Friends of the Library

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

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

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

Hardcovers $1

Paperbacks .50¢

Audiobooks .50¢

Music CDs .50¢

DVDs/BluRays $1

All Children’s & Teen Items .50¢

Bundles: Price as marked

February 8 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Agenda / Minutes
April 5 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom Agenda
September 13 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom
November 15 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom

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

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