Friends of the Ross Library

10/08/2026

Want to join the trunk-or-treat fun? Sign up now!

🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING BACK TO ROSS LIBRARY! 👻🎃

We’re getting ready for a spooktacular evening of Trunk or Treat with a Storybook Twist on October 22 from 5–7 p.m. in the Ross Library parking lot, and we could use your help!

Want to help us fill our candy buckets?
We’re accepting donations of individually wrapped candy, treats, and/or fidget toys. Donations can be dropped off at Ross Library during regular business hours.

Want to decorate a trunk and hand out candy? We’re also looking for families, businesses, organizations, and community members who would like to host a trunk! Pick a favorite storybook, book character, or literary theme, decorate your trunk, and help us bring a little bookish magic to Trunk or Treat!

If you’re interested in donating candy or hosting a trunk, please send us a message or stop by the library!

Let’s make this year’s Trunk or Treat the sweetest one yet!

10/05/2026

We love the new official library card design. Thank you to all who submitted designs, and all those who voted!

Congratulations to Anne, the winner of our Library Card Design Contest, with an amazing 336 votes! 🥳

Check out the awesome new design for our official library card! A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted a design and voted. We can’t wait to see Anne’s artwork out in the community!

09/16/2026

The Annie Halenbake Ross Library fall book sale's preview night is TONIGHT!

Come enjoy refreshments, get first dibs on the book selection, and meet some of our great library staff and members of the Friends of the Ross Library 🍷📚

TOMMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!

Snag your tickets now to get get first dibs at the Book Sale books while sipping on w**e and eating some yummy refreshments! 🍷📚

07/12/2026

Thank you to all of today's patrons and vendors at our 1st ever Summer Craft Market. Your support of both the Annie Halenbake Ross Library and the Friends of the Ross Library means so much to, not only us, but also every single Clinton County resident who relies on the products and services the library offers. We are already brainstorming how to make this event bigger and better next year, too!

We're curious what treasures you all discovered today at our event. If you made a purchase from one od our many talented vendors today, feel free to share a photo down in the comments! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

🛍️ It's Happening Now! 🛍️

Come on out to the Friends of the Ross Library Craft & Vendor Market today! We're open now through 4:00 PM, and our talented vendors are ready to welcome you with a wonderful variety of handmade crafts, unique gifts, local products, and more.

Whether you're looking for something special, supporting local artisans and small businesses, or just enjoying a fun community event, there's something for everyone to discover.

📍 Ross Library ⏰ Today until 4:00 PM

Take a look at some of our amazing vendors in the photos below, then grab a friend and swing by before the day is over! We can't wait to see you.

07/01/2026

WOW! 🌟 Our Summer Craft Market has been so popular that vendors keep asking if they can still join — and the answer is YES! 🙌

🗓️ Vendor signups extended (again) to Monday, July 6

Bring your creativity, your small business magic, and your summer vibes! ☀️🎨

06/27/2026

Don’t forget! Mark your calendar for the upcoming Craft Show at Ross Library on July 11! 📅

🎨 Enjoy a great selection of local craft vendors
🌮 Grab a bite from delicious food vendors
🎟 Try your luck with raffle prizes

The Ross Library has received some great raffle items for this event, including the incredible basket pictured here from Otto Bookstore! 🤩

If anyone would like to donate a raffle item, feel free to bring it to the front desk at Annie Halenbake Ross Library during normal business hours.

See you on the 11th! 👀😁

06/17/2026

We’re raising dough for the Friends of the Ross Library — and you can help with just one delicious click.

Grab a Little Caesars Pizza Kit and support your library from the comfort of your kitchen.

Order here: https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/products?support=4aac4f64-5635-424b-922f-a57a2b7620d7&utm_id=SellerQRPurchase&c=5

05/18/2026

Library Card Design Contest Get creative this summer! Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by designing our new library card. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or just love the library, this is your chance to see your work in the hands of the community. The top design submitted will be printed a...