Ways You Can Support Your Library
Your support makes a difference
Your gift can be earmarked to support our programs, to provide for our collection development, and/or to support the continued building restoration.
In most cases your donations are tax deductable.
Friends of the Library
Who are the Friends of the Library?
They are the men and women behind the scenes who donate their time and talents to improve the services of our library.
Their fundraising activities include:
- Annual membership dues
- Year-Round Used Book Sales
- Summer Flea Market Used Book Sale
- Annual Wine Tasting Held in October
- Annual Cookie Walk Held in November
All proceeds of the Friends’ fundraising directly support the Boulder Junction Public Library. Examples of items the Friends have purchased include:
- Computers and equipment
- Shelving
- Subscriptions
- Print materials
Becoming a Member
The Friends are always looking for new members. Some members pay annual dues and participate in fundraising activities. Other members are unable to give of their time, so they give an annual monetary gift to support the efforts of the Friends. If you would like to become a member, please call or stop by the library.
The Friends meet every other month, January through November, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:30am in the library. Please consider joining this beneficial organization.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A MEMBERSHIP FORM.
If you have any questions about the Friends of the Boulder Junction Public Library, please call the library at 715-385-2050.
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of our Library!
We are always interested in additional help! No experience necessary – we will train. All ages and abilities welcome!
There are many ways you can volunteer:
- Work 3 hour shifts at our desk
- Shift substitute
- Programming helper
- Special projects
- Shelf maintenance
- Material processing assistant
- Reading garden
- Food donations for programming
- Computer / data entry
….. and so much more!! We’d love to put your unique skills to use!
Ready to volunteer? Fill out our application online and we will contact you or stop by the library for a paper application. Volunteer Application
Please call the library at 715-385-2050 for more information.
Donate Materials
What Do We Accept
The Friends of the Library encourages and appreciates used books, audio books, CDs, and DVDs for our Used Book Sale. Depending on their age, condition, and the current demand for them, donations will either be added to our collection or included in Friends of the Library book-sales, which help generate funds for the library.
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Fiction and non-fiction books in clean condition
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DVD and Blu-Ray discs
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Books-on-tape and books-on-CD
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Music CDs
- Monthly or quarterly magazines less than 6 months old
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Weekly magazines less than 3 months old
The Friends of the Library reserves the right to refuse items.
Are Material Donations Tax Deductable?
Yes!
All donations are tax deductible, so please ask for a receipt upon bringing them to the service counter.
What Don't We Accept
- More than 1-2 boxes or bags of books at a time – please call ahead for exceptions to this rule
- Reader’s Digest Condensed books
- Encyclopedias
- Back issues of monthly or quarterly magazines older than 6 months
- Back issues of weekly magazines more than 3 months
- Textbooks
- VHS or audiobooks on cassette
- Newspapers
- Any damaged materials, including those exposed to mold, water, or smoke
I'd like to Donate Anonymously
You may make donations anonymously by placing them in the outdoor book-drop with a brief note indicating that they are a donation.
Please do NOT put items in the book-drop with missing covers or water, dirt, or mold damage.
Financial Donations
What your monetary donation can buy...
$1,000—A NEW COMPUTER WORKSTATION
$750—NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS
$500 – CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM
$250—AUTHOR VISIT
$100—ADULT PROGRAM
$50— UNABRIDGED AUDIO BOOK ON CD
$30—LARGE PRINT BOOK
$25—ADULT HARDCOVER BOOK
$20 – DVD OR BLURAY MOVIE
$15—CHILDREN’S HARDCOVER BOOK
Donations Via Check
Please send your check payable to the Boulder Junction Public Library to:
Boulder Junction Public Library
P.O. Box 9
Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Online Donations
Donate immediately and safely online by going to the following link.
Advocating For Your Local Library
What’s at Stake for Wisconsin Libraries?
Recent federal actions affecting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) put library services and funding at risk nationwide—including in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin received about $3.2 million in IMLS-related funding in 2024. These funds support statewide services and local library programs.
What happened
March 14, 2025
The President signed an executive order that targeted IMLS operations, raising concerns about the agency’s ability to carry out its work.
March 31, 2025
IMLS employees were placed on administrative leave and access to work systems was suspended. Leadership changes followed, and many expect library funding and support to be disrupted.
Through September 2025
IMLS funding is currently tied to federal appropriations through September 2025, creating uncertainty for services beyond that point.
IMLS is a small federal agency (about 70–75 staff) that provides grants and support to libraries and museums.
Why this matters in Wisconsin
- Statewide library services and programs rely on federal support to reach communities.
- Disruptions at IMLS may delay or halt grant administration and technical support.
- Rural and small libraries can be hit especially hard when shared services lose funding.
How to help
- Write a postcard to your legislators — we’ll even send it for you!
- Call your representatives and express your support for IMLS library funding.
- Record a short video story about why libraries matter to you and submit it to Wisconsin DPI: tinyurl.com/bdhtjmpj
Contact your federal legislators
Visit MyWisconsinLibrary.org for updates and advocacy resources.
Advocating for your local library is crucial right now.
A quick call or postcard can make a real difference.