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).
Friends of the Library logo

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

Monthly Meeting Dates

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

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.

Literary Review Book Club

Literary Review Book Club [grpahic]

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

Fall 2012 Used Book Sale

Friday, September 28, 2012 (Members Night)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms A/B/C


Saturday, September 29, 2012
9:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Rooms A/B/C


Sunday, September 30, 2012
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.

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

  • $ 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.)

2011-2012 Officers

President: Wally Meyer, 847-699-0965
Vice President:Sue Casson
Secretary:Linda Knorr
TreasurerDebra Suss
Book Sale:Ralph & Mary Minnis
 
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1501 Ellinwood Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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(847) 827-5551

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