Friends and Foundation
of the
Northfield Public Library
Who Are We?
The Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library (FFNPL) is a non-profit, community-based organization since 1983 that supports the Northfield Public Library. In cooperation with the Northfield Public Library, FFNPL supports early literacy programs, recruits volunteers, provides support for equipment in the Library such as computers and eBook readers, and organizes special events including fundraising trivia bees, concerts, speakers and book readings.
Annual Campaign 2024
Fostering the next generation of librarians...
Support the Northfield Public Library's Innovative Internship Program by Helping Us Make Our Match
In summer of 2024, the Northfield Public Library, in collaboration with community partners, piloted an inclusive internship program to expand opportunities for individuals from historically underrepresented groups. Four interns gained work experience in the main library and the Library Oasis at the NCRC. They were able to experience all dimensions of librarianship, develop a program of their own, and explore library career possibilities.
Here are some scenes from the summer:
Because of the program's success, the Library is continuing the program at the sustainable level of two internships per summer. The Friends have directed fundraising efforts this year to help meet this goal with a campaign to raise $24,000 which will cover the interns' wages as well as a supplement for childcare (if needed).
Anonymous donors have pledged to match dollar for dollar all donations up to $11,000 received between November 1 and December 31 through GiveMN.org, our donation site, or by check mailed to 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MN 55057. Please help us meet ...and surpass our $11,000 match and reach our goal!
Bridge and Division
We are selling local poetry. Find us at the Winter Walk to pick up your copy
Goal Achieved!
Annual Campaign 2023: Installation of full shades at Northfield Public Library
Annual Campaign 2023: Installation of full shades at Northfield Public Library
Help the Library beat the heat, glare and energy bills!
We did it. Friends of the Northfield Public Library are amazing! We again raised the necessary funds ahead of schedule, and so, thanks to the community's generosity, the library will soon have blinds for the upper course of twelve windows in the atrium of the Northfield Public Library. Because of the height of the windows, these blinds, unlike those on the lower course of windows, will need to be remote-controlled. With the installation of these blinds, Library staff will gain the capacity to control sunlight into the Atrium, allowing staff both to eliminate glare in these central public spaces throughout the year and, more importantly, to reduce dramatically the heat effects of the sunlight during Spring, Summer, and Fall. As a consequence, the load on the Library's HVAC will be substantially reduced, the energy costs of the facility will be significantly reduced, and the Library will become a more environmentally sustainable city facility. It's a Win, Win, Win for the Library and for Northfield!
Furnishing the Library Oasis
Gary Miessler, Pam Tidona, and Lynne Young presented Natalie Draper with a check for over $15,000 as the first payment for furnishings for the Library Oasis. (March 30, 2023)
SUPPORT
We welcome your donations and membership in FFNPL and your support of the work we do for the benefit of our library.
Book bags for sale at the library. Besides being perfect for carrying library books and other media, they are great for shopping, travel and, in a pinch, laundry. AND, they tell the world about our beautiful library! If you forget this bag when you go to the library, look for the Boomerang Bags, reusable, returnable cloth book bags.