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!
Borrowing Materials
Renewals
- You may renew items in person or through the online catalog.
- Renew items by calling 1-866-MY RENEW (1-866-697-3639).
- Many items may be renewed twice, unless there are holds on an item.
- Have your library card and your item handy.
Book Return
A drive-up book return is located on the west side of the building. Materials deposited afterhours in the book return are backdated to when the library was last open.
Charges
Library patrons are expected to pay any outstanding charges prior to checking out materials.
Damaged Materials
If materials are damaged to an extent that they are deemed unsuitable for the collection, the responsible party must pay the replacement cost.
Loan Periods
| Material Type |
Loan Period | |
| Books | 21 days | |
| Audiobooks | 21 days | |
| Magazines | 21 days | |
| TV Series on DVD | 14 days | |
| DVDs | 7 days | |
| Reference Materials | Library Use Only | |
| Local History Materials | Library Use Only | |