Library lovers are invited to join the Friends of the Northbrook Public Library. This volunteer organization raises funds to help support library programs and services through membership fees, the used bookshop, and their popular book sales. Membership starts at just $10, and you can join and pay online or by mail.
Become a Friend of the Library
Who are the Friends of the Library? They're people who appreciate what the library offers and are willing to support its programs and services. Would you be willing to spend $10 a year for Fine Arts Fall classical concerts? How about $25 a year for first-run films? Maybe you have children who enjoy its youth programs, or your teens are using the equipment in the Collaboratory to record podcasts. It's the right time for you to become a Friend. Join today.
If you are a Friend of the Library and you are not receiving email from us, please send an email to friends@northbrook.info, and we'll add you to our email list.
Used Book Sale
Our book sales are held in the Civic Room from 10:00am-4:00pm on the following dates:
2025 Book Sales
April 4-5
July 18-19
October 24-25
Find our upcoming Book Sales on the Events calendar
Used Book Donations
- Please drop off book donations at the Bookshop (during its open hours) or in the donation bin in the west vestibule. (We do not accept encyclopedias, A/V materials, medical, or legal texts.)
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Learn more about the Friends of the Library Bookshop
Why join the Friends of the Library?
- Comedian Paula Poundstone tells you why you're overdue if you haven't joined yet (30 seconds)
- See all of the great ways the Friends support Northbrook Public Library (45 seconds)
Become a Friend of the Library
We are a group of people who are proud of our excellent library and are dedicated to helping the library serve the community. Our 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization receives funds through memberships and Bookshop sales.
We work to increase public awareness of library resources and services and assist in fundraising efforts to provide the library with an enhanced collection and improved services. We also support new library services and facilities, and the Freedom to Read Statement, as expressed in the American Library Association's Bill of Rights.
Look for our column in the bi-monthly library newsletter. We also send mailings to members. If you have any questions, please email us at friends@northbrook.info.
Annual membership dues
Friends membership dues and donations are fully tax-deductible. The membership dues allow the Friends to grant library funding requests that help to expand programming, enhance the building, and purchase software for the library.
Individual: $10
Family: $20
Contributor: $25
Donor: $50
Sponsor: $100
Guarantor: $250
Patron: $500
Benefactor: $1000
Dues payment options
Join or renew online
You can become a member or renew your membership via PayPal or mail. (PayPal provides the option to use a credit or debit card.)
Join or renew by mail
If you would prefer to pay by mail, please mail a check with your name, address, and phone number to:
Friends of the Northbrook Public Library
1201 Cedar Lane
Northbrook IL 60062
Membership envelopes are also available at the library. If you have questions, please contact us at friends@northbrook.info.
Friends Board
President: Merrill Medansky
Treasurer: Julie Achler-Hokin
Secretary: Mary Reynolds
Board: Julie Achler-Hokin, Claire Bonnema Michele Buttermore, Marlene Dubas, K’trina Elliott, Sarena Green, Dorth Korst, Lin Li, Merrill Medansky Julia Miller, Margot Molay, Mary Reynolds
2025 Friends Board Meetings
The Friends of the Library Board will meet in the Civic Room at 10:00am on:
- February 11
- May 13
- August 12
- November 11
Join the Board
If you would like to join the Board or learn more, please email us at friends@northbrook.info.
For other opportunities to support the library, visit our Library Foundation page.
