The Friends of the Wabasha Public Library have contributed in many ways to Library programs, services and materials. Here’s a listing of their support:
2022
Fundraisers included: book sales, pie slice fundraiser, and holiday cookie auction.
FOL funded busing for W-K students to library programs, summer reading art in the park with SVJ, library lobby artwork and cabinets, and Beanstack Online Reading program subscription.
2021
Fundraisers included: Fall basket raffle, book sale, holiday cookie auction
The FOL funded new library furniture and children’s summer reading program and supplies.
2020:
$49.32 coffee station supplies
$1,190.00 Zoobean/Beanstack Online Reading Program
2019:
$189.00 for busing students to children’s author library program
$215.00 coffee station supplies
$4,990.00 furniture and building improvements: children’s room entrance mural, DVD shelves, event flag
$338.67 library programs and events: children’s mural open house, volunteer thank yous, door prizes for MN author program – Lucie B. Amundsent from Locally Laid Egg Company,
Septoberfest cornstalks, treats for author Mary Logue’s program, retirement cake for staff members Mary O’Brien & Bill Allaire
Join the Friends of the Wabasha Public Library. This group meets monthly on the second Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the conference room of the Library. New members are always welcome. Email wabashafriendsoflibrary@gmail.com for more information.
Click on the following link to fill out and print a registration form, mail or drop off at the Library. Thank you!
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Friends of the Wabasha Public Library Purpose Statement:
To foster and maintain an association of persons interested in the library.
To promote a closer relationship between the Wabasha Public Library and the community.
To develop and support library functions and services.
To advance Library well-being and resource expansion through advocacy initiatives.