Save the Date!
Make plans to shop the Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale, held outside the Library building during the Taste of Park Ridge.
Learn more about the benefits of being a Friend below.
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Thank you to all who shopped the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale in May. More than $8,700 was raised over the weekend.
Thank you to all who shopped the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale in May. More than $8,700 was raised over the weekend.Also, many thanks to the volunteers who helped set up, staff and clean up the sale, as well as the Scout Troops who held their annual book drive in March. It provided an even bigger boost to the inventory.
About the Friends
The Friends of the Park Ridge Library is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting the Library. Through an annual membership drive and several large book sales, the Friends raise money for special programs, collections, and services that enhance the Library and benefit the community. Each year, the Friends contribute more than $15,000 to the Library.
Funds raised benefit several areas of the Library, including prizes for adult, teen, and children reading clubs; the purchase of licenses for feature films that are shown free throughout the year; funds for events like the very popular concert series, Book Club Mixers; special performances like this summer’s Nanny Nikki and Justin Roberts concerts; and interactive items like the activities and other items you’ll find in the Children’s Department Calming Space and Mother’s Room.
Why Become a Friend?
- Get early access to the Friends’ Spring and Fall Book Sales at their Members Only Preview Night.
- Get a discount coupon for the next book sale you attend after you buy a membership or renew.
- Meet new Friends when you volunteer to help at a book sale. It’s a great way to meet other Library and book lovers in Park Ridge!
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Show your support! The Friends raise money for special programs, collections and services that enhance the Library and benefit the community.
Is it time to renew?
Has your membership from last year expired? if you didn’t choose a $125 Lifetime Membership in the past, it may be time to renew. Click below to ensure you get all the perks in time for the next Book Sale!
Help Us Help the Library
Need a great gift idea? Make a friend, a Friend! Purchase a Friends membership for yourself or a friend using the form below. New Members Are Always Welcome!
Join the Friends Board of Directors Our History
Contact the Friends of the Park Ridge Library at prpl1friends@gmail.com.
