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Friends of the Library -- 50 years of service!


“Young Lincoln Learning” 

This bronze Abraham Lincoln sculpture was commissioned by the Friends and presented to the library as a special gift. The sculpture is permanently housed on the first floor of the building.

May 21, 2004


Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian was the guest speaker.


Sue D'Hondt, Friends' Vice President, accepts a certificate of recognition from Illinois State Representative Rosemary Mulligan.

Mayor Anthony Arredia read a resolution from the City Council.
Rev. Dr. William Grice III spoke about growing up in Des Plaines and his library memories.
Television newsman Paul Meincke was the master of ceremonies
Congratulations and thank you to the Friends of the Library for their continued generosity during 50 years of service!

From the Library Board and staff.

 
2004 vehicle sticker for the City of Des Plaines

The Friends of the Library is a nonprofit volunteer group that supports programs, collections, services, and equipment that are not funded by the library's regular budget. The Friends was founded in April 1954 by a planning committee of the American Association of University Women, Northwest Suburban Branch, and the parent organizations of the local schools.

 
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