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 Our largest fundraiser is coordinating the Perpetual Book Sale at the library, which sells withdrawn and donated books both at the library and through our book reseller.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

How can you support the Friends?

To purchase from our reseller online (purchases support many different local libraries, not just BPL):

on Amazon

on eBay

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.