Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library (FOL) is a volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds to supplement the library’s annual budget for materials and programs and supporting literacy initiatives in the local community. The Friends welcome new members and offer service opportunities for youth and adult groups.

To learn more, please contact Katie Scherer, President, at friends@gepl.org or call the library at 630-469-0879.

Next Used Book Sale:

Saturday, September 16, 9 am – 2 pm
Sunday, September 17, 1-4 pm (Books by the Bag)

Upcoming Used Book Sale Schedule

The Friends of the Library typically hold used book sales in the library basement on a bimonthly basis — usually the third Saturday of every other month (with some exceptions for special events). The upcoming schedule is as follows:

2017 Sales
Saturday, November 11, 9 am – 2 pm
Friday, November 24, Noon-4:30 pm (During the Holiday Walk)

2018 Sales
Saturday, January 20, 9 am-2 pm
Saturday, March 10, 9 am-2 pm
Sunday, March 11, 1-4 pm (Books by the Bag)
Saturday, May 5, 9 am-2 pm
Monday, June 4, 7-8:30 pm (During the Ice Cream Social)
Saturday, July 14, 9 am-2 pm
Saturday, September 15, 9 am-2 pm
Sunday, September 16, 1-4 pm (Books by the Bag)
Friday, November 23, Noon-4:30 pm (During the Holiday Walk)

Donate Items for Used Book Sales

Donations for used book sales may be dropped off at the library’s Circulation Desk at any time. The Friends look for quality adult and children’s books in good condition, textbooks, audiobooks, DVDs, recent computer games and software, and music (CDs and albums). Encyclopedia sets, old computer software and manuals, weekly magazines, or damaged, musty or outdated materials cannot be accepted. Please box or bag your donations.

For more information, contact the Friends by email at friends@gepl.org or by phone at 630-469-0879.

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