Library Friends
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Who are the Friends?
The Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library is a growing group which actively supports the central informational and cultural resource in our community - the Library.
The purpose of the Friends is:
- To serve as community advocates for Library services, programs, facilities and needs.
- To give monetary support to the Library through fund-raising activities.
- To encourage and promote donations to the Library.
- To provide cultural, social and educational opportunities for people who are interested in books and libraries.
2012 - 2013 Board of Directors:
- President – Dr. George F. Luteri
- Vice President – Pat Klawitter
- Treasurer – Judy Roraff
- Secretary – Elizabeth Hicks
- Book Sale Volunteer Organizer – Peter Hicks – at large
- Barbara Green – at large
- Melanie Krupp - at large
- Sue Wolf – at large
- Staff liaisons: Marilyn Genther and Frank Corry
What do the Friends do?
In 2010, the Friends raised approximately $44,500 from the sale of used books and other donated items. We gave the Library $29,400 in gifts and support for numerous programs. These included:
- All reading programs
- The Baby Talk program
- Film discussions
- The annual Teddy Bear Walk
- Adult Authors/ Writing Group
- Defibrillator for the South Branch
- iPads trial program
- Battery recycling program
- Computer training classes
Since 1982 the Friends have raised more than $500,000 for gifts to the Library. The Friends fundraising provides the Library with equipment, services and other materials which it might not be able to buy otherwise.
Friends of the MPPL Book Trolley Information
The Friends have two book trolleys that are stocked with used books available for purchase throughout the year. The upstairs book trolley is located to your right, next to the elevator, as you come up the stairs to the second floor. It contains adult, teen and children’s books. The first floor trolley is located in the Children’s area in front of the information desk. Both trolleys contain gently used individually priced books. Payment is made to the cash box on the trolley. Pick up a good book to read or give as a gift!
Membership Benefits
As a member of the Friends you will receive:
- Quarterly newsletter
- Admission to Preview Nights before public book sales and to Members Only events
- Discounts on Friends programs
The best part of belonging to the Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library is
meeting and working with people who share common interests. Membership in the
Friends brings you a good feeling that comes from helping our Library and
enjoying it!
Annual Memberships:
| Individual Family Good Friend Life Member |
$ 5 $ 10 $ 25 $100 |
Book Donations & Events
The Friends accept donations of used books, magazines, videos, CDs, DVDs etc. Donations are accepted throughout the year. Small donations (one bag full) may be dropped off at the Registration or Circulation Desks at the Library. Larger donations should be taken to the lower level of the parking garage. Please call ahead at 847/253/5675 ext. 3799, and we will arrange for someone to meet you to help unload your donation.
Donations
The Library accepts monetary donations. For more information on donating to the Library, contact the Administration Department at 847/253/5675.
Donations of used books, magazines, audio books, CDs, and DVDs, and videos are accepted by the Friends. Items not added to the collection will be sold at a Friends of the Library Book Sale. One week prior to the book sale, the Friends stop shelving donations and begin to prepare for the upcoming sale. Donations are still accepted leading up to and during the book sale but will then be stored for the next event.
Items currently in demand:
- Children’s books
- Engineering books
- Automotive repair books
- Mathematic books
- Magazines covering home decorating and design (Martha Stewart, Architectural Digest, Southern Home etc.) and hobby magazines
- Any of the “dummy” books
- Computer books relating to Microsoft Office suite of programs
- Audio books cd or tape (just about any subject)
Items we regretfully cannot accept:
- Encyclopedias over 10 years old
- Chewed up damaged or wet books
- Any tax books. The rules change so often that people won’t use even recent items
- Readers Digest Condensed Books over 10 years old
- National Geographic magazines over 10 years old
Sale Prices
- hardcover books: $1.00
- paperback books: 50¢
- records: 50¢
- audio cassettes: 50¢
- magazines: 25¢
- childrens hardcover books: $1.00
- childrens paperback books: 50¢
Better books are individually priced. Two times a year, the Friends hold a 25 cents sale.
Upcoming Events:
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Coming in February, 2012 – "Cookbooks Only" Sale
Culinary lovers mark your calendars for Saturday, February 12, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
This is during Super Saturday so there should be a good crowd. We will be advertising the sale at the Library and January book sale but mark your calendars to set an hour or so aside. Donations of really nice cook books coninue to be especially generous so there should be a nice selection to choose from.
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