Donating to the Friends
- 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
- Pop Up Sale at Black Road Branch Saturday, February 22 · 10 am-4 pm (Friends members can start shopping at 9 am)
- 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 Meeting Dates
- February 8 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom
- April 5 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom
- September 13 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom
- November 15 @ 10 am, Ottawa Street Branch, 2nd Floor Boardroom
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
Little Free Library Project
