Friends of the Krause Memorial Library

05/02/2026

Support the library expansion today at the Cinco de Mayo block party at the Rockford Lions Club booth. Come enjoy the food, fun and occasional ☀️.

04/21/2026

A few Friends got to peak inside the library expansion. It’s going to be so amazing!!

02/23/2026

Check this out! Donate to us and you can get a free audiobook.

Give $15 or more via Venmo (-Friends). Provide your email in the notes and we’ll send you a receipt to share with Libro.fm.

02/23/2026

Check this out! Donate to us and you can get a free audiobook.

Give $15 or more via Venmo (-Friends). Provide your email in the notes and we’ll send you a receipt to share with with Libro.fm.

02/02/2026

The Rockford library is now open at the Community Cabin. All you love temporarily in a smaller size while our expansion continues!

And we brought our ongoing used book sale for you too! Check us out as you enter the cabin.

01/14/2026

Check out our awesome Rockford talent and support our community! Great date or family night!!

Looking for a fun winter night out? ❄️🎭
Mark your calendar for January 23rd and experience Rockford’s Got Talent! It’s affordable, family-friendly, and supports causes that matter right here in our community.
🎟 Tickets are on sale now for $10 Visit www.rockfordacf.org

11/26/2025

Black Friday Sale!
Need bookish gifts for your friends and loved ones? (*whispers* or yourself? 😉) https://krausefriends.creator-spring.com

Take 15% off your total purchase of our Kent District Library - Krause Memorial/Rockford Branch merchandise. Use BLACKFRIDAY15 at checkout and support the library expansion! Offer available now through Cyber Monday (and doesn't diminish our proceeds for the library).

Find clothes, drinkware, decor, and more in our four current designs:

11/12/2025

We’re so proud to have supported this cause. Thanks to all our volunteers for their support and to YOU who participated in our book sales, bake sales, etc.!

Thank you to the Friends of the Krause Memorial Library for their generous donation toward the Library Expansion Project!

Board members presented the check at the November 10 City Council Meeting. We appreciate your ongoing support!

11/10/2025

Mark your calendars!

10/31/2025

Today (Halloween) is the LAST DAY to enter our contests - with proceeds going to the library expansion. Don’t miss out!

- Big Green Egg raffle: $25/ticket and only 200 will be sold. Entry tickets available at the library or Venmo -Friends to receive your entry number.

- Win a $200 gift card to Epilogue Books by guessing how many coffee beans are in our jar. $1/entry. Find the jar and make your guess at Epilogue!

10/26/2025

Krause Friends had a great time representing the library at our local Trunk or Treat!