Who We Are
The beautiful McMillan Memorial Library provides
educational resources and cultural programming for
the Wisconsin Rapids area. The Library's collection
of over 120,000 books, magazines, audiobooks, music
recordings and video recordings is supplemented by
an additional three million library holdings of
other members of the
South Central Library System, including Madison
Public Library. South Central Library System
holdings may be reserved on the Library's
on-line catalog. The Library also provides
significant
on-line resources, including ebooks,
magazine collections, car repair manuals and
language instruction.
McMillan is the municipal library for City of Wisconsin Rapids, which provides the bulk of its funding. The Library serves all residents of Wood County and significant funding is provided by Wood County.
Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the Library. Internet access is also available on twenty-four PCs. These stations have word processing/MS Office available. There are dedicated work processing / resume stations in the Job Center area. Call to reserve any workstation.
McMillan Library is a national leader among public libraries offering special programming and exhibitions for all ages. In 1996, McMillan was honored by the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution for the Library's 20-year tradition of hosting Smithsonian traveling exhibitions. Special events happen year round at the library. The Library's Adult Concert Series, Library Commons and browser oriented collection are in keeping with the public library's oldest traditions, but also in the forefront of progressive librarianship. McMillan for librarians explains some of these projects and services. A photo tour of the library is available.
The Library was founded in 1890 and was formerly the T.B. Scott Public Library. Information about the history of the Library and its previous locations is located elsewhere on the website.
Mission
Strengthening our community through lifelong learning.
McMillan Memorial Library provides the following educational and
cultural services:
Print and Audiovisual Materials
Electronic Resources
Staff Expertise
Community Commons Area
Meeting Rooms
Exhibitions
Special Events
Reaching Us
Checkout: 715-422-5133
Adult Desk: 715-422-5136
Children's Desk: 715-422-5131
Outreach: 715-422-5123
Business Office: 715-422-5129
General: 715-423-1040
Fax: 715-423-2665
TDD: 715-422-5138
Online catalog:
http://www.linkcat.info/
Web site:
www.mcmillanlibrary.org
Ask McMillan E-Mail and chat
reference service
Library Board
The Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids appoints most of the members of the
Library Board, including one alderperson. The Wood County Board of
Supervisors is also represented on the Library Board. The Superintendant
of the Wisconsin Rapids School District (or designee) is a member by
statute.
Visiting the Library
Technology & the Internet