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as well as educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

Winchester History

Photos, Artifacts, and more...

Winchester History pictures, artifacts, newspaper articles etc. are available during regular Winchester Library hours when the building is open.
 
Additional historical information is available on TheTLCA.org and our Facebook page. A docent is available on Thursday from 10-3 to guide you around our exhibit.  History work sessions are announced sporadically on this Library website. Questions, please  contact the Winchester Public Library at 715-686-2926.

- UPCOMING EVENTS -

Volunteer Opportunity

The Town of Winchester is seeking letters of interest from residents who would be willing to volunteer their service on the Town’s Library Board. Members are appointed by the Town Chairman subject to confirmation of the Town Board. Please submit your letter of interest by November 20, 2024 to:
Library Board President, Richard M. Smith
2117 Lake Street
Winchester, WI 54557
Or email to info@Winchester54557.org

Employment Opportunity

The Vilas County Aging and Disability Resource Center is accepting applications for a part time (10:30AM-1:30PM / two days a week) Senior Dining Site Manager for the Presque Isle/ Winchester area. Visit www.workforvilascounty.com or call Sue Richmond (715-479-3625) for more information.

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- History Presentation -

Jim Bokern, President of the Manitowish Waters Historical Society, made a great presentation about the History of Winchester for the Library, in lieu of his in-person presentation. It is about a hour long, but only begins to scratch the surface of Winchester's history.

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- Loons on Adelaide Lake -

Licia Johnson of the North Lakeland Discovery Center gives a talk on Loons.

- Mary Lake State Nature Area -

We went out with the staff from the DNR Trout Lake Station. We learned about electricity and microbes, fresh water sponges and why Mary lake, right here in Winchester, is one of the most unique natural lakes in Wisconsin.

- The Stories behind the Sand County Almanac -

Awhile ago we participated in a Badger Talk with UW Connects. Distinguished Professor Stanley Temple gave us an interesting presentation on Aldo Leopold and the stories behind The Sand County Almanac. You can watch it here if you missed it or if you just wanna see it again.

Local Library Catalog

The Northern Waters Library Network offers a variety of search choices with easy page navigation, reviews, recommendations, and more.

Digital Downloads

Did you know your local library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks? You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.