Prescott Public Library
🏢 Indianhead Federated Library System · Prescott, Wisconsin
Prescott Public Library
At the confluence of the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers, the Prescott Public Library at 800 Borner Street North serves Pierce County residents with evening hours four nights a week, loanable Wi-Fi hotspots and Chromebooks, one-on-one Tech Time sessions, the Mississippi Meeting Room for community use, and a fax machine — one of the few free public faxing options in the county.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 800 Borner Street North, Prescott, WI 54021
Phone: (715) 262-5555
Website: prescottpubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 86P9Q657+98 (Prescott, WI)
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📖 About Prescott Public Library
The Prescott Public Library is the public library of Prescott, Wisconsin, a city in Pierce County at the point where the St. Croix River joins the Mississippi River. The library is a member of the Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS) and the MORE Catalog consortium. Beyond books and DVDs, it loans Wi-Fi hotspots, Chromebooks, Roku streaming devices, and blood pressure kits. Its Tech Time service offers one-on-one, 45-minute technology coaching appointments with a librarian — covering personal devices, Microsoft Office, digital downloads, and basic computer skills. The Mississippi Meeting Room is available at no charge to community groups (up to 20 people). Print, copy, scan, and fax services are on-site; the library also facilitates enrollment for the Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library. BadgerLink gives all Wisconsin residents free access to licensed research databases, and the MORE Catalog links Prescott cardholders to the collections of dozens of partner libraries.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located in Prescott, Pierce County, where the St. Croix meets the Mississippi River, open evenings until 8 p.m. Monday–Thursday
- Loanable Wi-Fi hotspots, Chromebooks, and Roku streaming devices — rare among small Wisconsin public libraries
- Tech Time: free, appointment-only one-on-one technology coaching with a librarian (45 minutes per session)
- Mississippi Meeting Room available free of charge to community groups (capacity about 20 people)
- Member of IFLS and the MORE Catalog, sharing resources across northwestern Wisconsin
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Prescott cardholders get free digital access through Wisconsin's statewide and consortium resources:
📚 Services
- Loanable Wi-Fi hotspots (14-day checkout) and Chromebooks (7-day checkout)
- Roku streaming devices (14-day checkout, includes Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, and more)
- Tech Time: one-on-one technology coaching by appointment (45 minutes, free)
- Mississippi Meeting Room (free, holds ~20 people, by application)
- Print, copy, scan (free to email or flash drive), fax ($.50/page to send, $.10 to receive)
- Wisconsin Talking Book & Braille Library enrollment assistance
- Interlibrary loan through IFLS and the MORE Catalog
🎸 Programs
- Reading Programs for all ages
- Friends of the Library — open to new members and volunteers
- AARP Tax Help (seasonal, by appointment, ages 60+)
- Children's and youth programming
- Summer Reading Program
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Prescott Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.
Can I borrow a Wi-Fi hotspot or Chromebook from the Prescott library?
Yes. The library loans Wi-Fi hotspots for 14-day checkouts and Chromebooks for 7-day checkouts, both available to library cardholders age 18 and up. You can place a hold through the MORE catalog or call 715-262-5555. Items must be picked up and returned at Prescott Public Library.
What is Tech Time at the Prescott Public Library?
Tech Time is a free, one-on-one, 45-minute technology coaching session with a library staff member. It covers personal devices (tablets, smartphones, e-readers, laptops), library resources, digital downloads, Microsoft Office programs, and basic computer skills. Sessions are by appointment only — stop by during open hours or call 715-262-5555 to schedule.
Is the Mississippi Meeting Room available to the public?
Yes, the Mississippi Meeting Room is available at no charge to community groups, non-profits, and civic organizations. It seats about 20 people. Groups must complete an application before their meeting is added to the calendar. Contact the library at 715-262-5555 for details.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
