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- Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (school year)
- Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (summer)
- Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (school year)
- Closed summer Sundays and major holidays
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Pauline Haass Public Library
N64W23820 Main St.
Sussex, WI 53089
- Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (school year)
- Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (summer)
- Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (school year)
- Closed summer Sundays and major holidays
This is not a comprehensive list of all procedures and/or policies. Please read the Meeting Room Policy for more complete information and a Downloadable policy/application form in PDF format.
Who may apply?
When may I apply?
What time may my meeting start/end?
What may the rooms be used for?
How often may the room be used?
What is the cost?
What equipment is available?
How many people can the rooms accommodate?
What about kitchen facilities?
Do I need to clean up afterwards?
Regulations
Who may apply?
The applicant must represent a not-for-profit club, organization or business based in Waukesha County, or a for-profit organization based in Sussex or Lisbon. Individuals may not reserve the meeting rooms. The Library has a 6-person study room that individuals can use. Please ask at the Reference Desk. The application must be signed by an authorized adult representative of the group who shall attend the meeting and be personally responsible for the conduct of the meeting and for any damages. A group which lacks a sponsoring adult in attendance at meeting time will not be allowed to use the room unless a waiver has been granted by the Library Board in advance.
When may I apply?
Applications must be submitted at least seven days in advance of the requested date to allow sufficient time for processing. Groups wishing to use the meeting rooms may apply for dates up to six months in advance. An application is not a guarantee of use of the room. The Library regrets that because of its growing need to use the rooms for its own programming, which may not be planned that far in advance, confirmation of a date may not be available until 6 weeks in advance of the requested date. The Library’s meeting rooms may therefore be unsuitable for groups with a need to plan more than six weeks into the future.
What time may my meeting start/end?
Meeting setup may be scheduled to begin after the Library opens to the public on any day. Allow time for setup and cleanup in addition to the program time when scheduling a meeting. There is no access to the building for setup or meeting activities before 9:30 a.m. on weekdays and Saturday, and before 1 p.m. on those school-year Sundays during which the library has open hours.
Groups whose meetings will extend beyond closing hours must notify the Library by checking the box on the application form. The Library closing times are:
- Monday through Thursday at 8 p.m.
- Friday at 5 p.m.
- Saturdays during the school year at 4 p.m.
- Summer Saturdays at 1 p.m.
- Sundays during the school year at 4 p.m.
What may the rooms be used for?
Meeting rooms may not be used by any organization for commercial purposes or by an individual for private social events.
Meetings by for-profit groups may not be open to the public or to invited potential customers. These meetings may be attended only by employees or business associates of the organization, for conferences, staff training or evaluation purposes.
Meeting rooms may not be used for any purpose which, in the opinion of the Director and/or the Library Board, may interfere with the normal use of the Library. Use of the meeting rooms does not constitute an endorsement of the views of the user of the room by the Library.
Groups using the meeting rooms are not permitted to charge registration fees or to require the purchase of an item as a condition of attending a meeting. Membership dues and voluntary incidental donations (such as coffee money or the recovery of photocopy costs) may be collected. Membership dues may be collected provided no one is excluded from attending if not a member.
How often may the room be used?
In order to make the meeting rooms accessible to as many groups as possible, the following limitations on frequency apply.
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Quad/Graphics Room: use by an organization is limited to one open public meeting a month for non-profits and one non-public meeting a month for for-profit organizations.
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Small meeting room: an organization may use this room for one open or private meeting per week.
With special permission, a group may use a room two days consecutively or for two non-consecutive days a month for related meetings or presentations.
A parent organization and its sub-groups will be considered as separate entities if this is specified at the time of application.
What is the cost?
Rooms are available for use without charge by Waukesha County non-profit community groups. In cases where a non-profit designation is not readily apparent, proof of tax-exempt status may be required to establish eligibility to use the rooms without a fee. The fee for use by Sussex or Lisbon for-profit groups using either room is $50 per date, payable with the application for use.
What equipment is available?
