Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library

The Friends of the Hiawatha Public library is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support of our local library. There are Friends groups supporting libraries all over the United States in addition to Civic library Boards.

As a member of Friends, you will be making a contribution to the future of our community. The money raised by Friends, in memberships and book sales, is used to enhance the local library' s budget to support numerous extra activities. Your important membership contribution will help the library fund the following activities:

  • Children's programs-prizes for reading, craft supplies, year-end celebrations, etc.
  • Adult programs-prizes, refreshments, etc.
  • Speakers to the library-funds to bring speakers and refreshment
  • Additional DVDs and
  • Patron request books

Become Involved!

CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP FORM

The Friends Board members include a president, vice president of membership, secretary, and treasurer, plus any additional members at-large who wish to help make decisions for the organization.

OFFICERS
President Nancy Anton-Jensen
Vice-President Membership Mary Mockler
Secretary Jan Woods
Treasurer Debbie Leaming
Book Store Coordinator Jan Lockwood

The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hiawatha Public Library. Any Friends member is free to attend. We welcome new voices!

  • Annual Activities and Projects:
  • In-library used book store
  • At least two book sales each year, usually in the fall and spring
  • Support of reading programs for children and adults
  • Special events like speakers, holiday staff parties, movie nights, and celebrations

Friends of the Hiawatha Public Library BOOK SALE

The Friends have an ongoing book sale whenever the library is open. Be sure to check it out!

All books priced $1.00 or less!