Working to strengthen, support and advocate for the Ramsey County
Library system in order to enrich the lives of our library users, to promote
literacy and education, and to foster community.
A N N UA L
R E P O R T
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Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries was formed in
1979 to advocate for and support public library services provided
in suburban Ramsey County. The Friends is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit
organization with a governing board of directors, three part-time
staff, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers.
Since 1979, the Friends have provided funding for library equipment and
materials including books, computers, a van, printers, fax machines,
shelving, book carts, display cases, automated checkout machines,
art, audio-visual equipment and furniture.
Many programs and services at the libraries located in Maplewood,
Mounds View, New Brighton, North Saint Paul, Roseville, Shoreview,
and White Bear Lake would not have been possible without the
financial support of Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries. The
Friends have initiated, funded, enhanced, or expanded programs
for all ages including the Summer Reading Program, Kindergarten
Library Card Signup, adult computer classes, teen book clubs and
special events, homework assistance, and training for job seekers.
They have also made substantial additions to the collection of
library books and materials.
The Friends raised funds for capital campaigns for library
construction or remodeling of the Ramsey County libraries in
North St. Paul, Maplewood, Roseville, and New Brighton.
This financial support comes from book sales, donations,
memberships, and capital campaigns as well as volunteer time
worth thousands of dollars each year. Members, donors and
volunteers are always finding new ways to contribute their ideas,
talents money and time.
In 2011, the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries was certified by
the Minnesota Charities Review Council as meeting all 27 standards
covering Public Disclosure, Governance, Financial Activity, and
Fundraising. Donors can be assured that their gifts will be managed
in the most effective way for the benefit of users of the public
libraries.
2013 YEAR IN REVIEW
Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries is the group that can pool the gifts of many
donors and magnify the impact on the community. Individuals and organizations
contribute to the Friends to ensure that the libraries remain places where anyone
can find information, get help with technology and media, meet and talk with
others who share their interests, and expand their skills in just about any subject.
The mission of the Ramsey County Library is to provide free access for all to the
knowledge and ideas that transform lives. The vision is to create extraordinary learning
environments and experiences. The Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries provides financial and human
resources that support
that mission and vision.
With the help of the public and the Friends, Ramsey County Library was able to provide free access to the
following resources in 2013:
Access to millions of ideas and resources.
• 16,978 new patrons registered for library cards
• 4,596,085 items checked out
• 278,694 reference questions answered
Programs and educational events that bring families and communities together.
• 1,706,338 visits to the Ramsey County libraries
• Library meeting rooms used by 1,848 external groups
• 727 programs attended by 7,271 adults
Computer classes that teach people new skills.
• 207 free technology classes for 1,588 attendees
• 232 one-on-one help labs for 1,116 participants
Free internet access that offers equal opportunity to the economically disadvantaged
seniors, and people with disabilities.
• Library computers were used for Internet access for 322,445 hours
• The Library’s web site was visited 2,015,851 times
Employment resources that help people find jobs.
• 6,508 online employment coaching sessions through JobNow
• 32 workforce development classes attended by 211 job seekers
• 24 business start-up counseling sessions for 61 new entrepreneurs
Language learning resources that help new Americans to assimilate.
• Conversation Circles in which people can practice their English are held at the libraries in
Mounds View and Shoreview
• Libraries offer free online ESL and foreign language instruction and translation resources
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2013 YEAR IN REVIEW continued
Early literacy resources and storytimes that help get children “school-ready.”
• 1,760,216 children’s items were checked out
• Children’s Librarians provided 567 storytime sessions with 29,047 attendance
Educational programs to help children succeed in school.
• 60,584 attended 1,146 children’s programs
• 6,461 children and teens participated in the Summer Reading Program
• More than 1,000 people participated in the Kindergarten Library Card Sign Up Celebration.
After school hours provide a constructive place for teens to study, read, and learn.
• 3,530 students received free, online tutoring through Homework Rescue by using their library card
• 10,263 attended 678 teen programs
The Friends were also directly responsible for the following contributions to RCL
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• $114,587 in grants to the library including $70,000 for the Summer Reading Program, Information
Literacy Classes, Workforce Development Programs offered in conjunction with Goodwill-Easter
Seals and Workforce Solutions, child and teen programming, lending collection, Library Newsletter,
volunteer and employee development; and capital campaign/projects for the libraries in New Brighton,
Maplewood, and White Bear Lake.
• $94,319 worth of books added to the library collection
• 9,041 volunteered hours at events, book sales and library programs
• Community outreach via Reading Friends Literacy Program and the Manitou Days Parade in
White Bear Lake
POPULAR PROGRAMS
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Summer Reading Program This program keeps children and teens
active with reading between school years and better prepared for school in
the fall. Parents tell us how much they appreciate this incentive-based reading
program that helps prevents learning loss over the summer. 6,461 children
and teens registered for this program in 2013. In addition to major funding
from the Friends, other donors of program support included the North
Suburban Community Foundation, the Lillian Wright and C. Emil Berglund
Foundation, the Water Park of America, Metropolitan Library Service Agency
(MELSA), the Minnesota State Fair, Culver’s, participants in the BookIt! 5K
Walk/Run, and contributors to the Friends Annual Fund Drive.
