Help Support the Library, Be a Friend !
Next Book Sale: May 13, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm / May 14 & 15, 9-4 pm
Officers:
(Standing from left) Vice-President Bonnie Kalaway, President Bill Piper; (Seated from left) Secretary Diane Campbell, and Treasurer Mary Lynne Doherty.
Meetings : 7pm on third Tuesday each month. If you'd like to turn your love of books into a rewarding, charitable activity that supports the library then consider being a Friend! We are in need of volunteers to help sort donated books, assist customers at sales, and participate in fundraising events. If you are interested then please call the Business Office at (847) 428-3661 ext. 314 or email them. Meeting Minutes
2010: Jan
2009 : Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov / Dec
In Adobe (pdf) file format. You may need to Download Adobe Reader.
In Adobe (pdf) file format. You may need to Download Adobe Reader.
2010 Book Sale Dates:
May 13, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm / May 14 & 15, 9-4 pm
Oct. 1 & 2
“Thanks to A-American Self Storage in West Dundee for providing free storage space for the thousands of books donated between book sales.”
May 13, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm / May 14 & 15, 9-4 pm
Oct. 1 & 2
“Thanks to A-American Self Storage in West Dundee for providing free storage space for the thousands of books donated between book sales.”
Past Programs Sponsored by the Friends
Lyric Opera Lecture Series:
1/9/2010 Marriage of Figaro
12/5/2009 Merry Widow
2009 Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci
2008 La Traviata / Barber of Seville / Porgy and Bess
From Classical to Jazz, or Why Does the Devil Have All the Good Notes?
Madama Butterfly
2009 Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci
2008 La Traviata / Barber of Seville / Porgy and Bess
From Classical to Jazz, or Why Does the Devil Have All the Good Notes?
Madama Butterfly
Past Book Sales
Eleanor Mamayek preparing for the sale, and the organized tables for the sale!
Jan. 2010: $1,700 plus.
Nov. 2009: $2,700 plus.
May 2009: $2,800.
Nov. 2008: $3,300 plus.
April 2008: $3,000 plus.
May & October 2007 Sales: $7,000
We thank you for your support !
Donations-What We Have Done
Bus Trips to the Library : Funding for bus transportation makes it possible for every second grade class in the district to visit the library each year for a tour. During the visit, students learn how to care for library materials and how to use the catalog. Funds for the 2009/2010 school year were provided by the Friends. In past years, the Friends and the Lions Club have jointly funded this program that receives rave reviews from students, parents, and teachers alike.
Kids have enjoyed the Peek-A-Book Kiosk which was donated by the Friends of the Library. Go to the Children's Department to view this interactive technology up close! Children can watch book reviews featuring puppets and book selection readings. Two headphones are available for children to listen, and the books being reviewed are available on the kiosk bookshelves for checkout.
The globe near the Children's Reference Desk has been a welcome addition.
Children have been learning their alphabet letters
from the beautiful caterpillar rug which is in the children's play area.
Other:
*More items for the adult audiobook, large print, and spanish language collections
*Purchase of new tables for the meeting room
*Crocodile Board Book Display in the Children's Area
*More items for the adult audiobook, large print, and spanish language collections
*Purchase of new tables for the meeting room
*Crocodile Board Book Display in the Children's Area