Friends of the Lodi Public Library

08/08/2026

The wait is over - it's RACE DAY!

Thank you for being part of this incredible community tradition. Every step you take today helps support the Lodi Public Library and the programs that inspire readers of all ages.

☀️ Lace up your shoes.
📚 Celebrate your library.
🎉 Have fun!
🦆 Then stick around and enjoy all the festivities of Susie the Duck Day!

A huge thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, and the Friends of the Lodi Public Library for making today possible.

Let's make it a great day, Lodi! We'll see you at the starting line! 💙

📸 Don't forget to snap some photos and tag us—we'd love to share your race day memories!

08/07/2026

The countdown is over! We can't wait to see you at the 37th Annual Lodi Library Run/Walk & Kids Run tomorrow morning!

**UPDATE - Registration and starting line will take place at the High School PAC***

After you cross the finish line...
🦆 Head downtown and enjoy all the fun of Susie the Duck Day! It's the perfect way to celebrate a great morning with family and friends.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, and participants for making this event possible. We can't wait to cheer you on!

💙 See you at the starting line tomorrow!

08/05/2026

Every great community event is built on the generosity of local businesses, and we're incredibly grateful for these sponsors:

⭐ Aurora Veterinary Care
⭐ Baker Real Estate Team - First Weber Realtors
⭐ Bilse Flooring LLC
⭐ Creative Marketing Specialists
⭐ Fish Tales Restaurant
⭐ Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care

Thank you for investing in our library and our community. Together, we're helping create a place where learning, literacy, and connection continue to thrive.

❤️ If you see these businesses around town, be sure to thank them!

08/03/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch for being a Presenting Sponsor of the Library Run/Walk & Kids Run!

Treinen Farm has become a cherished destination for families throughout our area, creating traditions and memories that bring people together year after year. Their generous support of community events like the Library Run is just one more example of their commitment to making Lodi a wonderful place to live, learn, and grow.

Thank you, Treinen Farm, for investing in our library, our families, and our community. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership!

08/01/2026

Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our Gold Sponsors:

⭐ Lodi Community Center
⭐ The Law Office of Geoffrey J. Lorenz, LLC
⭐ Tom & Nancy Long

Because of sponsors like you, the Friends of the Lodi Public Library can continue raising funds to support summer reading programs, educational events, children's activities, and resources that inspire a lifelong love of learning.

❤️ Thank you for helping strengthen our community, one page, one program, and one step at a time!

07/31/2026

Community support is what makes the Lodi Library Run/Walk such a special tradition, and we're proud to recognize these amazing sponsors:

⭐ J. Henry & Sons Wisconsin Straight Bourbon
⭐ Lodi Valley Dental, LLC
⭐ Sunshine Playhouse Childcare Center/Kid Zone Lodi, WI
⭐ Three Bats In The Belfry

Thank you for believing in the power of libraries and for investing in the people of Lodi. We truly couldn't do it without you!

07/30/2026

It takes an incredible team to make the Lodi Library Run/Walk & Kids Run a success, and we'd love to have YOU join us!

We're looking for volunteers to help with things like:
📍 Course guides
🥤 Water station support
👏 Cheering on participants

Whether you can help for an hour or the entire morning, your time will make a difference. Best of all, you'll be helping raise funds that support the Lodi Public Library and the amazing programs it provides for our community.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044CA5A72DA4FD0-64203335-volunteers #/

💙 Thank you for helping make this community tradition possible.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

07/29/2026

A sincere THANK YOU to Christina Gallagher Agency INC - American Family Insurance Agent for being a Presenting Sponsor of the 37th Annual Lodi Library Run/Walk & Kids Run!

As one of our top-level sponsors, American Family Insurance is helping make this beloved community tradition possible. Their generosity supports the Friends of the Lodi Public Library in raising funds for library programs, summer reading activities, and lifelong learning opportunities that benefit our entire community.

Please join us in thanking American Family Insurance for their incredible support—and remember to support the businesses that support our community! ❤️📚

07/25/2026

Did you know that every participant age 17 and under will receive a FREE book after crossing the finish line? 🎉

It's our way of celebrating both healthy habits and a love of reading!

Join us on Saturday, August 8 for a morning of fitness, family fun, and community - all while supporting the Lodi Public Library and its incredible programs.

Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Lodi/LibraryRunWalk

07/23/2026

Race day is getting closer! How's your training going for the Library Run?

Are you:
💪 Chasing a new PR
🚶 Enjoying training walks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Getting the whole family ready
😊 Simply planning to cross the finish line

You're doing something great for yourself and supporting the Lodi Public Library!

Need a little motivation? Grab a friend, lace up your shoes, and get in a walk today. Every step gets you closer to race day!

We can't wait to see you at the starting line!