Ideas to Action

Mar 15

Ideas to Action: Madison Trust for Historic Preservation Shares Its Archives with the World

With help from the WiLS Ideas to Action fund, the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation is digitizing its archives and making them accessible to the public through Recollection Wisconsin and participating in the Recollection Wisconsin Digital Readiness Community of Practice Launch Committee. As part of that work and to help others who are considering their own digitization projects, Jennifer Gurske of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation prepared the case study below, detailing the project inspiration, some challenges and successes, and upcoming activities. Read more

Mar 12

Ideas to Action: Kenosha Public Library Helps Keep Community Active and Healthy

Marcia Siehr, Head of Outreach Services, Kenosha Public Library
Lisa Langsdorf, Youth Outreach Librarian, Kenosha Public Library

Kenosha Public Library’s original plan for our KPL Mind and Body project was to help keep patrons physically active and entertained while safely waiting outside the Bookmobile and Book Truck for their turn to board through dance, but the project has changed a bit since its inception. Due to the pandemic, the city parks were closed for most of the summer and fall, the pools did not open, the summer parks programs were canceled, and chess in the park was canceled. We requested permission to do some dance parties at our after-school stops but were denied by the district because they don’t want any gathering or lingering. Read more

Mar 11

Ideas to Action: Appleton Public Library Strikes Community Chords

by Pa Ja Yang, Appleton Public Library

In celebration of Hmong American Day on May 14th, the Appleton Public Library developed an initiative with WiLS Ideas to Action Funds, Community Chords: Engagement through Music & Art, that will bring everyone together through a shared love of music, art, culture, and literacy – all components that make Appleton a thriving community. As part of Community Chords, we are seeking donors to provide functional upright pianos and local artists to use the pianos as their canvas. The reinvented pianos will then be placed throughout the community to enjoy visually and play instrumentally throughout the month of May. After the pianos are placed, the public is encouraged to share their positive piano engagement experience on social media using #CommunityChordsAPL. Maintenance and cleaning of pianos will be done regularly, but piano players will be asked to sanitize them before and after every usage. Read more

Sep 11

Ideas to Action 2020 Recipients

We are excited to share the recipients of WiLS 2020 Ideas to Action (I2A) funds! We drive forward innovative and collaborative services by supporting these projects, through dollars and project guidance, and fuel libraries to take their projects further. Read more

Mar 31

Ideas to Action 2019: Virtual Reality Activities in Sauk Prairie

Our financial strength means we can turn ideas into reality. Investing in our members drives innovation and collaboration that, in turn, fuels other libraries to take projects further. This series, written by award recipients, highlights projects and outcomes of the 2019 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund. If you’d like your project considered for the 2020 award period, visit our Ideas to Action website or email us at .

Mar 26

Ideas to Action 2019: Savvy Senior Space, Milll Pond Public Library

Our financial strength means we can turn ideas into reality. Investing in our members drives innovation and collaboration that, in turn, fuels other libraries to take projects further. This series, written by award recipients, highlights projects and outcomes of the 2019 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund. If you’d like your project considered for the 2020 award period, visit our Ideas to Action website or email us at .

Mar 23

Ideas to Action 2019: Podcasts at the Lodi Woman’s Club Public Library

Our financial strength means we can turn ideas into reality. Investing in our members drives innovation and collaboration that, in turn, fuels other libraries to take projects further. This series, written by award recipients, highlights projects and outcomes of the 2019 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund. If you’d like your project considered for the 2020 award period, visit our Ideas to Action website or email us at .

Mar 13

Ideas to Action 2019: OER Create Fest, Fox Valley Technical College

Unfortunately, due to concerns about COVID-19, Create Fest has been canceled. If you have questions, please contact Jane Roisum at .

Our financial strength means we can turn ideas into reality. Investing in our members drives innovation and collaboration that, in turn, fuels other libraries to take projects further. This series, written by award recipients, highlights projects and outcomes of the 2019 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund. If you’d like your project considered for the 2020 award period, visit our Ideas to Action website or email us at .

Mar 10

Ideas to Action 2019: Door County Speaks

Our financial strength means we can turn ideas into reality. Investing in our members drives innovation and collaboration that, in turn, fuels other libraries to take projects further. This series, written by award recipients, highlights projects and outcomes of the 2019 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund.

Mar 4

Ideas to Action 2019: Back to High School, Cardinal Stritch University

Our financial strength means we can turn ideas into reality. Investing in our members drives innovation and collaboration that, in turn, fuels other libraries to take projects further. This series, written by award recipients, highlights projects and outcomes of the 2019 WiLS Ideas to Action Fund. If you’d like your project considered for the 2020 award period, visit our Ideas to Action website or email us at .

Posts from the ‘Ideas to Action’ Category

Ideas to Action: Madison Trust for Historic Preservation Shares Its Archives with the World

Ideas to Action: Kenosha Public Library Helps Keep Community Active and Healthy

Ideas to Action: Appleton Public Library Strikes Community Chords

Ideas to Action 2020 Recipients

Ideas to Action 2019: Virtual Reality Activities in Sauk Prairie

Ideas to Action 2019: Savvy Senior Space, Milll Pond Public Library

Ideas to Action 2019: Podcasts at the Lodi Woman’s Club Public Library

Ideas to Action 2019: OER Create Fest, Fox Valley Technical College

Ideas to Action 2019: Door County Speaks

Ideas to Action 2019: Back to High School, Cardinal Stritch University

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