"The free access to information is not a privilege, but a necessity for any free society."
- Ed Asner


Endowment Fund

In 2013, with the hope of creating long-term financial stability for the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, Edward E. and Kay Sue Johanson helped establish two library endowments through the Frankenmuth Community Foundation. Their vision was to create lasting financial support for the library, not simply today, but for generations to come. 

In 2026, we hope to honor and continue that vision by working toward two important goals:
  • Johanson Endowment for Wickson Library: $1,000,000 goal (currently $592,000 as of 11/10/2026). At this level, an estimated $50,000 in annual distributions could provide ongoing support for engaging children’s and family programs, our popular Summer Reading Program, meaningful community outreach, innovative new resources, special projects, and other services that enrich the lives of those we serve.
  • Johanson Library Capital Improvement Endowment: $500,000 goal (currently $122,000 as of 11/10/2026). At this level, an estimated $25,000 annually could provide a dedicated source of funding to care for, preserve, and thoughtfully improve our library building, helping ensure that it remains a safe, welcoming, accessible, and vibrant community space for generations to come.

A donation to the Johanson Endowment for Wickson Fund is truly a gift that grows. It is an investment in the future of not only Wickson Library, but also the Frankenmuth community that it serves. Please visit the Frankenmuth Community Foundation website below to learn more and to donate. 
Donate to the Endowment
Book Donations

The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale runs year-round during regular library hours. The book sale can be found in our basement. 

If you would like to donate books to the Book Sale, please follow the guidelines listed below: 

Biographies. Classics, Children's, Gardening, and History: no copyright date restrictions
Business, Religious, or Other Nonfiction: within the last 20 years
Cookbooks: within the last 25 years
Fiction (Paperback, Hardcover, and Large Print): within the last 20 years
Magazines: within the last 6 months to 1 year
Medical & Political: within the last 10 years
Sewing & Quilt Patterns: 2010 to present
Travel: within the last 10-15 years

The Friends also welcome donations of puzzles and board games- thank you for your generosity!