Friends of the Library (FoL) is a volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds to supplement the library’s annual budget for materials, programs, and literacy initiatives in the local community.
President
Katie Scherer
Treasurer
Stephene Norwood
Secretary
Loretta Abrams
Publicity Chair
Suzanne Cafferty
Used Book Sale Co-Chairs
Kathy Lawson
Joyce Beck
Community Mailing Chair
Britta Albrecht
Community Outreach Chair
Kristen Bieszke
The Friends hold regular fundraising used book sales and welcome book donations for these sales throughout the year. Check the Friends Facebook page for up-to-date information about upcoming book sales, or view our Upcoming Events. You can also request an appointment to shop during the Friends’ weekly sorting sessions by emailing Kathryn Lawson.
Adult Book Categories
| Art/architecture Artists/works
Biographies
Movies/CDs
Diet
Entertainment
Etiquette
History
Home improvement
|
Humor/comics/cartoons Large print Local/Chicago
Marriage/relationships
Mystery
Mythology
Romance
Science fiction
Social commentary/current events |
Children’s Book Categories
| Foreign language Board books Sports Art Music Jokes/riddles Poems Animals Science Chapter books |
Early readers Picture books by series, author, topic, etc. Family life International Children’s religion History Geography Dictionaries Famous people |
Also, visit the Used Book Nook in the lobby of the library to browse a limited selection of books available for purchase during library hours.
FoL Book Sort
December 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…
FoL Book Sort
December 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…
Friends Used Book Sale
January 18, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).
Friends Used Book Sale
March 15, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL).
Friends Used Book Sale
March 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
$10 per bag of most items
If you have items to donate, please call Dennis McCarthy, Building Engineer, at 630-790-6765 to schedule a drop-off appointment with the Maintenance Department. The Friends accept bagged or boxed
- quality adult and children’s books in good condition
- textbooks
- audiobooks
- DVDs
- recent computer games and software
- music (CDs and albums)
At this time, the Friends cannot accept
- encyclopedia sets
- old computer software and manuals
- weekly magazines
- damaged, musty, or outdated materials
There are several options for making a monetary donation to the Friends:
- Use a credit/debit card or PayPal by clicking the Donate button.
- Find us on Venmo at @GEPLFriends.
- Write a check to Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library, and drop it off at the Library Services Desk or mail it to Friends of the Glen Ellyn Public Library, in care of the Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137.
Thank you for your generosity to our organization–we are grateful to our donors who value the role of the library in our community!
The Friends offer service opportunities for youth and adult groups
- sorting books. The Friends operate a used book sale area in the Library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, they have book sorts about once a week. At the sorting sessions, volunteers look through the donated items recently received and decide if and where they should be shelved. Occasionally, this time is used to organize and prepare for upcoming sales. Sorts are a great opportunity to socialize, chat about books, and help your Library. You don’t need to RSVP, just come when you can and stay as long as you like. Check in with the staff at the Library Services Desk and you will be directed down to the basement.
- preparing our community mailings. Volunteer to help the Friends send their annual mailing to community households and businesses asking for voluntary contributions, which help fund the library’s collections and typically raise more than $15,000 for the library. Fold the solicitation letter, stuff envelopes, and affix pre-printed mailing labels. Enjoy coffee and friendly conversations. Volunteer for any amount of time!
- working at used book sales. Used book sale shifts are usually two hours and duties include stocking bookshelves and assisting customers.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email the Friends or contact the Library Director.
Making a monetary donation to the Friends of the Library establishes you as a member of the organization for the current calendar year. Your donation will enhance library services and provide increased resources and materials.
Members receive free books, discounts, and special invitations to FoL events, including
- A free book, CD, DVD, or other regularly priced item of your choice at all of the book sales
- Advance notice of FOL events, including used book sales, and FoL-sponsored library events, such as the summer social