Company Profile
Shorewood Public Library
Company Overview
The Shorewood Public Library welcomes all people to learn, connect and explore! We serve our community with resources that promote lifelong learning and engagement.
Customer and community focus:
•Strong print collection, and an expanding array of digital resources, which are highly valued by users and well-supported by staff, budget, and through collaboration with Milwaukee County Federated Library System and the State of Wisconsin
•Generous public computers, Wi-Fi access, and printing services
•Equity Commitment with embedded accountability measures
•Strong relationship with Village of Shorewood School District
Unique advantages and resources:
•Library Board that is committed to supporting and advocating for a staff of 13.5 FTE including a team of benefitted professional librarians
•Longstanding and strong advocacy from Friends of Shorewood Public Library
•Recipient of significant bequest allowing for additional support to pursue projects
•Loved and respected community hub and resource, supported by Village citizens, elected officials, and staff
Company History
Library service in Shorewood dates back to 1903, when the Village Board of East Milwaukee - as Shorewood was known at that time - appropriated funds, appointed a Library Board and hired the first librarian. Over the next half century, the library served residents at various rented storefront locations and at the Village Hall.
In 1965, the library opened its first permanent building at Shorewood Blvd. near the Village Hall. In the fall of 2001, the library moved to a temporary location in the River Club in Hubbard Park while the original building was renovated and expanded. The current Library and Village Center opened to the public in December of 2002.