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About Us

The Friends are a voluntary organization which supports the Niles Public Library District.

We share a belief that a good library is essential to the intellectual and cultural growth of the community.


The Friends of the Niles Public Library District are a 501(c)3 organization.

 

How to Contact Us

To find out how you can become a Friend, please call the library 847.663.1234.

What do Friends do?

Friends raise funds through…

  • Annual Golf Outing (see pictures)
  • Continuous Book Sales
  • Sale of Entertainment Books, Book Bags, Mugs and more throughout the year
  • Annual Donations by Members
  • Partnering with the library for special grants
  • Donations


    Friends help provide…

  • Funds for special programs; Holiday Open House
  • Funds for New Materials
  • Funds for special needs of the library.

Meeting Times

The Friends meet at the library on the 2nd Monday in January, April, June & September at 6:30 PM.

Who can join the Friends?

Membership is open to all persons, businesses or organizations interested in making an investment in the Niles Public Library District.

Do I have to Attend Meetings?

Not everyone who joins the Friends is able to attend meetings. Some are interested in supporting the library through their membership dues, other contributions or volunteer service.

What have the Friends done for the Library?

Here are just a few of the ways the Friends have provided for the Niles Public Library:

  • Provided funding for the Holiday Open House.
  • Provided monetary gifts used to purchase new materials for all areas of the library.
  • Provided funding for a guest speaker at the Battle of the Books Awards Program.
  • Purchased book bags used to deliver books to homebound patrons.
  • Purchased card tables used for Literacy classes.
  • Purchased 2 globes.
  • Purchased a lectern with PA system and speakers.
  • Provided various computer equipment.
  • Worked with staff as volunteers on a major project.

News from the Friends

Friends Continuous Book Sale

The Friends Room at the Niles Public Library hosts a Continuous Book Sale.

The Continuous Books Sale is open during library hours.

Each week new materials are added & items are kept less then 2 months.

Please stop by soon & often for a great selection of Hardcover Books, Paperbacks and more...

Pictures

  Some pictures from our Annual Golf Outing at Tam Golf course, June 2004.
 
 

 

 

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