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Friends of the Library

The Friends believe in the importance of a strong, relevant, and well-funded library. They support the library by raising funds to help pay for programs, materials, and services. Since 2002, the Friends have contributed about $76,000 to the library for many programs, including the popular adult and children’s reading programs, Book Babies, and the World of Books.

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Benefits of Membership

Satisfaction of helping a vital community resource.
Invitation to attend monthly meetings (currently on Zoom) to make allocation decisions for library funding and to plan events such as the book sales.
An inside look at library happenings from director Emily Faulkner.
Opportunities to help with library projects and the Friends book sales.
A free book at every Friends book sale.

How to Become a Friend

For as little as $10.00, you can become a Friend! There are now two ways to do this.

You can also become a member of the Friends of the DeKalb Public Library by completing this mail-in form.

Friends Membership Form

Make your check payable to Friends of the DeKalb Public Library, write membership fee in the memo line, and mail to treasurer Donna Gable, 850 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115.

If you have questions about your membership, contact Deborah Booth, debbooth54@gmail.com.

Meetings and Minutes

The Friends meet in the Bilder Family Meeting Room on the second Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m. (If that date is a holiday, the meeting will be changed to the third Monday). All members are welcome to attend meetings.

Read past meeting minutes from the Friends of the Library.

Book Sale

The Friends book sales are a major source of funding for the library and have become a popular DeKalb tradition. Thousands of gently used books, CDs and DVDs are displayed in the large rooms in the library’s lower level. These popular three-day events attract many in the community.

2022 Book Sale Schedule

March 4-6
June 24-26
October 14-16

Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

All library Covid rules will be strictly enforced during the 2022 book sales.

Throughout the year, used books are available for purchase on the shelves opposite the Friends Room in the lower level. These books are rotated regularly, so check often. A price list is posted near the shelves; use the slot in the Friends Room for payment.

How to Donate Items for the Book Sales

The Friends accepts donations of gently used, clean books, DVDs, and CDs throughout the year. (Occasional exceptions are the month before the sale.) Bring your items to the main circulation desk. Encyclopedias, textbooks, LPs, videotapes, and magazines are not accepted. Please do not donate books that have been stored in damp conditions. Donations are tax-deductible per IRS 501 (c) (3).

Other Ways to Donate to the Friends

Give DeKalb County

The Friends participate in the Give DeKalb County event organized each May by the DeKalb County Community Foundation through the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnerships. Please donate to the Friends during this one-day event.

Amazon Smile

The Friends participate in the Amazon Smile program, which provides a small donation to an organization. More information about this is available on amazon.com.

Donate Button

Use the button on this page to make a tax deductible donation to the Friends.

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