FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

FOL Election Results

The following officers were elected on Tuesday April 6, 2010:

  • President: Allison Anderson
  • Treasurer: Rick Isherwood
  • Director: David Shecterle
  • Director: Barbara Diedrich

About the Friends

The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to provide programs, materials, equipment, and artwork for the library. The Friends sponsor four yearly used book sales and have donated over $1,000,000 in purchases to the library since the group's formation in 1969.

The Friends' Book Boutique offers used books and magazines for sale throughout the year. It is located on the first level near the Welcome Desk.

Membership

  • Membership  is open to people of all ages.
  • Both Arlington Heights residents and nonresidents are welcome.
  • Several membership categories are available.
  • All contributions are tax deductible.

Book Donations

Books donations may be made to the Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. A drop off box for books is conveniently located in the garage level entrance of the library. The Friends of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a not-for-profit organization that raises funds to provide programs, materials, equipment, and artwork for the library. The Friends sponsor four yearly used book sales and have donated over $1,000,000 in purchases to the library since the group's formation in 1969.

Learn more about the Friends and the book sales.

Membership Year

The membership year is April 1–March 31.

 

Become a Member!

Fill out an application online or on paper.

Paper applications are available at the Reception Desk on the Library's second level or print a copy of this form.

If you are submitting your application on paper, send it  along with your membership fee to:

Friends of the Library Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N. Dunton Ave.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Book Sales

  • Fab Feb Sale – First full weekend in February
  • Super Spring Sale – Last full weekend in April
    The Spring Sale silent auction will be held on Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. See a sampling of items included in the silent auction.
  • Summerfest Sale – First full weekend in August
  • Fantastic Fall Sale – Last full weekend in October

No electronic devices - scanners, lap tops, cell phones, etc. - will be allowed at the sales. Book sales take place four times per year in the Hendrickson Meeting Room on the library's second level, and in the Lindsey Program Room on the first level for children's books. Puzzles and games are available at the February and August sales.