Friends of the Elm Grove Library

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Friends of the Elm Grove Library

Helping our library grow! Our mission is to focus public attention on library services and to raise funds to support library collections and special projects.

08/07/2026

It was a full house last night at our author event with the wonderful Alison Espach, New York Times bestselling author of "The Wedding People".

Thank you to everyone who participated for making this such a fun, memorable event!

07/22/2026

Enjoy an evening out while giving back. Friday, July 24th is Friends of the Elm Grove Library (FOEGL) night at the Elm Grove Beer Garden.

From 5-7pm, FOEGL will have a table at the beer garden. Stop by to chat with FOEGL members, learn more about the organization, and buy a few Bookie Cookies (while supplies last!).

20% of proceeds for the entire evening (4-9pm) will be donated back to FOEGL.

07/17/2026

Mark your calendars! Friday, July 24th is Friends of the Elm Grove Library night at the Elm Grove Beer Garden.

Bring your friends, enjoy a drink, and support our library. We hope to see you there!

07/08/2026

Nothing says summer like blossoms around the library. Stop by and see what's growing.

A huge thank‑you to the volunteers who keep this beautiful space thriving!

06/19/2026

New York Times bestselling author Alison Espach is heading to Elm Grove for a special evening discussing her acclaimed novel The Wedding People!

📚 Thursday, August 6
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Elm Grove Woman's Club

Registration opens June 22nd at 10am on the Elm Grove Library website on their events calendar. Don't wait to reserve your spot!

This event is sponsored by Friends of the Elm Grove Library.

06/12/2026

Unearth a story with the Elm Grove Library Youth Summer Reading Program!

Kids and teens can pick up a reading log at the library, and once the log is finished, they can turn it in to get prizes. Participants can turn in up to eight reading logs from now through August 8th.

In addition to the reading logs, there are many activities happening, including:
- Outdoor family storytimes
- TEA-Rex Party
- Stuffed Animal Sleepover
- And More!

Learn more about the program at https://elmgrovewi.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/1158

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by Friends of the Elm Grove Library.

05/25/2026

Thanks to everyone who got their Bookie Cookies this morning! 🍪 🍪 Enjoy the parade! 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

The beloved Bookie Cookies are back again!

Smart cookies know to look for Friends of the Elm Grove Library volunteers in BRIGHT YELLOW APRONS before the Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade to grab your Bookie Cookies!

🍪🍪 $6 per package (2 cookies)
💵 Cash please

Get yours quick because they always go fast! 🇺🇸

Thanks to Great Harvest Bread Co. - Elm Grove Wi for partnering with us in baking the famous Bookie Cookie recipe everyone loves!

05/18/2026

FOEGL's Annual Meeting is this Thursday, May 21 at Elm Grove Village Hall.

04/19/2026

National Library week starts today! National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

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Elm Grove, WI
53122

Website

https://www.friendsofelmgrovelibrary.org/

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