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Contact the library by phone 608-267-9696 or send an email to wsll.ref@wicourts.gov to request books for sidewalk pickup or by mail.
Books by mail: We charge $12.00 to ship statewide with FedEx. You pay return postage, or return materials at no charge at our libraries.
Renew at wilawlibrary.gov/renew or call 608-267-9696. Items can be renewed once. Most books are checked out for 4 weeks and can be renewed once, for an additional 4 weeks.
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