Portage County Public Library
🏢 South Central Library System · Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Portage County Public Library
Portage County Public Library anchors the cultural life of Stevens Point, serving central Wisconsin's Portage County residents from its Main Street home with extended Monday evening hours and branches in Plover, Rosholt, and Almond.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1001 Main St., Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (715) 346-1544
Website: pocolibrary.org
Plus Code: 86PGGCF8+97 (Stevens Point, WI)
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📖 About Portage County Public Library
Portage County Public Library is the public library system for Portage County, Wisconsin, headquartered at 1001 Main Street in Stevens Point — a city of roughly 27,000 on the Wisconsin River at the geographic heart of the state. The library is a member of the South Central Library System (SCLS) and participates in the LINKCAT shared catalog, meaning a Portage County card unlocks collections from dozens of partner libraries across south-central Wisconsin. The Stevens Point location holds books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, and digital resources; community meeting rooms are available for programs and events. Branch locations in Plover, Rosholt, and Almond extend service to rural Portage County communities. Wisconsin's BadgerLink portal gives all cardholders free 24/7 access to premium databases including EBSCOhost, Britannica Library, HeritageQuest genealogy records, and the Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers.
⭐ What makes this library special
- County-wide system with branches in Plover, Rosholt, and Almond in addition to the Stevens Point main library
- Member of the South Central Library System (SCLS) and the LINKCAT shared catalog covering dozens of Wisconsin libraries
- Extended Monday evening hours until 8 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- BadgerLink statewide portal — free access to EBSCOhost, Britannica, HeritageQuest, Wisconsin newspaper archives and more
- Wisconsin's Digital Library (Libby / OverDrive) for free eBooks and audiobooks, plus hoopla with no waitlists
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Portage County cardholders can borrow, stream, and research free through Wisconsin's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, copying, and scanning
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Meeting and program rooms for community use
- Interlibrary loan through the LINKCAT / SCLS network
- Reference and readers' advisory assistance
- Community meeting room available for public and nonprofit groups
- Youth and teen services with dedicated programming spaces
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and Beyond Books (K–5 activities)
- Teen programming including book clubs and STEAM events
- Adult book clubs including Rosholt Choices selections
- Central Wisconsin Book Festival (multi-venue, September, Stevens Point / Wausau / Wisconsin Rapids)
- Book Adventures — year-long community reading program with prizes
- Summer reading for all ages
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Portage County Public Library have branches outside Stevens Point?
Yes. The system operates three branch locations in addition to the Stevens Point main library: Plover Community Library, Rosholt Community Library, and Almond Community Library. All share the same card and LINKCAT catalog.
What is LINKCAT and why does it matter for borrowers?
LINKCAT is the shared library catalog for the South Central Library System, which includes Portage County Public Library and dozens of other Wisconsin libraries. A single card lets you search, request, and pick up materials from all member libraries, and items can usually be delivered to your preferred branch.
What is BadgerLink and how do I access it?
BadgerLink is Wisconsin's state-funded portal of licensed databases — including EBSCOhost, Britannica Library, HeritageQuest genealogy archives, newspaper archives, and LearningExpress test-prep tools — available free to all Wisconsin residents. You can log in from home using your Portage County library card number.
What are the library's hours and does it have evening hours?
The Stevens Point main library is open Monday 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (the extended evening), Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday. Branch hours vary — check pocolibrary.org for each location.
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