To lead in the development of a program for the extension and improvement of library services and resources. To aid in the provision of adequate housing and other facilities for the library. To attract bequests and gifts of books, money or other appropriate materials beyond the resources of the library budget. The community is always invited to attend and lend their support . The generous donation of used books to the library by our community has provided the Friends with a way to raise money to help improve the library.
Faithful volunteers man the shop which is located in the basement of the library building.
Donations can be brought to the library by coming to the rear entrance of the library and leaving them at the shop door. The Friends also provide a magazine rack which is located outside the shop and this is a popular stopping place for visitors. YOU KNOW . Our first informal library was established by Norwegian immigrants who took up a collection to buy books on American themes in their native language. They also provided classics in Norwegian to carry on their knowledge of their own culture.