Welcome to Ebling Library's Recreational Collection

Included are popular non-fiction, fiction, and poetry books, plus graphic novels and board games. Most items relate to the health sciences and wellness, but there are general interest works as well. The collection aims to bridge health sciences work and the humanities, providing inspiration, new perspectives, and stress relief, among many other benefits.

All items are shelved on the library’s main floor and can be checked out with a valid Wiscard or community borrowing card. Loan periods for books are the same as the general collection and games check out for two weeks. When the library is closed users with 24/7 access can check out via the self-service checkout station at the main desk.

Explore the Collection

There are tabs here for browsing new books and highlights, along with the games collection. The full selection of books can be perused via the library catalog. Get started with these links: Full Collection, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Graphic Novels and Graphic Medicine.

Suggest a Book or Game

Suggestions from the library’s community are welcome and appreciated! Use the suggestions tab to share a favorite game or impactful book. Staff will consider it for the collection.

Special Thanks

The collection has received generous support from the Oscar Rennebohm Medical School Library Trust, the Friends of the Libraries, and the Brittingham Wisconsin Trust.

Contact Us

Send questions and comments to recreading@hsl.wisc.edu.  The collection is managed by Naomi Stuesser, Joe King, and Trisha Adamus.