Friends of the Library
Join us at BPL on Saturday, November 16 for a POP-UP ONE DAY BOOK SALE!
- Saturday, November 16 | 10am to 4pm
- Items for all ages: used donated/library books, DVDs, CDs, and more!
- All items $1 each or $5 for a bag of books (we provide the bag)
- Cash, check, or Zelle accepted
We hope you can join us!
For information about our 50th Anniversary Celebration luncheon held September 29, 2024, visit our 50th Anniversary page.
The Friends Of The Library Invite You To Join Us
Lend A Helping Hand To Your Bloomingdale Public Library.
Who are the Friends?
We are a non-profit organization that supports the Bloomingdale Public Library. We raise funds to support library in various ways, including supporting reading programs and purchasing equipment and materials for the library.
What do we do?
We plan fun fundraising events which benefit our library and our community. Our largest fundraiser is coordinating the Perpetual Book Sale at the library, which sells withdrawn and donated books both at the library and through our book reseller.
When & where do we meet?
Meetings are held four times a year. Members who are unable to attend meetings, but wish to help out, may donate a few hours of time to help with our various activities.
Meetings dates for 2025, start time is 7:00 p.m.:
January 22, 2025 - Conference Room
April 23, 2025 - Meeting Room C
July 23, 2025 - Meeting Room C
October 22, 2025 - Meeting Room C
How do I join?
Please fill out the application form (online version) | application form (printable version) and return to a staff member in the Business Office of the library along with your yearly $10.00 membership fee or $50 lifetime dues. To pay dues online, see the Paypal links above.
You can also mail forms and checks to:
Bloomingdale Public Library
Attn: Friends of the Library
101 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
You can shop our Perpetual Book Sale shelves at the library! All hardcover books are $2, everything else is $1. We accept cash payments in the drop box above the sale shelves (exact change only) or you can pay via Zelle to mybplfriends@gmail.com. Donations and Dues can be paid via check or cash at Friends events or in the BPL Business Office. Credit/Debit donations or payments can be made via Paypal below. If you would like further information, please email us at mybplfriends@gmail.com or contact the library at (630) 529-3120.
How can you support the Friends?