Quad/Graphics Room: A VCR, DVD player and large screen TV, a wall mounted screen and an easel, a podium, sixteen 18” x 72” tables, and 100 chairs are available for use by groups who have specified their use in their application.
Intent to use any equipment must be indicated on the application form, and the person signing the application form assumes personal responsibility for any damage. Library staff is not available to assist with equipment.
Small meeting room: This room contains a table and twelve chairs. It will not accommodate any equipment other than an easel. A group may have not more than 12 people in attendance in the small meeting room.
How many people can the rooms accommodate?
A group may have no more than 100 people in attendance in the Quad/Graphics Room.
Groups using the small meeting room may have not more than 12 people in attendance.
What about kitchen facilities?
There is a kitchen that is accessible from both meeting rooms. Access to the kitchen must be requested on the application form. The kitchen is to be used for staging and serving, not for meal preparation. Staff and members of a group using the other meeting room may be using the kitchen at the same time.
A sink, microwave oven, half-shelf of a refrigerator, a 10-cup coffeepot, one 30-cup coffeepot, and one 30-cup hot-water pot are available if requested at the time of application, and confirmed by the Library. No supplies are provided. The serving of non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks is allowed in the room, with prior approval as described on the application form.
Each group using the kitchen is required to clean and leave it in good order after use. The responsible party will be billed for any extra cleaning required in the meeting room or kitchen as a result of serving food or beverages.
Do I need to clean up afterward?
Yes. Because of limited staff, the Library cannot assume responsibility for setting up the rooms or for cleaning the rooms after each use. The responsibility for setup and clean up is assumed by the group using a room. The person responsible for a meeting will be given a checklist when a room is unlocked, and must see that the procedures listed for cleaning are carried out.
Each group using the kitchen is required to clean and leave it in good order after use. The responsible party will be billed for any extra cleaning required in the meeting room or kitchen as a result of serving food or beverages.
Organizations that wish to continue using Library facilities must abide by the following regulations.
- All advertisements, announcements, press releases, flyers, etc. relating to meetings by for-profitgroupsheld at the Library must clearly state that the meetings is not sponsored by the Pauline Haass Public Library. Copies of all promotional materials pertaining to the meeting must be sent or brought to the Library at least 3 days prior to the meeting. This regulation may also be required of non-profit groups.
- Each group will be admitted to and must vacate the room at the scheduled time. Access prior to scheduled time is not possible. Setup and cleanup time must be included in the scheduled time block.
- Groups using the meeting rooms are not permitted to charge registration fees or to require the purchase of an item as a condition of attending a meeting. Membership dues and voluntary incidental donations (such as coffee money or the recovery of photocopy costs) may be collected. Membership dues may be collected provided no one is excluded from attending if not a member.
- The name, address or telephone number of the Pauline Haass Public Library may not be used as the address or headquarters of the group meeting at the Library.
- Smoking, use of tobacco products, and use of alcohol or malt beverages is prohibited anywhere in the building, with the exception of wine or malt beverages served at functions hosted by the Library Board, Friends of the Library, or PHPL Foundation with prior specific written permission from the Library Board and necessary approval/licensing by the Village of Sussex.
- Groups using the meeting rooms will comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act which require that a meeting or materials at a meeting be provided in accessible format in response to a request.
- Displays may not be affixed directly to the walls of the meeting rooms without prior approval. Nothing installed or posted by the Library may be removed from the walls.
- Parents or caregivers who bring children to meetings in the Library must abide by the Library’s Unattended Child policy. Children of any age who cannot conduct themselves appropriately or require repeated staff intervention, may not be left unattended anywhere in the building. When a meeting continues after the Library is closed, children must remain in the same meeting room as their parent or caregiver. Playing in the lobby area, kitchen or restrooms is prohibited.
- The Library is not responsible for equipment or material owned by a group and used in the Library. Such equipment may not be stored at the Library.
- The Library does not provide assistance with carrying supplies or equipment, and custodial help and assistance with the operation of equipment are not available.