Reading Friends Although the public libraries are treasure troves of literacy-building resources for children,
not every child is able to access them. This Friends’ program recruits, screens, trains, and places volunteers in
targeted community settings to work with preschool and K-5 students. Through reading to groups of children or
providing individual tutoring, these volunteers focus on helping build literacy skills and a love of reading. Sessions
are held at locations in New Brighton, White Bear Lake, and Mounds View with all activities coordinated through
Community Partners with Youth, Head Start, and Early Childhood and Family Education agencies.
Kindergarten Signup Hosted by the Friends,
this is an annual hit with the young crowd and their
families. The 2013 Kindergarten Library Card Party
was a smashing success with more than 900 children
and adults participating. As a result of this outreach
program, 1,200 kindergarten students received their
library cards, 233 of them at the party on January
26th at the Roseville Library. Generous donations
from the following sponsors made it possible for
every child to take home two brand new books for
their very own home library:
Gold Level Sponsor – St. Paul Family
Dentistry
Silver Level Sponsor – Central Pediatrics/Priority Pediatrics
Bronze Level Sponsor – Metropolitan State University
At the event, families enjoyed live entertainment and a treasure hunt designed to highlight library services for the
entire family. This celebration marks the culmination of a school visitation program where librarians encourage
students, parents and teachers to visit the library.
Information Literacy Access to information in the digital age remains an essential skill and, with support
from the Friends, RCL offered 207 free technology classes with 1,588 attendees and 232 sessions of one-to-one
computer help with 1,116 participants. Additional funding from Comcast Internet Essentials enabled the library to
offer thirteen additional skill-building classes to help narrow the digital divide.
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FEATURED EVENTS
JANUARY 5TH GRAND OPENING OF THE SMART PLAY SPOT
Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Children’s Museum of Minnesota which we matched through the generosity of
our donors, new pre-literacy equipment was installed at RCL in Maplewood. These pieces may look like toys but
they are teaching young children about the shapes and motions used for writing, to be aware of letters, the sounds
of words and much more. Funding for this Smart Play Spot comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage
Fund through the Minnesota Children’s Museum, Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries, City of Maplewood,
North Ramsey 500 Lions Club, Metropolitan State University, Maplewood Toyota, Maguire Agency, family of Joan
& Vince Bartell, Maplewood North Lions, and Rachel Anderson.
ART DEDICATION AT NEW BRIGHTON
On March 8th, 30 people came to the New Brighton Library to enjoy a
reception dedicating a wonderful new piece of art commissioned in memory
of Phyllis Robertus. Textile and Fiber Artist, Mary Jo Scandin, was among
the speakers that evening.
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FRIENDS ANNUAL LUNCHEON
A record crowd of book lovers gathered at the North Oaks Golf
Club on April 27 to listen with rapture as William Kent Krueger
entertained and educated the 175 guests at the Friends’ Annual
Luncheon. Krueger started with childhood nursery tales and
ended with his own poetry as he shared his literary history and
his evolution into a “New York Times Best-Seller” mystery writer.
Minnesota has been blessed to be the home of this outstanding
author and speaker. We are very grateful for the sponsors who
made this event possible---Dick and Mary Fowler, Cerenity
Senior Care, and William Kent Krueger.
MANITOU DAYS PARADE IN
WHITE BEAR LAKE Once again, the Friends sponsored an entry
in this parade in White Bear Lake that
included a book cart drill team, our mascot
Booker riding in a convertible, sign-bearers
and volunteers to hand out treats and talk to
the crowd.
FALL PROGRAM
The Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries
hosted acclaimed Minnesota author and
restaurateur, Brenda Langton, at the
Roseville Library the evening of September
24. She is well known for her dedication to
healthy, delicious eating in her Minneapolis
restaurant, the Spoonriver Café, and through
the Mill City Farmer’s Market, which she
originated in 2006.
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FRIENDS FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
BOOKIT 5K WALK/RUN
A favorite of joggers and families alike, this scenic race course begins at the RCL Library in Roseville and runs
through beautiful Roseville Central Park. Event proceeds benefit the Summer Reading Programs for children and
teens at all seven Ramsey County Libraries. The BookIt! 5K Planning Committee includes staff from the Roseville
School District, Roseville Parks and Recreation, Ramsey County Library, Friends of the Libraries, and tons of
volunteers.
Unfortunately, on May 18th, severe storms with lightening caused officials to cancel the event shortly before it
was scheduled to begin to ensure public safety. Nevertheless, the participants and volunteers enjoyed the food,
race t-shirts, and the knowledge they were helping the public libraries. Although the weather greatly reduced the
number of people who registered for the race that morning, with the help from our sponsors, we were able to raise
over $4,000 for the Summer Reading Program.
