Welcome to the Rhinelander District Library Foundation

The Rhinelander District Library Foundation is pleased to announce the extension and expansion of its Matching Funds Campaign, made possible by a very generous anonymous donation.

Launched on June 30, 2025, with an initial $120,000 pledged, the anonymous donor’s vision was to inspire the community to match this gift in support of the Capital Campaign to renovate and expand the
128 year old Rhinelander District Library.

The donor has now increased their contribution by an additional $8,000 – $1,000 for each year of the Library’s history, and has extended the matching timeframe through December 2, 2025, also known as Giving Tuesday.

The community has already responded with enthusiasm and generosity. Since the launch, individuals, families, and businesses have contributed $89,360.36.

There is still time to make an impact. Donations can be made securely online at RDLFoundation.org or mailed to:

Rhinelander District Library Foundation PO Box 1225 Rhinelander, WI 54501

To date, the Capital Campaign has raised $1,314,888.04 toward the $7 million goal to renovate and expand the Library.

The renovation and expansion project will add 7,650 square feet of new space, modernize the Children’s area, create meeting and study rooms, add restrooms on the main level, replace the 40 year old elevator to ensure full accessibility, and improve entrances and windows to protect the historic building’s
integrity.

For more information on the Capital Campaign, visit RDLFoundation.org or stop by the Rhinelander
District Library.