Reedsburg Public Library
🏢 South Central Library System · Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Reedsburg Public Library
The Reedsburg Public Library opened its first location on May 8, 1899, moved into a Carnegie-funded building in 1912, and today occupies a modern building at 370 Vine Street — open every day of the week, including Sunday afternoons — with Libby, hoopla, and BadgerLink free to all cardholders.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 8:30am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–8pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–8pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–4pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–3pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 370 Vine St., Reedsburg, WI 53959
Phone: (608) 768-7323
Website: reedsburglibrary.org
Plus Code: 86MFGXJV+JQ (Reedsburg, WI)
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📖 About Reedsburg Public Library
Reedsburg Public Library serves the city of Reedsburg and the surrounding Sauk County community in south-central Wisconsin. The library's story begins in 1898, when the local Women's Club invited a Wisconsin Library Commission representative to spark interest in a public library; the first library opened May 8, 1899 in a room at the corner of Main and S. Park Streets. In January 1911 Andrew Carnegie agreed to grant $10,000 to erect a free public library building, and the new Carnegie building — designed by Madison architects Claude and Starck (who also designed libraries for Baraboo, Jefferson, Wisconsin Dells and Darlington) — opened on January 1, 1912 with 3,490 volumes, 14,180 in annual circulation, and 1,668 registered borrowers. The current library on Vine Street is a member of the South Central Library System (SCLS) and its 54-library LINKcat shared catalog. The Carnegie building, just across the street, continues to house the library's archive collection in the South Wing of the City Hall Complex at 134 S. Locust St.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of Reedsburg's oldest cultural institutions — first opened May 8, 1899, following an 1898 Women's Club initiative
- Carnegie library built 1911–1912: a $10,000 grant funded a building by Madison architects Claude and Starck, who designed libraries for Baraboo, Jefferson and Wisconsin Dells
- The original 1912 Carnegie building still stands across from the current library and houses the library's archive collection
- Open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons (noon–3 pm, Labor Day through Memorial Day)
- Member of the South Central Library System (SCLS) — shared LINKcat catalog with 54 libraries in south-central Wisconsin
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Reedsburg Public Library cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through Wisconsin's statewide and SCLS digital collections:
📚 Services
- Borrowing from 54 member libraries via the South Central Library System (SCLS) LINKcat shared catalog
- Archive collection housed in the original 1912 Carnegie building at 134 S. Locust St.
- Local history resources and genealogy research assistance
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through the SCLS network
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Youth & Family Programs in sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer (with breaks in between)
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Adult programs: author talks, cookbook club, health and fitness presentations
- Monthly cookbook club for adults
- Teen programming and activities
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the original 1912 Carnegie building still standing, and can I visit it?
Yes. The Carnegie building across the street from the current library at 134 S. Locust Street still stands and now houses the library's archive collection in the South Wing of the City Hall Complex. The building was designed by Madison architects Claude and Starck — the same firm that designed Carnegie libraries for Baraboo, Jefferson, Wisconsin Dells, and Darlington. The library archives are available for historical and genealogy research.
How did the Reedsburg library get a Carnegie grant?
In 1898 the local Women's Club invited a Wisconsin Library Commission representative to speak about starting a public library, and the first library opened on May 8, 1899. Over the following decade the Library Board applied to Andrew Carnegie for building funds, and in January 1911 Carnegie agreed to grant $10,000. The resulting building opened January 1, 1912 with 3,490 volumes and 1,668 registered borrowers.
What digital resources come with a Reedsburg library card?
Your card unlocks Libby (Wisconsin's Digital Library for eBooks & audiobooks, established as a free statewide service in 2001), hoopla for instant streaming of movies, music, audiobooks and comics, and BadgerLink for full-text magazines, newspapers and genealogy databases — all free, 24/7 from any device.
Is Reedsburg Public Library open on Sundays?
Yes — from Labor Day through Memorial Day, the library is open Sunday noon–3 pm. The rest of the week it opens at 8:30 am Monday through Friday (until 8 pm Mon–Thu, until 5 pm Fri) and 9 am–4 pm on Saturday.
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