The mission of the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library is to promote excellence in library services by working with the Library Board and staff to support the library, its services and programs. To carry out this mission, the focus of the group is on advocacy, fundraising, public relations, and volunteer service.
Who are the Friends of the Library?
The Friends of the Library is a non-profit group formed to help our library by increasing awareness of library services, supporting service with donations, and by increasing library volunteerism.
Is Friends of the Library a national organization?
Friends groups are popular nationwide, but are autonomous and locally-organized.
Bylaws
Download a PDF copy of the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library’s Bylaws here.
Tell me more about the Friends!
Our group formed in January 1997 and is officially incorporated with the State of Minnesota, and we would love new members! If you would like to help support quality library service, please consider joining the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.
What has the Friends group done so far?
Some of the services supported by the Friends of the Library:
- Restoration/Preservation of the Historic Carnegie Building’s windows
- Library Endowment Fund
- Cricut system for take and make crafts
- Electric insert for upstairs fireplace
- Telescope available for check-out
- Cake Pans for patrons to borrow
- Author readings and programs
- Summer and Winter Reading Program prizes and snacks for all ages
- Large Print books for the Outreach to Seniors program
- Lightweight folding tables for the Meeting Room
- Install electrical outlets for patrons’ personal computers
- Books and DVDs for the Anime/Manga/Japanese Language Club
- Legos for the Lego Club
- Steel fire-proof book drop
- …and much more!
Are there dues to join?
Dues are nominal and are payable for the 2025 calendar year.
- Individual………..$ 15.00
- Family……………..$ 30.00
- Patron……………..$ 50.00
- Life…………………$ 150.00
How much commitment would I have to make?
As little or as much as you like. We value any participation, either with time or money. We could use help with communications, membership, and book sales.
Current Officers
President: Vicki Everrett
Vice President: Janet Krengel
Treasurer: Kari Koehler
Secretary: Jen Swartz
Sounds great. How do I join?
Call us at the Two Harbors Library (834-3148), or e-mail us with your name, address and phone number.
Whether I join or not, may I still make a donation?
Certainly! Cash and checks can be dropped-off at the Two Harbors Public Library in person, or you can send us mail at: Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library, 320 Waterfront Drive, Two Harbors, MN 55616. Or, if you prefer to make a donation via credit card, visit our page at giveMN.org!
Thanks for reading our page. We hope you will consider becoming a “Friend” of the Library!