Library Foundation

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Mission

The mission of the River Falls Library Foundation is to support the River Falls Public Library in its efforts to enrich lives and build community by connecting people with information, ideas, spaces and opportunities while responsibly managing funds contributed to the Foundation.

About the River Falls Library Foundation

We are a non-profit organization that accepts tax deductible donations to support the River Falls Public Library. Our role is to bridge the financial gap between publicly funded library services and all the experiences library staff want to deliver to the community.

Through your generous donations, we are proud to support the following:

• Summer library programs for all ages
• Guest speakers for adults
• Youth book groups and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
• Winter Wellness programming for adults
• Technology equipment for public use
• Big Fun Lab support

An independent nonprofit organization

The governance of Wisconsin Public Libraries is more intricate than many realize. Few are aware of the distinct roles played by the Library Board of Trustees and the Library Foundation Board of Directors. The Library Board of Trustees serves as the statutory governing body, entrusted with official oversight and decision-making responsibilities. In contrast, the Library Foundation operates as an independent nonprofit organization, offering essential financial support that extends beyond the funding provided by tax revenue.
(Click here for more information about who runs the library.)

Library Foundation Board of Directors

Board directors serve a two year term unless appointed.

• Kay Montgomery, President
  (reelected 2022-2024)
• Callie Trautmiller, Vice President
  (reelected 2024-2026)
• Sarah Nelson, Treasurer
  (appointed 2024-2026)
• Alyce Jacobs, Secretary
  (elected 2024-2026)
• Linda Jacobson, Membership
  (appointed 2022-2024)
• Dave Ostness
  (elected 2024-2026)
• Susie Popelka
  (1 year appointment 2024)

Tanya Misselt
(Library Director, Ex-Officio)

Board members from left to right
Alyce Jacobs, Sarah Nelson, Callie Trautmiller, David Ostness, and Linda Jacobson

2025 meetings

• January 29 (Agenda – Minutes)
• February 26
• March 25
• April 30
• May 28
• June 25
• July 30
• August 27
• September 24
• October 28
• December 3

Newsletters

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Donate and Membership

The River Falls Library Foundation is accepting donations towards the library building remodel project.

Any annual donation amount makes you a member.

Click here to donate to the project and become a member online.

Click here to only become a member.

You can also mail in your membership form and check to:
River Falls Library Foundation
PO Box 592
River Falls WI 54022

Print out a form using the button below or stop at the library to pick up a form.

History and Documents

Brief History

The River Falls Library Foundation was established on May 15, 1989 and has been instrumental in raising funds for the library as we know it today, which opened its doors in 1997. Other major building projects supported by the Foundation include:

• Completion of the lower level in 2003
• Addition of the solarium and remodeling of the computer room, history room, study rooms, board room and media area in 2009
• Installation of the electronic sign in 2013