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Washburn Public Library

The mission of the Washburn Public Library is to provide the residents of the City of Washburn and its surrounding communities quality books, media, and programs that serve their informational, educational, and recreational needs.
307 Washington Avenue, Washburn, WI 54891
Phone: (715) 373-6172
Website: washburnlibrary.org
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Brownstone building housing the Washburn Public Library.
Washburn Public Library built with brownstone.

Programs and Events

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The third Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM. New titles selected each month. Call (715) 373-6172 or come in to reserve your copy.
NEW BOOKS AND COFFEE
The third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 AM. A discussion and review of the hottest new books available!
TODDLER TALES: PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR
Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM.

Services

AUDIO BOOKS/DVDs/LARGE PRINT BOOKS
The Washburn Public Library has hundreds of audio books on CD, for those long travels.  Also available are hundreds of DVDs, large print books, and magazines. 
BEAN-BAG TOSS GAME
Have more fun at your picnic or yard party with a 'bean-bag-toss' game from the library.  There are two sets that can be borrowed.  
INTER-LIBRARY LOANS
Washburn Library is a member of the Northern Waters Library Service, providing a wide variety of inter-library loan services and other shared resources. 
Click for more information on the Northern Waters Library Service.
INTERNET
Free high-speed internet and wireless internet access available 24 hours a day.
MEETING ROOMS
Several meeting rooms are available for your group. Call (715) 373-6172 and reserve one today!
SEED BANK
The Washburn Public Library is home to the community seed bank, located in the basement.  Plan you garden using heirloom seeds, or any of the seeds available.  Or, if you just want to grow one pot, pick up just a few seeds.  There is no cost involved.  
TELESCOPES
Watch the night sky, or look out across the Big Lake with a telescope from the Washburn Public Library.  There are two that can be borrowed.  

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