Mission Statement
It is the purpose of the Friends of the Library to promote and enhance the Decorah Public Library and its programs for the leisure, entertainment and personal life-long learning of the citizens of Decorah and greater Winneshiek County.
What is Friends?
- FRIENDS was created to support Decorah Public Library
- FRIENDS helps raise awareness of the Library in the community
- FRIENDS sponsors Library programs
- FRIENDS works 'behind the scenes' to help make the Library relevant to all residents of the greater Decorah area
Why join Friends?
- Stay informed through a quarterly newsletter
- Engage in fundraising for Library needs
- Enhance and support the efforts of Library personnel and volunteers
- Promote the Library through special events
Did you know...
- FRIENDS funds come from memberships, memorials, and gifts
- FRIENDS purchase furniture and equipment for the Library
- FRIENDS recently purchased over 600 new books for the Library collection
Connect with Friends of Decorah Public Library
Friends of DPL Board of Directors
- President – Alan Ellickson
- Vice President –
- Secretary – Pat Downs
- Treasurer – Sue Ballantyne
- Board Member – Sue Luzum
- Board Member – Tom Murray
- Board Member – Elise Skellenger
- Board Member – Jason Streed
- Board Member – Alice Runde
- Library Board Liaison – Cheryl Pellett
- Friends Board Liaison – Sue Ellingsen