Friends of the Lake City Public Library

Library friends turn trash into treasure

Oct 8, 2025

What can you do with all those plastic bags from the store? Terry Birkholtz of Friends of the Lake City Public Library, has an answer. Trex, a maker of patio furniture has a community challenge program. When 1,000 pounds of plastic bags are donated they are converted into a park bench. Over a...

Library friends plan open house to show improvements funded with community support

Nov 27, 2024

Friends of the Lake City Public Library (FLCPL) would like to thank our gracious community for all the support given to us! As a token of our appreciation, we will be hosting an Open House during our annual Holiday Boutique and Book Sale. The Sale and Open House will be held Dec. 5 and 6 from...

Greater Lake City Community Foundation donors support Friends of the Library

Nov 20, 2024

Donors of the Greater Lake City Community Foundation have recently authorized distributions from their Donor Advised Funds for a remodeling project of the Friends of the Lake City Public Library, according to a news release. Robert Pope and Pernille Flesche and Jim and Ann Schreck have Donor...

Legion, Auxiliary donate to Friends of the Lake City Public Library

Nov 6, 2024

Lake City American Legion Post 110 and its Auxiliary have donated $1,500 to the Friends of the Lake City Public Library for shelving and an overhead garage door. Pictured, from left, are Auxiliary Treasurer Joyce Moechnig, Auxiliary President Miriam Holtan, Carla Kilpatrick of the Friends of the...

Library friends plan one-day book sale Sept. 28

Sep 25, 2024

The Friends of the Lake City Public Library are having a one-day book sale on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 209 S. High St., Lake City. The sale coincides with the Johnny Appleseed Days celebration. The group promises “excellent quality” and a “large selection.” All proceeds from...

Library friends plan Aug. 24 used book sale

Aug 21, 2024

The Friends of the Lake City Public Library will hold a one-day book sale on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 209 S. High Street. An ad promises “excellent quality” and a “very large selection.” All proceeds from the sale benefit the Lake City Public Library.

Scouts and library friends collaborate on two Little Free Libraries in parks

Jun 26, 2024

Friends of the Lake City Public Library (FLCPL) have announced the addition of two more Little Free Libraries in Lake City. FLCPL received a donation of these Little Free Libraries from the Lake City Scouts, comprised of Cub Scouts Pack 94 and Scout Troop 94. The Scouts designed, built, and...

Friends to raffle quilt to benefit library

Jun 12, 2024

In January 2024, the Lake City Public Library announced that it will be hosting a community-wide “Big Year.” A Big Year is when a person or a group identifies and documents every species of bird they see within one year. Friends of the Lake City Library (FLCPL) decided to show their support in...

Big year ahead for Lake City

Jan 3, 2024

It’s 2024, and many Lake City organizations responded to a Graphic request for plans and intentions that together provide a picture (albeit incomplete) of the year ahead. In many cases, they are looking for members, volunteers, participants, and donors to help make their vision a reality. There...

Masons help library friends with third Little Free Library

Dec 27, 2023

Friends of the Lake City Public Library (FLCPL) have announced that they have installed a third Little Free Library in Lake City. The latest little library is located at Edge O’ Town Mobile Home Park. This Little Free Library offers both children’s and adult books which have been supplied by FLCPL...