- Displays, posters, and literature connected with a meeting in the Library may not be placed anywhere in the Library prior to the meeting, except as allowed by the Posting and Distributions Policy. A small sign announcing the meetingmay be posted on the meeting room doors or on an easel no earlier than one-half hour before the program, meeting, etc. will begin. No other information or displays can be placed outside the meeting room while a meeting is taking place.
- Because of the special relationship the Library has with the municipalities of Sussex and Lisbon, the Library Board may make special accommodation for their needs. Accommodation may also be made for the needs of the Hamilton and Arrowhead school districts, as state law defines a special relationship between public libraries and public schools, evidenced by the requirement of the appointment of a school district representative to library boards.
- For and in consideration of the use of the meeting room and Library facilities, any person or group using same hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Pauline Haass Public Library from any and all actions, suits, relating to its use of such rooms and facilities. Further, such person or group agrees to reimburse the Library for any and all costs for repair of any and all damage as may be caused directly or indirectly to the room and/or facilities by such use thereof. If any organization refuses to pay for the damage the matter may be referred for legal action.
- Appeals and/or comments on meeting room policies and regulations may be made to the Library Board in writing. Address such communications to:
Pauline Haass Public Library Board of Trustees
N64 W23820 Main Street
Sussex, WI 53089
Phone (262) 246-5180 Fax (262) 246-5236
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Career Project
An interactive career profile database that allows you a personal and uncensored look into thousands of real careers and jobs through the eyes of the people who work them.
Job Center of Wisconsin
Database of Wisconsin job opportunities. Includes links to nationwide jobs. This is a state sponsored site.
Milwaukeejobs.com
Great resources for finding your perfect job. Links to local employment listings.
Sussex/Lisbon jobs
Job opportunities listed by local Sussex/Lisbon area employers.
Wisconsin State Government Jobs
The official employment site of Wisconsin state government.
Workforce Development Center
The Workforce Development Center of Waukesha County provides free/low-cost services to employers and job seekers. They assist with career planning, job searching, schooling and economic support.
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Recommended Links
| Health | Government | Financial Information |
| Legal | Wisconsin Sites | |
| Consumer Information | Taxes & Property Information |
These are specialized databases we subscribe to which are not available on Google® or other common search engines. They include online encyclopedias, periodical indexes, business directories, and other resources. With your library card, you have free access to these online tools from home, school, or office, as well as inside the library.
HEALTH
BadgerCare
Information about BadgerCare Plus from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Contact and eligibility information available.
Medicaid
Medicaid is available to certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law.
Medicare
Medicare is a health insurance program for people age 65 or older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant).
MedlinePlus
Designed by the National Library of Medicine for health professionals and the general public, Medline Plus provides extensive current information on diseases and conditions, as well as drug information, directories of physicians and hospitals, and more.
LEGAL
Power of Attorney and Living Wills
The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services website has these downloadable forms: Declaration to Physicians (Wisconsin Living Will), Power of Attorney for Health Care and Power of Attorney for Finance and Property.
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
Provides public access to those records of the circuit courts of Wisconsin in the Circuit Court Automation Program (CCAP) which are open to public view under Wisconsin's Open Records law.
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin
FTC Consumer
Office of Consumer and Business Education of the Bureau of Consumer Protection offers the full text of consumer publications on many subjects.
NADA
Free vehicle pricing and information on new and used cars.
GOVERNMENT
Disability.gov
Aims to provide one-stop access to information, resources and services for all people with disabilities and their families.
EPA
Projects & programs, laws & regulations, publications, etc. of the EPA.
HUD – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Listing of HUD homes for sale.
National Weather Service
Has links to local weather predictions, historical data, and more.
State Department
Passport,visa,and consulate information as well as travel advisories.
WISCONSIN SITES
State of Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction
Wisconsin school job openings are included on this site.
Wisconsin Heritage
This site is ideal for anyone who values Wisconsin history and information. The collections come from universities, museums, libraries, archives and historical societies across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Parents Association/Homeschooling
Information on WPA: how to join, publications, current issues in homeschooling. Their website does not offer a curriculum or how-to-do-it information.
