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 publishes a newsletter mailed to members quarterly.
2025:
2024:
2023:
2022:
Marge Giesen, President
Hayley Shirk, Vice President
Barbara Wiese, Treasurer
Joan King
Jeannie Klein
Sandy Loth
Pat Mahlendorf
Kathy Nelson
Sharon Quicker
Deb Schmidt
Cheryl Schoenenberger
Judy Zimmermann
Pattie Pilz - Friends Liaison
2026 Meetings
- January 21 - Annual Meeting
- February 18
- March 18
- April 15
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- August 19
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- 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, at (920) 459-3400 extension 2049 as soon as possible.
Friends members who wish to participate virtually must notify 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!