Gold Level Sponsors
Allina Health | Rosedale Center
Silver Level Sponsor
Falcon Heights-Lauderdale Lions Club
Bronze Level Sponsors
Roseville Visitors Association | Maguire Agency Frank Harris | Kim Bennett Agency |
HealthPartners | Renewals by Andersen |
Jaci Meyer Agency, State Farm
SPECIAL BOOK SALES
The Friends held two very large sales of used books
which generated $12,542 during 2013. These special
events require an enormous amount of planning and
coordination. We are very grateful to Bonnie Bassett,
Nancy Huberty, Janet Huberty, and Donna Andreas
for organizing these sales and coordinating with
library staff and with the many volunteers who made
these events successful.
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FRIENDS USED BOOK STORES
Income from the Used Book Stores and from
our online book sales added $60,724 to our
revenues during 2013 confirming the value
many folks find at the Maplewood, Roseville
and Shoreview RCL branches that host our
book stores, plus the book carts at the White
Bear Lake and Mounds View branches.
“Catch & Release” is a conservation
program that helps provide a bounty of fish
for anglers. “Read & Release” is our version of
providing more books for avid readers! If you
have gently-used books that
are looking for a good home, please share them with us.
Last year, donated books valued at $94,319 went right on the library shelves for patron
checkout. Other donated materials are sold at our bookstores and book sales, raising
funds for library services.
Whether you are donating, shopping or volunteering at one of our book stores, you are
helping your favorite library.
RECYCLE USED CELL PHONES
Beginning in March 2007 the Friends started collecting used cell phones and
sending them to GRC Recycling in Miramar, Florida. They pay us for what
they can use and dispose of the rest in an environmentally friendly manner
so the phones do not end up in landfills. To date, this program has raised
$4,847 which helps the Friends support library programs and services.
LEAVE A LEGACY OF LITERACY
On June 10 and 11, the Friends had a table at the Minnesota State Bar Association Probate and Trust Attorneys
Conference at RiverCentre in Saint Paul.
We received enthusiastic responses from many of the attorneys
who heard our suggestion that they help their clients become
the “next Andrew Carnegie” by including a gift to a library in
their estate plans.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries is a volunteer, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Donations are tax
deductible according to IRS codes. Our EIN is 41-1597085. Detailed income and expense reports are available
upon request.
2013 TOTAL INCOME $237,953
31%
22%
25%
8%
11%
67%
14%
5%
7%
2013 TOTAL EXPENSES $218,584
10%
31% Book Sales
$73,269
67% Library Programs
$146,420
25% Donations/Memorials $ 59,071
22% Fund Raising Expenses $ 49,100
14% Membership
$ 34,219
11% Operating Expenses
10% Investment Income
$23,508
8% Sponsors
$18,880
7% Other Fund Raising
$ 17,965
5% Capital Campaigns
$10,630
0% Other Income
$
$ 23,064
411
2013 ENDOWMENT FUND PERFORMANCE
FIDELITY
ENDOWMENTS
ST. PAUL
FOUNDATION
ENDOWMENT
TOTAL
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12/31/12
Value
2013
Additions
2013
Payouts
$489,302
$0
$19,572
$87,081
$0
$3,826
$576,383
$0
$23,398
12/31/13
Value
2013 %
Return
$587,840
24.9%
$97,454
16.3%
$685,294
22.9%
MEMORIALS and HONORARIUMS
Memorials
Donations were made in memory of
Alice Bjorkman Grygo
Jeanne Irving
Marian Hedstrom
Nancy Miller
Arnold Lindberg
June Cincotta
Marion Hartwick
Patrick Nicholson
Doris Hollimon
Karl Keller
Marion Vagher
Polly and Jerry Franke
Gavin Hug
Ken Detviler
Mary Cecilia Walsh
Richard Hedenstrom
Jacob Henry Kannapiran
Loris Bree
Mary Lou Ryan
Vi Hack
Janice Seefert
Margaret Eubanks
Mary Gieske Schneider
In 2013 the Friends received
donations totaling $6,745 in
memory of 23 people who
valued public libraries. These
gifts made it possible to fund
new programs, add materials
to the lending collection, and
purchase specialized furnishings,
art and equipment for the
libraries.
Honorariums
Donations were made in honor of
Arvid and Janice Knudtson
Lila Paradise
Nancy Triplett
Pat Martinucci
Carol McFarlane
Mary Ann Palmer
Paul Barrett
Dennis & Marlys Ristau’s
wedding day
Mary Louise Schroeder
Barrett
Our grandchildren and all
who serve RCL - Roseville
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GIFTS IN-KIND
These donations of services, equipment, and materials were used in support of the Summer Reading Program,
Children’s Story Times, the New Brighton Library Capital Campaign, the Roseville Library Capital Campaign, the
BookIt! 5K Walk/Run, and other library programs and events.
