Friends of Library Donations in 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

For further information contact: Trisha Smith, Library Director, at (262) 253-7760 or smithp@germantownlibrarywi.org

Library Friends Group Donated $40,000 to Support the Germantown Community Library in 2025

Germantown, Wisconsin) The Friends of the Germantown Community Library generously donated $40,000 in funds to the library for 2025 at their monthly friends meeting.

Funding will go to support over 100 library programs this year such as adult craft classes, Lego Club, Thursday summer performers, Tween/Teen programs and the annual Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday June 14 @ 12:30-2:30pm. Funding will also support materials in the Library of Things and Library of Things, Jr. collections. These items include video games, board games, puzzles, craft kits, Wonderbooks & Vox Books and adventures passes where families can visit local attractions free of charge with their library card.

“We are so thankful for the continued support of the Friends of the Germantown Community Library,” states Library Director Trisha Smith. “This donation will allow the library to expand library materials, programs and services for all residents in our community.”

The Friends raise money primarily through ongoing book sales, monthly pop-up book sales and their annual Holiday Book & Basket Sale that includes over 250 themed gift baskets for purchase. Donations of new and used books, DVDs and music CDs are accepted throughout the year and can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk anytime during regular library hours.

The Friends of the Germantown Community Library is a non-profit organization that provides support and funding for library activities and projects that are not covered in the library’s annual operating budget. The group is always accepting new members and meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 10:00am in September – May.

To learn more about the Friends of the Germantown Community Library, please visit: https://germantownlibraryfriends.org/ To learn more about Germantown library programs, please visit: https://germantownlibrarywi.events.mylibrary.digital/