McIntosh Memorial Library
🏢 Winding Rivers Library System · Viroqua, Wisconsin
McIntosh Memorial Library
McIntosh Memorial Library has anchored the cultural life of Viroqua — the county seat of Vernon County deep in Wisconsin's Driftless Area — since 1898. At 205 South Rock Avenue, this 40,000-item library serves seven counties through the Winding Rivers Library System, hosts a monthly radio show on community station WDRT 91.9 FM, and offers a 24/7 pick-up locker for patrons who need materials outside open hours.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 205 South Rock Avenue, Viroqua, WI 54665
Phone: (608) 637-7151
Website: mcintoshmemoriallibrary.org
Plus Code: 86MFH445+2Q (Viroqua, WI)
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📖 About McIntosh Memorial Library
McIntosh Memorial Library has served Viroqua and the surrounding Driftless Area since 1898, making it one of the older continuously operating public libraries in Vernon County. Viroqua is the county seat of Vernon County, a scenic region of ridge-and-valley terrain in southwestern Wisconsin where the glaciers never reached — the landscape that gives the Driftless Area its name. The library at 205 South Rock Avenue holds more than 40,000 items and belongs to the Winding Rivers Library System, a seven-county cooperative that links area libraries through the shared WRLSWEB catalog. A Viroqua library card unlocks interlibrary loan across the entire Winding Rivers system as well as Wisconsin's statewide BadgerLink resource portal, which provides residents with access to licensed databases, full-text journals, and research tools. The library maintains a distinctive community presence through The McIntosh Messenger (monthly newsletter) and The McIntosh Radio Review, a monthly radio segment airing on WDRT 91.9 FM — the community-supported station serving the Driftless Area.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serving Viroqua and the Driftless Area since 1898 — over 125 years of community library service
- Winding Rivers Library System member: borrow across seven Vernon County-area libraries with one card
- The McIntosh Radio Review: monthly community library segment on WDRT 91.9 FM (3rd Wednesday, 5pm)
- 24/7 pick-up locker for collecting holds outside regular open hours
- Collection of 40,000+ items with 15 public computers, Wi-Fi, and BadgerLink statewide database access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Viroqua library cardholders access Wisconsin's statewide digital resources free:
📚 Services
- Free library card with access to Winding Rivers seven-county shared catalog
- BadgerLink: Wisconsin's statewide database portal
- 24/7 pick-up locker for hold collection outside open hours
- 15 public internet workstations and free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through WRLSWEB
- Volunteer and donation programs
- The McIntosh Messenger monthly community newsletter
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Online programming for all ages, with special emphasis on children ages 2–18
- Youth storytimes and children's events
- Summer reading program
- The McIntosh Radio Review: monthly library radio segment on WDRT 91.9 FM
- Community events and Friends of the Library activities
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Driftless Area
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the McIntosh Memorial Library, and who was McIntosh?
The McIntosh Memorial Library has served Viroqua since 1898, making it over 125 years old. The library is listed in the Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory as a property from the 1900–1909 decade, indicating the current building dates from that era. The library's name honors the McIntosh family whose memorial gift helped establish or support the institution — specific details are held in the library's local history records.
What is the Winding Rivers Library System and how does it benefit cardholders?
The Winding Rivers Library System is a regional library cooperative serving a seven-county area in southwestern Wisconsin, including Vernon County. McIntosh Memorial Library is a Winding Rivers member, which means a Viroqua library card lets you search and borrow items from all participating libraries through the WRLSWEB shared online catalog — expanding access far beyond the 40,000 items held locally.
What is The McIntosh Radio Review?
The McIntosh Radio Review is a monthly library radio program that airs on WDRT 91.9 FM — Viroqua's community-supported radio station serving the Driftless Area — on the third Wednesday of each month at 5pm. The segment covers library news, resources, and programming highlights for the community.
Does the library have a pick-up option for when it is closed?
Yes. The library offers a 24/7 pick-up locker, which allows patrons to collect holds at any time of day or night, even outside the library's regular open hours. You need to place the hold in advance and contact the library to arrange locker access.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.