What Do The Friends Accomplish?

 

Our Vision

We create connections across generations and cultures to foster personal, community, and economic growth

Our Values

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Community

We believe our community can work collaboratively to empower lifelong learning.

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Inspiration

 We inspire each other to discover, create, achieve, and cultivate.

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Belonging

We advocate a sense of belonging, inclusiveness, and respect for people of all ages and abilities. 

Watch our #GivingTuesday videos!

What is Giving Tuesday? – A global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world

#GivingTuesday – Gracie

#GivingTuesday – Tiffany

#GivingTuesday – Mary

Library Activities

Little Free Libraries

Funded by the Friends of the Library. Managed by the CG Recreation Department. Built by local volunteers.

Some libraries are maintained by the CG Parks and Rec Department. Many are donated and monitored by local residents. Contact the Friends to add your local Little Free Library to the map.  

Book Club

Second Wednesday of each month | 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Book Club meets in person at the 1855 Saloon and Grill, 218 South Main Street in Cottage Grove.

Click Here for the Friends 2024 Book Club Reading List and Schedule

Contact Kristi Shepard for more information

Dane County Bookmobile!

The Bookmobile and staff service the Cottage Grove Community and anyone that drops by! The current schedule is Wednesday and Fridays each week, weather permitting. Look for weather updates at the Dane County Library website. 

Wednesdays: 4:30-6:30 pm at Dublin Park AND 5:00-7:00 pm at the Marketplace Shopping Center

Fridays: 3:30-4:30 at Taylor Prairie Elementary

Click here to access the Dane County Bookmobile Schedule

Top Ten Reasons to
Support a Library…

10. Offers a variety of resources

9. Attracts businesses/
homeowners

8. Supports local schools and clubs

7. Houses historical local artifacts

6. Plays an important role in children’s lives

5. Provides access for everyone

4. Brings the world to our door step

3. Brings stronger community spirit

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2. Makes our lives
richer

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1. Fuels the mind, body and soul!

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