Friends of the Glenview Library

From a small collection of rented books to the new 85,000 square foot state-of-the art facility, the Glenview Public Library has an illustrious community history, deeply enriched by the ongoing support of the Friends organization.

The Friends of the Glenview Library was established in 1939 as an adjunct group in support of Glenview’s fledgling library. This hardworking group of women and men has been a vibrant community organization since these earliest days of the Library’s history.

The Friends of the Glenview Library is organized exclusively for the charitable, educational, and continuing development of the Glenview Public Library. Proceeds generated by the Friends ongoing fundraising efforts are used to purchase important items not possible in the Library’s regular operating budget, as well as to support special projects.

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The Friends support many services, programs, and technology projects through their Annual Appeal, the Used Book Store, and their yearly benefit event. Over $1 million dollars in special services and equipment have been provided by ongoing community support.

Annual Community Appeal

The Friends send their Annual Appeal to the Glenview community in early December. While most of the Library’s funds come from property taxes, there are a number of special services, programs, and technology items that are purchased with the funds donated by The Friends’ broad base of community supporters each year. Please consider making a donation so that the Glenview Library remains one of the highest quality public institutions on the North Shore. The Friends of the Glenview Library is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your gift is tax deductible.

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The Friends of the Glenview Library warmly welcomes new members throughout the year. Your ideas, energy, and expertise will help advance our mission to support excellence at the Glenview Public Library. Membership categories reflect the amount of time and resources you have to commit to this important organization.

Membership Levels

Active Members
$25 annually

Support the organization’s mission through active involvement

Attendance at Friends meetings (typically five per year)

Assume an active volunteer position within two years of joining (Board Member, Benefit Committee, or Used Book Store Volunteer)

Responsible for one Benefit ticket and an Annual Appeal contribution

Contributing Members
$50 annually

Contribute to the Friends of Glenview Library and support the organization’s activities and special events.

Contributing members receive invitations to all meetings and events.

Active volunteer duties are appreciated but are not required.

Life Member
$500 one-time contribution

Support the Friends of the Glenview Library and the Library’s mission through a generous one-time contribution.

Life members receive invitations to all meetings and events.

Active volunteer duties are appreciated but are not required.

Please Note: Only Active Members are eligible to vote and hold Board positions.

Membership Application (PDF)

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Save-the-Dates • Watch for Details

Breakfast & Book Review by Barbara Rinella

Thursday, September 12, 9:30-11:30 AM

Will the Real Egg Basket Please Stand Up?
Lunch & Program by Judy Keslik, Master Basketmaker

Wednesday, October 23, 11: 30 AM-1:30 PM

The History of Glenview with Beverly Dawson
Annual Luncheon

Wednesday, November 13, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

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For more information about programs, membership, or volunteer opportunities:

Stop by the Used Book Store. Open during regular library hours.

Call the Used Book Store at 847-901-5910 or Kathleen Butler, President, at 847-998-8005

The Friends of the Glenview Library informational brochure (PDF).

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