Porchlight's Services for Libraries & Schools
Finally, a local partner that makes book acquisition, fulfillment, and program support easy!
Acquiring new releases. Planning a community read. Coordinating an author event. Managing multiple branches, budgets, and timelines. Getting the right books at the right time and for the right cost is where the work gets complicated.
That’s where Porchlight comes in.
We help libraries plan, source, and deliver books for collections and programs of all sizes.
Why Work with Porchlight?
Because local matters.
Porchlight grew out of Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops (est. on Milwaukee’s East Side in 1927), and that legacy still shows up in how we work: thoughtful recommendations, real conversations, and great service from start to finish.
As a Milwaukee-based company, we value the role libraries play in our community. We can help you do that by handling the scale and logistics behind the scenes.
How We Can Support You
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Curated book lists aligned to your audience and goals
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Bulk ordering and fulfillment for programs, book clubs, and initiatives
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Author event support
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Large-scale individual mailing (including direct-to-home delivery)
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Human support, every time
Books & Materials
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Frontlist and backlist titles across all publishers
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Business, nonfiction and high-demand titles
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Strong publisher relationships that help us get things done
Flexible Billing and Shipping
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Purchase Orders, NET 30/60 terms, ACH, Credit Card
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Competitive shipping rates (GND, 3DA, 2DA, 1DA) all offered
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Buy now, ship later coordination
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Split shipment and individual fulfillment (e.g., community reads program delivered to homes)
Whether you’re building your collection or planning your next program, let’s do it together!
We’ll handle the sourcing, billing, and logistics so it all runs smoothly.
We are experts and turning our clients' ideas into actionable plans. Please reach out and tell us what you are looking to accomplish and we’ll help you get more books into the hands of more readers throughout Wisconsin.
