Donating to the Friends
- Donations of gently used materials can be made at either Library location. Please visit the Circulation desk.
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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: May 3-5, 2024 , Black Road Branch
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- Friday, May 3: Friends Members Only, 5-7p (Join at the Door)
- Saturday, May 4: 9a-3p
- Sunday, May 5: 1-3 p (Bag Sale)
- Fall Book Sale, October 18-20, Black Road Branch
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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