Up to $999
Culligan Water
$10,000 to $100,000
Barnes and Noble, Roseville
William Kent Krueger
Minnesota State Fair
Berger Transfer and Storage,
Roseville
$1,000 to $9,999
Water Park of America
Minnesota State Bar Association
Continuing Legal Education
Rosedale Center
Sands, Lee and Anderson, LTD
Books and materials from
many donors
CORPORATE SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
$1 - $49
$250 - $499
$1000 - $4999
Dead Broke Saddle Club
Alliance Berstein Foundation Fund
Edgewater Estates Townhomes
BMO Harris Bank NA
Allina Hospitals & Clinics –
East Metro Region
Heberlein, LLC
Cerenity Senior Care
Meta Resources
HealthPartners
$50 - $99
General Mills Foundation
The 550 Club
The Williams Companies, Inc.
US Bank
$100 - $249
Choo Choo Montessori
Como Aristonian Club
Denny & Jerry McClelland
Minnesota Library Association
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Xcel Energy
Jaci Meyer Agency
Andersen Corporation
Central Pediatrics / Priority
Pediatrics
Kim Bennett Agency
Falcon Heights/Lauderdale
Lions Club
Linder’s Greenhouses, Inc
Heraeus Medical Components
Phyllis Olmen Memorial Fund
Maguire Agency
Renewal by Andersen
Metropolitan State University
Roseville Visitors Association
Securian Foundation
North Suburban Community
Foundation
$500 - $999
Saint Paul Family & Implant
Dentistry
Premier Banks
The Lillian Wright and C. Emil
Berglund Foundation
Walter & Leona Schmitt
Foundation
Wenck Associates, Inc
$5000 - $9,999
Comcast Internet Essentials
$10,000 to $50,000
Anonymous
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DONATIONS TO THE FRIENDS
Tax dollars provide only the basic library facilities and services. Many of the programs, books and equipment
available at the suburban Ramsey County Libraries have been possible only because of the generous donations
given by the following sponsors and individuals. Working with Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries, these
donors help to create an outstanding library experience for all.
Thank You!
INDIVIDUALS
$1 – $49
Ben and Joan Brainard
William Buethe
Clare Fossum
Alice Ableman
Patricia Brennan
Orvetta Cuzzolino
William and Karen Fox
Rita Brenner
Chris Dahl
Barb Frederick
Jes Brookes
Renee Dahring
Paul and Ramona Frey
Mary Brown
Joan Darrell
Shannon Friberg
Nancy Browne
Charme Davidson
Susan Fuller
Linda Brunell
Bonnie Davis
Mary Furman
Margaret Brunner
Maureen Detviler
Nathan Fursetzer
Cynthia Burke
Susan Didier
Norma Gaffron
Mary Buss
Brian and Colleen Dolan Goecke
Phyllis Galbraith
Jeanette Doolittle
Nancy Garcia
Alissa Allen
Julie Alstad
Lawrence Anderson
Peggy Annis
Anonymous
David and Abbie
Bahnemann
Tom and Kathleen Baldwin
Nancy and Bob Banchy
Bonnie Bassett
Thomas Bauch
Bruce Baumeister
Mike and Jill Bemis
Bonnie and Bruce
Berezovsky
Corrine Bergstrom
Kathleen Berry
William Berschneider
Ronald and Mary
Bierbaum
Nickolos Butler
Amanda Cade
Janet and Bob Calander
Christine Cannon
Mary Anne Casey
Phyllis and David Casper
Ting Ting Cheng and
Eric Larson
Josephine Chervenak
Mary Cheyne
Sue Chiuminatto
David Christenson
Eileen Biernat
Joan Ciminski
Harriet Bissen
Sandra and Lynn Clasen
Kathleen Blackford
Rebecca Schubert and
Bob Claybaugh
Donald Boettcher
Carol Bohlsen
Linda Bombeck
Mary Dee Bonkowske
Sharon Borg
Victoria Bosin
Myrna Boyken
Karen Eckman
Louise Eidsmoe
Kent and Katherine
Eklund
Janet Engeswick
Laurel Engelmann
Patricia Etten
Kathy Evertz and Tom
Hughes
Barbara Cooper
Bobbie Crancer
Darlene Cross
Sheila Cunningham and
A.R. Garvey
Don Gemberling
John Gesme
Kathy Giguere
Judith Godfrey
Joyce Goedeke
James and Joan Goepfert
Michael Gombold
Gary Fenick
Andrea Goodwin
Kay Ferguson
Ann Graham
Tom Ferguson
Judy Guetzkow
Marjorie Feulner
John Gulbranson
Jessica Findell
Mark Gustafson
Eugene and Mary Coffman Heidi Flanagan
Roberta Flood
Earl and Phyllis Cohen
Michelle Cook
Mary Ellen Gangl
Kim Hageman
Deirdre Hagstrom
Sharon Folland
Joseph and Lavon Halfen
Darlene and Lee Forgy
Peggy Hall
Dorothy and Frederick
Forro
Carolyn and David
Halvorson
Kathryn Forss
Kenneth Hampton
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Carol Hansen
Jolene Hart
Elisa Heffernan
Jo Ann Johnson and
David Lenander
Dennis Lien
Julie Neville
Mary Ann Johnson
Sally Lorberbaum
Audry and Thor Nordwall
Owen Lundy
Michael and Joan Norgon
Nancy Johnson
Rose Mary O’Donovan
William Lyon
Sharalyn
and
Bruce
Johnson
Ryan MacAskill
Dorothy and Elmer Helmen
Carol Jungbauer
Michael Mady and
Kathleen Henry
Barbara and T.P. O’Leary
Faye Herold
Scott Olson
Judy Helgen
Judi Kaper
Barbara Schaer-Mady
Elizabeth Karel
Margaret Magistad
J Kevin Powers and
Colleen Heslin
Kathy Karr
Karen Malver
Allan and Lois Hietala
Anne Kawell
Ron Manshack
Elfrieda Hintze
Nora Keenan
Edith Martindale
Carol Hirsch
Rosalie Keller
K. Anita Mayfield
Tami Hirsch
Jim Kelly
Jonathon and Haila Maze
Doris Hogan
Natalie Kennedy
Mary McDiarmid
Mary Hogan
Vernita and Dale Kennen
Carol McGough
Helen Hohmann
William Kent Krueger
Mary Jo McGuire
Thomas Holker, Jr.
