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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 twice 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.

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

Monthly Meeting Dates

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.

Used Book Sales

Fall Book Sale: Friday-Sunday, October 1-3, 2010
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

  • 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.)

2010-2011 Officers

President: Wally Meyer, 847-699-0965

Vice President: Sue Casson

Secretary: Dawn Conlan

Treasurer: Edie Davis

Book Sale: Ralph & Mary Minnis
 
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