Join the Friends Today
Since 1972, the Friends of Mead Public Library have been supporting and funding public library programs and services to help supplement city appropriations. By joining the Friends, you will help your library remain on the cutting edge, while contributing to the cultural life of your community and supporting literacy promotion and lifelong learning. Individual memberships start at $25. Lifetime memberships cost $375.
The Friends Bookstore
The Friend's BookStore is located near the main entrance to the library and has an always-changing inventory.
Hours - The volunteer-run bookstore operates whenever the library is open. We try to staff the BookStore as often as we can, but when we are unable to do so, there is a box conveniently located at the entrance where you can pay.
History and Operation of the FMPL BookStore – We opened in 2004 and annual sales now top $10K. Proceeds support library programs, special events, and other areas of the library.
Donations - We accept donations of gently used books, videos, tapes, CDs, or DVDs. Please drop items off at the library's first floor customer service desk. For donations bigger than one full box, please call Marge at 920-459-3400, ext. 2049. Certain items with local history significance are especially welcome.
More Information
The Friends of Mead Public Library publish a newsletter mailed to members quarterly.
2023:
2022:
Marge Giesen, President
Hayley Shirk, Vice President
Marion Wheaton, Secretary
Barbara Wiese, Treasurer
Nancy Kapellen
Joan King
Jeannie Klein
Sandy Loth
Pat Mahlendorf
Carol Miller
Mary Mitch
Kathy Nelson
Sharon Quicker
Cheryl Schoenenberger
Judy Zimmermann;
Pattie Pilz - Friends Liaison
2024 Meetings
- January 17 - Annual Meeting (Rocca Room)
- February 21 (Imaginarium)
- March 20
- April 17
- May 15
- June 19
- July 17 (Rocca Room)
- August - No Meeting
- September 18
- October 16
- November 20
- December - No Meeting
All meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Mead Public Library in the Loft (except where noted).
Persons with disabilities who need accommodations to attend the meeting should contact the Mead Public Library, (920) 459-3400 extension 2049 as soon as possible.
Friends members who wish to participate virtually must provide notice to The Friends at least 24 hours before the meeting so that the person may be provided a remote link to attend online.
Contact Us
To learn more about the Friends, call the Friends library liaison at Pattie Pilz at 920-459-3400, ext. 2039. Stay up on the latest Friends news by following us on Facebook.
Or if you happen to be in the library, stop by the BookStore and say hello!