Who are the Friends?
The Friends are a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising money to support programming and special projects at Lodi Public Library.
Fundraisers
Through annual fundraisers such as the Run/Walk, the wine/chocolate/cheese event, and the end of the year appeal, the Friends raise money to support the library.
Grants
$1.749 LACE grant for Program Room Renovation in 2019
$3,000 Green Bay Packers Foundation grant for Program Room Renovation in 2019
$5,000 WiLS Ideas to Action grant for the Intro to Podcast Prodcution Project in 2019
$1,000 Healthy Life Grant from the Sauk Prairie Healthcare Foundation with a $1,000 match from the Friens for health programming in 2020.
$1,000 from the Alliant Energy Foundation for the Vault Forward Program in 2020
Awards
In 2020, the Columbia County Library Systems Board awarded the Friends of the Lodi Library with the Advocate of the Year award.
How Can You Help?
You can become a Friend! You can also donate to fundraisers or volunteer your time to help develop ideas and run fundraising campaigns.
Please contact Christina Smith-Gallagher, the President of the Friends of the Lodi Library, with any questions: csmithga [at] amfam.com.