Southwest Wisconsin Library System

The Dodgeville Public Library is a member of the Southwest Wisconsin Library System with 28 public libraries offering services to the people of Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland Counties.

What does the System do for Dodgeville Library patrons?

  • The Library Catalog combines the collections of all 28 libraries, providing a larger selection for you.
  • Delivery moves materials between libraries every day of the week.
  • Patrons can borrow and return materials at any library in our 5 county area.
  • Your SWLS library card may allow you to borrow items from neighboring systems due to long-standing borrowing agreements.
  • Additional services are listed on the SWLS home page.

To learn more about the Southwest Wisconsin Library System, visit their web site at http://swls.wordpress.com/.

See a list of member library directory.

2025 Holidays


The Dodgeville Public Library will be closed on the following holidays:

  • January 1 2025 (Wednesday) — New Year’s Day
  • May 26 (Monday) — Memorial Day
  • July 4 (Friday) — Independence Day
  • September 1 (Monday) — Labor Day
  • November 27 and 28 (Thursday and Friday) — Thanksgiving
  • December 24 (Wednesday) –Christmas Eve
  • December 25 (Thursday) — Christmas Day
  • December 31 (Thursday) — New Year’s Eve
  • January 1 2026 (Friday) –New Year’s Holiday

Library Hours and Location

The Library is located at 410 East Leffler Street. This is our temporary location until our new Library’s construction is complete.

Main Library Hours
Monday-Friday | 9am-6pm
Saturday | 9am-12pm

Annex Library Hours
Monday-Friday | 9am-5pm

Carrie Portz, Library Director

Dodgeville Public Library
410 E. Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-935-3728