Wisconsin Realtors Association
TAXES & PROPERTY INFORMATION
IRS
Includes federal income tax forms, publications, regulations, etc.
Village of Sussex property tax information
Village of Sussex residents may view tax and property information.
Waukesha County Land Information System
Residents of Waukesha County may view tax and property information.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Wisconsin tax forms and publications.
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| Budgets | Federal Resources | Saving/Investing |
| Consumer Protection | General Financial Sites | |
| Credit | Home Ownership |
Bankruptcy Basics, U.S. Courts
Bankruptcy Basics provides information and videos on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws.
Bankruptcy Facts, Wisconsin Bar Association
General information about bankruptcy.
Budget Worksheet, National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Consumer Protection, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ensures fair access and equal treatment to national bank customers. OCC bank examiners evaluate compliance with consumer laws and regulations, and the agency takes enforcement actions when necessary.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The mission of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans, such as applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial products.
Federal Reserve Consumer Information
Information about credit, mortgages, and more from the Federal Reserve System.
A service for consumers to request free annual credit reports in a secure Internet environment.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
As the nation's largest and longest-serving nonprofit credit counseling organization, the NFCC has played the key role in providing financial counseling and education to consumers for 60 years.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school.
Student Loans and Forgiveness Info, U.S. Dept. of Education
Information on Pell Grants, direct loans, and other Federal student aid.
Aims to prevent business practices that are anticompetitive or deceptive or unfair to consumers; to enhance informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and to accomplish this without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.
U.S. Treasury, Bureau of the Public Debt
The only financial services website that lets you buy and redeem securities directly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in paperless electronic form.
Information source for local and national resources on jobs, school, housing, money, and health.
Comprehensive federal website that provides reliable information and materials on a wide range of financial topics.
Dedicated to helping consumers and small businesses find answers to everyday legal and business questions, along with info about employment and bankruptcy.
Wisconsin Dept. of Financial Institutions
The Department of Financial Institutions is dedicated to protecting Wisconsin citizens through financial regulation and education. They ensure the safety and soundness of Wisconsin financial institutions, protect the investing public, and enhance the viability and accessibility of the state's business record-keeping system.
Home Ownership Loan Estimator, Ginnie Mae
State of Wisconsin Division of Housing (Department of Administration)
The Division of Housing, within the Department of Administration, offers a broad range of financial and technical assistance to improve and expand housing, increase affordable housing opportunities and provide services to people without housing.
Wisconsin Homeowner’s Alliance
A nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization devoted to representing homeowners and property owners in the state of Wisconsin.
Disability Insurance Needs Calculator
Health Insurance Options from U.S. Government
Life Insurance Needs Calculator
Veterans Benefits, Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Alliance for Investor Education (AIE)
Dedicated to facilitating greater understanding of investing, investments and the financial markets among current and prospective investors of all ages.
A campaign coordinated by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America (CFA)
dedicated to helping individuals save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.Investor Info, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Resource from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to help individuals invest wisely and avoid fraud.
File Claim for Retirement Benefits, U.S. Dept. of Labor
Wills and Estate Planning via Smart About Money
Advice about estate planning and taxes, wills, gifts and inheritances, powers of attorney, and more.
Wisconsin Affordable Assisted Living
A service made possible through a federal grant to identify and implement service reimbursement, regulatory policy, and housing finance changes that promote affordable assisted living in Residential Care Apartment Complexes throughout the state.
Library Computers
The library has twelve public access computers available for customers with a valid CAFÉ library card. Computers are available on a first come first served basis, and each user is allowed 90 minutes per day. Data can be saved to CD and USB drives. Black & white laser printers are available at each computer. Users can access the Internet and Microsoft Office 2010 products which include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
The library has two laptops available for check out and use in the library. They are available for patrons age 18 and older with a valid library card. The laptops use our wireless network, and include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher software, as well as a DVD player/burner. Laptops are available on a first come first served basis, and each user is allowed 90 minutes per day.
