Initiatives and events listed below are the result of combined WIRC-member efforts. This programming is designed with a global reach, encompassing a broad representation of worldwide regions.
WIRC INITIATIVES
Children's International Story Hour
Children’s International Story Hour (CISH) returns this fall at not one, but two Madison Public Library locations!
Global Learning Summit
The Global Learning Summit is a joint collaboration between WIRC and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
International Children’s Literature Workshop
The International Children's Literature Workshop features presentations by award-winning authors while providing content and lesson plan ideas for educators.
Teaching the World with WIRC: A Global Webinar Series for Educators
“Teaching the World with WIRC” is a webinar series for educators interested in integrating global perspectives on a central theme in their curriculum. The theme for 2026-2027 is The World in 1776.
Wisconsin Book Festival
WIRC is a proud benefactor of the Wisconsin Book Festival. We collaborate annually with the festival to bring award-winning authors to Madison for public lectures, school visits, and community engagement programs.
World Cinema Day
World Cinema Day brings middle and high school students and teachers to Madison for a special free screening of a high-quality, international film with an introduction before the film and a Q&A/discussion after the film.
