About Us
Mission Statement
To encourage literacy and the love of reading, and to enhance the quality of life in our community by connecting people with materials, resources and each other.
Library Board of Trustees
Mandi Amundson – President
William Norine – Vice President
Leo Janke – Village Representative
Tiffany Johnson – School Representative/Secretary
Dagny Norenberg
Chelsea Kaiser
Ben Seume
Library Staff
Daniel Clugston, Assistant Director: daniel@grantsburg.wislib.org
Gail Potvin, Library Assistant
Barb Engelhart, Library Assistant
Todd Beckmann, Library Assistant
Cindy Bowman, Library Assistant
Amaya Henderson, Library Page
History
The Grantsburg Public Library, founded by the Grantsburg Woman’s Club, opened its doors to the public on Saturday, November 22, 1947, in space donated by Burnett Larson in Larson’s Supply Store. Members of the community donated books.
In 1950 the library was moved to the Francis Freeman building on Oak Street, where, for 27 years, Francis stoked the fires, paid for snow removal, and charged minimal rent for the use of the library space.
With the relocation of the village offices and the library to the community building in 1978, a municipal library was established by a resolution passed by the Grantsburg Village Board.
When the Grantsburg School District built a new middle school, the library and village offices moved into the newly renovated old junior high building. The new library was dedicated on October 22, 2000.
Friends of the Library
Friends of Grantsburg Library enhance and support the library through fundraising and volunteer efforts. Their contributions enable the library to provide the community with additional equipment, programs, and services.
Learn more about the Friends by inquiring with the Library Director, Friends member, or attending a Friends of the Library meeting the first Monday of the even months.
Donate
Donations can be dropped off at the library or mailed to:
Friends of the Grantsburg Library
PO Box 712
Grantsburg, WI 54840
We are now accepting online donations via PayPal. Click the link below!
Library Policies
The Grantsburg Library Board of Trustees approve policies that cover many issues, including the services offered by the library and library hours. Questions about library policies can be directed to the library board president or the library director. Library Board meetings are held on the third Monday of the month. The public is welcome to speak during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
Animals in the Library
Collection and Development Policy
Circulation Policy
Code of Conduct
Disaster and Safety Plan
Grievance Policy
Internet Use
Laptop Use
Learning Center and History Room Policy
Long-Range Plan 2020-2025
Meeting Room Reservations
Obtaining a Library Card