The local library will be closed from April 13 through April 15 as it undergoes a significant technology upgrade in partnership with the South Central Library System consortium. The brief closure will allow staff to transition to a new Integrated Library System (ILS), a core platform that manages circulation, catalog access, and patron accounts.
Library officials say the downtime is necessary to complete the system changeover, conduct testing, and ensure services are functioning properly ahead of reopening on April 16. However, patrons should expect some limitations in services immediately following the reopening as staff continue to adjust to the new system.
During the closure, no in-person services will be available. Patrons will not be able to check out or return materials inside the building, and access to the online catalog and other digital services will also be temporarily unavailable. To minimize inconvenience, any due dates that fall within the closure period will automatically be extended, and no late fees will be charged for that timeframe.
Staff will use the closure period to verify records, update equipment, and complete training on the new system. According to library representatives, the upgraded ILS is expected to deliver a more user-friendly catalog, enhanced search features, and faster checkout processes once fully operational.
Library leaders expressed appreciation for the community’s patience during the transition and said they look forward to welcoming patrons back when regular hours resume on April 16.
For more information or assistance, patrons can contact the Information Desk by calling (715) 387-8494, extension 2, or by reaching out through the library’s Facebook or Instagram pages.