Officers
President
Katie Scherer
Treasurer
Stephene Norwood
Secretary
Kelly Caliendo
Used Book Sale Co-Chairs
Kathy Lawson
Susan Griffith
Community Mailing Chair
Maria McCormick
Publicity Chair
Kamiah Walker
Community Outreach Chair
Sherry Hatlestad
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, programs, and literacy initiatives in the local community. The Friends welcome new members and offer service opportunities for youth and adult groups.
- sorting books
- preparing our community mailings
- working at used book sales
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Friends by email at friends followed by @gepl.org or contact the Library Director.
Used Book Sales
Used book sale shifts are usually two hours and duties include cashiering, stocking bookshelves, and assisting customers. The Friends hold several fund-raising used book sales throughout the year and welcome book donations for these sales at any time.
Upcoming Events
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FoL Used Book Sale
Saturday, January 25, 2020 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Basement - Friends Area
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Book Sales take place in the basement of the Glen Ellyn Public Library.
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FoL Used Book Sale
Saturday, March 14, 2020 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Basement - Friends Area
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Book Sales take place in the basement of the Glen Ellyn Public Library.
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FoL Used Book Sale
Sunday, March 15, 2020 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Basement - Friends Area
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Book Sales take place in the basement of the Glen Ellyn Public Library.Books by the bag for $5 each.
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FoL Used Book Sale
Saturday, May 16, 2020 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Basement - Friends Area
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Book Sales take place in the basement of the Glen Ellyn Public Library.
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FoL Used Book Sale
Monday, June 8, 2020 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Basement - Friends Area
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Book Sales take place in the basement of the Glen Ellyn Public Library.
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FoL Used Book Sale
Saturday, July 18, 2020 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Basement - Friends Area
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Book Sales take place in the basement of the Glen Ellyn Public Library.
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FoL Used Book Sale
Saturday, September 19, 2020 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Basement - Friends Area
Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library (FoL). Book Sales take place in the basement of the Glen Ellyn Public Library.