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

A Fundraiser for the Glen Ellyn Public Library

Saturday, September 15 | 9 am-2 pm
Sunday, September 16 | 1-4 pm (Books by the Bag)

Upcoming Used Book Sale Schedule

The Friends of the Library typically hold used book sales (a fundraiser for the Glen Ellyn Public Library) 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:

2018 Sales
Saturday, November 10 | 9 am-2 pm
Friday, November 23 | Noon-4:30 pm | During the Holiday Walk

2019 Sales
Saturday, January 19 | 9 am -2 pm
Saturday, March 16 | 9 am -2 pm
Sunday, March 17  | 1-4 pm | Books by the Bag
Saturday, May 11 | 9 am-2 pm
Monday, June 10 | 7-8:30 pm | During the library’s Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 13 | 9 am-2 pm
Saturday, September 14 | 9 am-2 pm
Sunday, September 15 | 1-4 pm | Books by the Bag
Saturday, November 9 | 9 am-2 pm
Friday, November 29 | Noon-4:30 pm | During the library’s 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 Encyclopedia sets, old computer software and manuals, weekly magazines, or damaged, musty, or outdated materials cannot be accepted.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 at friends@gepl.org or call the Library at 630-469-0879.

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