Pierce County 110 S. Main St., PO Box 115
Elmwood, WI 54740-0115
Phone (715) 639-5955
E-mail: piercebbm@ifls.lib.wi.us
Duties: Provides administrative services to six public libraries and Books-By-Mail service to rural residents and others who cannot get to a library. Choose from over 15,000 paperback titles. Catalogs mailed to rural routes twice a year.
| Librarian | Vacant |
| Books-By- Mail Clerk | Dawn Wood |
About the library
The Pierce County Library Service (PCLS) is the administrative headquarters for the Books-By-Mail (BBM) program. BBM provides home delivery service of audio's and books to rural residents, nursing homes, home bound individuals, children and residents in our county that do not have direct access to a public library.
The PCLS also provides administrative services to the public libraries in Pierce County. Some of these services are: adult best selling books, pre-school story hours, summer library programs for all ages, a rotating collection of videos, audio's and children’s books.
By cooperating with our public libraries, we have been able to vastly improve library service. A resident of Pierce County may use the services of any of our six member libraries in:
ELLSWORTH, ELMWOOD, PLUM CITY, PRESCOTT, RIVER FALLS, SPRING VALLEY
We are part of what makes life in Pierce County great!
Library Board of Trustees
Dorothy Ahlgren, President; Tom Gunderson, Vice President; Paul Barkla, County Board Representative; members at large, Sandra Lorenz, Sandra Weix, and Connie Binkowski.
Location
The Pierce County Library service is located in the Glen-Dor Professional building at 110 South Main Street, Elmwood, Wisconsin.
Mission Statement
The mission of the PCLS is to provide library services to county residents and to improve the quality of service of each public library, providing access for all residents. The County Library functions under Wisconsin Statutory guidelines, Indianhead Federated Library System, and Department of Public Instruction policies.
Borrower’s information
Ø Any resident of WI is eligible to get a library card at any of the public libraries in Wisconsin.Ø There is no charge for obtaining a library card.
Ø You may get a card at any of the six Pierce County Public Libraries.
Ø You will need printed identification with your current residential address on it.
Ø Cards are not necessary to use the Books-By-Mail service.
Ordering items through the B.B.M for home delivery
Library B.B.M is a collection of popular paperback books and audios loaned, free of charge, by mail.
This special service is available to all residents of Pierce County who find it difficult to get
to a public library.
Twice a year, catalogs are mailed to rural box holders. Each catalog lists 500 new books available for loan, while an audio list is available upon request. Once you choose the items you want to borrow, please fill out the pre-paid postal order card and drop it in the mail. We try to send at least one of the items ordered. Sometimes we need to substitute titles until we can send your original choice. If we don't have what you want, we'll refer you to the public library nearest you. They will get it from their shelf or from another library using the interlibrary loan service.
Placing a reserve
If you do not receive the book you ordered it may be checked out. That's where reserves come in. We will automatically place a reserve for you. When it's your turn, you get the next copy that becomes available.
Renewing library materials
Most items may be renewed for one additional loan period. Items with reserves may not be renewed. Call the library at 715- 639-5955 to renew items over the phone.
ON OUR SHELVES :
Books
The library has books for every age and interest, from children's picture books to mysteries, romances, bestsellers and non-fiction collection. We own 15,000 paperback books available for four-week checkout.
Large Print
For those who find larger type easier to read, we have a collection of large print books. The classics, thrillers, westerns, romances, history and biography are all represented in their full length.
Books on Cassette (audio)
Whether you're on the road, work at home, have limited vision or just can't find the time to sit down and read all of the books you like to, books on cassette are a convenient choice. The library has just started to build a collection of audios. These are the abridged versions, read by the author, a well-known actor, or a professional reader. Books on cassette are also available at our six public libraries.
Videos
Our collection of videos contain the best feature films from the past and present, and children’s videos. This collection is available only at the Elmwood, Plum City and Spring Valley Public Libraries. Look for the videos in the pink boxes.
Donations
The library accepts donations and reserves the right to place books or other materials in the library's collection. If we cannot use it we reserve the right to offer it to our public libraries for their shelves or for possible sale in their book sale.
Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS)
Membership in the system allows our libraries to participate in programs that strengthen the services they offer.
From the IFLS home page, you'll be able to get information about member libraries, about the system, plus links to other libraries in the area and the state. Reference links, including those selected and used by the reference staff at Eau Claire’s L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, can also be found on the -
IFLS web site.
Library Spot offers access to "the best library and reference sites on the Web." This site provides a convenient gateway to more than 2,500 libraries around the world and simplifies the search for top-notch reference tools, magazines and online texts, library information and more by bringing the best sites together with engaging editorial in one convenient, easy-to-use spot.
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments, please call (715-639-5955) or e-mail us at piercebbm@ifls.lib.wi.us
PIERCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Ellsworth Public Library.......Phone and Fax: 273-3209
312 W. main St., Ellsworth, 54011
E-mail: ellsworthpl@ifls.lib.wi.us
Web: www.ellsworthlibrary.org
Elmwood Public Library.......Phone and Fax: 639-2615
111 N. Main St., Elmwood. 54740
E-mail: elmwoodpl@ifls.lib.wi.us
Web: www.elmwoodlibrary.org
Plum City Public Library.......Phone and Fax: 647-2373
611 Main St., Plum City 54761
E-mail: plumcitylib@ifls,lib.wi.us
web: www.plumcitylibrary.org
Prescott Public Library..................Phone: 262-5555
800 Borner St. N., Prescott, 54021........Fax: 262-4229
E-mail: prescottlib@ifls.lib.wi.us
web: www.prescottpubliclibrary.org
River Falls Public Library................Phone: 425-0905
140 Union St., River Falls, 54022...........Fax: 425-0914
Web: www.rfcity.org/library
Spring Valley Public Library.............Phone: 778-4590
E121 S. 2nd St., Spring Valley, 54767
E-mail: svpl@ifls.lib.wi.us