Friends of the Shorewood Public Library

Friends of Shorewood Public Library

The mission of the Friends, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is to provide financial and volunteer support to the Shorewood Public Library. As an advocate for the library, the Friends strives to ensure that it remains a vital and essential part of village life. 

How we Raise Funds

How You Can Support the Friends
Friends Book Sale

Donate your gently used books and media to our in-library and eBay book sales.
Join, Renew, or Donate

Become a Friend or renew your membership today. Volunteer time, donate money, or both. We appreciate your support.

Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Thank you for supporting our library.

What We Do:

  • Volunteer at the library through the Adopt-A-Shelf program and/or assist at major events.
  • Fund the library’s Lucky Day collection, BookPage subscription, and collections of travel books, foreign language fiction, and high-demand DVDs of popular television series.
  • Underwrite 57% of the library’s programming costs, including reading programs for children and adults, Shakespeare in Shorewood, Summer Celebration, visiting lecturers, and Shorewood Reads.
  • Support the library’s regionally renowned Early Literacy Center.

To learn more about how to help, email us at shwd.libraryfriends@gmail.com.

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2024 Members of the Board of the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library:

Mary Armstrong, President Mark Cebulski, Director of News and Advocacy
Jeannée Sacken, Vice-President Kathy Clark, Director of eBay Sales
Laurel Brooks, Secretary McKenzie Edmonds, Director of Fundraising and Promotion
Elizabeth Jonas, Treasurer  Janice Ereth, Director of Membership
Hayley Johnson, Director of Library Services Heidi Frenzel, Director of Volunteers
Kayla LaGrossa, Community and Adult Services Librarian Joe Riepenhoff, Director of Nominating and Used Books/Media
Nancy Bornstein, Director of Fundraising and Promotion Lois Wesener, Director of Follow the Friends