The Friends of the South Milwaukee Library is an integral organization that supports the library through fundraising and advocacy.
Support the Friends and the library by becoming a member of the Friends of the South Milwaukee Library. As a member, you’ll get special member invitations and discounts at book sales and library events. Plus, your support will go towards your local library’s children’s and adult programs and much more. If you’d like to become a Friend, you can print off a membership form, complete it, and return it with your fee to the library.
Members of the Friends have six meetings a year to discuss fundraising, events, volunteer organization, promotion, officer appointment and other agenda items. These meetings are held in the library in the 2nd floor Board Room and start at 5:30pm.
Be sure to check back often for updates as events and membership details are announced. For more information on the Friends or how to get involved, please contact us at friendsofsmkepl@gmail.com. We thank you for your support and look forward to making our local library even better!
Bylaws of the Friends of South Milwaukee Public Library
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, November 1st from 10am-2pm
Support the library by shopping at the Friends of the South Milwaukee Library book sale! Huge selection of books, movies, and more at reasonable prices. Bakery and coffee items also for sale. Current Friends members get early access at 9am.
Donation Night at Cousins Subs
Sunday, November 9th from 4-7pm
Grab dinner from Cousins Subs in South Milwaukee and 20% of sales will be donated to the Friends of the South Milwaukee Library.
Bike for Books Fundraiser
Sunday, December 21st from 10am-6pm
Hosted by Strong Towns South Milwaukee
What do you get when you mix bikes, books, and South Milwaukee’s favorite Irish pub? The most fun fundraiser of the season! On the shortest day of the year, four fearless local riders will take on the looooooooooongest ride they can muster—spinning away on indoor trainers in Moran’s back room to raise money for the Friends of the South Milwaukee Public Library. Every mile and every margarita helps keep our library strong—so swing by, grab a drink, and join the fun. Let’s ride for books, South Milwaukee!