We strive to provide the community with information in a variety of formats
as well as educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
- TOWN NEWS -
It is with a heavy heart to inform you Ruth Allis passed away on Dec. 30th at Marshfield Clinic Hospital in Marshfield. She had heart surgery December 22nd.
Sympathy cards may be sent to:
Gary Allis
8316 Harris Lake Road West
Winchester, WI 54557
A brick with Ruth’s name will be ordered for the Community Garden.
- TOWN HAPPENINGS -

Lions Holiday Decorating Contest Winner!
Bob & MaryEllen Duranso 14055 Second St.
Thank You to all the participants.
- TOWN HISTORY -
Winchester History
Photos, Artifacts, and more...
All in-person programs at the Winchester Library have been cancelled. This includes all children’s programs, adult programs, Book Club. Book Sale, Cooking demonstrations and Vilas County Elder Specialist visits. Thank you for your understanding in this difficult time. Stay well and healthy.
- History of Winchester -
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.

- 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.