We know you love and value your Library as much as we do! That’s why we wanted to let you know of two ways you can advocate for your Library right now. We recommend actions related to ensuring funding through the County Budget and advocating to protect and fund the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences. Learn more & take action.
April Book Sale Results
What an amazing used book sale we had! We netted almost $11,000, which will be donated to support all seven Ramsey County Library locations! This is all thanks to you, our Library Friends. You donated books, you volunteered, and you shopped. We appreciate you so much. Our next big Used Book Sale at RCL-Roseville takes place November 12-16, 2025 – hope to see you there!
Breakfast with Friends Fundraiser
Thank you to the 170+ attendees who joined us for the Breakfast with Friends fundraiser on April 12 at Manitou Event Center, and to all who donated to and sponsored the event. Author Mona Susan Power gave a lovely talk before spending time with attendees. This fundraiser has netted $14,000 so far, which will be donated to expand the lending collection shared by all seven Ramsey County Library locations! You can still make a donation in lieu of attending the fundraiser. Learn more & donate.
Thank You to Nicole Lindstrom
Nicole Lindstrom helped us as a volunteer with the Roseville Used Bookstore, selling books online and allowing us to increase our income. When Nicole’s parents, Anne and Reed Bement, passed away recently, she decided to honor their memory with a gift to the Roseville bookstore for a refurbishment of the space. Her generous gift is allowing the bookstore to purchase updated display kiosks and carts and install much needed shelving and display space. We are partially through the upgrades to the space and look forward to finishing them in 2025. Full article.
New Used Book Cart in New Brighton
Introducing our new Used Book Cart location at RCL-New Brighton! Find gently used books stationed just outside of the library entrance inside the New Brighton Community Center. Library staff will be regularly stocking the cart with hardcover books for $2 and paperbacks for $1 apiece. Book inventory is a combination of weeded books from the library and donations from the public. Learn about all six of our Used Bookstore & Cart locations where you can shop sustainably. Proceeds support Ramsey County Library.
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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Advocacy Action Alert
We know you love and value your Library as much as we do! That’s why we wanted to let you know of two ways you can advocate for your Library right now. We recommend actions related to ensuring funding through the County Budget and advocating to protect and fund the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences. Learn more & take action.
April Book Sale Results
What an amazing used book sale we had! We netted almost $11,000, which will be donated to support all seven Ramsey County Library locations! This is all thanks to you, our Library Friends. You donated books, you volunteered, and you shopped. We appreciate you so much. Our next big Used Book Sale at RCL-Roseville takes place November 12-16, 2025 – hope to see you there!
Breakfast with Friends Fundraiser
Thank you to the 170+ attendees who joined us for the Breakfast with Friends fundraiser on April 12 at Manitou Event Center, and to all who donated to and sponsored the event. Author Mona Susan Power gave a lovely talk before spending time with attendees. This fundraiser has netted $14,000 so far, which will be donated to expand the lending collection shared by all seven Ramsey County Library locations! You can still make a donation in lieu of attending the fundraiser. Learn more & donate.
Thank You to Nicole Lindstrom
Nicole Lindstrom helped us as a volunteer with the Roseville Used Bookstore, selling books online and allowing us to increase our income. When Nicole’s parents, Anne and Reed Bement, passed away recently, she decided to honor their memory with a gift to the Roseville bookstore for a refurbishment of the space. Her generous gift is allowing the bookstore to purchase updated display kiosks and carts and install much needed shelving and display space. We are partially through the upgrades to the space and look forward to finishing them in 2025. Full article.
New Used Book Cart in New Brighton
Introducing our new Used Book Cart location at RCL-New Brighton! Find gently used books stationed just outside of the library entrance inside the New Brighton Community Center. Library staff will be regularly stocking the cart with hardcover books for $2 and paperbacks for $1 apiece. Book inventory is a combination of weeded books from the library and donations from the public. Learn about all six of our Used Bookstore & Cart locations where you can shop sustainably. Proceeds support Ramsey County Library.
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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