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The De Soto Public Library holds a unique position in the De Soto Area. Within the confines of Wisconsin, we are the only public library within 25 miles in any direction, giving us the ability to serve the residents of De Soto, Red Mound, Retreat, Ferryville, Genoa, Victory, Stoddard and the rural areas between these locations.

Our book collection is now over 16,000 and includes adult fiction, children’s, juvenile, young adult and non-fiction sections. Our DVD collection is at 1,900 and includes movies, documentaries, TV series, Classic movies, Westerns and more!

Our goal is to offer programs and services to the residents that will enrich their lives through book lending services, internet usage and other programming that will enhance our unique position as a community service.

Services we offer:

book lending, including books (and e-books) from other libraries around the state and country
DVD and audio books available
online library catalog (OPAC) item search and reservations
online patron access to the Wisconsin Digital Library
toddler and preschool story-time, Tuesday mornings during the school year
summer reading program for toddlers through high school
online Reading Challenge Club (Beanstack) for all ages
free drive up WIFI Internet access 24/7
public-use computers with the ability to print (for per-page fee)
photocopying and fax available (for a per-page fee)
magazines and local newspapers. Magazines are available for check-out
reading area
youth & teen programming during the school year
community programming on new topics as speakers are available
display cases for community members to share their art, collections or memorabilia

Our Board of Directors meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the library. Board meetings are open to the public. Contact the library at least 2 weeks in advance if you’d like to have something discussed on the agenda.

If you’re interested in being part of the Board of Directors when we have openings, please let us know.