State Chairman:  Mary Kaye Ernest

Wisconsin's Own Library (WOL) is a special collection of books (hard and soft cover) and pamphlets each written, edited or compiled by a Wisconsin person, either born in the state or who has established residency in the state at some time in his or her life. 

It is currently housed at the campus of Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin having moved there on June 12, 2007.  A grand opening was held November 4th, 2007.

Wisconsin's Own Library is fully cataloged and is ready for use on the OCLC Library System.  Access the collection's catalog here.

Please note this is a research library only and volumes are not available for loan.

You can become a supporter of this special collection by your monetary donations.  Click here to join the "Friends of Wisconsin's Own Library" (not yet available)

Wisconsin's Own Library Information (not yet available)

Wisconsin's Own Library Bylaws