Our Friends Group

When the Center opened, we established the Friends Group to support the Center. We seek people who can contribute to the mission of the Center, through their volunteer work for the Center, at Center events, and through financial contributions.

The Center is self-supporting, and the ambitious programs we offer rely heavily on the generosity of our supporters.

We invite you to become a member of the Center for Children's Literature Friends Group.

As a member, you will receive:

  • A library card giving you the opportunity to borrow materials from the Center
  • The Friends Newsletter, reviewing past events & showcasing upcoming events
  • Invitations to all Center events, programs, as well as receptions for visiting lecturers
  • The chance to meet and talk books with others interested in children's literature


Your support is vital if we are to continue to offer a broad array of programs and maintain our library as a resource for our students and the community. We are pleased to welcome Friends Group members for as little as $l0.

We welcome your financial support. Please consider a donation to the Center by printing and completing the application form.

If you'd like to volunteer help the Center thrive or at one of our many events and programs, please call Dr. Stewig (262) 552-5480.