Another successful Book Sale in the…books!
The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale raised nearly $7,500 at their Spring Book Sale! With funds raised from their book sales, the Friends of the Library sponsor the prizes for the Summer and Winter Reading programs, a seasonal concert series, like this winter’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and more! Thank you to everyone who shopped the sale!
Save the Date
Summer Book Sale – Saturday, July 11
This sale is held during the Taste of Park Ridge and will be held outside the Library’s front entrance.
Fall Book Sale – Friday-Sunday, October 16-18
Support the Friends year round
- Become a member! Memberships start at just $25.
- Donate new or gently used books in the Friends book drop off at the back of the building.
- Donate unread or gently used magazines they can sell in the Book Nook. All magazines are welcome, but those that are always in demand include National Geographic, People, Vogue, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Martha Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens, Vanity Fair, Consumer Reports, Fortune, Wired, and AARP publications.
- Shop the Book Nook year round on our second floor, or the seasonal Fall, Spring, and Summer sales.
- Spread the word! Encourage your friends to join, and learn more about how you can get more involved via the Get Involved tab our website.
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.
