Donating to the Friends
Please note: We ask that you drop off donations Monday-Friday between 9am-2pm, with a limit of 3 boxes per visit.
- Donations of gently used materials can be made at either Library location. Please visit the Circulation desk.
We are unable to accept the following items:
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Encyclopedias
- VHS/Beta tapes
- Textbooks
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 Black Road Branch
- Friday, May 1 (5-7 pm) Friends Members only, join at the door.
- Saturday, May 2 (9am-3pm) Open to the Public
- Sunday, May 3 (1-3pm) Fill up a provided bag for $4
2026 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 agenda/minutes
- February 8 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Agenda / Minutes
- April 5 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Agenda / Minutes
- September 13 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Agenda
- November 15 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Agenda / Minutes
2026 Officers
President – John Davis
Vice President – Laurence Dent
Treasurer – Ron Likovic
Secretary – Catherine Fountaine
For more information on the Friends of the Joliet Public Library, email The Friends of JPL
Little Free Library Project
