Donating to the Friends
At this time, we are not accepting book or material donations.
We appreciate your generosity and support. Please check back with us in the future for updates on donation opportunities.
Our Friends Group
- Sponsors and provides funding for library programs/events
- Provides matching funds for grants
- Provides funds for the purchase of items for the library’s collection and computer hardware and software
- Provides volunteer workers for library events
- Maintains ongoing book sales at both locations
- Holds larger book sales at library events several times per year
Friend members
- Are allowed early admittance to sales and first pick of sale items
- Meet quarterly to discuss fundraising ideas and set sale/meeting dates
New members are always welcome, come join us!
Upcoming Events
- Spring Book Sale at the Ottawa Street Branch, May 1-3 2026
2025 Friends price list
Hardcovers $1
Paperbacks .50¢
Audiobooks .50¢
Music CDs .50¢
DVDs/BluRays $1
All Children’s & Teen Items .50¢
Bundles: Price as marked
2025 Meeting Dates
2026 Meeting Dates
- February 7 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch
- April 11 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch
- September 12 @ 10 am, Black Road Branch
- November 14 @ 10 am, Black Road Branch
2025 Officers
President – John Davis
Vice President – Laurence Dent
Treasurer – Ron Likovic
Secretary – Linda Aguilar
For more information on the Friends of the Joliet Public Library, email The Friends of JPL
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