Friends of the Library
Who are the friends?
We are a group of volunteers whose sole purpose is to support the Grayslake Library community.
We respond to requests of the library staff by supplementing library needs. Our volunteer time is devoted to the collection, sorting, and sale of donated books and audiovisual materials. We conduct a year-round lobby sale and occasional special sales. Check for signs in the hall and a notice on this page.
Friends of the Library are always looking for volunteers to help sort donations for our sales.
Friends of the Library hold meetings three times a year.
Benefits of Working with Friends
- Enjoy the company of like-minded book and library lovers.
- Experience the thrill of hunting through tons of donations and finding that special treasure.
- Earn special sale privileges that apply to working Friends only.
Annual Membership
General - $10.00
Lifetime - $100.00
Donation - The amount of your choice
Friends Newsletter
If you have questions, comments or would like to volunteer, please fill out our form.
Friends Sale Donations
The Friends of the Grayslake Library thank you for your donations! We welcome donated
materials that are in good condition.
However, please note that we do not accept the following:
Cassette tapes (music or audiobook)
VHS tapes
Discards from Grayslake or other libraries
Encyclopedias
Magazines
Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
Textbooks over five years old
Any materials that are broken, soiled, moldy, water-damaged, or otherwise not suitable for resale
You may drop off donations at the Circulation Desk to receive a tax receipt. If a receipt is not needed, simply drop materials into the Friends drop slot located across the hall from the Community Room.
Items that cannot be used in the Library collection will be placed in the Friends lobby sales.
Proceeds from sales are used to enrich and support our library community.
Sample of Items Given to the Library by the Friends
Summer Concert Series
Winter Concert Series
The Film Series
Toddler Wall Toys at Circulation
Train Table in Youth Services
Portable Defibrillators
Staff Safety Training
Book Page subscription
Paper Shredder
Office Cabinets
Lego Robotics and BeeBots
CD/DVD Disc Cleaner
Shopping Baskets
Adult Services Book Display
Furniture
Bulletin Boards
Podium with Microphone
Landscaping at Entrance and Service Door
$70,000 for 2014-2015 renovation