On March 31, 2025, all Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) employees were placed on administrative leave, with access to their work systems blocked. The President replaced the agency’s leadership with the Deputy Secretary of Labor. Without leadership and staff, it’s expected that library funding will be halted.
This action puts crucial services at risk across the country—and especially here in Wisconsin. Federal law requires IMLS to provide support to public libraries, but that support is currently only guaranteed through September 2025.
Why IMLS Funding Matters to the Amery Area Public Library:
IMLS funds support BadgerLink, the state of Wisconsin's online library, currently available for free to all library users.
IMLS funds help support digital literacy efforts and access to free wifi and public computers to the Amery community, a real lifeline in rural communities where internet access is spotty.
IMLS funds help pay for staff to have required continuing education trainings. This allows us to spend more of our budget on materials and services.
IMLS funds support the ILL loan program, allowing patrons to access materials unavailable in the MORE catalog.
What can library users and supporters do to help?
Advocate for the services that matter to you! Please visit https://mywisconsinlibrary.org/ to learn more!
Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc.
Scott Magoon visits the Amery School District, thanks to a donation by the Friends of the Library!
Mission
The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc., represents a merger between the Amery Public Library Foundation, Inc., which was established in 2005, and the Friends of the Amery Area Public Library, which was established in 1983. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose purpose is:
1. To receive, administer and distribute contributions and accruals for the benefit of the Amery Area Public Library system. The Friends Foundation is organized for charitable purposes.
2. To raise monies and/or attract gifts for the Amery Area Public Library in ways that are enjoyable and involve the library community.
3. To raise awareness of the library’s role in our community by spending monies raised by the Friends on library related community activities both on site, at the schools and in summer programs.
4. To assist the Amery Area Public Library Board in special projects whenever requested, including providing money for various library projects, equipment, materials and activities.
Meetings and Membership
The Friends meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 4:30pm. The meetings are open to all Friends members. Keep current with the Friends of the Library Facebook page.
Bylaws
Book Sales
The Friends of the Library hold monthly book sales on the lower level of the library. Please check the calendar for upcoming sales. The Friends gratefully accept donations of materials (books and audiovisual materials) in good condition during book sale hours. Click here for a list of guidelines for donating materials.
Donate
The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation, Inc., participates in the annual giveBIG St. Croix Valley fundraising event.
The Friends maintains an agency fund with the Amery Community Foundation. This agency fund is administered by the St. Croix Valley Foundation. You may contribute to this fund by sending a check to the St. Croix Valley Foundation, 516 Second Street, Suite 214, Hudson, WI 54016. Please put “Friends of the Amery Library Fund” in the memo line.
- Fill out the linked form using these directions.
- Drop the completed form in:
- bookdrop,
- curbside pick-up
- mail to: Friends of the Amery Area Public Library, 104 Maple Street West, Suite B, Amery WI 54001