Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library

The Friends are now on Facebook!

Friends’ Used Book Sales

The Friends of the Library sponsor activities in support of The Ripon Public Library. Ongoing activities include:

  • Used Book Sales and the always-open Friends’ Gift Stop (sales fund most library programming)
  • A monthly book discussion group
  • Annual meeting and program

New members are always welcome! Please stop by the library for a membership / volunteer application, or print out an application and bring or mail it to the library. Checks may be made payable to the Friends of the Ripon Public Library, 120 Jefferson St., Ripon, WI 54971

Join the Friends or renew your membership online

Donate to the Friends

Purchase a Friends eGift card

Benefits of Joining the Friends of the Library

  • Complimentary “Among Friends” library newsletter mailed a minimum twice a year
  • Valuable coupons toward purchases at the Friends’ Book Sales

Current Friends Board Members

  • Chairperson – Debbi Konecny
  • Vice-Chair –Deb Ryerson
  • Secretary – Gerry Nelson
  • Treasurer – Desiree Bongers
  • Book Sale Coordinators – Debbi Konecny & Deb Ryerson
  • Board Member at Large -Elizabeth Buchanan
  • Board Member at Large –Kelly Voigt
  • Board Member at Large –Jackie Halverson

Fun Facts About the Friends

  • The Friends of the Ripon Public Library was organized in 1963.
  • The Friends hold multiple-day book sales in April and October.
  • Donations for the book sales are accepted at any time and can be dropped off at the Library.
  • The Friends hold an annual meeting in April and book a special presenter for the program.
  • The Friends have assisted the Library with the following items recently:
    • Digital camera
    • Support and funding for a variety of programs at the library, including a Pinterest Craft Club for adults, NERF Battles at the library for adults and teens and a book club
    • Programs and prizes for the Adult, Teen and Children’s Summer Reading Programs
    • Collection of books on CD for children
    • Collection of books on CD for adults