Wauwatosa Library Foundation

06/03/2026

📚 The future of the Wauwatosa Public Library continues to be an important community conversation.

We were encouraged to hear the Library highlighted during the recent State of the City address, including the exciting milestone that library circulation reached its highest level in the library's 140-year history.

As discussions continue regarding future Library and City Hall improvements, we encourage community members to stay informed and participate in upcoming community engagement opportunities:

📍 Monday, June 15 | 10:00–10:30 a.m.
City Hall/Library Lobby (outside of a Children's Library Program in the Civic Center)

📍 Thursday, June 18 | 2:00 p.m.
During a Library Young Adult Program

Learn more about the project, view renderings, and stay updated:
https://engage.wauwatosa.net/library-and-city-hall-remodel

The Wauwatosa Public Library Foundation remains committed to supporting a vibrant library that serves our community today and for generations to come.

06/03/2026

We're so excited to share a new online resource with our community -- LOTE4Kids is available to WPL cardholders today! LOTE4Kids (Languages Other Than English 4 Kids) is a digital library available via web browser or app. Just search for Wauwatosa Public Library and log in with your Wauwatosa Public Library card to begin using this resource now! All books are available 24/7, 365, with no waitlists. You'll be amazed at the range of languages! ❤📚

05/18/2026

Members of the Wauwatosa Public Library Foundation Board and Communications Committee were proud to attend both the Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting on May 12 and the City of Wauwatosa’s State of the City event on May 14.

During the Committee of the Whole meeting, Foundation President Cass Bergemann spoke on behalf of the Foundation regarding the future of the Wauwatosa Public Library and the exciting possibilities ahead for our community spaces. Library Director Pete Loeffel also represented the Library at the State of the City event, helping to highlight the important role the Library continues to play in the Wauwatosa community.

Updated concepts and renderings for the Library/City Hall project were shared as part of the City’s ongoing discussions surrounding the future of these important community spaces. We are excited about the continued vision, collaboration, and community engagement shaping what comes next for Wauwatosa.

The Wauwatosa Public Library has long served as a place for learning, creativity, connection, and opportunity. It is exciting to see conversations continuing around how these spaces can evolve to serve future generations. 📚✨

Community members can follow future project updates here:
https://engage.wauwatosa.net/library-and-city-hall-remodel

The rendering images featured in this post were shared publicly as part of project coverage and community presentations.

05/05/2026

Happening this week

Join us for the Library Foundation Speaker Series featuring gardening expert Melinda Myers.

📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Firefly Room

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to learn practical tips and connect with the community.

✨ Register here: https://wauwatosa.librarycalendar.com/event/foundation-speaker-series-grow-your-best-tomato-harvest-yet-15423

We hope to see you there!

04/30/2026

Looking for a little inspiration this spring? 🌿

Join us for the next Library Foundation Speaker Series featuring renowned gardener and horticulture expert Melinda Myers.

📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Firefly Room (just past the checkout counter)

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside your community.

Programs like this reflect the Wauwatosa Public Library Foundation’s commitment to lifelong learning and meaningful connection 💛

✨ Register here: https://wauwatosa.librarycalendar.com/event/foundation-speaker-series-grow-your-best-tomato-harvest-yet-15423

04/22/2026

“A library without a great staff is just four walls and a bunch of books.”

That insight comes from Library Director Peter Loeffel—and it says everything 💛

Behind every program, every resource, and every welcoming space at the Wauwatosa Public Library is a team dedicated to serving our community.

From thoughtful collections to helping patrons find exactly what they need, our staff truly makes the difference.

Because a library isn’t just a place…
It’s an experience shaped by the people inside it.

✨ Next time you visit, take a moment to appreciate the team that brings it all to life.

04/01/2026

Today is Library Giving Day 📚✨

At the Wauwatosa Public Library, we’re proud to support a space where our community can learn, connect, and grow. From early literacy to lifelong learning, the library plays a vital role in making knowledge accessible to all.

If you’re able, we invite you to be part of that impact today.

💛 Make a gift and support our library here:
https://tosalibraryfoundation.org/give

Every contribution helps strengthen programs, resources, and opportunities for our community.

Thank you for supporting the heart of Wauwatosa. 📖

03/31/2026

Tomorrow is Library Giving Day. 📚

It’s a chance to support the spaces that bring our community together—places that inspire learning, creativity, and connection for all.

If the library has ever made an impact in your life, we invite you to be part of what comes next.

Stay tuned for more tomorrow.

03/03/2026

Next time you visit the Adult Library at Wauwatosa Public Library take a look at what donor support has made possible.

Thanks to donations from last year’s annual appeal, additional study pods were installed — creating quiet, comfortable spaces for students, professionals, and community members alike.

It’s a visible reminder that donor support doesn’t just fund programs — it builds spaces that support learning, creativity, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who makes this possible. 📚

02/15/2026