East Troy Lions Public Library

What East Troy Lions Public Library does

East Troy Lions Public Library is a public municipal library serving East Troy, Wisconsin, a small community in Walworth County. Operated under a Board of Trustees with representatives from the Village of East Troy, Town of East Troy, East Troy Community School District, and Walworth County, the library is a member of the Prairie Lakes Library System and uses the SHARE consortium catalog for circulation. Its operations are funded primarily through local tax revenue, with supplemental income from non-resident card fees (notably $50/year for Milwaukee County residents), fines on Library of Things items, and community donations channeled through the Friends of the East Troy Lions Public Library (FOETLPL).

The library's service portfolio is anchored in traditional circulation (books, DVDs, periodicals) extended through a SHARE catalog and the Wisconsin Digital Library / Libby platform for e-books and audiobooks. Digital resources include BadgerLink-powered databases (Ancestry, Chilton Library, Consumer Reports, HeritageQuest, Small Engine Repair Source), NoveList reading recommendations, Tumble Book Library for children, and online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, MasterClass, Mango Languages). The Library of Things program differentiates the offering by lending non-traditional items including camping gear, telescopes, paddleboards, educational kits, and Experience Passes to local attractions. Programming spans storytime, Summer Reading, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, teen events, adult book clubs, weekly Tech Help, and Job Center services.

The library is currently executing a new building capital project, with HGA Architects having prepared a 2025 conceptual design study and an active fundraising partnership with the East Troy Area Community Foundation. GTM motion is community-led: services are accessed through walk-in visits, free library cards issued to local residents, the SHARE catalog, and outreach through Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters, and the local community calendar. The organization is not a venture-backed or PE-relevant entity; it is a publicly-funded municipal institution.

Name

East Troy Lions Public Library

Legal name

East Troy Lions Public Library

Website

https://easttroy.lib.wi.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Troy Lions Public Library is a publicly-funded municipal library serving East Troy, Wisconsin through physical and digital lending, age-based programming, and community partnerships. It operates under a Board of Trustees as a member of the Prairie Lakes Library System and is currently fundraising for a new facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Library, Reading Motivation & Independent Reading Programs (EDAMAJAO), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community lending programs
• Children's literacy programs
• Digital library access
• Educational programming

Headquarters

HQ city

East Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Tax Revenue: As a public library, primary funding comes from local tax revenues and municipal budgets to provide free access to information, materials, and services for community residents.
2. Library Card Fees: Non-resident fees including $50 annual fee for Milwaukee County residents under reciprocal borrowing agreements. Teacher cards available for East Troy School District employees.
3. Fines and Fees: Late fines for library materials including Library of Things items ($1/day, $10 max for Lucky Day Backpacks; $50/day, $150 max for reservable items; $0.25/day for educational kits).
4. Donations and Fundraising: Building fund donations for new library construction, general cash donations, and in-kind donations of books, puzzles, and crafting supplies accepted.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

East Troy Lions Public Library provides free public library services to East Troy, Wisconsin residents, including lending of physical books and media, digital collections (e-books, audiobooks), a Library of Things lending program for non-traditional items such as camping gear and telescopes, research databases, online learning platforms, and age-targeted educational programming (storytime, teen events, adult book clubs, summer reading). It also offers job search assistance, tax information resources, and community meeting space, operating as a member of the Prairie Lakes Library System and SHARE consortium.

