Vision Fund

Friends Vision Fund

The Vision Fund was created to help build the Library’s future. The Library is more vital than ever. As our community seeks to explore, discover, learn, and grow, the Library responds with materials, programs, and services to enrich individual lives
and our community. Help us to envision and bring to life the Oconomowoc Public Library of the future!

The Why

Matt Mulder, Council Vice President
Betsy Bleck, Former Library Director
Jacque English, Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library
Floss Whelan, Former Mayor

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Thanks to those who supported Library Friends in our fundraising efforts!

The planning committee of the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library’s Book Binders Ball thanks the community for its generous support! Held on May 6, 2023, at the beautiful Barn at Trinity Peak, the Book Binders Ball was the premier fundraiser for the Friends of the Library’s new Vision Fund. It was a magical, meaningful, and moving evening.

The goal was to raise the funds necessary for a space needs analysis to help build the library facility of the future. The Oconomowoc Public Library of the future will be a place for our community to explore, discover, learn, and grow — the kind of library facility our community needs and deserves.

Great news! The fundraiser netted over $25,000 — a great success! We have almost reached our goal of $30,000. 

Book Binders Ball

Saturday, May 6, 2023, 6 pm
Barn at Trinity Peak
N80W38726 McMahon Rd.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

  • Cocktails 6-7 pm
  • Dinner 7-8:30 pm
  • Dancing 9-11 pm

$150 per ticket, or $1,500 for a table of ten 

Join us for the premier fundraiser for the Friends of the Oconomowoc Public Library Vision Fund. The Library is more vital than ever. As our community seeks to explore, discover, learn, and grow, the Library responds with materials, programs, and services to enrich individual lives and our community. Help build the Library facility of the future! The first goal is to raise $30,000 for a space needs analysis to envision a Library facility that will meet current and future needs.

Enjoy dinner by Cornerstone Catering and dessert by Nothing Bundt Cakes. Feast your ears on The Windswept Quintet during cocktails and dinner, then dance to the jazz of Jason Gillette and his band. Don’t miss the silent and live auctions! Dress to impress in cocktail attire, or dress as your favorite literary persona.

Proceeds benefit the