Denise Kiehne
Rita McMonigal
Mark and Mary Holmes
Jerry King
N.J. McMullen
Lynne Holt
Earl and Rosalyn Klein
Tom and Eileen Mega
Mary Holt
Arvid and Janice Knudtson Fan Mei
Nicole Herold
Beth Kautz and Uli Koester Gayle Mangan
Rev. Henry and Jean Hoover Marilyn Korbach
Gaye Melton
James and Sue Olson
Elizabeth O’Reskie
Emily Paradise
Jane Pazlar
Mike and Dawn Perniel
Sally Peters
Ann Peterson
Jennifer Peterson
Melvin Peterson
Linda Phillips
Neil and Pat Phillips
Amy Pinsonnault
Kay Pladsen
Lucia Pozzi
Elizabeth Pryor
Darlene Rask
Janet Huberty
Carolyn Kostolnik
Barb Merten
Nancy Huberty
Teresa Kothbauer
Diane Miller
David Hudson
Kathleen Kritta
Mary Miller
Griffin Hughes
Jenna Kubly
Gary Moe
Mike Hutson
John Landy
Paul and Carol Moen
Jana Rieck and
Pam Drinkwine
Pat and Harold Iverson
Patricia and John Lane
Vern and Shirley Moore
Patrick and Kathrine Riley
Carol Jackson
Carol Lange
Meg Robertson
Genell Jacob
Jim Lappegaard
Michael and Patricia
Morandi
Dennis and Arleen LaRoque Joy Morris
Joan and Richard Jeffrey
Ann Morrissey
Jan Jernell and Dave Kortan Therese Larrabee
JoAnn Morse
Dirk Larson
Anneke and Paul Jessup
Judith Johannessen
Julie Larson
Lee Larson and
David and Corinne Johnson Sheryl Ramstad
Dean and Nancy Johnson Mary Larson
Candice Johnson
Evelyn Johnson
Harlan Johnson
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Dona Leland
Janet Lenz
Nancy and Phillip Moye
Kate Walthour and
Matt Muenster
Steve and Jo Ann Muzikar
Cheryl and Mike Neeley
Stacey Neske
Lila Recksiedler
B.J. Reiter
Kenneth and Elia Richter
Betty Roesler
Scott and Kathleen Rogers
Bridget and John Rooney
Megan Rooney
Eve Roycraft
Laurel Ruether
Judith Runge
Kim and Patrick Salzer
Mary and Richard Ulvenes
Janet Schafer
Elizabeth and William
Frank
Margaret Schally
Shirley Thom
Marietta Booth
Judy and David Schlief
Anne Todd
Julie Schneider
John Todd
John Borden and
Betsy Long
Dr. and Mrs. Dick Friberg
Shirley Bradway
Kristine Frost
Mary Jo and Larry Schreiber Susan Tomlinson
Janice Scofield
Jo Ann and John Toussaint Melissa Brechon
Barry and Melissa Bridges
Peggy Trezona
Christopher Senanayake
Nancy Triplett
Lynn Serbus
John Uttermark
Janet Schultz
Donald & Sharon Severson Carol Wahlstrom
Eleanor Sherman
Kurt Walther
Lois Siegle
Susan Warner
Diane and William
Simmons
Marcia Weber
James Sorenson and Julie
Skallman
Carol and Sanford
Weisberg
Barbara Gibson
Judy Brown
Susan Gilbertson
Todd and Patricia Burnes
Pris Goelzer
Don and Mary Ellen
Carlson
Patricia Green
Pete and Laura Carpenter
Robert and Linda Hamper
Patricia Carruth
Paul and Kathy Ciernia
Elaine and Foster Cole
Beverly and Douglas
Westby
Carole Smith
Mary Wingfield
Diane Smith
Connie Yantes
Mickey Tibbits and
Emmett Smith
Levi Young
Kamanga Sollo
Kathy Zanner
Jeff DeZellar
Ben and Brenda
Zimmerman
Mary Jo Diedrich
Kaela Splett
Harold Stanius
Allan and Jane Stockey
Rose Ella Strand
Susan Strasser
Jodi Stumpner
$50 - $99
Craig and Ginny Allen
Dr. Dale Anderson
Donna Andreas
Susan Armstrong
Ray Conroe and
Maureen Shannon
Dorothy Craddock
Carol Dahlquist
Tracey Dickinson
Edward and Dianne
Dirkswager
