On March 31, 2025, all Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) employees were placed on administrative leave, with access to their work systems blocked. The President replaced the agency’s leadership with the Deputy Secretary of Labor. Without leadership and staff, it’s expected that library funding will be halted.
This action puts crucial services at risk across the country—and especially here in Wisconsin. Federal law requires IMLS to provide support to public libraries, but that support is currently only guaranteed through September 2025.
Why IMLS Funding Matters to the Amery Area Public Library:
IMLS funds support BadgerLink, the state of Wisconsin's online library, currently available for free to all library users.
IMLS funds help support digital literacy efforts and access to free wifi and public computers to the Amery community, a real lifeline in rural communities where internet access is spotty.
IMLS funds help pay for staff to have required continuing education trainings. This allows us to spend more of our budget on materials and services.
IMLS funds support the ILL loan program, allowing patrons to access materials unavailable in the MORE catalog.
What can library users and supporters do to help?
Advocate for the services that matter to you! Please visit https://mywisconsinlibrary.org/ to learn more!
Meeting and Study Rooms
- 3 meeting rooms, each with table and chairs which can be reconfigured to suit your needs.
- The Vault Room (Upper Level) occupancy is approximately 20.
- Tables can be configured to accommodate 10-12 people.
- Smart TV and 2 whiteboards
- The Upper Level Study Room occupancy is 6-8.
- Smart TV and 1 whiteboard
- The Lower Level Study Room occupancy is 4-5.
- 1 whiteboard.
Reservations
Meeting and study rooms may only be booked during our regular business hours (Monday-Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM) and only up to 3 months in advance.
You must have a MORE system library card and have read over the Meeting and Study Room Policy before making your reservation.
Please use this link to make your reservation. NOTE: You will need to create an account the first time to be able to schedule a room. For subsequent reservations you will only have to log in.
If you need assistance please contact us at 715-268-9340. Thank you!
Vault Room Conference Style Set up
Vault Room Smart TV and Whiteboard
Upper Level Study Room
Upper Level Study Room
Lower Level Study Room
Lower Level Study Room
Reading Area with Newspapers
