Friends of the Library

The FRIENDS are a group of volunteers who help the library expand its services to the community by:

Raising money through used book sales, usually three times a year.
Assisting with various library programs (hosting programs, straightening shelves, registering voters, and more).
Funding special programs and additional equipment (Friends Family Sundays, computers, projectors, teen/children's programming and more).

For more information please phone the Friends at 847-376-2922.

Monthly Meeting Dates

The Friends of the Library meet every month according to the following schedule:

Fourth Tuesday of the month *
7:00 p.m.
Conference Room ** , second floor

*There is no meeting in July and December.

**The general/annual meeting is in May and is held in a first floor meeting room.

Book Sales

Fall 2013 Used Book Sale

Friday, October 4, 2013 (Members Night)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms B/C

For members of the Friends only.

Saturday, October 5, 2013
9:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms B/C

Sunday, October 6, 2013
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms A/B/C

Information about the used book sale.

Ongoing Book Sale

Friends of the Library sponsor an ongoing book sale in the south corridor on the first floor of the library. Great books are available at bargain prices during regular library hours.

Membership

Advantages of being a member

Photograph of Friends President Wally Meyer plus members Linda and Ken Knorr

Your dues help support special programs and equipment for the library.
Your volunteer time at the book sales helps raise funds.
Members have access to the book sales prior to the public.
Volunteers enjoy the satisfaction of promoting reading and library services to the community.

Become a member

Pick up a brochure at the Registration Desk.
Fill out the form.
Leave the form and your dues at the Registration Desk or mail it to the address on the brochure.

Dues

Photo of 3 men and 1 woman standing, 1 man and 2 women seated, members of the friends of the library

$ 5.00 per year for an individual
$10.00 per year for a family
There are also Good Friend and Benefactor memberships available. (See brochure for more information.)

Library Review Book Club

Sign up now to particpate in the Literary Review Book Club. A limited number of memberships are available for the 2012-2013 series of luncheons/reviews.

For more information please call Jeanette at 847-635-6780.

Click here to download more information about the Literary Review Book Club

The Friends support programs like these...

See more photos from events sponsored by the Friends.

2011-2012 Officers

President: Wally Meyer, 847-699-0965
Vice President: Sue Casson
Secretary: Carol Szymanski
Treasurer: Debra Sus
Book Sale: Ralph & Mary Minnis

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