Marsha Durkin
Barbara Engel
Amaranth Subramanian
Nancy Sullivan
Jane and Dale Bacon
Eleanor Swanson
Janice Swanson
Dr. Thomas and Ann
Bagnoli
Bobbie Sweeney
Judy Bailey
Ann Fieberg
Colleen Tabaika
Arleen Ballor
Cynthia Tambornino
Lynn Belgea
Dorothy and Ordean
Finkelson
Esther Tatley
John Benson and Nancy
Yorken
Karen and Sidney Teske
Renee Thane
Phyllis Bentley
Ann S. Berry
Bonnie Greenleaf
Nancy K Hansen
Grete Hanson
Brock Harmon
Barbara Hartwick
Eugene and Joyce
Haselmann
Nancy Hendrickson
Diane and Tom Hinds
Denise Hinton
Russell and Cynthia
Hobbie
Arthur Hogenson
Maureen and John Drewitz Deborah Holbrook
Phyllis Dumke
Steven and Heidi Holland
Joseph Cosgrove and
Barbara Bach
Sharon and Ernest Teppo
Carl and Jill Gerriets
Deb Brown
Richard and Karen Slade
Kathy Spitzmueller
Rosemary Geist
Lowell and Carol Erdahl
Dave and Mary Favre
Pearl Fay
Sonia Feder-Lewis
Brian Lieb and Michelle
Finstad
Geoffrey Hollimon
Barbara Holm
Steven Hubbell
Jerry and Nancy Irsfeld
Paul and Denise Jacobsen
Cheryl Jahnke
Suzanne Jebe
Mary Jones
Marie Joseph
Dan and Joann Knuth
Barrett and Amy Fisher
Mary Kosciolek
Ann Fitch
Connie and Frank
Krmpotich
Mary Billington
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Linda Krugman
James Peterson
$100 - $249
Janet Filter
Mary Louise Laine
Diane Phillippi
Judy Florine
Diane Lanctot
Patricia Pickering
Duke Addicks and
Jeanette Bach
Brad and Patricia Larson
Vicki Pierre
Joel and Teresa Anderson
Metta Fridley
Linda Lee
James Leslie and
Lynnanne Warren
Lynette Lindmark
Mike and Mary Ann Lynch
Kris Madden
Mary Marchiafava
Jennifer Marrone
Gordon and Lynette
Marten
Shannon Marting
Pat and Paul Martinucci
Wanda and Robert McCaa
Harry G. McNeely, Jr.
Heather McNeff
Rita Mills
Jean Moede
David Mordick
Peter and Erika Plagemann Judith Anderson
Rachel Anderson
Jodi Pope
D Ann Prior
Dana Rebelein
Lynn and Paul Redlinger
Jane Ann Reilly
Sharon Roslien
Timothy Salo
Karen Schroeder
Rick Schultz
Susan and Oakley Surine
Howie and Vickie Bates
Susan Baxter
Janelle Beitz
Bob and Judy Benke
Ginny Bjerke Ohman
David and Lynnette Black
Deborah Blackman
Doris Braley
Ethan, Olivia, Cheryl and
Dan Symonik
Jean and Carl Brookins
Alice Bresnahan
Steve and Jeanne Tanamachi James and Edith Broten
Teresa Teri
Mary Burdick
Pam and John Thein
Daniel Gjelten and
Lisa Burke
Phil and Myra Toconita
Nancy Pakko
Katherine Wellington
Barbara Palmer
Kay Welsch
Carissa Park
Lynn and John Werner
Carol Pederson
Paul and Sally Westermeyer
Patricia Pelto
Mary Wolter
Carol Perkins and
Steve Zilmer
Letitia Yao
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Jo Ann Barte
Amy Swalley
John Moriarty and JoAnne Eleanore Troxel
Wetherell-Moriarty
Eugene Tschida
Wayne Mostek
Richard and Sharon
Mary Nicklawske and
Turgeon
Barry Cool
Diana Van Wormer
Tracy Nordstrom
Cynthia Vars
David Norrgard and
Carol Wahi
Jane LaFroth
Patricia Wallner
Virginia Overbye
Garry and Mary Ann
Peterson
Beverly Aplikowski
Shirley Franklin
Andrew Greenseid
Gretchen Jansen
Kathleen and Gerald
Gretsch
Alisa Sandin and
Elizabeth Grygo
Nancy and Jim Guerino
Sue Halverson
