Posts tagged with "Friends of the Library"


"A Novel Affair" Lobby Sale     
Posted by daccurso on 12/29/11

Do you love to read mysteries and science fiction? Then stop by the used book sale in the library's lower level lobby on January 7 and 8 and stock up on your winter reading. In addition to mystery and science fiction books, the sale will offer a big selection of large print books. Get some great reads at great prices.
 
Date and time: Saturday, January 7, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  and Sunday, January 8, noon - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lower level lobby

Don’t Pay the College Sticker Price     
Posted by daccurso on 11/16/10
College education costs continue to skyrocket while families’ college savings funds continue to lose value. Joe Orsolini from College Aid Planners will discuss how to maximize need-based financial aid eligibility, target the right colleges for merit-based financial aid and offer tips for tax-saving opportunities. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
 
Date and time: Tuesday, November 23, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room

Fantastic Fall Used Book Sale     
Posted by daccurso on 10/17/11

Get huge savings on used books, music, movies and magazines at the Fantastic Fall sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. It  features a big selection of history, sports, cookbooks, and children's books.

Purchase a canvas bag for $5 to carry everything home. Electronic devices, such as scanners, laptops and cell phones, are not permitted at the sale.
 
See a complete list of the silent auction items.
 
Saturday, October 29
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Hendrickson Room and Lindsey Room
Silent Auction 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
 
Sunday, October 30
noon–4:30 p.m. - Hendrickson Room
noon–3:30 p.m. - Lindsey Room

Friends Fab Feb Sale     
Posted by daccurso on 01/20/09

Saturday, February 7, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, February 8, noon–4:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Meeting Room and noon–3:30 p.m. / Lindsey Program Room

Shop this used book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library for extreme discounts on books, magazines, games, and more. Stop by on Sunday and fill a grocery bag for just $3. Electronic devices, such as scanners, laptops and cell phones, are not permitted at the sale. Purchase a canvas bag for $10 to help carry home your bargains.

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Silent Auction Highlights Saturday, February 7, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bride and Groom Cookbook, Mary Barber, 2003

Apollo 13 by Jim Lovell autographed, 2000; Failure Is Not an Option by Gene Kranz, autographed, 2000; First Man-Life of Neil Armstrong by James Hansen, 2005

The Time of our Time by Norman Mailer, 1st ed., autographed

Great Chicago Stories by Tom Maday and Sam Landers, 1994

Over 50 Years of American Comic Books, Ron Goulant, 1990, and The Best American Comics, Harvey Pekar, 2006

Blaeu’s the Great Atlas of the 17th Century World, 1997

A Taliesin Legacy by Tobias Guggenheimer, 1995; Famous Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright by Bruce La Fontaine, 1996; Frank Lloyd Wright, 3 videos; Frank Lloyd Wright’s Interiors by Thomas Heinz, 2002

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Friends of the Library Lobby Sale     
Posted by daccurso on 12/28/09
Date and time: Saturday, January 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sunday, January 10, noon–3 p.m. Location: Lower lobby of core entrance Stock up on children's videos and nonfiction books at this sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Fiction paperbacks for adults will also be on sale.

Friends Super Spring Used Book Sale     
Posted by daccurso on 04/12/10
spring_booksaleSaturday, April 24 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hendrickson Room and Lindsey Room Silent Auction - 9 a.m.–2 p.m.      Sunday, April 25 noon–4:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room                                       noon–3:30 p.m. / Lindsey Room Check the Friends' enewsletter for a complete list of items to be auctioned.  You can purchase a canvas bag for $5 to carry everything home. Electronic devices, such as scanners, laptops and cell phones, are not permitted at the sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Friends' Fab Feb Sale     
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Posted by lmulford on 01/22/13

Get great deals on used books, music, movies, magazines, games, puzzles and more at this sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Also look over this complete list of silent auction items you can bid on at the sale.
 
You can buy a canvas bag for $5 to carry home all of your purchases. Electronic devices, such as scanners, laptops and cell phones, are not permitted at the sale. 
 
Saturday, February 2
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Hendrickson Room and Lindsey Room
 
Silent Auction: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
 
Sunday, February 3
noon-4:30 p.m. - Hendrickson Room
noon-3:30 p.m. - Lindsey Room
 
 

Friends' Holiday Book Sale     
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Posted by lmulford on 11/20/12

Looking for quality books to give as gifts? The Friends of the Library are holding a holiday book sale with books that are like-new at bargain prices for the discerning readers on your gift list. You will find kids' books, coffee-table books, classics, new fiction and new nonfiction at prices ranging from $1 to $10. Start your holiday shopping here!
 
Date and Time: Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, December 2, noon-5 p.m.
Location: Lower level lobby

Friends' Lobby Book Sale     
Posted by daccurso on 01/04/13

Stop by this sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, featuring mystery books for adults and kids’ nonfiction books and videos. All items are 50 cents.
 
Date and time: Saturday, January 12, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, January 13, noon–4 p.m.
Location: Lower Level Lobby

Friends' Lobby Sale     
Posted by daccurso on 09/20/10
LobbySale Dates and time: Saturday, October 2, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 3, noon - 4 p.m. Location: Lower level lobby Children's nonfiction books and videos and paperback novels for adults are on sale this Saturday and Sunday only. Everything is 50 cents! Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library.