Rice Lake Public Library
🏢 Indianhead Federated Library System · Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Rice Lake Public Library
Anchored in beautiful downtown Rice Lake at 2 East Marshall Street, the Rice Lake Public Library serves Barron County six days a week with extended evening hours every weekday, a distinctive collection of Experience Kits for hands-on learning, virtual author talks, and digital access through the MORE Catalog and BadgerLink — all under the motto "Community. Access. Service. Public Good."
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–7pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 2 East Marshall Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Phone: (715) 234-4861
Website: rlpl.org
Plus Code: 86QCG738+MP (Rice Lake, WI)
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📖 About Rice Lake Public Library
The Rice Lake Public Library (RLPL) is the public library of Rice Lake, the largest city in Barron County in northwestern Wisconsin. The library belongs to the Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS) and participates in the MORE Catalog consortium, giving cardholders shared access across dozens of member libraries in the region. Its collection of books, films, audiobooks, and periodicals is complemented by distinctive offerings such as Experience Kits — themed activity kits for families — and a virtual author talk series. Staff-curated reading lists for new young adult fiction, new children's books, and new adult fiction are maintained as discoverable lists in the MORE catalog. The library also provides access to BadgerLink, Wisconsin's statewide portal of licensed research databases, and to the WISCAT statewide interlibrary loan network, ensuring patrons can reach materials from anywhere in Wisconsin.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open Monday through Friday until 7 p.m. and Saturday until 5 p.m. — among the most accessible hours in Barron County
- Member of IFLS and the MORE Catalog, sharing materials with libraries across northwestern Wisconsin
- Experience Kits: themed, hands-on activity kits for families to borrow like books
- Virtual author talk series bringing literary programs directly to patrons
- Staff-curated reading lists for YA, children's, and adult fiction updated regularly in the MORE catalog
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Rice Lake cardholders get free digital access through Wisconsin's statewide and consortium resources:
📚 Services
- Experience Kits — loanable themed activity kits for families
- Virtual author talks
- Public computers with internet access
- Interlibrary loan through IFLS, MORE, and WISCAT
- Staff-curated reading lists (YA, children's, adult fiction) via MORE
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Virtual author talk series
- Children's and youth programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Book clubs and reading challenges
- Community events and library programs (see full calendar at rlpl.org)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Rice Lake Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.
What are Experience Kits at the Rice Lake Public Library?
Experience Kits are themed, hands-on activity kits that library cardholders can check out like books. They are designed to provide families and learners with curated, ready-to-use materials for exploring a topic through activities, games, and exploration beyond the printed page.
What library system does the Rice Lake Public Library belong to?
The Rice Lake Public Library is a member of the Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS) and participates in the MORE Catalog consortium. A MORE library card gives you shared access to the collections of dozens of public libraries across northwestern Wisconsin. Materials can also be requested statewide through WISCAT.
How can I access research databases through the Rice Lake library?
Rice Lake cardholders can access dozens of licensed databases through the MORE library system's research portal at more.lib.wi.us. All Wisconsin residents also have free access to BadgerLink, the state's portal for newspapers, genealogy records, business directories, and academic databases.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.