SUPPORTING OUR LIBRARY, STRENGTHENING OUR
COMMUNITY
We are the Friends of the Library
Get Involved
Check back often to see what is happening with the Friends of the Grafton Library, and follow us on Facebook
And CLICK HERE to visit the library website and see all the great things happening there
Buy More Books
Our booksale is over, but you can still shop for great, used books in the library lobby.
The shelves are refreshed and
restocked regularly.
Please DON"T forget to pay for the books at the circulation desk.
Attend Our Meetings
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All are welcome to attend our quarterly Friends of the Library meetings.
The next meeting is
JANUARY 7, 2027, 6:30 pm
in the lower level meeting room.
We hope to see you there.
Enter the Writing Contest
Earlier this year, we celebrated the winners of our first annual Friends of the Grafton Library Writing Contest, with memoirs and short stories that moved and delighted us.
Our next writing contest opens soon. Start drafting now! Writers, what are you working on?
Thank you to the community for showing up and sharing your love for the library at this year's Fall Book Sale. Every book you took home helps keep our community's love of reading alive. See you next time!
Special thanks to our coffee donors, Fiddleheads and Collectivo, and all our hardworking volunteers.
Thank you to everyone that visited us during Fall Into Grafton to shop and say hello to us. We are grateful to the Friends members who volunteered and welcome anyone wishing to join this great group of library supporters.
Winners in Writing Contest Honored
Story award winners from L to R: Krista Maxwell, Matthew Webber, Tony Saiia, Shabana Wollin, Jennifer Vanderkamp, David S. Grams, Elizabeth Lampereur, Tom Wilmeth
The Friends of the Grafton Library honored the winners of their first annual writing contest on Thursday, May 14, with a reception held at the library. The contest included two writing categories; Memoirs and Short Stories. Four winners were chosen for each.
CLICK ON THE UNDERLINED LINKS TO READ THE STORIES
The Friends...
Who we are...
We are the dedicated, heart driven group of volunteer individuals who love our library just as much as you do. We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit that supports our local library by organizing book sales, hosting fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities to give back to our local library.
What we do...
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We support the USS Liberty Memorial Public Library in Grafton, WI.
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Sponsor programs and events for learners of all ages.
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Organize book sales to help fund the library.
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Purchase new books and resources.
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Provide opportunities for community members to give back by volunteering.
Why we do it...
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To advocate and provide content for our community.
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To continue to grow into lifelong learners no matter the age.
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To give back and support our growing community.
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To empower others around us to see the benefits volunteering has to offer.
