Online Resources
Reader’s Advisory & Digital Library
Libby: Digital Library App
Download ebooks and audiobooks from the Digital Library to your devices with your library card.
NoveList Plus
Reading recommendations, authors, series, read-a-likes…
Wiscat
Can’t find it? Search all Wisconsin library holdings here, then contact the library to place a hold.
Hayward Resources
- CHARAC Cable-Hayward Area Arts Council
- City of Hayward
- Genealogical and Historical Resources for Sawyer County, WI
- Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce
- Hayward Community Schools
- Hayward Library Foundation
- Landmark Conservancy
- LCOO University
- Northwest Connection Family Resources
- Northwood Technical College (formerly WITC)
- Park Center Project
- Sawyer County Historical Society
- Sawyer County Record
- Sawyer County Website
- State of Wisconsin
Genealogy & History
Heritage Quest
Access genealogical research: all U.S. Federal Census records, family and local histories, and access to PERSI PERiodical Source Index.
Newspapers
Archive of Wisconsin Newspapers
Wisconsin Newspapers Digital Research Site is a service of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association that provides access to 235 daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers both historical and current.
The New York Times
Access NYT while you are outside of the library here.
Access NYT while you are inside the library here.
The New York Times Cooking
19,000+ recipes tested and curated, training videos, techniques and tips!
Access NYT Cooking while you are inside the library here or for 24 hours while you are outside of the library here.
Newspapers.com
Historical newspapers archive from the 1700s-2000s containing thousands of well-known regional, state, and small local newspapers in the United States and other countries.
Resources & Lifelong Learning
Auto Repair Source
Authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.
BadgerLink
BadgerLink provides Wisconsin residents with licensed trustworthy content not available from free search engines.
Consumer Reports
Testing results for a wide variety of products and comprehensive reviews.
Creativebug
Enjoy thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes on your computer or download the free Creativebug app to use on your mobile device.
Kanopy
Stream thousands of films with your free library card.
Learning Express Library
Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, achieve success at school, at work or in life.
The New York Times
Access NYT while you are outside of the library here.
Access NYT while you are inside the library here.
The New York Times Cooking
19,000+ recipes tested and curated, training videos, techniques and tips!
Access NYT Cooking while you are inside the library here or for 24 hours while you are outside of the library here.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Assistance in providing routine maintenance and extensive repairs. Search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type, and model numbers.
Transparent Language Online
100+ languages at your fingertips. Learn ASL, Ojibwe, Spanish, ESL, and more. Create an account with your library card number!
Sherman & Ruth Weiss
Community Library
P.O. Box 917
10788 State Hwy 22/77
Hayward, WI 54843
phone 715-634-2161
fax 715-634-5257
Hours
Monday 10am-5pm
Tuesday 10am-7pm
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Curbside pickup is available during library hours. Call ahead at 715-634-2161.
Library Closures
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve Day
- Christmas Day
- December 26
- New Year's Eve Day