Who are the Friends?
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Friends of the Library Book Sale Hours: Fri - 4pm - 5pm GPLD card holders only Use of electronic devices (PDAs, PCs, Phones, etc) to scan items is prohibited! Items not sold are recyled with a service to be placed in VA nursing homes and hospitals. Proceeds to benefit Glenside Public Library. |
We are a non-profit group of people who are working together to help the Library serve our communities. Participation in the group helps the Library by financially supporting improvements in the collections and services, and enriching the cultural opportunities available to the citizens of Glen Ellyn Countryside and Glendale Heights.
Why?
- Because we believe in libraries and know that their current needs are important.
- Because it is a way to ensure the future and honor the past.
- Because it is a concrete way of giving back to the community.
- Because it gives prospective volunteers and donors an option for their service and gifts.
What do the Friends do?
Their fund raising activities provide the Library with materials and services that it might not otherwise be able to provide. The major fund raising activity is the Used Books Sale, held semiannually.
Other materials and services that the Friends provide include:
- Summer Reading Program books and incentive prizes for children, teens, and adults;
- Essay contests for local school students;
- Sponsoring special educational workshops and programs for the public;
- Other tasks requested by the librarians;
- On-going used books sale shelves by the coffee bar.
Our next meeting will be held Wednesday June 9, 7:00-8:00 pm in the library board room.
Officers:
President: Laura Jones
Interim Vice President: Izora Lewis
Secretary/Treasurer: Linda Fagan
To become involved, please telephone Bill Forgette at (630) 260-1550.
Annual Memberships levels:
- Student (under 18) $ 1.00
- Seniors (age 62+) $ 3.00
- Individuals $ 5.00
- Families $10.00
- Business $25.00
The Friends Group is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 organization. Donations are tax deductible. Join the Friends of the Library! Support your Library and community! Make new friends and enjoy your Library!