The library also offers an enclosed computer room for 1-2 people. This room has Microsoft Office Suite 2007 software, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access. Photo editing software is also available. Other equipment includes a scanner, color inkjet printer and black & white laser printer. To use this room, please stop by the Reference Desk. This computer can be reserved up to one week in advance.
Printing charges for all computers are 10¢ per page for black & white. Color prints are 50¢ per page. USB drives are also available for purchase.
Click here to learn more.
Rosetta Stone courses are available for in-library use. This language immersion program will help you master Mandarin, French, German, Spanish and Italian. All languages have three expertise levels that blend oral and written exercises to teach grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Rosetta Stone software is available on laptops for use by those ages 14 and older. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult during the language sessions. The library also offers books, videos and audio materials for language learning. For more information, please contact the Adult Services Desk at 262-246-5181.
Mango Languages is an online language learning system that can help you learn Spanish, Greek, Italian, Japanese and more! Mango is available free at home or in the library to all valid CAFÉ library card holders.
Computer Classes
Are you just getting started with computers or looking for a little extra help to answer some of your questions? We can help! The library offers free one-on-one computer classes for adults. Sit down with a librarian and learn the ins and outs of search techniques, e-mail accounts and more. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 262-246-5181 to schedule a time to learn more about computers today!
BadgerLink is a project of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. Its goal is to provide access to quality online information resources for Wisconsin residents.
- Calendar of Events
- Friends Sponsored Programs
- Library Sponsored Programs
- Computer Classes
- Library Book Clubs
- Children's Programs
- Teen Programs
Programs sponsored by the Friends of the Pauline Haass Library
The Friends of the Pauline Haass Library sponsor programs in support of the library's goal of providing lifelong learning opportunities to the residents of Lisbon and Sussex. All programs are free, approximately one hour in length, and are held in the Quad/Graphics Room of the library. No registration required unless indicated.
Upcoming programs:
Thur., Mar. 21 7:00 p.m. |
Denied Entry: a Survivor’s Journey of Fate, Faith and Freedom with Philip Freund. As a child, Philip and 936 other innocent, frightened German Jews fled Europe aboard the MS St. Louis, which was denied entry in three countries, including the U.S., before returning to Europe. Learn first-hand about events that altered the course of European Jewry and affected individuals like Philip Freund in unique and personal ways. |
Thur., Apr. 18 7:00 p.m. |
The Scandals of Sussex by Fred H. Keller, local historian. Hear the true accounts of local settlers and residents of this area who were involved in murders, hangings, accidents and suicides since 1848. Learn the location of Dead Man’s Corner. |
May/June annual plant sale Purchase discounted certificates at the library, take to Falls Mills Greenhouse, choose plants: such an easy way to contribute! Or give certificates as gifts and let recipients choose their own plants. Proceeds support these and other library offerings for adults and children.
Recent past programs have included:
Out of the Northwoods: The Many Lives of Paul Bunyan
It’s Train Time: The Story of the Bug Line
Mary Todd Lincoln-- the Widow Reflects
Lure and Lore of Spices
Wisconsin's Gangster Past
Touring 1938 Europe Unawares
History of the Milwaukee Road Railroad
Milwaukee's Love Affair with Baseball
Rain Gardens: An Earthly Remedy
Legal Advice for Seniors
Stalag Wisconsin: Inside WWII Prisoner-of-War Camps
Honor Song! The Dr. Rosa Minoka-Hill Story
Milwaukee in the 1950's: No Wonder They Called It 'Happy DayThis is a Laughing Matter
The History of Jewelry
Photography Basics through Nature
Human Interest./Feature Writing
Fill 'er Up: The Glory Days of Wisconsin Gas Stations
Do you have an idea for an adult program? Call us at 262-246-5180.
Computer Classes
Are you just getting started with computers or looking for a little extra help to answer some of your questions? We can help! The library offers free one-on-one computer classes for adults. Sit down with a librarian and learn the ins and outs of search techniques, e-mail accounts and more. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 262-246-5181 to schedule a time to learn more about computers today!