Diane Hankes
Judy Haralson
Pam Harris
Debra Hartley
Shelly Hawkins
Lora Hedin
Barbara Heinemann
Donald and Nancy Heinrich
Peter and Rebecca Hilger
Nancy and Robert Jackson
Nancy Carroll
Jeanne and Stan Kagan
Nancy Cincotta
Kandhasamy Kannapiran
Cathy Croghan and
Kathy Robbins
Tina Karelson and
John Risdall
Carolyn Cushing
Craig and Jill Klausing
John and Joan Czaia
Jane Klehr
Sarah Snapp and
Christian Davis
Kerry Kleyman
Jim and Sharon Dueber
Kathy Klink and
Steve Winckelman
Kathy Dunklee
Carol Knicker
Marilyn Dunshee
David Knudtson
Laura and Robert Eng
Lorrie Miller Kohler
Arnold and Jeralden
Erickson
Emily and Delano
Kulenkamp
Rumi Faizer
Harold and Grace Kurtz
Ann Fankhanel
Cheryl Laurent and
John Sokalski
Kevin and Jane Fields
Rolfe and Barbara Leary
Nancy Lewis
Karin Libby
Sara and James Lovat
Nancy-Dell Lund
Jerome and Marie Lynch
Linda Manders
John and Bonnie Manthey
Dianne Marti and
Memo Izzi
Mary McMillan
Paula and Bruce Mielke
Karen Mitka
Jean Milton
Richard and Mary Jo
Skaggs
Roberta Hunt and Tim
Heaney
Allen and Janet Smith
Rand and Dianne Holmes
Patty Sprenger
Shane and Angela Jackson
Noel and Rhianna Stave
Heather Johnson
Helen Stecklein
John and Lyn Lawyer
Jeremy Steiner
Mary Anne and Arnold
Lindberg
Perry Plank
J. Keith Mackenzie
Richard Schneider
David and Cyndi Kaye
Meier
Mary and Doug Smith
Lynn Middleton-Koller
Lynn and Alan Wyman
Lois and Doris Swartz
Susan and Thomas
Thibedeau
Marilyn Thompson
Phillip Thompson
M.A. Mortenson, Jr. and
Alice Mortenson
Scott and Susan
Mortensen
Sheff and Dierdre Otis
Julie and James Reimer
Kristi and Larry Waite
Paula and William
Tomlinson
Elinor and Thomas
Nicklawske
Gregory and Kathleen
Van Alstine
Patricia Richmond
Matt and Amy Anderson
William Seefert
Mary and Wayne Carter
Michelle and Carroll
Vance
Jane Shriver
William and Bonita Frels
Stuart and Jill Shwiff
Ann Haase
Joanna Perry and
Stacy Noerenberg
Bob and Betty Vavra
Sara and Greg Smit
Frank and Jayne Harris
Lynn Olson
Erik and Barbara Westgard
Dr. Elizabeth Styrovoky
Susan Nemitz and
John Curry
Pamela O’Meara
Dorothy Wezler
Steve and Kathy Onken
Ann Wilcox
Glen and Linda Owen
Marie Winn
Mary Ann Palmer
Valerie and Brian Wise
Melissa Peacock
Jan Shaw Wolff
Clinton and Vynnette
Perkins
Victoria Zimmerman
Anne Mockovak
Mary Mohan
Rachel Monyak
Janis Nelson
Grace Netteberg
Andria Waclawski
Matthew Sundeen
Kim and Jan Vanderwall
Dan Wall
Lori-Anne Williams
$500 - $999
Roger and Dallas Betz
Donna and Ken Beck
Beverly and Curt Proud
Robert Beugen
Lambers and Alicia Fisher
Marcia and Richard
Reardon
Peggy and Robert Biernat
Richard and Mary Fowler
Gene Mammenga and
Char Brooker
Andrea Garvey
Donn and Linda Satrom
Dr. Krishna Saxena
Jerry Schlegel
Penelope Scialla
Michael Dreher and
Tammy Schexnaider
Gary Eilefson
Pete and Lorraine Fischer
Bonita Giacherio
Sarah & Brian Grose
Norman and Karen
Vinnes
Roberta Weltzin
$250 - $499
Nancy Robbins
Anna and Travis
Thompson
Dr. William Walsh
Stephen and Julianne
Prager
James Crook
Ronald and Sandra Riach
Eileen Adams
Donald Alstad and
Karen Oberhauser
Commissioner Victoria
Reinhardt and J.P.
