Early giving has started ahead of Give to the Max Day Thursday, November 21. Join us by donating to support more books, programs, and resources at Ramsey County Library. The Friends organization has initiated, funded, enhanced, or expanded programs for all ages including the Summer Learning Program, Kindergarten Card Sign Up Party, drop-in computer and tech classes, training for job seekers, a weekly teen maker space, and racial equity programming. Please help us continue this important work. There are two ways to give: on the Give MN page or on our website.
December Book Sales
Get ready to stock up for your winter reading and shop for gifts! The Friends are hosting gift-quality used book sales at two libraries on Saturday, December 7. Shop at RCL-Maplewood 10:00 am-3:00 pm and RCL-Shoreview 10:00 am-2:00 pm. In addition to a broad range of books, you’ll find CDs, DVDs, and more! At the Shoreview sale, spend more than $25 and receive a free basket that we’ll wrap in clear plastic and place a bow on to create a ready-made gift. Sale Details
October Book Sale Results
What an amazing used book sale we had! We smashed through our fundraising goal of $10,000 with a record gross sales of over $13,000! This is all thanks to you, our Library Friends. You donated books, you volunteered, and you shopped! We appreciate you so much. The proceeds from our book sales help support the Ramsey County Library system so they can continue to offer their wonderful resources and programs. Save the date for our next used book sales at the Maplewood and Shoreview libraries on December 7.
Seeking Board Members
We’re looking to expand our Board of Directors with champions of Ramsey County Library. If you have a passion for libraries and have time and skills to share with our growing nonprofit organization, the Ramsey County Library Friends Board might be the place for you! Learn more & apply.
We also have additional volunteer opportunities available including working at the Maplewood used bookstore, joining the Development Committee, and helping with the October book sale. Email friends@rclfriends.org for more information.
Welcome to our New Executive Director!
We are happy to announce the hiring of our next Executive Director, Melissa Nykanen. Melissa comes to us with extensive library knowledge. She holds a MA in Library and Information Science, and has a passion for books, libraries, and learning! She has broad experience with fundraising and donor relations and has recently worked for two Twin Cities nonprofits that serve diverse populations. The interview committee was impressed with Melissa’s enthusiasm and her innovative ideas to connect with donors and the Library community and are looking forward to her leadership.
Friends Bookstores in our Communities
The Ramsey County Library Friends operate year-round, used bookstores at the Maplewood, Shoreview, and Roseville libraries and used book carts at the White Bear Lake and Mounds View libraries. They are accessible for honor-pay purchases anytime the libraries are open. Many library patrons are often surprised when they learn about the stores and carts and the many ways they benefit our communities and help fulfill our mission to promote literacy. Read full article.
Love Your Library
What do you love about your Library and the Friends? We love hearing from Friends Members, patrons, staff, and volunteers. The April contest has passed but the online form will stay open for feedback if you wish to submit a quote or story to potentially be featured on social media. Learn more and fill out the form. Read stories and quotes published from submissions.
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Ramsey County Library Friends
Ramsey County Library Friends (formerly Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the libraries in making information, books, music, and programs available to the public.
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Give to the Max
Early giving has started ahead of Give to the Max Day Thursday, November 21. Join us by donating to support more books, programs, and resources at Ramsey County Library. The Friends organization has initiated, funded, enhanced, or expanded programs for all ages including the Summer Learning Program, Kindergarten Card Sign Up Party, drop-in computer and tech classes, training for job seekers, a weekly teen maker space, and racial equity programming. Please help us continue this important work. There are two ways to give: on the Give MN page or on our website.
December Book Sales
Get ready to stock up for your winter reading and shop for gifts! The Friends are hosting gift-quality used book sales at two libraries on Saturday, December 7. Shop at RCL-Maplewood 10:00 am-3:00 pm and RCL-Shoreview 10:00 am-2:00 pm. In addition to a broad range of books, you’ll find CDs, DVDs, and more! At the Shoreview sale, spend more than $25 and receive a free basket that we’ll wrap in clear plastic and place a bow on to create a ready-made gift. Sale Details
October Book Sale Results
What an amazing used book sale we had! We smashed through our fundraising goal of $10,000 with a record gross sales of over $13,000! This is all thanks to you, our Library Friends. You donated books, you volunteered, and you shopped! We appreciate you so much. The proceeds from our book sales help support the Ramsey County Library system so they can continue to offer their wonderful resources and programs. Save the date for our next used book sales at the Maplewood and Shoreview libraries on December 7.
Seeking Board Members
We’re looking to expand our Board of Directors with champions of Ramsey County Library. If you have a passion for libraries and have time and skills to share with our growing nonprofit organization, the Ramsey County Library Friends Board might be the place for you! Learn more & apply.
We also have additional volunteer opportunities available including working at the Maplewood used bookstore, joining the Development Committee, and helping with the October book sale. Email friends@rclfriends.org for more information.
Welcome to our New Executive Director!
We are happy to announce the hiring of our next Executive Director, Melissa Nykanen. Melissa comes to us with extensive library knowledge. She holds a MA in Library and Information Science, and has a passion for books, libraries, and learning! She has broad experience with fundraising and donor relations and has recently worked for two Twin Cities nonprofits that serve diverse populations. The interview committee was impressed with Melissa’s enthusiasm and her innovative ideas to connect with donors and the Library community and are looking forward to her leadership.
Friends Bookstores in our Communities
The Ramsey County Library Friends operate year-round, used bookstores at the Maplewood, Shoreview, and Roseville libraries and used book carts at the White Bear Lake and Mounds View libraries. They are accessible for honor-pay purchases anytime the libraries are open. Many library patrons are often surprised when they learn about the stores and carts and the many ways they benefit our communities and help fulfill our mission to promote literacy. Read full article.
Love Your Library
What do you love about your Library and the Friends? We love hearing from Friends Members, patrons, staff, and volunteers. The April contest has passed but the online form will stay open for feedback if you wish to submit a quote or story to potentially be featured on social media. Learn more and fill out the form. Read stories and quotes published from submissions.
Join Our Mailing List
Ramsey County Library Friends
Ramsey County Library Friends (formerly Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the libraries in making information, books, music, and programs available to the public.
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