State guide
Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s state library administrative functions sit in the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, within the Division for Libraries and Technology. I did not find a current DPI statewide physical book-club-kit program, but I did find a current statewide digital book club, Wisconsin Reads, run by the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium for public library cardholders.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
Try a ZIP like 30303, “Travis County” or “Columbus, OH”
- State library agency
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries and Technology (Library Services Team)
- Statewide book club kit program
- No current statewide physical book-club-kit or book-club-in-a-bag program was found on DPI pages; however, the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium runs Wisconsin Reads, a statewide digital book club for Wisconsin public library cardholders.
- Interlibrary loan
- Wisconsin official guidance says public libraries provide interlibrary loan services to customers of all ages, and users request ILL through their local library when needed materials are not available locally.
Official resources in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Reads
Official statewide digital book club page from the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium.
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Directs users to request interlibrary loan through their local library when full text is unavailable.
Key facts for Wisconsin
- DPI says it is Wisconsin’s state agency that advances public education and library services.
- DPI’s Library Services Team is part of the Division for Libraries and Technology.
- I found no current DPI statewide physical book-club-kit program page.
- WPLC says Wisconsin Reads is a free statewide digital book club.
- Wisconsin Public Library Standards say public libraries provide interlibrary loan services to customers of all ages.
- DPI guidance tells users to request interlibrary loan through their local library.
Libraries that lend book club kits in Wisconsin
| Library | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Public Library - Book Club in a Bag Kit Rock County | Milton | 608-868-7462 | Offers Book Club in a Bag kits with multiple copies and companion information; the page says kits check out for 3 weeks. |
| Rice Lake Public Library - Book Club Kits Barron County | Rice Lake | (715) 234-4861 | Book club kits are available to Rice Lake patrons for three weeks and each kit contains ten copies and a discussion guide. |
| Sun Prairie Public Library - Book Clubs Dane County | Sun Prairie | 608-825-7323 | Hosts several adult book groups and also links to its Book Club Kit collection. |
| Sun Prairie Public Library - Book Club Kits Dane County | Sun Prairie | 608-825-7323 | Official kit page says borrowers should call the Welcome Desk to borrow a Book Club Kit. |
| Manitowoc Public Library - Book Discussion Kits Manitowoc County | Manitowoc | 920-686-3000 | Offers book discussion kits and says staff can also help assemble a kit or multiple copies when the system does not own one. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- If you want a physical kit in Wisconsin, start with your local public library or library system rather than DPI.
- Use your Wisconsin public library card for statewide digital programs like Wisconsin Reads when they are running.
- For books or articles your library does not own, ask local staff about interlibrary loan and any local shared-catalog options first.
Not seeing your library or county?
We list a library only when an official government page publishes its rules. If yours isn't in the table above, it may not publish them online yet. Here's what to use instead, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above. It applies across Wisconsin, but cities and counties can add their own steps, fees or deadlines.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Wisconsin's population center, for comparison only):
- Gail Borden Public Library Walking Book Club, Illinois · about 122 miles
- Winona Public Library Book Club in a Bag, Minnesota · about 133 miles
- Evanston Public Library Book Clubs, Illinois · about 134 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office. They have the current local rule, fee and form.BadgerLink: How Do I Access Full Text Articles in BadgerLink?
Website →Phone: (888) 542-5543 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Wisconsin page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us and include a link to the official page. We check every tip before it goes up.
Helpful guides
- What is a library book club kit?
- How to borrow a book club kit from your library
- How to start a book club at your library
- Using interlibrary loan for your book club
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