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 Sale at Ottawa Street Branch
Fri, May 2 · 5-7 p.m. Friends Members Only
Sat, May 3 · 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Open to the public
Sun, May 4 · 1-3 p.m. Bag Sale - Fall Sale at Ottawa Street Branch
Fri, October 24 · 5-7 p.m. Friends Members Only
Sat, October 25 · 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Open to the public
Sun, October 26 · 1-3 p.m. Bag Sale
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 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
2024 Meeting minutes
- February 17 @ 10 am, Black Road Branch, Meeting Room F Minutes Agenda / Minutes
- April 13 @ 10 am, Black Road Branch. Meeting Room F Agenda / Minutes
- September 14 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Agenda / Minutes
- November 16 @ 10 am, Black Road Branch, Meeting Room F Agenda / Minutes


