ABOUT THE FRIENDS The Friends of the Germantown Community Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded solely through membership dues, fund-raising activities, and donations. The Friends members/volunteers have provided support, advocacy, and funds to the library since 1969 for activities and projects not covered by its operating budget. The group has paid for programs of all ages and purchased items to enhance the library experience. Members are encouraged to attend meetings at the library at … Continue reading Friends of the Library →
When I’m not working at the library, I’m a college student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. There, I also run the Dungeons and Dragons Network, a club dedicated to finding groups of people who want to play DnD together. I’ve somehow brought the hype back with me, because I honestly can’t stop talking about Dungeons and Dragons. Historically, DnD was created right here in Wisconsin, only about an hour away from Germantown in Lake Geneva, … Continue reading A Case for Dungeons and Dragons: the Fun, the Friends, and the Fantasy →
The Germantown Community Library staff read some terrific books in 2023, and we want to share our favorites with you. Not everything on this list was published in 2023 – there’s always something we’ve been meaning to read for ages and finally got around to (sound familiar?).And just like you, sometimes we put the book down to watch or listen to something, so we’veincluded those favorites as well. When you’re looking for ideas, don’t forget … Continue reading What We Read in 2023 →
Are you the lucky person who gets to pick the next book for your group to discuss? Feeling a little pressured? Here are some tips and suggestions that can help make the decision a little easier. Start by considering the needs of the individuals in your group. Does anyone need large print or an audio version? No matter how great the book, if someone can’t participate because it’s not available in the format they need, … Continue reading Reader’s Advisory: Choosing Books for a Book Discussion →
PATIO UPDATE: APRIL 1, 2025 DONATIONS APPRECIATED The Germantown Community Library is proud to state that the project was 100% funded by donations. We have raised about $50,000 – 91% of our total goal of $55,000 for the project. The patio area has bricks left available to be engraved in recognition for donations starting at $100. All future donations will go towards funding our musical instrument garden (sponsored my the Germantown MOMS Club in memory … Continue reading 2023-2025 Patio Project →