Product overview

East Troy Lions Public Library operates as a traditional public library system providing physical and digital lending services, digital collections, research databases, educational programming, and community resources. The core infrastructure is built around the SHARE shared catalog system for circulation and patron management. The library's digital offerings include Libby/Wisconsin's Digital Library for e-books, Tumble Book Library for children's animated content, BadgerLink-powered research databases, and online learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning, MasterClass, Mango Languages). The Library of Things program extends beyond traditional media lending to include outdoor equipment, educational kits, electronics, and experience passes. Programming spans all ages through dedicated children's, teen, and adult services including storytime, summer reading, book clubs, tech help, and career services. The library is a member of the Prairie Lakes Library System and partners with the East Troy Area Community Foundation for ongoing building projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friends of the East Troy Lions Public Library (FOETLPL): Supporting organization that sponsors programs, fundraises, and advocates for the library

Products and services

• Library Card Services Library card issuance and management for residents of the Village of East Troy, Town of East Troy, and surrounding areas, including teacher cards for East Troy School District employees, juvenile cards for those under 18, institutional cards, and reciprocal borrowing agreements with Milwaukee County ($50 annual fee). Cards are valid 18 months with address verification required at renewal.
• Library of Things

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prairie Lakes Library SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationETLPL is a member library of the Prairie Lakes Library System, providing access to the SHARE consortium catalog, digital resources (BadgerLink), and interlibrary loan services.
• HGA Architects, Engineers & PlannersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreparing conceptual design study for new library building, including architectural design and planning services for the East Troy Lions Public Library facility expansion.
• East Troy School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing teacher library cards for school employees, school visits, student programs, and collaborative educational initiatives.
• Friends of the East Troy Lions Public Library (FOETLPL)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer support organization that sponsors Summer Reading Program, StoryWagon performances, technology purchases, and conducts fundraising book sales and annual play performances.
• East Troy Lions ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe library is named after and supported by the East Troy Lions Club, which provides ongoing sponsorship and community connections.
• Versiti Blood CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlood drives hosted at the library parking lot with Versiti Bus for community donations. Donors 21+ receive free pint coupon at partnering locations.
• Mitchell Park DomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLibrary offers Experience Passes providing access to Mitchell Park Domes attraction for patrons.
• East Troy Electric RailroadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLibrary offers Experience Passes for East Troy Electric Railroad for patron access to local historic attraction.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Whitewater Public Library: Small Wisconsin public library serving a community of comparable population and demographic profile. Similar municipal funding model, traditional service offerings, and community programming approach.
• Lake Geneva Public Library: Another small-town Wisconsin public library in Walworth County, serving a similar resort-community population with physical lending, digital resources, and community programming. Comparable scale, funding model, and Prairie Lakes-adjacent catchment.
• Elkhorn Public Library: A nearby Walworth County public library of similar size operating as a member of the same regional library system. Directly comparable in scale, governance (municipal), and service mix including SHARE catalog participation.
• Beloit Public Library: Mid-size Wisconsin public library system serving a similar mid-sized community with comparable service breadth including digital lending, children's/teen programming, and community partnerships.
• Mukwonago Community Library: Wisconsin public library serving a community of similar size in Waukesha County. Comparable in mission, programming breadth (children/teen/adult), and reliance on a regional library system for shared digital infrastructure.
• Delavan Public Library: Small-town public library in Walworth County serving a similar population scale and demographic. Operates with comparable municipal budget, volunteer support structure, and basic digital lending offerings.

Others

• Friends of the East Troy Lions Public Library (FOETLPL): The library's own volunteer support nonprofit; included for completeness as a closely related entity that funds programs, technology, and fundraising book sales — a model common across public libraries in the U.S.
• Prairie Lakes Library System: Regional library consortium of which ETLPL is a member. Not a direct competitor but a strategic enabling partner providing the SHARE catalog, interlibrary loan, and shared digital resources that ETLPL relies on.

Broad incumbents

• Milwaukee Public Library: Major Wisconsin urban library system with reciprocal borrowing relationship with ETLPL for Milwaukee County residents ($50 annual non-resident fee). Much larger scale and broader programming but represents the same public library category.

Regional players

• Kenosha Public Library: Larger Wisconsin public library system in southeast Wisconsin. Operates in a similar state-level policy environment with comparable digital lending (Libby/OverDrive) and BadgerLink integrations, but at materially larger scale and budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EastTroyPublicLibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/east_troy_lions_pl#
• Xx.com/PublicTroy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-troy-public-library

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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