WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction last week announced that it has created a new interactive map of federal funding resources for public library systems in the state.
A release from DPI said that along with highlighting congressional districts, the new map illustrates the impact of federal funding on each of the 15 library systems in Wisconsin, including:
There are 35 public libraries, branches and/or bookmobiles within the Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS), including the Tomahawk Public Library, the T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill and the Rhinelander District Library.
According to DPI, in 2025, WVLS is expected to receive $1,376,908.00 in state aid, with $127,737.00 of that allocation coming from federal funding through the Library Services and Technology Act.
Federal dollars account for 9% of WVLS's 2025 funding allocation.
DPI said federal funding and programs are “vital to supporting the libraries and the lifelong learning journey of all those residing in Wisconsin.”
“These resources empower Wisconsin libraries to best serve their communities,” DPI stated. “They help fund important initiatives like interlibrary loan, summer reading programs, workforce development and more. In addition, federal funding supports consulting services to libraries throughout the state, cultivation of regional, statewide and national collaborations, and innovative pilot programs aimed at improving library service for the people of Wisconsin.”
DPI said it encourages library leaders, educators and community members to “utilize these resources to better understand the crucial role of federal funding and communicate its importance to their communities.”
To access the map, and to find more information on the impact of federal funds on Wisconsin’s schools and libraries, visit www.dpi.wi.gov/policy-budget/federal-funding.
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