Barone
$1000 - $4999
Margaret Walsh
$5000 - $10,000
Robert Wood Johnson Jr
Fund of Princeton Area
Community Foundation
Sue and Bob Gehrz
Edna and Duane Georgius
Vikram and Koel Ghosh
Glenn and Mary Gibbons
Theresa Huppertz
Merlin Loudenburg
Susan Miller
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FRIENDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose success depends upon the
dedication of a large group of volunteers and donors. Our part-time paid staff includes Sue Gehrz, Executive
Director, Bonnie Bassett, Office Manager and Caitlin Carroll, Event Coordinator. Lynn Werner, intern, helped with
research and events during the year. Many thanks to the board and committee members who have strengthened
our group and supported our mission:
2013 BOARD MEMBERS
Judith Anderson
Dick Fowler
Pam Harris
Lynn Belgea
Edna Georgius
Kerry Kleyman
Stuart Shwif
Mary Ellen Carlson
Vikramaditya Ghosh
Julia Loupe
Doug Smith (Treas)
Mary Carter
Nancy Guerino
Dianne Marti
Susan Thibedeau
Catherine Croghan (VP)
Ann Haase
Ellie Nicklawske
Dan Wall (Sec)
Jane Fields
Lorraine Fischer
Frank Harris (Pres)
Kathy Robbins
Jan Shaw Wolff
2013 EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Sue Gehrz, Friends Executive Director Susan Nemitz, Ramsey County Library Director
Jan Rapheal, Liaison to the Library Board
Heidi Holland, Liaison to Library Volunteer Staff
FRIENDS ARCHIVIST: Julia Loupe
READING FRIENDS PROGRAM: Lynn Werner and Caitlin Carroll (Coordinators), A big thanks goes to our
volunteers who gave of their time and talent in the past school year: Judy Anderson, Barb Frederick, Connie Forster,
Ann Graham, Deirdre Hagstrom, Bob Hamper, Diane Phillippi, and Barb Westgard.
COMPUTER CLASS VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Metta Fridley
CELL PHONE RECYCLING MONITORS: Nancy Guerino, Nancy Lewis, Nancy Hendrickson and Sue Thibedeau
FRIENDS ADVOCACY PROGRAM: Mary Carter (Chair), Sue Gehrz, Julia Loupe, Susan Nemitz, Paula Mielke,
and Lori Anne Williams
FRIENDS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Dick Fowler (Chair), Cathy Croghan, Jane Fields, Sue Gehrz, Barbara Heinemann, Nancy Guerino, Frank Harris, Lee Anderson, Kerry Kleyman, Stuart Shwiff, and Ann Trapnell
FRIENDS FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE: Doug Smith (Chair), William Frels , Vikram Ghosh
and Jerry Lee
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Lynn Belgea (Chair), Deb Brown, Caitlin Carroll, Pat Carruth, Linda
Fite, Sue Gehrz, Nancy Guerino, Sue Heather, Diane Simmons and Valerie Wise
FRIENDS PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Judith Anderson (Chair), Caitlin Carroll, Dianne Dirkswager, Metta
Fridley, Edna Georgius, Ann Haase, Pat Pickering, Mary Smith, Sue Thibedeau, Cec Walsh and Bill Walsh
FRIENDS RETAIL SALES COMMITTEE: Kathy Robbins (Chair); Donna Andreas (Bookkeeper); Janet Huberty
and Nancy Huberty (Cashier Scheduling and Training); Ellie Nicklawske and Dianne Marti (Maplewood Managers);
Kathy Robbins (Roseville Manager); Mary Ann Adams (Shoreview Manager); Nancy Hendrickson (White Bear Book
Cart); Jawaid and Angela Ahmed and Dianne Marti (Online Book Sales); Bonnie Bassett, Nancy Huberty, Janet
Huberty, Donna Andreas and many, many volunteers (Special Sales). We gratefully acknowledge the many hours of
dedicated service by those who volunteered as cashiers, assisted our bookstore customers, and sorted, priced and
researched the materials we offered for sale at our bookstores and book sales.
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LOOKING FORWARD
In July, 2013, the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries completed a strategic planning process to identify how
we can be more effective in supporting and advocating for the public libraries in suburban Ramsey County. As
we implement this new plan we expect to more fully develop the growing partnerships we have enjoyed with an
expanding number of other community groups who see the opportunity to coordinate their mission with ours. We
all want to improve the quality of life in our communities and quite often that can be done by enhancing programs
and services offered at the library. For 2014, we plan to focus on these important areas:
1. BUILD FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SECURITY
Diversify and increase revenue sources
Develop the organizational structure
2. ADVOCATE FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT
Work with County Commissioners and Library Board Members
Provide leadership for the White Bear Lake Library Capital Campaign
Translate library goals into community impact
3. EXPAND FRIENDS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Increase visibility of the Friends mission and brand recognition
Create effective communications in libraries and the community
Partner with other organizations to provide resources for the library
Maintain a minimum membership of 500 households
4. S
UPPORT LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
Support library programs for all ages
Support library technology programs for adults and teens
Support library programs for underserved populations
We are planning many events for 2014 and each one offers rewarding opportunities to volunteer with others who
share your interests and desire to make our libraries stronger and more vital community resources for everyone.
Please contact us for more information. Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries
4570 North Victoria Street
Shoreview, MN 55126
651-486-2213 [email protected]
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SERVING SEVEN BRANCHES IN
SUBURBAN RAMSEY COUNTY
RCL in Maplewood
3025 Southlawn Drive
RCL in Mounds View
2576 County Road 10
RCL in New Brighton
400 10th Street NW
RCL in North St. Paul
2300 North Saint Paul Drive
RCL in Roseville
2180 N Hamline Avenue
RCL in Shoreview
4570 N Victoria Street
RCL in White Bear Lake
4698 Clark Avenue
4570 North Victoria Street | Shoreview, MN 55126 | 651-486-2213 | [email protected]
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