Annual Friends Gathering

Friends of Decorah Public Library invite community members to their Annual Friends Gathering on Monday, April 27, from 6 to 8 PM at The Landing Market in Decorah.

This free event offers a chance for community members to connect with fellow library supporters, learn more about the impact of Decorah Public Library, and be inspired by simple ways to help ensure the library continues to thrive.

The evening will begin with a social hour at 6 PM, giving attendees time to mingle and reconnect with friends and neighbors who share a love of the library. Light snacks will be provided, and library-themed cocktails will be available for purchase.

At 7 PM, Decorah Public Library (DPL) staff and Friends Board Members will have a brief presentation about the library’s impact in the community and how the library continues to serve people of all ages. The presentation will include a Q&A session and a lighthearted library trivia game, offering attendees the chance to test their library knowledge and win a few small prizes.

Following the program, guests are encouraged to stay, mingle, and continue the conversation with fellow library supporters.

“Our library is one of the most vibrant community spaces in Winneshiek County,” said Alan Ellickson, President of Friends of Decorah Public Library. “This event is a chance to celebrate that together and welcome new people into the community of library supporters.”

Community members are especially encouraged to bring a friend who may not be as familiar with the library to learn more about the many ways Decorah Public Library enriches the community, and ways community members can support the library.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the Friends, visit their website or follow Friends of the Decorah Public Library on Facebook


Posted: March 30, 2026