Friends of Matheson Memorial Library

10/06/2026

Trick or Trivia 2026 is almost upon us! This year, we are adding an online auction featuring wonderful items and experiences donated by our local businesses and community partners. Even if you're not attending Trick or Trivia, we invite you to take a look and bid on anything that catches your eye. Remember, all proceeds support the library in 2027!

Feel free to share the link with others! Need not be present to win - you may pick up any prize/s at the Library during business hours.

Auction Closes Saturday, October 10th at 8:15 p.m. CST
https://www.32auctions.com/mmltot2026

09/30/2026

The hour is near! In less than two weeks, the night of Tricks and Trivia begins!

A few spots remain, don’t wait to get your team registered to claim the coveted title of Trivia Masters! 🎃

Register Here: https://www.trickortrivia.com/registration2026.html

Trick-or-Trivia is a long-standing fundraiser created to support the Children and Adults programming at Matheson Memorial Library. These funds are greatly appreciated and used to support the library’s ongoing mission for the community.

Trick-or-Trivia: Be there, or be scared! ☠️👻🧙‍♀️

09/19/2026

You know where it isn't raining? The Friends Bake Sale and Book Donation Day!

Step out of the rain and step into the library to support a good cause as the Friends continue their mission for Matheson Memorial Library with the annual Bake Sale 🥧🧁🍰🍪🍩

The bake sale will be open starting at 9am and book donation day will begin at 10am.

Bring your appetite and donations and we will see you there!

09/16/2026

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of a longtime Friend, Jane Peck.

A lovely excerpt from her obituary reads,

"Jane had a warm and generous spirit. She found joy caring for her flowers and plants, as well as baking for family and friends who gathered around her table. She was equally happy with a deck of cards in hand, delighting in the laughter and friendly competition of game days with her friends. Jane was dedicated to helping others, generously giving her time to her church, her library, the German Settlement Cemetery, and the East Troy High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, and she extended particular compassion to those who needed it most, assisting wards of the state through guardianship. Through it all, Jane was, first and foremost, a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother."

The full obituary, as well as details of the services, can be accessed through this link: https://www.haaselockwoodfhs.com/obituaries/jane-peck

To Jane, thank you for being a Friend.

View Jane Peck's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/14/2026

Set your reminders and stop in to support this sweet fundraiser for the Matheson Memorial Library, starting Friday at 9am.

We'll see you there! 🥧🧁🍰🍪

The annual 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 is just a few short weeks away! Beginning Friday, September 18th at 9am, the Friends will be selling delicious baked goods 🥧🧁🍪

The bake sale will continue on Saturday, September 19th at 9am and coincide with our monthly Book Donation Day (beginning at 10am) to support the Friends Bookstore 📚

We truly couldn't 𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐞 it a success without you, so please stop in and satisfy that sweet tooth!

09/04/2026

The annual 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 is just a few short weeks away! Beginning Friday, September 18th at 9am, the Friends will be selling delicious baked goods 🥧🧁🍪

The bake sale will continue on Saturday, September 19th at 9am and coincide with our monthly Book Donation Day (beginning at 10am) to support the Friends Bookstore 📚

We truly couldn't 𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐞 it a success without you, so please stop in and satisfy that sweet tooth!

09/01/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬!

Trick-or-Trivia 2026 registration is now open! Register today at the link below, print the paper copy from the website, or stop by the library for a paper registration 🎃

https://www.trickortrivia.com/registration2026.html

08/28/2026

Heads will Roll....

Registration begins September 1st!

08/01/2026

Our sincerest apologies to our supporters for the error, but now you've got lunch covered for tomorrow!

Please stop by Hansen's, in Elkhorn, to help support the Friends Brat Hut fundraiser 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬𝗮-𝟮𝗽!

We'll be serving up brats, burgers, and hot dogs 🌭🍔🌭

See you tomorrow!

06/13/2026

The Friends book donation day is BACK!

Members of the community are encouraged to bring their gently used books and other items for donation to the Friends Bookstore on June 20th from 10am-1pm.

Items shall be assessed for acceptance by an assessor and may be rejected. Please note: This is NOT a drop off event!

Please see the “Book Donation Policy” section of the Friends page on the Matheson Memorial Library website for guidelines.