person
- Wisconsin State Park vehicle-day passes available for checkout (statewide program)
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Access eBooks, research tools, and streaming content 24/7 with your free Delafield Public Library card:
📚 Services
- Free library card (city & town of Delafield, surrounding villages)
- Public computers & Wi-Fi
- Home delivery for eligible patrons
- Private study/meeting rooms
- Local attraction passes
- Wisconsin State Park day passes
- Mobile maker kits, electronics & outdoor gear lending
- Test proctoring (by appointment)
- One-on-one computer instruction (free)
- Adaptive services (magnification, hearing assistance)
🎸 Programs
- Adult Book Club
- Children's programs (birth–age 12)
- Teen programs (ages 12–18)
- Kids Book Bundles selection service
- Community events and educational programming
- Friends of the Library volunteer opportunities
📍 Nearby Libraries in Waukesha County
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did Delafield Public Library start, and when was the current building opened?
The library began informally in 1904 as a shelf of donated books in the Delafield Post Office, managed by postmistress Anne Townsend Whitney. It became an official free library in 1907. After multiple moves, the library settled at 500 Genesee Street and opened its current 11,000-square-foot, $5.2 million building in 2010.
Can I borrow things other than books from Delafield Public Library?
Yes. The library lends mobile maker kits, electronics, and outdoor equipment in addition to books, DVDs, and audiobooks. Passes to local attractions and Wisconsin State Park vehicle day-passes are also available for checkout at the circulation desk.
What is BadgerLink and is it free for Delafield residents?
BadgerLink is Wisconsin's statewide online library, funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. It provides free access to magazines, newspapers, genealogy records, professional journals, and more. Any Wisconsin resident can use it — and Delafield cardholders can log in through the library's website at delafieldlibrary.org.
Does the library offer home delivery?
Yes. Delafield Public Library provides home delivery of materials for patrons within the service area who are unable to visit in person — for example, due to illness, disability, or transportation challenges. Contact the library at (262) 646-6230 to learn more and arrange service.
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📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.