Kimberly Public Library
🏢 Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS) · Kimberly, Wisconsin
Kimberly Public Library
The Kimberly Public Library — also known as the James J. Siebers Library — serves the Fox River Valley village of Kimberly in Outagamie County, offering 45,000 volumes, over 227 programs a year, a Centennial Memory Project of local history, and digital access through Libby, Kanopy, and BadgerLink.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 515 W. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, WI 54136
Phone: (920) 788-7515
Website: kimberlypubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 86PH7MC5+RW (Kimberly, WI)
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📖 About Kimberly Public Library
Kimberly Public Library, formally recognized as the James J. Siebers Library, is located in the Municipal Complex at 515 W. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly, Wisconsin, a village of the Fox River Valley in Outagamie County. Named in honor of James J. Siebers, a community figure who contributed to the village's civic life, the library holds a collection of approximately 45,000 volumes and circulates nearly 154,000 items annually. It is a member of the Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS), allowing cardholders to return items from any OWLS or Nicolet Federated Library System member library. The library has digitized local historical materials through the Centennial Memory Project, a community heritage initiative that documents the village's history. Digital resources include Libby for eBooks and audiobooks, Kanopy for streaming films, and BadgerLink for Wisconsin statewide databases, while its sister-library partnership — Open Books Open Worlds — extends its community connections beyond the Fox Valley.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Also known as the James J. Siebers Library, named for a local civic figure — located in Kimberly's Municipal Complex on the Fox River
- Collection of approximately 45,000 volumes circulating nearly 154,000 items annually — one of Wisconsin's most active small-community libraries
- Centennial Memory Project — digitized local history and genealogy collection documenting the village of Kimberly's heritage
- Over 227 programs a year ranging from Baby Story Time to job-search workshops for adults
- Member of OWLS (Outagamie Waupaca Library System) — return items at any member library across the region
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Kimberly cardholders can read, stream, and research free through OWLS and Wisconsin's statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Centennial Memory Project — digitized local history and genealogy for Kimberly and the Fox River Valley
- OWLS consortium borrowing — return items at Outagamie Waupaca or Nicolet Federated Library System libraries
- Public computers, remote printing, and free Wi-Fi
- Hotspot lending for home internet access
- Meeting rooms for book clubs and community use
- Book Sampler Packs for readers who want curated selections
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Baby Story Time for infants and toddlers
- Youth storytimes and children's events
- Tween and teen programming
- Meditation and wellness programs for adults
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Open Books Open Worlds — sister-library international partnership program
- Job-search workshops and adult skill-building
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Fox River Valley
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Centennial Memory Project at the Kimberly Public Library?
The Centennial Memory Project is a local history initiative that digitized and preserved historical materials documenting the village of Kimberly's heritage and community memories. The collection is available through the library and supports genealogy research and local history study for the Fox River Valley region.
Why is the library sometimes called the James J. Siebers Library?
The Kimberly Public Library is officially named the James J. Siebers Library in honor of James J. Siebers, a community figure recognized for contributions to the village. Both names are in active use — kimberlypubliclibrary.org is the library's website, while the Village of Kimberly refers to it as the James J. Siebers Library in municipal listings.
Can I return library books from other systems at the Kimberly Public Library?
Yes. As a member of the Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS), the Kimberly Public Library accepts returns from other OWLS member libraries and Nicolet Federated Library System member libraries — a convenience for Fox River Valley residents who borrow from multiple libraries.
What is the Open Books Open Worlds program at Kimberly Public Library?
Open Books Open Worlds is a sister-library partnership program that connects the Kimberly Public Library with a library in another country, fostering international community ties through shared reading and cultural exchange. It is one of the library's distinctive community engagement initiatives.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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