Volunteer Opportunities
 
Friends of the Library members have a chance to get involved in the Library in several different ways:
 
  • Help organize and price used books and materials for the Used Book Sale
  • Assist with special events at the Library sponsored by the Friends such as the Christmas Walk performance and the FOL Summer Reading Kick-Off
  • Serve as FOL representative at outreach events such as the La Grange Pet Parade and Park District's Family Fest.
  • Stuff newsletters for the FOL annual membership drive
  • Serve as an Executive Board member on the FOL Board
For more information about FOL volunteer opportunities, please email Nicole Zimmermann, FOL Liaison, at zimmermannn [at] lagrangelibrary.org or call 708.215.3277.
 
 
Friends Make a Difference
 
The Friends of the Library have recently funded the following projects and materials:
  • New video game collection for circulation
  • Youth Storytime materials such as flannel boards and puppets
  • Book Club in a Bag program
  • Big Read programs
    • Christmas Walk entertainment
    • Annual Summer Reading Kick-Off event in June
    • New art display system for the lower level gallery and Youth Services