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We provide our county libraries with money to purchase new books and videos

We maintain a collection of leased books and books on tape in order to shorten the waiting lists for our most popular materials
We purchase large-print and western books

We plan and coordinate fundraising activities

We offer training sessions and workshops

We provide assistance to the libraries in cataloging their materials and weeding their collection
We offer librarian workshops and training

We maintain a computer system for a group of libraries called BCLIC. The computer system links these libraries in Barron and Rusk Counties of Wisconsin. Now when patrons look at the library catalog in any of the libraries, they can see the materials available in all of them. The can check out and return books at any of the libraries in BCLIC. This combined library catalog contains listings for over 250,000 books, videos, tapes and CDs. It is also available through the Internet.

Use the library catalog from within the library.
Find a book
Reserve a book
Renew a book
Use this link if you are using a computer within the library.
Use the library catalog from home, school, or work.
Find a book
Reserve a book
Renew a book
Use this link if you are using a computer at home, school, or work.

 Contact Info  Hours
  • Address:
    330 East LaSalle Avenue Room 108, Barron, WI 54812
  • Phone: 715-637-6870
  • Fax: 715-537-6251
  • Email: bcls@discover-net.net

Our office is located in the lower level of the Barron County Courthouse.

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
 Barron County Library Service History . . .

The Barron County Library Service was established on September 9, 1959. Librarians, library board members and members of the County Library Committee, recognizing the need for more books and expanded information services in Barron County, worked with the Rice Lake Public Library to create the service. In 1959 there were libraries or library stations in Rice Lake, Barron, Cumberland, Chetek, and Cameron. By 1981, there were also library stations in Dallas, Turtle Lake, and Prairie Farm.

In 1999, Barron County Library Service assisted the Barron and Rusk County libraries in raising funds and implementing a shared computer system to circulate and process their materials.
 
Barron County Library Service | 330 East LaSalle Ave Room 108 | Barron, WI 54812 | 715-637-6870
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