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 fundraisers are our Spring and Fall Book Sales and the ongoing Perpetual Book Sale Wall at the library. All sales sell withdrawn and donated books. Books may be donated to the library at any time; please see the donation guidelines for more details.

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:
January 22, 2025 - Conference Room - afterwards, make Valentines for Vets
NEW Meeting time is 6:30-7:30 p.m., programming 7:30-8:30 p.m.:
April 23, 2025 - Meeting Room C - after program: Make a Hand Towel Teddy Bear (bring a hand towel with you)
July 23, 2025 - Meeting Room C - after program: to be announced
October 22, 2025 - Meeting Room C - after program: On The Same Page book discussion

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

How can you support the Friends?

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.