Donating to the Friends
- Donations of gently used materials can be made at either Library location. Please visit the Circulation desk.
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
- Fall Book Sale, October 18-20, Black Road Branch
- Friday, October 18: 5-7 p.m. for Friends Members Only (join at the door)
- Saturday, October 19: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to the public
- Sunday, October 20: 1-3 p.m.-Bag sale, fill up one of our provided bags for $3!
Friends price list
Hardcovers $1
5 x 7 (or larger) Softcover .50¢
Paperbacks .25¢
Audiobooks .25¢
Music CDs .25¢
DVDs/BluRays $1
All Children’s & Teen Items .25¢
2024 Officers
President – John Davis
Vice President – Laurence Dent
Treasurer – Frankie Overcash
Secretary – Linda Aguilar
For more information on the Friends of the Joliet Public Library, email The Friends of JPL
2023 Officers
President – Dave Hlavac
Vice President – John Davis
Treasurer – Frankie Overcash
Secretary – Linda Aguilar
For more information on the Friends of the Joliet Public Library, email The Friends of JPL
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