Rio Community Library
🏢 South Central Library System · Rio, Wisconsin
Rio Community Library
The Rio Community Library at 324 W Lyons Street is the Village of Rio's anchor of learning and connection in Columbia County — open six days a week, with extended evening hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, book clubs, a children's movie series, community programs, and free digital access through Libby and BadgerLink for all Wisconsin residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 324 W Lyons Street, Rio, WI 53960
Phone: (920) 992-3206
Website: riolibrary.org
Plus Code: 86MGCQW5+65 (Rio, WI)
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📖 About Rio Community Library
The Rio Community Library serves the Village of Rio and surrounding Columbia County community. It belongs to the South Central Library System (SCLS), a regional cooperative that shares library resources and services across Columbia, Dane, Green, and Sauk counties in south-central Wisconsin. The library maintains its own website at riolibrary.org and is staffed by a director (Roxanne Staveness) and assistant director. Programming is a strength: the library runs a children's movie series, adult film screenings, book clubs, guest speaker talks (including the UW-Madison Badger Talks series), and seasonal events like Summer Reading. Digital resources available to Rio cardholders include Libby/OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks, and BadgerLink — Wisconsin's statewide portal of licensed research databases — is free for all Wisconsin residents. A Library Value Calculator is linked from the library's homepage to help patrons understand the dollar value of the services they use.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves the Village of Rio and Columbia County; member of the South Central Library System (SCLS)
- Open six days a week including extended evening hours on Monday and Wednesday until 8 p.m.
- UW-Madison Badger Talks lecture series: free, in-person community talks by university faculty
- Active programming: children's movie series, adult film screenings, book club, Summer Reading, and seasonal events
- BadgerLink provides all Wisconsin residents free access to licensed research databases from any location
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Rio Community Library cardholders can read, listen, and research free through Wisconsin's statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the library
- Public computers with internet access
- Interlibrary loan through SCLS and beyond
- Children's and adult programming space
- Libby/OverDrive digital downloads with library card
- Community event hosting and lecture series
🎸 Programs
- Children's movie series (seasonal)
- Adult film screenings
- Book club (monthly — see website for current title)
- UW-Madison Badger Talks free community lectures
- Summer Reading Program
- Vietnam-era history talk and other community speaker events
📍 Nearby Libraries in South-Central Wisconsin
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Rio Community Library's hours?
The library is open Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.
What library system does the Rio Community Library belong to?
Rio Community Library is a member of the South Central Library System (SCLS), which serves Columbia, Dane, Green, and Sauk counties in south-central Wisconsin. SCLS membership gives Rio cardholders access to a shared catalog and shared resources across the region.
What is the Badger Talks program at the Rio Community Library?
Badger Talks is a free, community lecture series organized by the University of Wisconsin-Madison that brings UW faculty speakers to public libraries across Wisconsin. At Rio Community Library these talks are free and in-person, open to all — no registration required. Recent topics have included Vietnam-era history and other community interest subjects.
Does the Rio Community Library offer digital resources?
Yes. Rio cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks for free through Libby/OverDrive using their SCLS library card. All Wisconsin residents — whether or not they have a Rio card — also have free access to BadgerLink, the state's statewide portal of licensed research databases covering newspapers, genealogy, business, and more.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.