The Pommerscher Verein Freistadt library is located in a former schoolhouse in Mequon, Wisconsin that now serves as the Lindenwood Community Center at 12351 N. Granville Road, Mequon, WI. The unique collection of books and reference materials focuses mainly on Pomerania, with a few items that touch on other nearby provinces (Brandenburg, Posen, East Prussia and West Prussia).
The library is open from noon to 1:00 pm for browsing or researching prior to regularly-scheduled meetings at Lindenwood on the second Saturday of the months of February, March, May, June, September, and November. No research time is scheduled for October (Erntedankfest) or December (Weihnachtsfest) due to the special events on those days. If you require assistance from the librarian during that 12:00-1:00 hour, contact genealogy@pommerscher.org before coming to the library to make sure the librarian is available.
Fees for using the library:
Members: 1st hour is free, $10.00 for additional hours
Non-members: 1st hour is $25.00, $10.00 for additional hours.
There are no regularly scheduled open library times. However, library hours are available by appointment with the librarian. Contact Linda Herrick at genealogy@pommerscher.org .
Research by mail or email: Fees are the same as noted above in Fees for using the library.
Researchers are welcome to bring their own scanners and/or cameras. Note that requests to copy, scan or take photos of copyrighted materials may be refused.
Genealogy research
Help sessions can be arranged on an individual basis by scheduling an appointment with Linda Herrick at genealogy@pommerscher.org . Fees are the same as noted above in Fees for using the library.